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Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for 7 years of Android upgrades [List]
Samsung is committing 7 years of Android upgrades to select Galaxy devices. The newly launched Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 are guaranteed for software longevity. It’s the same upgrade policy that Samsung introduced with the S24 series.
The South Korean tech giant is significantly increasing the longevity of its flagship phones. Now, consumers can keep their Galaxy for at least 7 years. Samsung will take care of the device owners from the software side, providing new features and security enhancements.
Besides, Samsung is refining its hardware spare parts availability. Spare parts will be made available for years so you can get your Galaxy repaired. It’s a great approach to reducing e-waste and helping consumers use their devices.
Samsung Galaxy devices that are eligible for 7 years of Android upgrades:
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24
All of the devices come with Android 14 pre-installed. This means the last major upgrade for the above-listed phones would be Android 21. Besides, Samsung will continue to release regular security updates and feature drop updates until 2031.
The new software plan had not been expanded to older lineups like before. Still, the Galaxy S23 series as well as Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 are eligible for 4 OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches. It’s uncertain but Samsung could provide an additional OS upgrade to some devices.
Samsung’s software strategy is inspired by Google’s support for Pixel phones. The company’s affordable Pixel 8a handset is also supported by a 7-year update plan. Therefore, we guess that the Galaxy S24 FE might join the 2024 flagships with Samsung’s top-notch software plan.
In addition, the Korean tech giant may also expand the update support to the next-gen flagship tablet lineup. The Galaxy Tab S10 series could launch this year, which might also be supported by seven years of OS and regular software updates plan.
Samsung will showcase next-gen battery innovations at IAA Transportation 2024. All solid-state battery tech is also on Samsung’s agenda for the event, which is taking place from September 17 to September 22 in Germany.
BusinessKorea reports that Samsung will debut a lineup of next-generation EV battery solutions tomorrow. The upcoming products could be ranging from the newest LFP+ battery, all-solid-state battery, and 46-phi cylindrical battery.
At IAA 2024, Samsung will also present All Solid Battery and 46-phi cylindrical batteries. The All Solid Battery aims to provide the industry’s highest energy density. Samsung plans to mass produce All Solid Battery in 2027.
“Samsung SDI has always been striving to lead the electric vehicle market based on differentiated technological prowess,” said Yoon-ho Choi, President and CEO of Samsung SDI. “The company will continue working closely with major customers around the world to provide top-quality and safety-ensured battery products.”
The Korean tech giant also aiming to launch 46-phi cylindrical batteries early next year.
LFP+ Battery:
Samsung SDI is set to launch its LFP+ battery product optimized for EVs. It features a 10% higher energy density than the previous LFP battery. The battery can charge up to 80% percent in 20 minutes as applied with the latest charging tech.
LFP+ battery is in Samsung’s focus, boasting its proprietary No Thermal Propagation to further enhance safety. The advanced battery solution for electric vehicles is currently discussing mass-production plans with multiple customers.
Samsung is enhancing the Always On Display (AOD) app functions with the release of a new update with version 8.8.02.18. It improves user experience across Galaxy devices by enhanced features and bug fixes.
The Always On Display feature is popular among Samsung users because it lets you see important information like the time, notifications, and battery status without having to wake up your phone. Now, Samsung is making the app run smoother and more reliably with the new update.
The update fixes bugs that caused problems before and affected app performance. In addition, the update also enhances some features to make it even easier to customize how your information is shown.
To take advantage of these improvements, be sure to update the Samsung Always On Display to version 8.8.02.18 through the Galaxy Store. You just need to visit the Galaxy Store app >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can sideload it through the third-party app link mentioned here.
The installation package size of the latest Samsung AOD update is around 30MB. Make sure to install the latest version to enjoy new features with smoother performance.
One UI 6 Watch Beta (ZXH4) rolling out to Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5 with Global AOD
Several Samsung Galaxy S23 users are having issues with the zoom function of the camera after the One UI 6.1.1 update. Specifically, when trying to zoom in between 16x and 19.9x with Intelligent Optimization set to maximum, the photo quality has dropped significantly.
The camera’s zoom issue seems to affect several Galaxy S23 series users, which has led to a lot of complaints on social media and community forums. Users have reported that the camera is not capturing clear images at these (between 16x and 19.9x) zoom levels.
In response to these concerns, Samsung has acknowledged the Galaxy S23 series’s camera issue after the One UI 6.1.1 update through its community. A community moderator has confirmed that the team was able to replicate the issue and expressed apologies for the inconvenience caused to users
Moreover, he has also assured users that Samsung is actively working on a fix and will provide updates as soon as a solution is ready. He also mentions notifying separately about the fix when it will be available.
While waiting for the fix, users may want to adjust their camera settings or avoid zooming in that specific range. For further updates, stay tuned with us as Samsung is working on the fix and will release it anytime.
