Galaxy S21 Series Reaches End-of-Life for Security Updates: Time to Upgrade?
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News18•28-01-2026, 09:15
Galaxy S21 Series Reaches End-of-Life for Security Updates: Time to Upgrade?
- •Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra are receiving their final security update, marking the end of 5 years of promised support.
- •The January 2026 update is expected to be the last for these models, concluding software support that began with their 2021 debut.
- •This update includes 55 security patches, with 23 from Google addressing Android exploits and one critical fix from Samsung.
- •The rollout begins in South Korea and is expected to reach regions like India in the coming weeks via over-the-air updates.
- •Users are advised to consider upgrading to newer models like the S24 or S25, which offer 7 years of updates, or await the S26 series.
Why It Matters: Samsung Galaxy S21 series users should consider upgrading as security updates conclude after 5 years.
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