Samsung increases the lifespan of its Galaxy smartphones & watches with 4 years of OS updates

By Shivangi Agarwal • Updated On 10 Feb 2022

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Samsung has already streamed its first Unpacked Event for 2022 wherein the company has launched the much-awaited Samsung Galaxy S22 Series and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series.

Alongside the new devices, Samsung has taken a massive step in terms of OS updates on the current devices. The company has announced that it will provide 4 years of Android OS updates to select devices.

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This means that the newly announced Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 models will receive 4 new generations of Android OS and security patches for 5 years. Starting with Android 12, they will go up to Android 16 and receive their final patch in 2027.

The owners of the 2021 Samsung flagship can be happy too as the same schedule of updates applies to their devices too. This means that they will get one more OS update and an extra year of patches than originally planned. The devices include Z3 foldable, as well as the S21 series flagships including S21 FE. The Galaxy S20 series and older foldable remain on the 4-year schedule. A list of devices that will get these updates are-

Galaxy S22 smartphones

Galaxy S22
Galaxy S22+
Galaxy S22 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S8 Tablets

Galaxy Tab S8
Galaxy Tab S8+
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

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Galaxy Z3 Foldables

Galaxy Z Fold3
Galaxy Z Flip3

Galaxy S21 Series

Galaxy S21
Galaxy S21+
Galaxy S21 Ultra
Galaxy S21 FE

Shivangi Agarwal

Shivangi is a tech writer at Smartprix, where she covers consumer technology news with a focus on smartphones, wearables, laptops, and the evolving world of OTT streaming. Since joining the team in August 2021, she has written over 120 in-depth reviews, comparisons, and buying guides aimed at helping readers navigate the ever-changing tech landscape.

With a strong foundation in English literature and education, Shivangi brings clarity, insight, and a reader-first approach to every story. Her expertise lies in breaking down complex features into accessible, practical insights—whether she’s reviewing the latest smartphone or exploring trends in infotainment.

Shivangi holds a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in English, along with a B.Ed in English and Social Studies. She is based in Faridabad, India. You can follow her work on Smartprix or connect with her for tech-related queries.

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