Longer software support is becoming increasingly important to consumers, especially in the smartphone market. More buyers are considering this aspect when making their purchases, which has prompted smartphone manufacturers to extend their software update offerings. Samsung is at the forefront of this evolution, leading the way for others in the industry.
Samsung’s Commitment to Updates
In early 2022, Samsung made a significant announcement: it would provide four generations of One UI and Android OS updates, along with five years of security updates for select devices, beginning with the Galaxy S21 series. This offer also extends to several budget models from the Galaxy A-series, Galaxy M-series, and Galaxy F-series. Owners of these devices can enjoy their Samsung Galaxy for four years, confident they won’t miss any new features.
Confirmed Devices for Major Updates
Below is a list of Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets that are set to receive four major Android updates:
Galaxy S Series
– Samsung Galaxy S23
– Samsung Galaxy S23+
– Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
– Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
– Samsung Galaxy S22
– Samsung Galaxy S22+
– Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
– Samsung Galaxy S21
– Samsung Galaxy S21+
– Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
– Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Galaxy Z Series
– Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
– Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
– Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
– Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
– Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
– Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Galaxy A Series
– Galaxy A73 5G
– Galaxy A55 5G
– Galaxy A54 5G
– Galaxy A53 5G
– Galaxy A35 5G
– Galaxy A34 5G
– Galaxy A33 5G
– Galaxy A25 5G
– Galaxy A24
– Galaxy A15 (LTE/5G)
Galaxy M Series
– Galaxy M55 5G
– Galaxy M55s 5G
– Galaxy M54 5G
– Galaxy M35 5G
– Galaxy M34 5G
Galaxy F Series
– Galaxy F55 5G
– Galaxy F54 5G
– Galaxy F34 5G
– Galaxy F15 5G
Galaxy Tab Series
– Galaxy Tab S9
– Galaxy Tab S9+
– Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
– Galaxy Tab S9 FE
– Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
– Galaxy Tab S8
– Galaxy Tab S8+
– Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Galaxy XCover Series
– Galaxy XCover 7
– Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
These devices will be eligible for four Android OS updates starting from their original OS version. Some will even receive Android 15 as their last update.
Why Samsung Stands Out
Samsung’s software update policy is quite remarkable. When it unveiled its four Android OS updates for Galaxy devices, very few other Android manufacturers, apart from Google, were making similar promises. Samsung has extended this generous update plan to many of its more affordable Galaxy phones, while many other brands limit such offers to their high-end models. Notably, the Galaxy A16 5G, priced at $199, is set to receive six Android updates.
With the upcoming Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has raised the bar even further by offering seven years of Android updates and security patches. This also applies to the Galaxy Z Fold 6/Flip 6 and the Tab S10 series. You can explore the full details here.
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