In the past, Samsung typically assured 2 years of updates, and now its phones could be supported for as many as 3, relying on how the business specifies “generations.” Samsung says its Galaxy S20 phones will get “3 OS upgrades beginning with Android 11,” implying that unless Androids identifying or release schedule changes the phones need to go on to receive Android 12 in 2021, and Android 13 in 2022. Extending support for Android updates is essential for owners who are keeping their devices longer.
Samsung has actually validated exactly which of its gadgets will be getting “three generations” of Android updates, after announcing the effort at its Note 20 launch occasion earlier this month. As expected, the list includes flagship phones going back to last years Galaxy S10, however there are likewise a number of brand-new inclusions from Samsungs foldable and tablet varieties.
Heres Samsungs complete list of three-generation gadgets, which includes its flagship S and Note-series phones, foldables, Galaxy Tab tablets, and mid-range Galaxy A-series phones that far outsell its flagships:
Delayed OS updates arent an issue thats exclusive to Samsung, however, and in general the scenario is enhancing throughout the Android ecosystem.
Galaxy S series: Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, S20 Ultra, S20+ 5G, S20+, S20 5G, S20 in addition to S10 5G, S10+, S10, S10e, S10 Lite and upcoming S series gadgets
Galaxy Note series: Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, Note20 Ultra, Note20 5G, 5G, note10+ note20, Note10+, Note10 5G, Note10, Note10 Lite and upcoming Note series devices
Galaxy Foldable gadgets: Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Z Fold2, Z Flip 5G, Z Flip, Fold 5G, Fold and upcoming Z series devices
Galaxy A series: Galaxy A71 5G, A71, A51 5G, A51, A90 5G and select upcoming A series gadgets
Tablets: Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G, Tab S7+, Tab S7 5G3, Tab S7, Tab S6 5G4, Tab S6, Tab S6 Lite and upcoming Tab S series devices
Beyond these phones, Samsung states its “devoted to supplying the most recent Android OS upgrades until the hardware specs allow.” It likewise cautions that upgrade accessibility may differ by market.
Samsung states its Galaxy S20 phones will get “3 OS upgrades beginning with Android 11,” suggesting that unless Androids identifying or release schedule alters the phones must go on to receive Android 12 in 2021, and Android 13 in 2022. Extending assistance for Android updates is essential for owners who are keeping their devices longer.
Its worth noting, however, that even if a phone is ensured to get three generations of Android updates this doesnt say anything about how quickly it will receive them after their official release. Samsung states that the Galaxy S20 lineup will be the first Galaxy devices to be upgraded to Android 11 “later this year.” Delayed OS updates arent a problem thats special to Samsung, nevertheless, and in basic the circumstance is improving throughout the Android ecosystem.
