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Samsung Cuts Software Support for Galaxy S21 Series

2/4/2026

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In Samsung's February 2026 roadmap, the Galaxy S21 series will no longer receive software updates.
The Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy S21 FE are downgraded from monthly to quarterly updates after completing their four-year support period.
Security updates for the Galaxy S22 series and S21 FE will continue through January 2027.
Samsung says monthly updates will now target newer flagship models, while the biannual update tier has been discontinued.

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In Samsung's February 2026 roadmap, the Galaxy S21 series will no longer receive software updates.
The Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy S21 FE are downgraded from monthly to quarterly updates after completing their four-year support period.
Security updates for the Galaxy S22 series and S21 FE will continue through January 2027.
Samsung says monthly updates will now target newer flagship models, while the biannual update tier has been discontinued.