Samsung Discontinues Major Updates for Older Galaxy Phone Models

Technical documentation has identified a range of Samsung Galaxy devices that are being phased out from the company's major update support program, meaning they will not be eligible to receive the forthcoming One UI 8.5 operating system.

The affected devices span several product lines, encompassing earlier iterations of the Galaxy S and Galaxy A series, alongside first-generation foldable models from the manufacturer's lineup.

While these handsets will be excluded from accessing the new interface and its suite of enhanced capabilities, Samsung has indicated that certain models may continue to receive security patches on a periodic basis for a defined window, providing ongoing protection for user information and system integrity.

Technology analysts recommend that users with these affected devices consider transitioning to newer models to take advantage of the security enhancements and artificial intelligence-powered features that incoming software updates will deliver.