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Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Concludes Software Update Support
Samsung has raised the bar for software support on its flagship devices in recent years, now committing to provide updates for up to seven years on the latest models, and eight for Enterprise versions. However, this was not always the standard, as evidenced by the Galaxy S20 series, which has officially reached the end of its update lifecycle.
The Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra, released over five years ago, are the models in question. Initially, Samsung delivered monthly security patches for the first four years following their launch. In their final year of support, the update frequency transitioned to quarterly releases. With the official end of support, these devices, which were only guaranteed five years of updates, will no longer receive any software enhancements or security updates.
Although the Galaxy S20 FE was launched later and continues to receive quarterly updates, it too will soon be phased out of Samsung’s support framework in the coming months.
In today’s smartphone market, manufacturers increasingly pledge extensive software support for their high-end devices, reflecting a growing trend that benefits consumers. This raises questions about what constitutes an adequate duration of support. Consumers are invited to consider their own phone upgrade habits—how frequently do you replace your device? What length of support do you believe is necessary to justify a purchase? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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