Galaxy Devices That Won’t Receive One UI 7 (Android 15) Update

Android 15 is poised to be a significant update, packed with a variety of intriguing features and crucial enhancements. However, several Galaxy devices won't qualify for this much-anticipated upgrade.

If you're eagerly awaiting the Android 15 update on your Samsung Galaxy, check the list of devices that won't get the Android 15-based One UI 7 update to see if you need to upgrade to a newer model to enjoy the latest features.

Samsung One UI 7 (Android 15) Ineligible Devices List

Galaxy S series

Galaxy S20 Ultra
Galaxy S20+
Galaxy S20 FE
Older S-series phones

Galaxy Z series

Galaxy Z Fold 2
Galaxy Z Flip 2
Older Z-series phones

Galaxy Tab series

Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)
Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Older Tablets launched before 2021

Galaxy A series

Galaxy A72
Galaxy A52
Galaxy A52 5G
Galaxy A52s 5G
Galaxy A32
Galaxy A32 5G
Galaxy A22
Galaxy A22 5G
Galaxy A13 5G
Galaxy A12
Galaxy A12 Nacho
Galaxy A03
Galaxy A03s
Galaxy A03 Core
Galaxy A02
Galaxy A01 Core
Older A-series phones launched before 2021

Galaxy M series

Galaxy M04
Galaxy M13
Galaxy M13 5G
Galaxy M53 5G
Galaxy M33 5G
Galaxy M23 5G
Older M-series phones launched before 2022

Galaxy F series

Galaxy F04
Galaxy F13
Galaxy F23 5G
Older F-series phones launched before 2022

This list is not final. It has been created based on the software update policy for all Galaxy devices. However, Samsung occasionally provides additional Android updates or extends software support for select devices.

Update Policy

Galaxy S-series models post-S20 get four years of OS updates, while the latest Galaxy S24 series offers up to 7 OS updates. In the Galaxy Z series, all models launched after the Fold 2/Flip 2 are eligible for four OS upgrades.

Samsung also provides four years of Android updates to Galaxy Tab S8 series models and all S-series tablets launched after the Galaxy Tab S8. Other Galaxy tablets get two or three OS updates.

Select Galaxy A and Galaxy F series models come under Samsung’s four-generation OS update promise, while most only receive two Android updates.

Samsung One UI 7 (Android 15): What’s New and When It’s Coming?

If your Galaxy device qualifies for the One UI 7 upgrade, you’re probably eager to explore the new features and changes. The wait may seem long as Android 15 is still in the beta phase.

Google is expected to release Android 15 in October, and if Samsung follows last year’s timeline, the One UI 7 rollout will begin in November. However, newer Galaxy flagship smartphones may get an early look at Android 15 by joining the beta program.

Expected Features in Android 15

Satellite Connectivity Support

Android 15 introduces support for satellite connectivity, allowing you to send texts even without nearby cell towers, provided you have access to the open sky. This feature supports SMS apps and preinstalled RCS apps, extending beyond emergency use.

Find My Phone Network

The Find My Phone feature gets a significant update. Android 15 phones can ping each other via Bluetooth to help locate lost devices. Nearby Android devices in the Find My network can pick up Bluetooth signals from the broadcasting device and upload encrypted location details to Google’s servers, which can be decrypted by the broadcasting device owner.

Battery Health

Android 15 could introduce the much-requested “Battery Health” feature, indicating remaining battery capacity to help users replace the battery at the right time. Though unconfirmed by Google, it may appear in upcoming beta releases.

App Archiving

App Archiving lets you uninstall apps while retaining user data, allowing you to resume where you left off when reinstalling. While Google already offers this via the Play Store, Android 15 will extend this capability to apps installed outside the Play Store.

Partial screen sharing allows users to share and record a single app rather than the entire screen, adding a privacy-focused feature to Android 15.

Notification Cooldown

Android 15 introduces the “Notification Cooldown” feature to prevent users from being overwhelmed by multiple notifications from the same app, reducing the volume of successive notifications.

Sensitive Notifications

Sensitive notifications in Android 15 prevent malicious third-party apps from reading your OTPs.

Which Samsung Galaxy device do you own? What are your expectations from One UI 7? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Also, don’t forget to check out our One UI 7 section for the latest news on the new OS.