Samsung sets new standard with 4 generations of OS upgrades

• Select Galaxy users will now enjoy the latest mobile experience for longer with four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades

Samsung Electronics today extended its commitment to delivering the most up-to-date and more secure mobile experience possible for users by offering up to four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades on select Galaxy devices.

This improved standard builds upon Samsung’s previous promise to provide up to three generations of upgrades and ensures millions of Galaxy users have access to the latest features for security, productivity, better usability and more, as long as they own their device. Available on Galaxy S series, Z series and A series smartphones, as well as on tablets.  Samsung is planning to scale this effort across its various product ranges within the Galaxy ecosystem and works closely with partners to deliver Android OS upgrades through Samsung One UI. Samsung also provides upgrades up to four years to One UI Watch and Wear OS Powered by Samsung, ensuring that users can enjoy the latest Galaxy Watch experiences.

In addition to offering extended One UI upgrades, Samsung will now provide security updates up to five years to help protect select Galaxy devices. These updates – when paired with Samsung’s award-winning defence – grade security platform Samsung Knox gives Galaxy devices more secure end-to-end protection against potential security threats. On top of that, Samsung Galaxy Enterprise Edition customers will receive one year license for Samsung Knox Suite solutions to easily deploy and manage devices with access to a dashboard that tracks security updates and more.

Eligible Galaxy devices with four generations of One UI and five years of security updates includes Galaxy S Series: Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra as well as Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S21 FE and upcoming S series devices. It also includes the Galaxy Z Series: Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3 and upcoming Z series devices. 

The Galaxy A Series comprised of upcoming select A series devices and Galaxy Tablets, Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra and upcoming Tab S series devices are also eligible.  

Eligible Galaxy devices with up to four years of One UI Watch and Wear OS Powered by Samsung2 include: Galaxy Watch: Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic and upcoming Galaxy Watch series devices.

 “We work hard to bring our Galaxy users innovative mobile experiences that are built to last. And many of our customers are choosing to keep their devices for longer, whether they love their specific smartphone model or want to help contribute to a more sustainable world,” said Samsung Electronics Managing Director Kevin SungSu YOU. “Today we are taking our commitment on innovation one step further with up to four generations of One UI upgrades to ensure our users enjoy the best possible mobile experience for longer.”

Samsung puts the utmost importance on providing Galaxy users with the latest mobile experiences possible as long as hardware specifications for upgrades are met and the experience can be optimised. Galaxy devices not eligible to receive four generations of One UI upgrades are still supported with up to three generations of One UI upgrades.

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In Sri Lanka, Samsung has been recognised as the ‘Most Loved Electronics Brand’ for three consecutive years by Brand Finance Lanka’s review of the country’s most valuable brands. As Sri Lanka’s number one smartphone brand, Samsung’s customer base in the country spans across all age groups, particularly the Gen Z and Millennial segments.