Author: Adimorah Jude

Not only for Samsung but for every phone released, software support for an older model is dropped. That’s the case with the Galaxy S21 series, which will stop receiving monthly security updates. The devices are still eligible for updates, but that will now come quarterly. Samsung confirmed seven years of support for their flagship phones during the Galaxy S24 series unveiling last year. That ruled out the S21 series, meaning the device is eligible for five years of support only. Having debuted in January 2021, it’s now four years since the announcement, and as usual, Samsung will only send updates…

Google is now rolling out the update to Pixel phones. Check how you can install it below… Google has released the January 2025 security patch update, but the Play system update has yet to be seeded. The company has detailed all the changes coming with it, but we do not know when the update will become available. Most Pixel phones are still running the November 2024 Play system update, which is not surprising, given how the updates are released. Nevertheless, we know what to expect when it finally starts rolling out. According to the changelog, Google is not making many…

Google has started rolling out the February 2025 security patch for Pixel phones. The update is available for stable users while those in the beta program continue to test Android 16. It is coming ahead of next month’s big update, so we recommend you install it when prompted. Of course, it is a global release, meaning everyone is already getting the update. Depending on your device, you might get a 17.33 MB package. We understand that 24 security flaws were addressed in the Patch dated 2025-02-01 and 23 for 2025-02-05. As usual, these vulnerabilities range from high to critical, and…

Xiaomi is still rolling out the Android 15-based HyperOS 2 update. While some users still expect the upgrade, the company has just updated its EOS list, meaning some phones will miss out on the much-anticipated upgrade. Xiaomi started rolling out HyperOS 2 last year in China before introducing it to global users early this year. The update has been rolled out to eligible users. While some people are waiting for the upgrade, there is a chance you might miss out on the update, as a new set of devices just made it to the EOS. EOS (End-of-Support) means the device…

Google confirmed its plan to support Pixel phones for seven years with Android updates starting with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. It seems Samsung will follow in Google’s footsteps and support Galaxy phones with seven years of Android updates. Before Google confirmed its plan to support Pixel phones for seven years, Apple iPhones had the longest support period, while Samsung phones get four years of Android OS updates and five years of security support. If the latest report is true, Galaxy phones will get seven years of Android updates, same as Google. However, while all Pixel phones, starting…