Samsung is passionate about prioritizing its device’s security and core functionality while also occasionally aiming to upgrade its software update policy that eventually helps it in maintaining the device’s longevity. Meanwhile, Samsung introduces an all-new update policy that commits to 6 major OS versions and 6 years of security patches for its affordable Galaxy smartphones.
Samsung’s Galaxy A-series, which is considered the most affordable/mid-tier smartphone category.
The earlier software update policy began with 3 OS and 4 years of security patches before the Galaxy S21 series launch, which was then followed by 4 and 5 years of software commitment as Samsung changed the policy for the Galaxy A-series right after the S21 phones were launched.
Samsung’s Six years of Software Support Galaxy Devices
Finally, the company took a significant leap towards upgrading its software policy for the mid-range Galaxy phones, making them capable of receiving long-term updates that will significantly help in enhancing their security and overall performance. While Samsung has started the 6 years of software update commitment with the newest Galaxy A-series, it looks like the company will continue the same promise for upcoming future A-series models as well.
Well, Samsung will back up these Galaxy A-series devices with a 6-year update promise:
- Galaxy A16
- Galaxy A26
- Galaxy A36
- Galaxy A56
Samsung Galaxy A16 comes with Android 14, and the Galaxy A26, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A56 come with Android 15. All of these phones will receive 6 years of Android OS updates and security patches. This means that the Galaxy A16 will get updated all the way to Android 20, while the Galaxy A26, A36, and A56 will be updated to Android 21. This long software support ensures that users will have access to the latest features and security improvements for years to come.
