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Samsung Faces Delays in Google Play Updates for Galaxies

12/14/2025

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is experiencing delays in Google LLC's Google Play system updates for Galaxy devices, impacting security and bug fixes.
Many Galaxy models have not received Google Play system updates since mid-2025, despite Samsung releasing security patches.
The rollout of One UI 8 may have contributed to the delays.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Google LLC must collaborate to resolve update delays, as Samsung lags behind Pixel devices.

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Story summary

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is experiencing delays in Google LLC's Google Play system updates for Galaxy devices, impacting security and bug fixes.
Many Galaxy models have not received Google Play system updates since mid-2025, despite Samsung releasing security patches.
The rollout of One UI 8 may have contributed to the delays.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Google LLC must collaborate to resolve update delays, as Samsung lags behind Pixel devices.