Samsung keeps introducing exciting new features to its Galaxy series while simultaneously winding down software support for older models as they complete their update cycle.
The technology leader boasts one of the largest Android device assortments worldwide, meaning its end-of-support choices affect a large user audience. In 2026, a wide array of Samsung devices, including flagships, foldable devices, mid-range products, and the cherished Note series, are either already excluded from the update schedule or approaching their last patches. This article addresses both groups: Devices that lost support in late 2025 and will be fully retired this year, along with those currently receiving quarterly updates but anticipated to leave Samsung’s update program by the end of 2026.