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Samsung Galaxy Devices with 4 Years of Android OS Updates [List]
Samsung is now number one at giving out software updates on schedule. But, people are mad because they’ve been slow and not very careful with security updates. Samsung is proud because they promise to give four years of updates for your phone, and they’ve improved a lot. In this article, we’ll look at which Samsung Galaxy phones can get these extra four years of updates.
Samsung used to offer third-generation OS upgrades exclusively, but the company later changed its policy to allow Galaxy consumers to continue using the most recent mobile technology for a longer length of time. The Galaxy S series, Z series, and a few Galaxy A/M/F series smartphones, as well as some tablets and watches, are all covered under Samsung’s One UI (Android OS) policy, which covers four generations.
Let us tell you, a device with the support of the highest number of OS and security updates stays safer for a long time than those with the least number of OS updates. Informatively, many Galaxy Tablets, Galaxy S series, and Galaxy A series smartphones are eligible to get four years-OS updates and five years of security updates. The rest of the Galaxy device gets least updates than four depending on the device category.
These Samsung Galaxy Phones Get 4 Years Major Software Updates
In particular, the Galaxy S smartphones launched after the Galaxy S21 series (including), some Galaxy A smartphones launched after Galaxy A33 and A53 devices (including), and the latest Galaxy Z foldable and Galaxy Tab models will get four generations Android updates, starts after the version with which they have been launched. The devices’ names are listed below.
Samsung Galaxy S Phones
- SamsungGalaxy S23 (last updated: Android 17)
- Samsung Galaxy S23+ (last updated: Android 17)
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (last updated: Android 17)
- Samsung Galaxy S22 (last updated: Android 16)
- Samsung Galaxy S22+ (last updated: Android 16)
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (last updated: Android 16)
- Samsung Galaxy S21 (last updated: Android 15)
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ (last updated: Android 15)
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (last updated: Android 15)
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (last updated: Android 16)
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 2023 (last updated: Android 17) – Probably
- All Samsung Galaxy S smartphones coming soon
Samsung Galaxy Z Folding
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (last updated: Android 17)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (last updated: Android 17)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (last updated: Android 16)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 (last updated: Android 16)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (last updated: Android 15)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (last updated: Android 15)
- All the next Samsung Galaxy Z series devices
Samsung Galaxy Tab Tablet
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- All upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S-series devices
Samsung Galaxy Wearables (WearOS)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch6
- Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
- Samsung Galaxy Watch5
- Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Watch4 (last updated 2025)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic (last updated 2025)
- All upcoming Galaxy Watches
Samsung Galaxy A Phones
- Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A24 5G
Samsung Galaxy M Phones
- Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- Samsung Galaxy M54 5G
Samsung Galaxy F Phones
- Samsung Galaxy F54 5G
The list of products supported by Samsung will almost certainly increase over time, and other Android device manufacturers are also taking steps to improve their software policies so as not to break too far from the market leader.
Samsung has kept the same battery capacity for the flagship devices while also sticking to the same fast charging speed. If we look at the Galaxy S Ultra devices from the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the company has stuck with 45 W charging and the same 5000 mAh battery. According to the latest report, the Galaxy S25 Ultra may also use the same battery and specifications.
Previous, it was rumored that the Galaxy S24 Ultra could be equipped with stacked battery technology, which could lead to maximizing the component cost, but now, according to an X user named Sawyer Galox, it is reported that the Korean giant will skip this hardware change on the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra to save on component cost.
Along with this, the tipster also expressed his disappointment with Samsung’s take on the unchained hardware. He adds that users who want to buy the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra should keep their expectations low with the battery performance, as Samsung will keep the specs the same with the 500mAh battery and the 45W.
However, the company will also introduce its latest device with new chipsets that may provide improved optimization, which may provide some long-lasting battery life, but it will not provide any improvement in charging.
Samsung is preparing to introduce its next-generation foldable device, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. However, given that the new smartphones in the Z lineup typically launch between July and August, some rumors suggest that the company might host the next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10, 2024. Despite the date being more than three months away, numerous details have surfaced online.
According to recent reports, Samsung plans to implement its dual chipset strategy for the foldable, mirroring the Galaxy S series lineup, where some models of the Galaxy S base and Galaxy S+ devices feature Snapdragon, while in other markets, they feature Exynos.
The next foldable lineup rumoured to come with multiple chipsets; for example, the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s last Geekbench listing showed that it has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. However, this processor is already one year old, so there are fewer expectations that it could be available in the main models. However, if a rumor proves to be accurate, it could potentially be available for the FE variant of the devices.
For your information, the rumors have revealed that Samsung could introduce two new versions of the foldable devices with the brand names ‘FE’ and ‘Ultra‘, so to make the difference, it may introduce them in separate chipsets. If it provides the older chipset for the FE version, then it will be successful in cost-cutting and releasing the device at a low cost.
Following the successful launch of the Galaxy S24 flagship device, several rumors have started circulating on the internet. Now, according to the latest development, there is a new listing coming in the highlight, which means the phone is under development and will be available on the market soon.
Some reports suggest that the Galaxy S24 FE, currently under development under the code name R12, could make its market debut in late 2024. Rumors suggest that the Galaxy S24 FE will initially be available in limited markets before potentially launching globally in 2024.
The Internet has also surfaced some rumored specs of the S24 FE, revealing several details about the device, including a 6.1-inch AMOLED display, 128 GB and 256 GB of RAM, and 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. It might have a 4500 mAh battery for power backup.
Samsung hasn’t officially revealed anything about the Galaxy S24 FE’s features or release date yet. However, a listing in a UK carrier database suggests this phone – known for offering flagship specs at a lower price – is coming soon.
Aam1495
March 23, 2023 at 4:10 pm
There’s an error with the s21 fe, it will get android 16. In fact, it was released with android 12 out of the box, so it will be updated as long as the s22 series.
Mp
March 26, 2023 at 11:46 pm
S21FE will get Android 16
It was released in 2022 with Android 12
Jay
May 13, 2023 at 6:11 pm
S20fe 5g should get android 14
Alex
May 15, 2023 at 4:57 am
Nice, but what about S20 5G?
Hope will get Android 16 some how
Bony Ahmed
June 24, 2023 at 9:05 am
Will there Android OS update how far for samsung galaxy F 23?
Mohammed Ghazanfar Ali
September 14, 2023 at 1:04 pm
Samsung A 32 4G model ?