Galaxy S25 Ultra and S24 Ultra owners report severe battery drain and overheating issues after July update

Since the July 2026 software rollout, owners of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Ultra have reported severe battery drain and device overheating. Users posted symptoms ranging from rapid loss of charge to phones becoming uncomfortably hot during normal use. Coverage of the issue appears across eight technology outlets. PCMag Australia warned readers that battery problems are common after the July update, while Gizchina.com noted the problem recurs on both the S24 Ultra and S25 Ultra.

Phandroid directly linked overheating to the update, and Tech Advisor described the situation as a “triple whammy of update bugs.” Android Headlines enumerated three separate issues affecting the same models, and Sammy Fans added overheating to earlier battery‑drain complaints. PhoneArena characterized the episode as a repeat of a previous frustrating issue, and Notebookcheck documented owners’ reports of severe battery and thermal problems. The uniform focus on software‑related faults underscores a consensus among the outlets. The current complaints echo earlier incidents where Samsung’s software patches have unintentionally impacted power management.

References to “history repeats itself” and “once again” suggest that similar battery‑drain or heat problems have afflicted prior Galaxy Ultra models after past updates. Future coverage will likely track Samsung’s official response, including any statements, diagnostic tools, or corrective patches. Users are expected to monitor further firmware releases and community forums for updates on mitigation steps.