Samsung Health Monitor app ends support for Android 11 and older phones this December

Samsung has announced that the Health Monitor app will no longer work on Galaxy smartphones running Android 11 or earlier. This change will take effect from 23 December 2024, when the next version of the app (1.4.1) is released.

After this date, users with smartphones running Android 11 or older will no longer be able to use some important features, especially when paired with a Galaxy Watch. These features include blood pressure, electrocardiograph (ECG) readings through the app, and more.

The fresh update of the Health Monitor app arrives with version 1.3.6.001, which includes a notification letting users know about this change. While the current version of the Samsung Health Monitor will continue to work on phones running Android 11 or older, users won’t get any new features or updates.

However, to access the full functionality of the Samsung Health Monitor app, including new features, will need to upgrade their phones to Android 12 or newer.

Samsung’s limited support for Android 12 and above shows the company is focusing on keeping the app compatible with newer hardware and software for optimal performance and security. Users with older phones are encouraged to update to a newer version of Android to continue using the full range of health features in the app.

If you’re using an older Galaxy phone and want to keep using the Samsung Health Monitor with all its features, you should consider upgrading your device. Samsung also recommends updating your Galaxy Watch to the latest software version for the best experience.

For users who can’t update their devices, the app will still work with limited features, but no further support or new features will be available.