Regardless of the brand or how much you spent on your smartphone, there’s a common rule: they won’t receive software upgrades forever. A time limit is like a deadline for each device, deciding how many software updates it will get and for how long. Samsung has its own rules and policies for sending out software updates to its Galaxy devices, and they stick to those guidelines when delivering upgrades.
For Samsung, some of their Galaxy phones can get four big updates and five years of security updates. But this is only for the expensive and some mid-range Galaxy phones. Every year, many Galaxy phones stop getting updates.
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Recently, Samsung said it wouldn’t give updates to some older models. This shows it’s important to keep your device updated, and if your phone can’t get updates anymore, you might need to think about getting a new one.
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Which Devices are Affected?
Samsung has discontinued software updates and security patches for several Galaxy smartphones and tablets. While this list may evolve over time, here are some of the notable devices that are no longer receiving software support:
What Does This Mean for You?
The end of software support for your Samsung device means that you won’t receive any further security patches. This can leave your device vulnerable to security threats, and you may miss out on the latest features and improvements introduced in newer versions of Android and Samsung’s One UI.
The following Galaxy devices are no longer receiving Samsung’s One UI software support:
Samsung has decided not to update some Galaxy devices that came out in 2019. These devices won’t get any new updates, whether they’re big or small. Let’s see which devices are on this list.
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy A20s
- A30s, A50s
- Galaxy A70s
- Galaxy Tab Active Pro
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy Note 10 5G
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
- Galaxy Xcover Field Pro
- Galaxy A10s
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10e
- Galay X Cover 4S
- Galaxy A80
- Galaxy A40
- Galaxy A10
- Galaxy A30
- Galaxy A50
- Galaxy Tab A10.1 (2019)
- Galaxy Tab S5e
- Galaxy Tab S6
- Galaxy A90 5G
- Galaxy M10s
- Galaxy M30s
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is in a fortunate position because even though the official software support has ended for this device, Samsung continues to provide additional updates. The most recent update it received had the same security patch in March 2023, and now it’s getting a new firmware update with an updated security patch.
Along with this, After software support had ended, Samsung released a new update for the Galaxy Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+. These devices have already crossed the fourth year, so the company has stopped rolling out any new updates for the devices after the August 2023 security update.
Apart from removing the devices from the software update list, Samsung has also changed the frequency of updates for some devices and downgraded them. The Galaxy A03s, Galaxy M32, Galaxy M32 5G, and Galaxy F42 5G are shifted to the Biennial Update category, which means now all these devices are eligible to get only two security patch updates per year. Samsung does it to make sure that older devices will get only some significant updates according to their hardware, which makes them work properly.
Note: The above-mentioned list is made on the basis of Samsung’s official page, which has delisted this device from the security update category.
Know more
If you own one of these devices, you should check with your carrier to see if they offer any extended software support programs. If not, you may want to consider upgrading to a newer device that is still receiving software support.
Here are some reasons why it is important to have a device that is still receiving software support:
- Security updates are essential for protecting your device from malware and other threats.
- New versions of Android often include new features and improvements.
- Older devices may not be compatible with newer apps and services.
If you are unsure whether your Galaxy device is still receiving software support, you can check Samsung’s software update schedule. You can also contact Samsung support for more information.
Here are some tips for choosing a new Galaxy device that will receive long-term software support:
- Look for a device that is part of Samsung’s Galaxy S series, Galaxy Note series, or Galaxy Z series. These devices typically receive software support for four years.
- Check the software update schedule before you buy a device. This will tell you when the device is expected to receive its last software update.
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