Should you’re nonetheless holding on to your Galaxy S20 sequence cellphone, I’ve nice information for you. Samsung has simply prolonged assist for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Extremely, extending the dedication past the 4 years that had been introduced at launch.
Again in August 2020, Samsung promised three main Android upgrades and 4 years of safety updates for its flagship telephones. The Galaxy S20 sequence handsets, launched earlier that yr, had been among the many units included on this coverage, that means software program assist was as a result of finish this yr.
Nevertheless, Samsung has now prolonged this dedication. As SamMobile noticed, all three Galaxy S20 telephones are included in Samsung’s listing of units getting month-to-month safety updates. With no official announcement from Samsung, it’s not clear how lengthy it will proceed for, however SamMobile thinks it might be an additional yr.
It’s not the primary time this has occurred – Samsung has a historical past of offering updates past the assist interval. Nevertheless, it’s price noting that these are solely safety updates. Don’t count on it to ever get the upcoming Android 15, for instance.
Extra not too long ago, Samsung’s dedication to software program assist has gotten even higher. Its newest coverage of seven years of OS and safety updates is class-leading, though it at present solely applies to the Galaxy S24 sequence. Nonetheless, many older units nonetheless get 5 years of updates, together with some price range and mid-range telephones.
Whereas we wouldn’t advocate shopping for a Galaxy S20 cellphone in 2024, there are many different nice Samsung Galaxy telephones which can be price your time.
However for those who already personal one, there’s no apparent cause for most individuals to improve. All three Galaxy S20 telephones have held up properly over time. The cheaper Galaxy S20 FE would even be price persevering with to make use of, however its software program assist has ended and there’s no signal of an extension.