Samsung’s Update Policy: Which Models Are Still Supported?
Despite Samsung promising 6-7 years of update support for its latest smartphones, older models are unfortunately excluded from this benefit. Recently, the company ended support for models like the Galaxy A02s, A12, and W21 5G. So, which models currently receive updates from Samsung?
Samsung Models Still Receiving Updates
With the launch of the Galaxy S24 series in January 2024, Samsung introduced a major improvement to its update policy. According to the new guidelines, all three models in the series will receive Android, One UI, and security updates for a full seven years.
This means the Galaxy S24 series will be supported until 2030, potentially reaching Android 21. Additionally, regular security and One UI patches will be rolled out throughout this period.
Samsung has also extended this policy to all its new flagship devices moving forward. Mid-range models released after the Galaxy A16 5G will receive six years of updates.
Samsung Models Receiving Monthly Updates
- Foldable Series: Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Z Flip3 5G, Z Fold4, Z Flip4, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Z Fold6, Z Flip6, W23, W23 Flip, W24, W24 Flip, W25, W25 Flip, Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
- Galaxy S Series: Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G, S21 FE 5G, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
- Enterprise Models: Galaxy A53 5G, A54 5G, A55 5G, Galaxy Xcover5, Xcover6 Pro, Xcover7
Samsung Models Receiving Quarterly Updates
- Galaxy S Series: Galaxy S20, S20 5G, S20+, S20+ 5G, S20 Ultra 5G, S20 FE, S20 FE 5G
- Galaxy Note Series: Galaxy Note20, Note20 5G, Note20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy A Series: A32, A32 5G, A13, A13 5G, A23, A23 5G, A33 5G, A73 5G, and others
- Galaxy M and F Series: Multiple models including M13, M34 5G, M54 5G, F14 5G, F54 5G, and others
- Galaxy Tablets: Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), Tab S8 series, Tab S9 series, Tab A9 series, and enterprise models like Tab Active3
Samsung Models Receiving Biannual Updates
- Galaxy A Series: A22, A22 5G, A72, A82 5G, A03 series
- Galaxy M and F Series: M21 2021, M42 5G, F62, and others
- Galaxy Tablets: Tab A7 Lite, Tab S6 Lite, Tab S7 FE
With this policy, Samsung ensures its newer models remain competitive with long-term software support. However, older devices are gradually phased out, leaving users to consider upgrading for extended support.
