Android 13 is now available for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Welcome to the update portal for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 series! This page contains the most recent information about software upgrades for Samsung's latest flagship foldable phone. We'll inform you of the device's current software versions and notify you when new updates are available.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 will receive four major Android updates: Android 12, Android 13, Android 14, and Android 15. Samsung also assures that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will get security upgrades for at least five years.

More locations are expected to receive the update in the following days. You may check for updates manually by going to Settings > Software update > Download and install.

Previous updates

November 8, 2022: On the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the November security patch was released. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 will receive firmware version F926U1TBS2DVJ1, according to SamMobile. All carrier networks in the US can presently get the update.

October 17, 2022: According to SamMobile, Samsung is releasing its October security patch for the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The T-Mobile network will receive the patch first, and then it will spread to devices on other network providers. The firmware version F926USQS2DVI5 for the Fold 3 will include a lot of security vulnerability updates.

September 6, 2022: In South Korea, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is starting to receive the latest Android 12L update. Samsung has previously stated that the update would be available in all markets shortly, so you may not have to wait long. According to SamMobile, the firmware is F926NKSU1DVH9 and runs One UI version 4.1.1.

August 3, 2022: Customers who own a Galaxy Z Fold 3 have received an update with firmware version F926BXXU1CVG8. According to SamMobile, the update was around 440MB in size and includes the August 2022 security patch.

July 7, 2022: The Android security patch for July 2022 was applied to the Galaxy Z Fold 3. (via SamMobile). The firmware upgrade is known as F926U1UES1DVEG. The update does not provide any new features.

June 17, 2022: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has received a new update (via XDA-Developers). It's a significant update that includes (finally) eSIM support as well as a few new camera functions.

April 11, 2022: The April 2022 Android security patch is now available for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. Update's a significant one, according to SamMobile, since it includes a remedy for the "Dirty Pipe" vulnerability. However, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 shouldn't have been vulnerable to this attack in the first place, so it's wonderful to know everything is safe.

January 31, 2022: Samsung is releasing another another update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 on the eve of the new month. According to SamMobile, it's also a large one, weighing in at over 1.1GB. In addition to "overall stability" enhancements, firmware version F926BXXU1BVA9 offers a slew of stock app upgrades, ranging from Penup to Samsung Internet.

January 14, 2022: With firmware F926BXXS1BUL8, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 received the January 2022 security update. The update addressed more than 60 security flaws reported by Samsung and Google.

December 7, 2021: Samsung updated the foldable with the Android 12-based One UI 4. The patch's distribution has begun in South Korea.

November 4, 2021: Samsung has released the November 2021 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in South Korea and several worldwide regions. According to SamMobile, the upgrade included firmware version F926BXXS1AUJB in Europe and F926NKSU1AUJ7 in South Korea. Despite the firmware nomenclature differences, all versions contained Google's November security patch as well as a slew of other Samsung security changes.

October 21, 2021: The Galaxy Z Fold 3 received an upgrade in Europe, with software version F926BXXU1AUJ7. The October 2021 Android security patch, a list of Samsung-specific security fixes, and a new portrait mode for pets functionality were all included in the update.