When Google announced in October 2023 that the Pixel 8 series is getting seven years of “OS, security, and Feature Drop updates,” the Android world was shocked because most companies only offer four or five years of support.
Samsung for example, started offering four major OS upgrades to selected devices and five years of security updates back in 2020.
But the giant Korean tech company could be stepping things up a notch. According to Android Headlines, Samsung seems poised to provide an impressive seven years of support for its devices.
When discussing software support, it’s crucial to distinguish between software updates, which typically include security patches and minor improvements, and major OS upgrades that bring a phone to the next significant version of Android.
The leak suggests that Samsung is planning to extend its support to cover seven years of major OS upgrades. If this information holds true, it implies that devices like the Galaxy S24 could receive updates up to Android version 21.
While this news has not been officially confirmed, it’s certainly promising. The Galaxy S24 phones are scheduled to be unveiled on 18 January, and more details about the extent of Samsung’s software support may be revealed during the official announcement.
