[Update: January 2024 Security update] Samsung Galaxy A52 Update Tracker

Galaxy A52 was launched recently in March, featuring a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, and it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) Chipset. It comes with 6/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of internal storage. There’s a quad rear camera for photography, and on the front side, it comes with a 32-MP single camera. Out of the box, the phone runs Android 11 and packs a 4,500 mAh battery.

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Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated regularly with the latest updates of the Galaxy A52 smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy A52 Update Tracker

• [January 24, 2024]: Samsung is rolling out the January update for the Galaxy A52 5G. The Galaxy A52 5G receives the January 2024 update and the update brings firmware version A526BXXS6FXA1.
• [January 16, 2024]: Android 14 is available for unlocked Galaxy A52 5G units in the US. The update is rolling out with the firmware build number A526U1UEUCFWL3. And the January 2024 SMR with the firmware build number A526USQSCFWL4.
• [December 12, 2023]: Samsung released the December 2023 security update for the Galaxy A52. The carrier-locked units are receiving the update with the build number A526USQSCEWK3.
• [December 11, 2023]: The Galaxy A52 is now getting the December 2023 security update in Europe, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine with firmware version A525FXXS6DWK2. The South American countries is getting the new security update firmware version A525MUBS6DWK3 and the North America it is currently available only in Canada with firmware version A526WVLSCEWK6 and Mexico the firmware version is A525MUBS6DWK3. It fixes around 75 security flaws found in the previous software version.
• [November 16, 2023]: The November 2023 update is now available for Galaxy A52. Samsung releasing the Android 14 and One UI 6.0 update for Galaxy A52. The Galaxy A52 update comes with a firmware version ending in DWK1 and is available in Russia and a handful of European market.
• [August 29, 2023]: Samsung has been rolling out the August 2023 security update for its Galaxy A52. The latest Galaxy A52 4G software update comes with firmware version A525MUBS6DWH2 in Argentina.
• [August 18, 2023]: The new software update for the Galaxy A52 comes bearing firmware version A525FXXS6DWG2. The August 2023 Security Update One UI update is released to the Galaxy A52.
• [August 10, 2023]: This August 2023 security update has arrived for Galaxy A52 5G with its own identification number, which is A526USQSAEWG9 firmware version for locked variants. And the update is rolling out in the US on the US Cellular network.
• [July 19, 2023]: The new software update for the Galaxy A52 comes bearing firmware version A525FXXS6DWG1. The July 2023 Security Update One UI update is released to the Galaxy A52, A52 5G. The A52 5G One UI build version is A526BXXS4EWG3. 
• [April 19, 2023]: Samsung released the April 2023 security update to the Galaxy A52. The latest software update for the Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F) bumps up the phone’s firmware version to A525FXXS5DWD1. The update is available in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia, Thailand, the Netherlands, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
• [March 24, 2023]: March 2023 security patchThe Galaxy A52 5G started getting the  in more than a dozen countries across Asia and Europe. The new security patch for the Galaxy A52 5G in the USA, model number SM-A526U, is attached to firmware version A526USQS7EWC1.
• [March 21, 2023]: Samsung Galaxy A52 starts receiving the firmware A526BXXU2EWB5 in the Netherlands, the US featuring March 2023 Security Patch update.
