Another Galaxy Unpacked event has come and gone, leaving us with a fresh batch of foldable phones. This week, Samsung showed off its new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE models. These devices really show how Samsung leads the pack in making foldable phones that people actually want to buy. But, as always, one big question hangs in the air for many tech fans: How many software updates will these new foldable phones get?
Long-term support is a big deal for smartphone owners. Nobody wants to buy a high-tech phone only for it to stop getting new Android versions after a year or two. Samsung knows this, and they have been working to improve their update promises. With these new foldables, the company is making sure they follow their best practices for updates.
Samsung first announced a big change to its software support policy with the Galaxy S24 series last year. For their top-tier phones released from the S24 onwards, including the FE models, Samsung promised seven years of software support. This includes both major Android operating system upgrades and important security patches.
Good news for those eyeing the newest foldables: the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE are all part of this extended support plan. They will receive Android updates and security fixes for seven years, though the specific end date is stated as 2023. This long support window shows Samsung’s push for device longevity.
Beyond the shiny new models, Samsung maintains a clear schedule for updates across its entire product lineup. This ensures that users know when to expect new features and vital security fixes. The update frequency varies by device series.
Devices Receiving Monthly Updates
- Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Z Flip3 5G, Z Fold4, Z Flip4, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Z Fold6, Z Fold7, Z Flip6, Z Flip7, Z Flip7 FE
- W23, W23 Flip, W24, W24 Flip, W25, W25 Flip, Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
- Galaxy S21 FE 5G, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
- Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE, S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge
- Galaxy A56 5G
- Galaxy A53 5G, A54 5G, A55 5G, XCover6 Pro, XCover7, XCover7 Pro
Devices Receiving Quarterly Updates (Every Three Months)
- Galaxy S20 FE, S20 FE 5G, S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note20, Note20 5G, Note20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy A13, A13 5G, A23, A23 5G, A33 5G, A73 5G
- Galaxy A04, A04s, A04e, A14, A14 5G, A24, A34 5G
- Galaxy A05, A05s, A15, A15 5G, A25 5G, A35 5G
- Galaxy A06, A06 5G, A16, A16 5G, A26 5G, A36 5G
- Galaxy C55 5G
- Galaxy M13, M13 5G, M23 5G, M33 5G, M53 5G, M04, M14, M14 5G, M34 5G, M44 5G, M54 5G, M05, M15 5G, M35 5G, M55 5G, M55s 5G, M06 5G, M16 5G, M56 5G
- Galaxy F13, F04, F14, F14 5G, F34 5G, F54 5G, F05, F15 5G, F55 5G, F06 5G, F16 5G, F56 5G
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra, S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, S9 FE+, S10+, S10 Ultra, S10 FE, S10 FE+
- Galaxy Tab A9, Tab A9+
- Galaxy A52s 5G, Tab Active3, Tab Active4 Pro, Tab Active5, Tab Active5 Pro, XCover5
Devices Receiving Bi-Annual Updates (Twice a Year)
- Galaxy A22, A22 5G
- Galaxy A03, A03s, A03 core
- Galaxy M21 (2021)
- Galaxy M22, M32, M32 5G, M52 5G
- Galaxy F22, F42 5G, F52 5G
- Galaxy Tab A8
- Galaxy Tab S7 FE W22 5G
This detailed breakdown gives Samsung users a clear picture of when their devices will get updates. It highlights a commitment to keeping phones secure and up-to-date for a longer time. For buyers of the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 series, the promise of seven years of support means their high-end investment will stay relevant for quite a while.