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Samsung just dropped four widely used midrange Galaxy phones from its update plans
Samsung has removed four Galaxy models from its monthly security patch roadmap as of August 2025: the Galaxy A22, F22, M32, and M42 5G. All were launched in 2021 with a promise of two major Android upgrades and four years of security updates. Those terms have been fulfilled, and all mention of the models was quietly removed from the Korean tech giant's upgrade plans (Source: Sammy Fans).
Good night, sweet midrangers
We hardly knew ye
Over the past couple of years, Samsung has dramatically expanded its software support commitments. Its recent flagship lineup now benefits from up to seven years of security updates and seven Android upgrades. Even mid-range Galaxy A and F series are now routinely guaranteed several full OS versions and years of patches.
Still, the A22, F22, M32, and M42 5G are relatively old by today's standards, having completed their full support term. Samsung dropped them from the August plan without fanfare, giving them their last updates amid widespread circulation of One UI 8 and Android 16.
If you're using one of these models, expect no more patches or firmware updates. Your phone will keep working, but any newly discovered vulnerabilities will go unpatched. That's a critical risk if the device holds sensitive data. For users reliant on stronger guarantees, Samsung's most recent 2025-era devices offer the safest bet, with robust hardware and extended support lifespans.
While you might not personally own an A22, F22, M32, or M42 5G, this update cutoff is a crystal clear warning. If Samsung ends support for these entry-level and budget mid-range phones, it's a fair assumption that later entries in those families — especially those nearing their fourth year on the market — will be next in line. For example, Galaxy A32 or A33 models could easily follow suit once their promised update window closes in the coming month.
Samsung's proactive software policy page continues receiving monthly updates, giving users visibility into what's coming and what's going. Most OEMs lack that kind of transparency.
So, while Samsung is upping its update game across premium and mid-tier, these older Galaxy A, F, and M phones have run their course. If you're still using one, now might be the time to plan at least a generational upgrade, if not a jump to a much longer-supported Galaxy phone.
