# Samsung Galaxy updates and foldable launches > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/samsung-galaxy-update-and-chip-shortage > Updated: 2026-08-26T05:30:43.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 7. In late July 2026, Samsung began rolling out the July security patch for its Galaxy Tab S10 series, fixing 57 vulnerabilities. An August update for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra was also signalled, targeting heat management on devices with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. On 4 August, Samsung announced the official launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 for 7 August, featuring the Gemini Notebook AI suite, a 7.6-inch 4:3 AMOLED display with 3,000 nits peak brightness, and integrated Google-Gemini tools. The same day, MediaMarkt listed the HW-Q935GF/ZG soundbar at a 50% discount. Samsung also confirmed that the rugged XCover 6 Pro will move to quarterly security updates, entering its final support phase. The same day, Samsung also unveiled three new foldables: the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the higher-spec Z Fold 8 Ultra, and the compact Z Flip 8. By 18 August, Samsung began global distribution of August 2026 security updates, addressing 56 vulnerabilities, including 8 classified as critical and 30 as high-risk. The rollout includes the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy XCover 7, with the latter appearing in markets such as Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Samsung is also distributing an 81 MB Google Play System Update (GPSU) and updates for Private Compute Services for One UI 8.5 devices. By 21 August, reports indicated delays in the August security rollout for many Galaxy users. Samsung attributed these delays to the ongoing development of One UI 9 and Android 17, noting that regular OS upgrades can impact security patch schedules. Additionally, work on a specific update for the Galaxy S26 Ultra to improve screen color reproduction may be contributing to slower deployment across the S26 series. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Samsung rolls out August 2026 security patch for Galaxy devices Samsung is rolling out its August 2026 security update to Galaxy S26, S25, S24, and Z Fold/Flip series, fixing 56 vulnerabilities and addressing a display tint issue on the S26 Ultra. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-rolls-out-august-2026-security-patch-for-galaxy-s25-and-m55 ### 2026-08-21: Samsung Galaxy August security updates facing delays Samsung's August security updates for Galaxy devices are facing delays, likely due to the development of One UI 9 and Android 17. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-galaxy-august-security-updates-facing-delays ### 2026-08-18: Samsung releases August 2026 security updates for Galaxy devices Samsung is rolling out its August 2026 security update, fixing 56 vulnerabilities across various devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and XCover 7, to protect against critical and high-risk threats. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-releases-august-2026-security-updates-for-galaxy-devices ### 2026-08-03: Samsung XCover 6 Pro to shift from monthly to quarterly security updates Samsung will move the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro from monthly to quarterly security updates starting August 2026, prompting enterprises to reassess hardware renewal and MDM strategies for rugged devices. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-xcover-6-pro-to-shift-from-monthly-to-quarterly-security-updates ### 2026-07-29: Samsung rolls out July 2026 security patch for Tab S10 series and plans August update for Z Fold 8 Ultra Samsung launches a July 2026 security patch for its Tab S10 series, fixing 57 flaws, and is set to release an August update for the Z Fold 8 Ultra to enhance cooling and performance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-rolls-out-july-2026-security-patch-for-tab-s10-series-and-plans-august-update-for-z-fold-8-u ### 2026-07-24: Samsung Galaxy faces price surge from chip shortage and critical security update rollout Samsung’s new foldable Galaxy Z8 models launch with higher prices amid a global DRAM/NAND shortage, while a July security patch fixes 57 vulnerabilities, including five critical bugs, across Galaxy S25‑, S26‑, 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-galaxy-faces-price-surge-from-chip-shortage-and-critical-security-update-rollout ### 2026-07-07: Samsung rolls out July 2026 security update fixing 57 vulnerabilities Samsung’s July 2026 security update will patch 57 flaws (5 critical, 42 high, 7 moderate) on Android 14‑16 Galaxy phones, starting rollout early July, urging users to install promptly. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-launches-july-2026-security-patch-fixing-57-galaxy-device-vulnerabilities --- Cite as: Samsung Galaxy updates and foldable launches. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/samsung-galaxy-update-and-chip-shortage