7 Years of Software Updates by Samsung

 Samsung Extended 7 Years of Software Updates for Galaxy Devices

     

Google and Samsung may be locked in a new arms race. While they’ve long competed in areas like phone specs and smart home platforms, the new race involves support, as each strives to prove their devices will still be viable for few years later. As of the launch of the Galaxy S24 lineup Samsung is promising seven years of Android upgrades, matching Google’s seven years of updates for its Pixel 8 phones. This baseline continued with the launch of the Pixel 9 series and the Galaxy S25 devices. Samsung is rated among the best smartphone manufacturers who are always consistent in delivering the software updates to its Galaxy devices. While the company is focusing on making a unified One UI platform for its entire ecosystem, its smartphones will shine with the support of seven years of software support. Samsung has promised at least three years of Android updates for all flagships from 2019 and later and extended that to four for various devices, including tablets, flagships, foldable phones, cheaper Galaxy A-series phones and Galaxy Watches. Samsung also says that all devices from 2019 or later will get at least four years of security updates. This includes every Galaxy line: Galaxy S, Note, Z, A, XCover and Tab, for a total of over 130 models. Meanwhile, some recent flagship devices like the Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and others are scheduled to get five years of security updates. One budget phone offers six years of support, while the S24 series is due to get seven years.

Right after seeing a significant lead by Google, Samsung has also announced that its Galaxy devices will be promised to hold on to a huge seven years of Android OS updates & Security patches commitment, beginning from the Galaxy S24 lineup. Samsung has gradually made various changes in its device’s software update policy. It initially began with the Galaxy S21 series, which became the first lineup in the flagship range to feature four major OS updates and five years of security patches; meanwhile, this was gradually expanded to more eligible Galaxy phones within the mid-tier list. Samsung precisely stated that beginning from the flagships, the S24 lineup, all the newer and upcoming Galaxy devices will be promised to get seven huge major OS updates and seven years of security patches commitment. This will eventually lead to a safer and more secure experience, without having to worry or look up to the devices for about several upcoming years. Not only this, Samsung’s newly launched Galaxy A16 is perhaps promised to get six years of software updates, while this is currently the only phone in the A lineup to get such an exciting software update policy. Following is the list of all the Galaxy phones and tablets which have been promised to get seven major OS and seven years of security updates, including the newest Galaxy S25 series:-

Devices                    Launch Android Version Android Updates Until  Final Update Year

Samsung Galaxy S24             Android 14                    Android 21                         2031

Samsung Galaxy S24+             Android 14                    Android 21                         2031

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra     Android 14                    Android 21                         2031

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE     Android 14                    Android 21                         2031

Samsung Galaxy S25             Android 15                    Android 22                            2032

Samsung Galaxy S25+             Android 15                    Android 22                         2032

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra     Android 15                    Android 22                         2032

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6     Android 14                    Android 21                         2031

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6     Android 14                    Android 21                         2031

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+     Android 14                    Android 21                         2031

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Android 14            Android 21                         2031

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (Unreleased) N/A                  N/A                                  N/A

Galaxy S25 Edge May Also get 7 Years of Software Support

Samsung devices eligible for seven Android updates

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series 06

The Galaxy S24 series was the first series promised seven years of coverage, including both Android upgrades and security updates. However, this list is fast expanding and now includes Samsung’s two newer foldables and its 2025 flagships. 

Samsung Galaxy S25

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Samsung Galaxy S24

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung devices eligible for six Android updates

As of January 2025, only one Samsung smartphone is promised six major Android updates: the Galaxy A16 5G. The phone should receive updates all the way until October 2030, making it one of the best budget Android devices available if longevity is your priority. It also boasts better support than the majority of Samsung’s recent flagships.

Samsung devices eligible for four Android updates

Samsung improved its commitment to Android updates with the launch of the Galaxy S22 series. Some older Galaxy flagships and other devices also got love from Samsung, along with the later Galaxy S23 range.

Samsung Galaxy S-series

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in black white and blue cards

The Galaxy S21, S22, and S23 series are all eligible for four years of Android updates from Samsung. S23 models should be updated through at least Android 17.

Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Samsung Galaxy S22

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S21

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy A- and F-series

Many Galaxy A-series phones are only eligible for three years of updates, but more recent models do come with the promise of four. Below are the phones that benefit from the policy.

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Samsung Galaxy A73

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

Samsung Galaxy A34

Samsung Galaxy A33

Samsung Galaxy A24

Samsung Galaxy F54 5G

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Samsung foldable phones

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 unfolded on grid

Samsung is making a four-year commitment for some of its state-of-the-art foldables, though only going back to the third generation.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Samsung Galaxy Tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra with keyboard

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra with keyboard

Samsung’s newest Galaxy Tab S10 series tablets, S9 series tablets (including the S9 FE and FE Plus), and older Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8 Plus and Tab S8 Ultra, should all get four years of Android updates. All upcoming Galaxy S-series tablets will likewise be eligible.

Samsung Galaxy Watch

Samsung’s four-year policy covers the Galaxy Watch 4, 5 and 6 series, including upgrades to One UI Watch and Wear OS (which is based on Android). The new Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra models are also covered by at least four years of support.

Samsung devices eligible for three Android updates

Samsung Galaxy S-series

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE upright front

Samsung has promised at least three years of Android updates for all S10 and S20 variants. This means that the Galaxy S9 series is excluded, but you’ll find relatively few people using those phones in 2024.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G/4G

Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G/4G

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G/4G

Samsung Galaxy S10 4G/5G

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G/5G

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S10e

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

Samsung Galaxy Note series

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra S Pen on back

Among Galaxy Note devices, only Note 10 and Note 20 models are eligible for three years of updates. 

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G/4G

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G/4G

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G/4G

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G/4G

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite

Other Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for three Android updates

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 butterfly shot

Besides older flagship phones, Samsung has extended its three-year policy to some Galaxy Tabs, Galaxy A-series phones, and foldables. 

Galaxy A-series

Samsung Galaxy A71 4G/5G

Samsung Galaxy A72

Samsung Galaxy A51 4G/5G

Samsung Galaxy A52 4G/5G

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G

Select present and upcoming A-series devices

Galaxy foldable devices

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G/4G

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G/4G

Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G/4G

Galaxy tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus 5G/4G

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 5G/4G

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G/4G

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

For Galaxy devices not on this list, Samsung says it “is committed to providing the latest Android OS upgrades until the hardware specifications allow to provide the optimized mobile experience. At the Galaxy Unpacked event in 2025, Samsung introduced its slimmest smartphone yet, the Galaxy S25 Edge. This sleek device caught everyone’s attention with its ultra-thin design, making it one of the most stylish phones in the Galaxy S25 series. Along with the stunning hardware, the Galaxy S25 Edge could follow the same software update policy as the rest of the S25 series, offering up to seven years of Android updates.