Samsung’s Android update schedule is model-specific: flagship phones receive up to seven years of updates, mid-range models around five to six, and budget phones up to four.
The Galaxy S23 line is listed through February 2027, while the Galaxy A06 5G extends to February 2031.
The schedule also covers watches and tablets.
Which Samsung phones continue to receive updates
The Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra will receive Android updates until February 2027. Support for the Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy S21 FE 5G ended earlier in 2026.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 stopped receiving Android updates in August 2026. The Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5, as well as newer models, continue to receive updates.
The Galaxy A06 4G stopped receiving Android updates in August 2026. The Galaxy A06 5G will receive updates until February 2031. For the Galaxy A15, updates will continue until December 2027 and for the A24 until May 2027.
The Galaxy A34 and A54 5G will receive updates until March 2027. The Galaxy A73 stopped receiving updates in April 2026.
When do updates for watches and tablets stop?
The Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, released in 2022, will receive Wear OS updates until December 2026.
The Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+, and Tab S9 Ultra will receive Android updates until August 2027. For the Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+, updates will continue until October 2027.
The Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ will receive updates until October 2026 and will only get two major Android upgrades. The Galaxy Tab Active 5 will receive updates until January 2028, while the Tab Active 5 Pro will receive updates until 2033.
What does it mean when updates stop
Samsung doesn't warn users before it stops providing software and security updates for its devices. However, it does maintain a list of devices receiving security updates online. If a device hasn't received an update for months or years, it may no longer be supported.
Without security updates, a phone can be exposed to newer threats. Over time, some apps may also become incompatible with older versions of Android.
Unexpected pop-up messages or apps that appear without warning and consume a lot of data may indicate that someone has compromised the device.
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