The Galaxy A56 received the One UI 8 upgrade almost 3 weeks ago, and today it received its first software update after Android 16. The new software update brings the October 2025 Android security patches.
The brand-new firmware is currently being distributed in European regions. As reported by the users, the update is being rolled out with build version A566BXXU6BYIF, and the size of the firmware is 398.63 MB.

The October 2025 update comes with fixes for over 30 security issues in Samsung Galaxy devices. However, it does not provide new features or functionality, but you can expect some system improvements to offer a smooth UI experience.
New software updates are delivered in batches, which can make a difference in the available time for users. As the update is available on your device, you should install it as soon as possible if you want to keep your device from security threats.
How to download the October 2025 update
Samsung users can check the latest software update available in system settings. To do this, you need to navigate to Settings » Software Update » Download and Install.
