Samsung Surprises Galaxy S25 Users in the U.S. With Early May 2025 Update
In a rare but welcome move, Samsung has started rolling out the May 2025 security update for carrier-locked Galaxy S25 units in the United States—right on the first day of the month.
This marks a notable shift in Samsung’s usual update pattern. Typically, carrier-locked variants in the U.S. receive monthly updates much later than their unlocked counterparts or users in other countries. But this time, the tables have turned.
Firmware Version S93xUSQS3AYDF Now Live
Samsung has confirmed that the new firmware—version S93xUSQS3AYDF—is rolling out for the entire Galaxy S25 lineup:
- Galaxy S25
- Galaxy S25+
- Galaxy S25 Ultra
This update is currently available on major U.S. carriers, marking a rare instance of the States being first in line for a Galaxy software update.
What’s New in the Update?
To be clear, this is not a major feature update. Instead, it’s a routine monthly security patch meant to address known vulnerabilities in Android 15 and Samsung’s One UI 7.
While some reports hinted that Samsung may be working on a bigger feature update for the Galaxy S25 series, this release focuses purely on security enhancements. As is standard practice, the full breakdown of the May 2025 security patches is expected to be published within a few days, revealing which specific bugs and exploits have been fixed.
A Big Win for Carrier-Locked Users
Historically, Galaxy devices sold via U.S. carriers have trailed behind factory-unlocked phones when it comes to receiving updates. But in recent years, Samsung has worked hard to close that gap—and this early rollout is a promising sign of things to come.
It’s still unclear why the U.S. market is getting this update ahead of others, but Galaxy S25 users in international markets should expect the rollout to reach them soon.
How To Check for the Update
If you own a Galaxy S25 series phone on a U.S. carrier and haven’t yet received a notification, here’s how to manually check for the update:
- Go to Settings
- Tap Software update
- Select Download and install
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