Samsung updates Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 in Europe

Samsung has started distributing its July software update for the new Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 foldables, with users in Europe receiving it first. The firmware is based on One UI 8.5 and includes a new Android security package.

For the Galaxy Z Fold7, the update carries build numbers F966BXXSBBZG3 and F966BOXMBBZG3. The Galaxy Z Flip7 receives builds F766BXXSBBZG3 and F766BOXMBBZG3.

The patch closes security vulnerabilities while also aiming to improve system stability and fix accumulated bugs. Early software updates are common for foldable phones: during the first months after launch, manufacturers often address issues ranging from minor animation glitches to camera problems and unexpected behavior when switching between screens.

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The update is currently limited to Europe. Samsung typically distributes these patches in waves rather than releasing them worldwide at once. The company is also maintaining its pace against Google, Honor, and Huawei, all of which are actively expanding their foldable-phone offerings. Update speed has become a particularly visible factor for this category.

Technical reviewer Maksim Tretyakov primarily covers the mobile-phone market and automotive technologies. He has prepared 740 articles analyzing flagship smartphone launches, including Xiaomi and Apple devices, the development of neural-network features in consumer gadgets, and the current state of Russia’s automotive industry. His expertise spans hardware launches—from graphics-card concepts to smart rings—as well as legal issues affecting the technology market.