• [March 01, 2023]: One UI 5.1 update is now rolling out for Samsung Galaxy A52. The new firmware version is A526BXXU2EWB1 is a bit smaller than on other devices that received the update.
• [February 16, 2023]: The new firmware version for the Samsung Galaxy A52 is rolling out with build number A525FXXS5CWB2. The new firmware version comes with the February 2023 security patch and  fixed over four dozen security vulnerabilities for the Android system.
• [January 30, 2023]: Samsung released the Android 13 update to the Galaxy A52 5G’s carrier-locked version in the US. The Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy A52 5G comes with firmware version A526U1UEU7DWA2.
• [January 16, 2023]: Samsung has now released a new firmware update for the Galaxy A52 5G. The latest update rolling out for the Galaxy A52 5G introduces the January 2023 security patch. The package carries new firmware version A526BXXU1DWA6.
• [January 03, 2023]:  Samsung is rolling out a new update for Galaxy A52 5G carrier-unlocked version in the US. The latest update comes with firmware version A526USQS7DVL1 and brings the December 2022 security patch, which fixes a total of 93 security vulnerabilities.
• [December 20, 2022]:  Samsung is rolling out a new update for Galaxy A52’s carrier-unlocked version in the US. The update comes with the firmware version A526U1UES7CVL1. The carrier locked versions of the smartphone would receive update soon. The update brings the December 2022 security patch to the smartphone.
• [November 29, 2022]:  The Galaxy A52 5G gets Android 13 update with firmware version A526BXXU1DVK2 has been released across Europe. The new update brings One UI 5.0 and the November 2022 security patch.
• [November 23, 2022]: Galaxy A52 is getting another update with November 2022 security patch. The update is rolling out in India with firmware version A525FXXU4CVJB  that fixes close to four dozen security vulnerabilities.
• [October 20, 2022]: Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is receiving September 2022 Security Patch via A526WVLS7CVI2.
• [October 12, 2022]: Samsung is releasing the October 2022 security patch for the Galaxy A52. The update is currently rolling out in Russia with firmware version A525FXXS4BVI3. The patch fixes 47 privacy and security vulnerabilities. Also, it might as well brings some general bug fixes and stability improvements.
• [September 15, 2022]: The Galaxy A52 is picking up a new software update with firmware version A526BXXS1CVH7. The build increases the system privacy by integrating the September 2022 security patch.  It fixes a couple of dozen security vulnerabilities. Besides, the build might carry some general bug fixes and device stability improvements as well. As of now, the update is live in Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic, while other markets could also get it soon.
• [August 17, 2022]: Samsung is rolling out a new update to the Galaxy A52 smartphone. The update comes with the firmware version number A525FXXU4BVG2. Samsung has pushed the August 2022 security patch with the update. The update is live in Russia and is rolled out as an Over the Air (OTA) update. It fixes a dozen of privacy and security-related issues and improves the general performance of the smartphone.
• [July 18, 2022]: The LTE variants of Galaxy A52 are now upgrading with July 2022 security patch. The update is rolling out in India, Russia, Sri Lanka, and Turkey with firmware version A525FXXU4BVG1. The patch fixes over 50 privacy and security vulnerabilities. Besides, the device’s stability will be improved after flashing this build.
• [July 18, 2022]: Galaxy A52 is getting another bump with July 2022 security patch. The update is rolling out in some European countries with firmware version A526BXXU1CVG2. Apart from this, it may also pack some general bug fixes and improve the device’s stability.

