Android smartphone makers have lagged Apple for years in delivering regular software updates. Few brands promise more than three years of updates. Google’s Pixel line is an exception. However, Samsung can now claim to beat Google in delivering Android OS updates. During the launch of the Galaxy S22 series of smartphones, Samsung confirmed that its flagship phones will get four years of Android updates.
Samsung confirmed in a press release that it will provide users with “the latest, more secure mobile experience” by offering up to four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades on select Galaxy devices.
By comparison, Google’s Pixel 6 series offers “only” three years of Android updates. On the other hand, Apple is known to provide iOS updates for iPhones for at least 6 years.
Eligible Galaxy devices with four generations of One UI and five years of security updates include:
Galaxy S series: Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S21 FE and upcoming S series devices
Galaxy Z series: Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3 and upcoming Z series devices
Galaxy A-Series: Featured upcoming A-Series devices
Galaxy Tablets: Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra and upcoming Tab S series devices
Samsung also said it plans to expand this work across various product lines within the Galaxy ecosystem to offer Android OS upgrades via Samsung One UI.
In addition to offering extended One UI upgrades, Samsung will now offer up to five years of security updates on select Galaxy devices. These updates will provide Galaxy devices with more secure end-to-end protection against potential security threats. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy Enterprise customers will receive a one-year license for the Samsung Knox Suite solution to easily deploy and manage devices with access to a dashboard that tracks security updates and more.
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