While many Android brands limit their devices to a maximum of four Android updates, Samsung stands out by offering an impressive seven years of Android and feature updates for its premium models. This sets a new standard for Android device update policies.
New Update Policy with Galaxy S24 Series
Samsung rolled out this updated policy with the launch of the Galaxy S24 series earlier this year. Since then, numerous Galaxy devices have benefited from this commitment. Although there hasn’t been any official word on software support for future models, it is expected that all upcoming flagship Galaxy phones and tablets will receive seven generations of Android updates along with security patches for a full seven years.
Devices Covered Under the Update Policy
Here’s a list of Samsung Galaxy devices currently included in this new update plan:
- Samsung Galaxy S24
- Samsung Galaxy S24+
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
This list is still limited as Samsung has not yet applied the new update policy to older Galaxy models. However, it is likely to expand as the company introduces more high-end smartphones and tablets.
Current Android Version and Future Updates
All devices mentioned above come pre-installed with Android 14, meaning their last major Android upgrade will be Android 21. They will continue to receive One UI feature updates and security patches until 2031.
Samsung is not the only company providing seven years of Android upgrades; Google was the pioneer in this area. However, Samsung is poised to serve more users due to its faster release of flagship devices and its wider market presence.
