Samsung Rolls Out Major December Update for Galaxy S22 Series

Samsung has begun the process of distributing the December 2025 security update for the Galaxy S22 lineup. At present, the update can only be accessed by customers in India, but it is anticipated that other regions will follow suit in the coming days. Users are advised to download it via the pathway: Settings > Software update > Download and install.

The update carries the firmware version S90xEOXMCGYL1 and comes with a file size of about 485.19MB. Along with the previous month's release, it has repaired 57 security defects categorized as in the last software version. Among these, six were deemed as critical while the others were categorized as being high-risk. Besides, Samsung repaired 11 weaknesses related to its devices.

The update closely follows Samsung’s striking new Galaxy S25, S24, and S23 series launches, thus demonstrating the company's continued support for older devices in the Galaxy family.

In parallel, Samsung is gearing up for the next major software release, One UI 8.5, which saw its beta rollout begin earlier this month for the Galaxy S25 series. Although the Galaxy S22 series is entitled to the update, Samsung has not revealed the exact timeline for that. The stable One UI 8.5 version is likely to be made available alongside the Galaxy S26 series which we expect to be early next year and then the rollout would be made for all compatible devices at a later stage.

Sneak peeks have indicated that One UI 8.5 might offer not only new features but also the refinement of the user interface, all aimed at elevating the overall user experience. However, nothing has been said regarding the specifics by Samsung just yet.

With the latest patch, the security and stability of Galaxy S22 users in India will be significantly improved, and they will have the assurance that their devices are protected from the vulnerabilities that have been discovered recently.