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Samsung Exceeds with Four Years of Software Support for Select Devices
Samsung is swiftly moving towards bringing new-generation Galaxy devices, but due to its strict software policy, the company has retired several Galaxy devices this year. For your information, last year the Korean giant issued a software update policy where it mentioned that the company will give a maximum of four years of Android updates and five years of software updates. But the devices that were released before 2022 were not included, and some of them are not now eligible for any updates.
These older flagship Galaxy devices are no longer eligible for updates
There are several devices that have already been ditched from the software update session, but today we will talk about the devices that got retired this year. Here are some devices that belong to the Galaxy S lineup, including the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10 5G, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy Note 10+ 5G, and Galaxy Note 10+. All these devices were launched back in 2019, and they are only eligible for a maximum of four years of software updates.
Some Miderang smartphones and tablets have also stopped getting updates this year
Samsung has retired some Galaxy A series devices as well, including the Galaxy A80, Galaxy A40, Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30, and Galaxy A50. These devices were introduced back in 2019 and come with the promise of getting a maximum four-year security update. All these devices got their new generation in the market, which is available with specifications, and this is the main reason that Samsung has decided to remove them from the software update session.
One UI 6.0 will be the big software update for Galaxy devices
Along with these three older tablets, we have also stopped getting new updates for devices including the Galaxy A10.1, Galaxy Tab S5e, and Galaxy Tab S6, as well as some rugged devices including the Galaxy Xcover Field Pro and Galaxy XCover 4S.
Now, what should you do if you own these devices?
Most of these devices are running on Android 12, so they are still eligible to do several things. Currently, Google has prepared many new apps that are still working fine, but if you are concerned about the security of your data, it is recommended that you switch to a new device if your device has not received security updates for more than six months.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra’s May Update Bring Efficient Improvement In Battery Life & Overall Performance
Samsung started rolling out the May update for the Galaxy S24 smartphone in the US, Canada, and Europe. Now the reports point to significant improvements in battery life and overall performance.
After installing the May update on its Galaxy S24 Ultra device, a Reddit user shared his experience, stating that he noticed a dramatic increase in screen-on time. He elaborated on his experience by stating that before upgrading the update, he was getting 4-5 hours of screen-on time on his Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone. After upgrading, he noticed eight hours of screen-on time with 26% battery remaining.
Apart from the extended battery life, the Reddit user also mentioned a noticeable enhancement in overall performance and inconvenient issues such as app crashes, screen jitters, and slowdowns while multitasking is not appearing, which resulted in flawless functionality and seamless performance.
A user shared the Reddit post on X and stated, “It feels like a brand new phone for him.”
This report is increasing the excitement among Galaxy S24 Ultra users for grabbing the latest May update as it improves battery life and smoother performance. It appears the Galaxy S24 Ultra May update is well-received by users who installed it, with improvements in battery life, performance, and overall stability. However, at the moment, the update is available in limited regions only, but it is expected that soon the brand will expand the update to more regions.
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Samsung is now dispatching the May 2024 security patch for the Galaxy S24 series in the Canada region.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series has already received the May 2024 security patch in several other regions, including the US and Europe. Now its turn for the Canada region, and it is expected that soon the brand will expand this May patch in more regions.
The update has arrived with its own identification build number, S92*WVLS2AXD3. One can easily download the update since it’s not quite bigger; it just needs 514.33 MB in size.
The update is fixing all the bugs and issues spotted in the previous version, improving safety and security, upgrading stability, and enhancing overall functionality to deliver a seamless and flawless software experience to the users. All the security vulnerabilities get fixed with this update, enhancing the secure experience. For the latest and most up-to-date experience, you should upgrade your device with the latest security patch.
If this May 2024 security update is available in your region, you can easily download it by just following the steps mentioned here: Go to Settings >> About Phone >> System Update >> If the update is available, Download and install. If you haven’t received the update yet, you can wait since the brand is rolling out the update gradually.
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The Samsung Galaxy S21 is receiving a One UI 6.1 update in the United States on Verizon carriers, as well as Unlocked version, but with limited Galaxy AI features.
Samsung draws a line between the Galaxy S21 series and Galaxy AI features, as the device only gets two AI features, including Circle to Search with Google and Chat Assist, with this latest One UI 6.1 software update.
At the moment, the Galaxy S21 series is receiving the One UI 6.1 update in the US on a carrier-locked Verizon network with the identification build number G99*USQUAGXDE.
Whereas, the unlocked Galaxy S21 series models are getting the One UI 6.1 update with the dedicated version number, G99*U1UEUAGXDE.
This update will help to optimize device performance, resolve all known issues that were present in the previous version and were creating a kind of inconvenience, and deliver new features for a seamless experience. Jumping on the Galaxy AI features, the update only brings Circle to Search, which automatically provides information regarding images or text you circled to search, and the Chat Assist feature, which uses AI to help with text messaging.
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