Galaxy -Z Fold 7,Flip : Samsung Planing 8 Years of Android Updates

Irfan Bhatti

Samsung recently announced an impressive software update policy, but it's not quite 8 years. Here's what you need to know¹ ²: - *Seven Years of Updates*: Samsung's flagship devices, such as the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6, are eligible for seven years of Android updates and security patches. - *Devices Eligible*: This includes devices like:     - *Galaxy S Series*: S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S25, S25+, S25 Ultra     - *Galaxy Z Series*: Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold Special Edition     - *Galaxy Tab Series*: Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10+  - *Other Devices*: Some devices are eligible for six or four years of Android updates, including:     - *Galaxy A Series*: A16 5G (six years), A55 5G, A54 5G, A53 5G (four years)     - *Galaxy Tab Series*: Tab S9 series, Tab S8 series (four years)  Samsung's update policy ensures that devices remain secure and feature-rich for an extended period. This move showcases Samsung's commitment to providing a better user experience.

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00:00Samsung may offer eight years of Android updates on specific Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 models.

00:07The company is set to unveil its next-generation foldable phones on July 9th in the U.S.,

00:12and a new rumor talks about potential software support.

00:15With the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung introduced its new software policy.

00:20The company promises seven years of software support for the Galaxy S24 series and later flagships,

00:26including foldable phones and fan edition models.

00:30Well, Samsung supports Enterprise Edition versions for an additional year,

00:34completing eight years of Android update support,

00:37which the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are highly likely to feature, as reported by Tipster Anthony on X.

00:45Enterprise models are specifically designed for businesses.

00:48These devices come with additional security and customizable controls for enterprises.

00:53Recent Enterprise Edition models also support eight years of OS and security updates,

00:58.tob noted, general users are not allowed to own these models.

01:03It gives these models an edge over standard ones in terms of longer software support.

01:08Well, it's not a disappointing deal, as you may not be holding the same device for seven years.

01:14This year's Samsung foldables already have an edge in the software segment.

01:18While previous Fold and Flip phones were released with S-Level OS pre-installed,

01:22this year's versions are the first to launch with a new OS, even before the S series.

01:27It has been confirmed that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 will ship with Android 16 pre-installed.

01:34The One UI 8 comes with an improved user interface and experience,

01:38accompanied by minor UI tweaks, smoother animations, and newly added features.

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