Samsung will no longer provide security updates for Galaxy S6/S6 Edge

According to Security Samsung mobile, the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy S6 Active will no longer receive Android security updates. However, one day after the release of the announcement, Samsung added S6 Edge+ and S6 Active to the list of security update devices. After all, these two phones were released on the third anniversary of their unsatisfactory launch.

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The Galaxy S6 product line was first launched in April 2015, preloaded with the Android Lollipop system, and has continued to receive a series of updates over the past two years. However, this series of mobile phones stopped at Android Nougat system and could not receive Android Oreo updates.

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Do Son

Do Son is the Founder and Editor of SecurityOnline.info. Working in cybersecurity since 2013, he reports on vulnerabilities, malware, and emerging threats, providing timely analysis to help organizations and individuals stay ahead of evolving risks.