Samsung Announces End of System Updates for 4 Galaxy Devices, Including Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Tab S7 Series

Samsung Announces End of System Updates for 4 Galaxy Devices, Including Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Tab S7 SeriesSamsung today released its Android device compatibility list, confirming the devices eligible for monthly, quarterly, and biannual updates, while also announcing the end of system updates for 4 Galaxy devices. These four devices are: Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, and Galaxy M31s

Samsung Announces End of System Updates for 4 Galaxy Devices, Including Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Tab S7 Series

Samsung today released its Android device compatibility list, confirming the devices eligible for monthly, quarterly, and biannual updates, while also announcing the end of system updates for 4 Galaxy devices. These four devices are: Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, and Galaxy M31s.

These four devices were all released in 2020, meaning they will no longer receive software updates or the latest security patches. Samsung provides software updates for a certain period, but for these four devices, the update cycle has ended.

Updates are crucial for device security. Security updates fix vulnerabilities and protect devices from malware and other threats. While these devices will no longer receive regular updates, Samsung says they may still receive patch fixes in case of critical updates.

Earlier this year, Samsung announced that it would provide a 7-year major operating system upgrade for its Galaxy smartphones, covering both Android OS updates and security updates. This strategy aims to provide users with longer software support and ensure devices can run securely. However, this strategy only applies to products released in 2024 and beyond, while previous Samsung devices do not enjoy these benefits.

This means that users still using the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, and Galaxy M31s will need to consider upgrading to newer devices to get the latest software support and security protection.

As technology continues to evolve, software support for older devices will gradually diminish, a trend in the industry. Users need to understand the lifecycle of their devices and prepare accordingly. For example, carefully research the software update policy before purchasing a device to ensure better protection in the future. Users can also consider using cloud backups and other methods to store important data on secure platforms to reduce the risk of data loss.