Samsung has removed the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra from its February 2026 security update list, ending regular software patches for this flagship lineup. The company no longer includes these ...

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The Galaxy S21 series will no longer get quarterly updates from Samsung as it reaches the end of its supported life. Samsung originally promised four years of major Android upgrades and five years of ...

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Samsung has officially ended software support for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra, with the phones no longer included in future security update schedules. This follows Android 15 with One UI 7 as ...

Samsung has ended software support for its Galaxy S21 series in February 2026, with the exception of the FE model. The Samsung Galaxy S21 series, consisting of the S21 Ultra, Plus, and the base model ...

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 series no longer appears on the regular security update lists, signaling the end of routine updates. The Galaxy S22 series has moved from monthly to quarterly security updates ...

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 series will not be getting any more software updates. It’s the end of the road for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. The Samsung Galaxy S21 series will on ...

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If you’re still using a Samsung Galaxy S21, a Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, or a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, it might be time to consider an upgrade, as these phones will no longer be getting software ...