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Samsung announced that four Samsung’s software update policy continues to show a widening gap between older models and newer flagships. By July 2026, software support officially ended for several 2021 Galaxy models – models, including the A52s 5G, A03s, M32 5G 5G, and F42 5G – will no longer receive software updates after 5G. While these devices remain functional for most everyday applications, the four‑year security‑patch expiration of their four-year security-patch window ended. The change coincides with increases the risk of vulnerability exploitation. This transition occurs alongside the implementation of the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, which will require new smartphones to be supported for at least requires a minimum of five years of updates for new smartphones starting in June 2025, but it 2025. However, the regulation does not apply retroactively to older devices. A few days later Samsung revealed a contrasting hardware. In contrast, Samsung’s long-term support policy for its newer lineup. devices remains in effect. The flagship Galaxy S24, launched in 2024, is pledged to get operating‑system receive seven years of operating-system upgrades and security patches for seven years, patches, extending support its lifecycle until at least 2030. The announcement underscores a shift toward longer lifecycle As of August 2026, additional older models are approaching the end of their support for future models, differentiating Samsung’s approach from many Android makers that typically limit updates to one or two major releases. Together, cycles, including the two announcements illustrate Samsung’s response to growing consumer Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and regulatory pressure for longer software support: older various devices lose updates under existing timelines, while upcoming flagship phones in the S22 and A53 series. As these models reach their limits, users will enjoy markedly extended support periods. lose access to major One UI releases, Android upgrades, and monthly security patches, potentially impacting long-term device safety and software compatibility.