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.
Galaxy Models for Monthly Security Updates
- Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, W23, W23 flip, W24, W24 Flip, W25, W25 Flip, Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
- Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Galaxy A56 5G
- Enterprise Models: Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A54 5G, Galaxy A55 5G, Galaxy Xcover6 Pro, Galaxy Xcover7
Galaxy Models for Quarterly Security Updates
- Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21 Plus 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy A13, Galaxy A13 5G, Galaxy A23, Galaxy A23 5G, Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A73 5G
- Galaxy A04, Galaxy A04s, Galaxy A04e, Galaxy A14, Galaxy A14 5G, Galaxy A24, Galaxy A34 5G
- Galaxy A05, Galaxy A05s, Galaxy A15, Galaxy A15 5G, Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A35 5G
- Galaxy A06, Galaxy A06 5G, Galaxy A16, Galaxy A16 5G, Galaxy A36 5G
- Galaxy C55 5G
- Galaxy M13, Galaxy M13 5G, Galaxy M23 5G, Galaxy M33 5G, Galaxy M53 5G, Galaxy M04, Galaxy M14, Galaxy M14 5G, Galaxy M34 5G, Galaxy M44 5G, Galaxy M54 5G, Galaxy M05, Galaxy M15 5G, Galaxy M35 5G, Galaxy M55 5G, Galaxy M55s 5G, Galaxy M06 6G, Galaxy M16 5G
- Galaxy F13, Galaxy F04, Galaxy F14, Galaxy F14 5G, Galaxy F34 5G, Galaxy F54 5G, Galaxy F05, Galaxy F15 5G, Galaxy F55 5G, Galaxy F06 5G, Galaxy F16 5G
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, Galaxy Tab S10+, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab A9, Galaxy Tab A9+
- Enterprise Models: Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52s, Galaxy Xcover Pro, Galaxy Tab Active3, Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, Galaxy Tab Active5, Galaxy XCover5
Galaxy Models for Biannual Security Updates
- Galaxy A22, Galaxy A22 5G, Galaxy A82 5G
- Galaxy A03, Galaxy A03s, Galaxy A03 core
- Galaxy M21 2021
- Galaxy M22, Galaxy M32, Galaxy M32 5G, Galaxy M42 5G, Galaxy M52 5G
- Galaxy F22, Galaxy F42 5G, Galaxy F52 5G
- Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Galaxy Tab A8
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Tab S7 FE
- W22 5G
Wearables Eligible for Security Updates
- Galaxy Watch4 40mm, Galaxy Watch4 44mm, Galaxy Watch4 Classic 42mm, Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm
- Galaxy Watch5 40mm, Galaxy Watch5 44mm, Galaxy Watch5 Pro
- Galaxy Watch6 40mm, Galaxy Watch6 44mm, Galaxy Watch6 Classic 43mm, Galaxy Watch6 Classic 47mm
- Galaxy Watch7 40mm, Galaxy Watch7 44mm
- Galaxy Watch Ultra
- Galaxy Watch FE
Personal Computer Models
- Galaxy Book4 Ultra, Galaxy Book4 Pro, Galaxy Book4 Pro 360, Galaxy Book4 360, Galaxy Book4
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.