• [June 10, 2022]: Samsung has extended the availability of the June 2022 security patch for Galaxy A52. The handset is now getting the new update in Chile on firmware version A526BXXS1CVE4.
• [June 7, 2022]: The Galaxy A52 is getting a new update on firmware version A525FXXU4BVE2. The build is currently rolling out in Russia with June 2022 security patch, while it will also expand to more regions in the coming days.
• [May 13, 2022]: Samsung is spinning out the May 2022 security update to the Galaxy A52. The update is rolling out in a few European countries with firmware version A525FXXS4BVE1. Precisely, it is available in Germany, Kazakhstan, Russia, the Caucasus region, and Ukraine.
• [April 27, 2022]: Samsung is releasing another update for the Galaxy A52. This time, the build carries the April 2022 security patch on firmware version A525FXXS4BVD1. The update has been released in Europe, and it will soon extend to more regions as well.
• [April 5, 2022]: The One UI 4.1 package with March 2022 Security Patch is reaching out to the Galaxy A52 5G units in Russia on the firmware version A525FXXU4BVC2.
• [April 4, 2022]: Samsung Galaxy A52 is getting the March 2022 Security Patch via a new software update. The build is rolling out in Brazil on the firmware version A525MUBS4BVB2.
• [March 22, 2022]: The Galaxy A52 5G becomes the first mid-range device from Samsung to receive the One UI 4.1 update. Arriving on firmware version A526BXXU1CVC4, the update is rolling out in a dozen of European countries.
• [March 14, 2022]: Samsung is releasing the March 2022 Security Patch to the Galaxy A52 via firmware version A525xUBS4BVB2. For now, the update is rolling out in Brazil, Panama, Bolivia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Paraguay.
• [March 1, 2022]: Galaxy A52 is getting the February 2022 Security Patch in more regions. This time, the update is unfurling in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE via firmware version A526BXXS1BVB4.
• [February 24, 2022]: The February 2022 Security Patch is extending to the Galaxy A52 5G units in the US. The build is packed with firmware version A526U1UES4CVB2 and is available for various carrier networks, including AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Cellular South, C-Spire, Sprint, and T-Mobile. Also, it might bring some device stability improvements and general bug fixes as well.
• [February 18, 2022]: The Galaxy A52 is getting the February 2022 Security Patch via firmware version A525FXXU4BVB3. The build is rolling out in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Morrocco, Pakistan, the UAE, and Tunisia.
• [December 16, 2021]: December 2021 security patch is rolling out to the Galaxy A52 units in New Zealand. The build carries the PDA version A525FXXS4AUL2. Besides, there are no additional changes as a part of the update.
• [November 22, 2021]: The Galaxy A52 is upgrading to November 2021 security patch in a few markets. The update arrives on version A525FXXU4AUJ2 in Ukraine and Vietnam. While the number varies to A525MUBU4AUJ3 for Latin American countries like Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, and Paraguay.
• [October 21, 2021]: Samsung starts rolling out October 2021 Android Security Patch. It comes with the firmware version  The new update is A526BXXU1AUJ2, it includes more than 60 privacy and security-related vulnerabilities. Currently, the company is rolling out the latest security patch on Galaxy A52 in European countries.
• [October 7, 2021]: The Galaxy A52 is receiving the current security maintenance, October 2021 via a new software update. The build is currently unfurling in Ukraine via the firmware version A525FXXU4AUI3. The patch resolves over 60 security and privacy-related vulnerabilities. Alongside, it is likely to bring some general bug fixes and device stability improvements as well.
• [September 24, 2021]: A few backs Samsung had rolled out the September 2021 security patch for the LTE version of Galaxy A52. Now, the brand has started rolling out the September 2021 security patch for the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G. The update is live in Bulgaria and will be soon rolling out in other countries. It comes with the build number A526BXXU1AUI4. The update fixes many issues relating to privacy and security. Apart from these, the update doesn’t bring any major changes.
• [September 6, 2021]: The September 2021 security patch is rolling out to the Galaxy A52. The update is rolling out in India bundled with the firmware version A525FXXU4AUH3. Samsung is yet to detail this patch but we expect this to carry some general bug fixes and stability improvements. Besides, the package does not carry any significant changes.
• [August 25, 2021]: Samsung is expanding the August 2021 patch to the Galaxy A52 units in Australia. The new build bears the firmware version A526BXXS1AUH2 and does not carry any other changes. But internally, the patch saves the device from 40 bugs and privacy and security-related vulnerabilities.
• [August 2, 2021]: The Galaxy A52 is receiving a new software update that brings a security patch for the month of August. The update is unfurling in Germany through the firmware version A525FXXU3AUG4. This is a minor update that does not bring any new additions. Also, Samsung is yet to detail its August 2021 patch.
• [July 06, 2021]: After the other Galaxy devices, the Galaxy A52 has started receiving a new update with July 2021 Security Patch. The update carries the build number A525MUBU2AUF3, weighs 1290.16MB in size, and it is rolling out in Panama. As for the changes, the firmware incorporates with new Gallery feature, brings improvements for the camera, face recognition, and call quality, and adds the July security patch. Regarding the new feature, the firmware introduces the ‘View remastered picture feature in Gallery’ feature. It also analyzes the image to find the optimum resolution, brightness, color, and sharpness and recommends optimized images.
• [May 06, 2021]: Samsung has begun rolling out the May 2021 Security Patch update for the Galaxy A52 users. The firmware version A526U1XXXAUD5 can identify the latest update. Moreover, the update weighs 223.89 MB in size. There’s nothing new in this update besides the latest May 2021 Security Patch as per the changelog.
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• [April 29, 2021]: The Galaxy A52 receives a new software update that arrives on the build version A525FXXU1AUD2, weighing around 415MB in size. The package brings new camera features with enhancement in the overall performance of the smartphone. Read More details about this update on our dedicated article.
• [March 31, 2021]: The April 2021 Security Patch update has finally started appearing on the Galaxy A52 smartphones. The latest update arrives on the firmware version A525FXXU1AUC5. It is taking place in many countries like Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and others. You can find out more details about this update in our dedicated article.

The company is releasing the updates in a staggered way. So, users need to be patient for a few days to get the update. Alternatively, the update can be checked manually from Settings > Software updates > Check for the updates.

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