Overview of Samsung’s Update Policy
Samsung has made significant strides in extending the software support lifecycle for its smartphones, particularly for its flagship models. While the latest devices enjoy an extensive update policy, some of the older models have recently seen their support period come to an end. Notably, the Galaxy A02s, A12, and W21 5G are no longer receiving updates. This article covers the current list of Samsung models that continue to receive updates.
Samsung’s Commitment to Updates
With the launch of the Galaxy S2024 series in January 2024, Samsung announced an enhanced update policy. The company committed to providing seven years of Android, One UI, and security updates for three models within this series. Similarly, the Galaxy S25 series, revealed on January 22, follows the same policy, expected to support updates until the Android 2031 version. Throughout this period, users will receive regular security and One UI patches, ensuring their devices remain secure and up-to-date.
Samsung’s new update plan extends beyond just the Galaxy S25 models. It applies to all flagship devices released in the new period. Moreover, mid-range models introduced after the Galaxy A16 5G will also benefit from six years of updates.
Devices Receiving Monthly Updates
Samsung’s lineup of devices that receive monthly updates include:
- Galaxy Z Series: Fold3 5G, Flip3 5G, Fold4, Flip4, Fold5, Flip5, Fold6, Flip6, W23, W23 Flip, W24, W24 Flip, W25, W25 Flip, Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
- Galaxy S Series: S21 FE 5G, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE, S25, S25+, S25 Ultra
- Galaxy A Series: A53 5G, A54 5G, A55 5G
- Galaxy XCover Series: XCover5, XCover6 Pro, XCover7
Devices Receiving Quarterly Updates
The following models are scheduled for quarterly updates:
- Galaxy S20 Series: S20, S20 5G, S20+, S20+ 5G, S20 Ultra 5G, S20 FE, S20 FE 5G
- Galaxy S21 Series: S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note20 Series: Note20, Note20 5G, Note20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy A Series: A32, A13, A13 5G, A23, A23 5G, A33 5G, A73 5G
- Galaxy A04 Series: A04, A04s, A04e, A14, A14 5G, A24, A34 5G
- Galaxy A05 Series: A05, A05s, A15, A15 5G, A25 5G, A35 5G
- Galaxy A06 Series: A06, A06 5G, A16, A16 5G
- Galaxy C55 5G
- Galaxy M Series: M13, M13 5G, M23 5G, M33 5G, M53 5G, M04, M14, M14 5G, M34 5G, M44 5G, M54 5G, M05, M15 5G, M35 5G, M55 5G, M55s 5G
- Galaxy F Series: F13, F04, F14, F14 5G, F34 5G, F54 5G, F05, F15 5G, F55 5G, F06 5G
- Galaxy Tab Series: Tab S6 Lite (2024), Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra, Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE+, Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab A9, Tab A9+
- Galaxy A52 Series: A52, A52 5G, A52s 5G
- Galaxy Tab Active Series: Tab Active3, Tab Active4 Pro, Tab Active5
Devices Receiving Biannual Updates
Samsung models that receive updates twice a year include:
- Galaxy A Series: A22, A22 5G, A72, A82 5G
- Galaxy A03 Series: A03, A03s, A03 core
- Galaxy M21 2021
- Galaxy M Series: M22, M32, M32 5G, M42 5G, M52 5G, M62
- Galaxy F Series: F22, F42 5G, F52 5G, F62
- Galaxy Tab Series: Tab A7 Lite, Tab A8, Tab S6 Lite, Tab S7 FE
- W22 5G
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