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Samsung Software Support End For Several Galaxy Smartphones

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Samsung has built a reputation for its remarkable progress and groundbreaking ideas. Nonetheless, it’s not uncommon for older devices to eventually reach their limits. With the imminent launch of a new Android & One UI version, a considerable portion of aging Galaxy devices are also approaching the end of their eligibility for future updates. This means that these devices will no longer receive crucial security patches, operating system upgrades, and user interface enhancements. For numerous owners, this signifies the culmination of their device’s lifespan, as they bid farewell to their last software update and say goodbye to the device that has faithfully served them for years.

Samsung Software Support End

Samsung Galaxy A40 and Galaxy A10 smartphones, which were released in the spring of 2019, have now completed their four-year software support cycle under Samsung’s update policy and will no longer receive software updates. Similarly, the Galaxy Tab S5e (SM-T72x) and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) (SM-T51x) tablets have also reached the end of their update program and will no longer receive software support from Samsung.

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It’s important to emphasize that the smartphones and tablets listed earlier did not suddenly become unsafe or inoperable. The Samsung Galaxy A40, for instance, has received the March 2023 patch update, and several other devices continue to be reliable even though they only receive updates every six months.

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The Samsung Galaxy S10 series, which was launched on the market four years ago, in 2019, represented a significant milestone in the company’s smartphone lineup. Comprising the Galaxy S10, S10e, and S10+, these smartphones were equipped with Android 9-based One UI 1 at launch, and over the years, they received multiple updates to enhance their functionality and security. Today after four years of providing regular security updates, Samsung has removed these smartphones from its official update program. However, the good news is that the devices received the Android 12, with One UI 4.1 and security patches updated to March 2023.

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However, the Galaxy S10 Series is not the only one that sees its software support cycle end. The Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50, a mid-range smartphone launched even before the Galaxy S10, is reaching the end of its software support cycle. The device has enjoyed the same level of support as the flagship Galaxy S10 family, receiving monthly security patches for the first three years and then quarterly updates.

This news highlights the fact that even mid-range devices are not immune to the end of their software support and serves as a reminder for users to consider this aspect when making purchasing decisions.

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In the same context, the Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Note 10 series was downgraded to quarterly updates, as well as the Galaxy A72M62 and F62, mid-range models launched in 2021, were moved to the semi-annual update schedule.

What about the Galaxy S10 5G and Galaxy S10 Lite?

The Galaxy S10 5G and Galaxy S10 Lite actually entered the market a year later than the other smartphones, so they will still benefit from a year of official software support from the manufacturer.


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Samsung brings One UI 6.1 for the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy S23 in more countries

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Samsung has rolled out the One UI 6.1 update for multiple Galaxy devices, which will bring several new features that will enhance the overall user experience of the devices. It is worth noticing that the company has rolled out the update to several regions of last year’s flagship devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 5Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy S23 series, and Galaxy S23 FE. Now it has expanded the update to more regions.

As per the latest development, the company has now expanded the update to more countries, including South Korea and China. More specifically, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, which come with the firmware version numbers F946NKSU1CXCH and F731NKSU1CXCJ, Meanwhile, the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra devices in South Korea are getting the same update with the firmware version numbers S911NKSU2CXCG, S916NKSU2CXCG, and S918NKSU2CXCG, respectively.

Meanwhile, the Chinese units of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy S23 are getting the One UI 6.1 update with the firmware version numbers F9460ZCU2CXCF and S91x0ZCU2CXCF. 

With the latest update, the company has brought several new AI features that will introduce several new enhancements for communications and many utility features that will allow you to do several tasks with convenience. If you want to explore the full changelog, you can check out this article.

If you want to take advantage of all the new features, then you should update your Galaxy devices to One UI 6.1. If you are using the above-mentioned devices in China and South Korea, to install the latest update on your device, you just need to go to the software update menu through the system settings.


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One UI 6.1’s AI Features Arrive for Unlocked Galaxy S23 and Z Fold 5 in the US

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The Galaxy S23 Series is the first contender to get the One UI 6.1 update, and the device has received the update initially. However, without wasting time, the company has already expanded the update for all the eligible Galaxy devices for the first phase, and with the gradual expansion, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 have started receiving the update in the US.

The update is now available for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra with the firmware version numbers S911U1UEU2CXCG, S916U1UEU2CXCG, and S918U1UEU2CXCG, respectively. Meanwhile, the unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 5 has received an update with the firmware version number F946U1UEU2CXCF. The update is coming in a nearly 3GB software package.

Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 5

With the latest update, the company has introduced several new features that will enhance the overall user experience. In a nutshell, the update has brought several AI features, including Circle to Search, Note Assist, Chat Assist, Transkrip Assist, Live Call Translation, and On Demand Summarization. Apart from the AI feature, the company has brought some more changes to the existing functions, including Gallery, and also brought some privacy-related enhancements for more security.

If you are using the unlocked unit of the Galaxy S23 or Galaxy Z Fold 5, then you should start receiving the notification about the update availability, but if you don’t receive the notification yet, you can still manually check the update by going to the software update menu in the system settings.


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Galaxy S23 FE get Major One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI Features in Europe

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Samsung’s most-awaited One UI 6.1 update is finally available for several devices. The company has already rolled out the update to all pre-decided devices that were selected to get the update in the first phase. The Galaxy S23 FE is also one of the devices that has already received the update in the US, now it has started receiving the update in Europe.

Notably, the Galaxy S23 FE grabbed the One UI 6.1 update in Europe; it carries the firmware version number S711BXXU2CXCF. It is still using the same security patch, which is the March 2024 security patch. The update is coming in a software package of nearly 3GB. 

According to the changelog, the update has brought several Galaxy AI features and several editing tools that will allow you to create more epic images. The update will also bring several customization options, which will be available under the different UI elements, including widgets, wallpaper, alarm alerts, stickers, calendars, and many more. Ultimately, the update has introduced a completely new experience for using Galaxy devices.

If you want to take advantage of all the new features, then you should update your Galaxy devices to One UI 6.1. If you are using the Galaxy S23 FE in Europe, the One UI 6.1 update is now live in your region. To install the latest update on your device, you just need to go to the software update menu through the system settings.

The Galaxy S23 FE was launched last year; it came with Android 13 One UI 5.1. Later, it grabbed one major update in the form of Android 14. Similar to this, the device will get three more major updates in the coming days. Along with this, the device will also get several security patch updates for the next four years. 


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