Expected Firmware/ Software Update Release For Samsung Devices: Telus Communication

We have seen several updates rolling out the past month and are continuing in July for several regions. Recently, the release date for the firmware update and what changes it’s going to bring have been posted on the official Samsung and Telus community by community managers, i.e. an expected software update of Samsung devices Canadian region; below is the update cycle chart:

The list has Samsung 19 devices

1. SAMSUNG GS21 FE June 28 Security update + optimization
2. SAMSUNG Note10+ June 28 Security update
3. SAMSUNG A50 June 28 Security update
4. SAMSUNG A20 June 28 Security update
5. SAMSUNG A12 June 28 Security update
6. SAMSUNG A10e June 28 Security update
7. SAMSUNG GS20 July 6 Security update + optimization
8. SAMSUNG GS20+ July 6 Security update + optimization
9. SAMSUNG GS20 Ultra July 6 Security update + optimization
10. Samsung XCover Pro July 12 Security update + optimization
11. Samsung Z Flip 5G July 13 Security update + optimization
12. Samsung GS21 July 13 Security update + optimization
13. Samsung GS21+ July 13 Security update + optimization
14. Samsung GS21 Ultra July 13 Security update + optimization
15. Samsung GS20 FE July 13 Security update +optimization
16. Samsung GS22 July 13 Security update + optimization
17. Samsung GS22+ July 13 Security update + optimization
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18. Samsung GS Ultra July 13 Security update + optimization
19. Samsung Z Flp July 13 Security update + optimization

Note that all dates are approximate and subject to change; posted dates reflect when the update is released but can take a few weeks to roll out to all devices. Telus usually approves within a week after a month of testing from the original release of software/firmware, but sometimes it could take from 4 weeks to 6 months.

About Telus Communication: Telus Communications Inc. (TCI) is the wholly-owned principal subsidiary of Telus Corporation, a Canadian national telecommunications company that provides a wide range of telecommunications products and services, including internet access, voice, entertainment, and healthcare, video, and IPTV television.

The Process: Unlike unlocked smartphones, carrier-locked smartphones get the software update after 3 step process: Manufacturer testing, Internal Network Testing, and Regulatory approval ;

Device manufacturer performs testing on new os or software, new software is provided to Telus, and it conducts internal testing of oS/software against their carrier network for compatibility, and when device manufacturers and carrier operator agree for new os/software for its stability then it’s submitted to the Canadian regulatory board and after meeting requirements of Canadian regulatory and fcc it’s then approved for a device manufacturer to release the update.