Think your Galaxy will keep evolving forever? Not quite. Samsung has drawn a line in the sand: after Android 17, nineteen Galaxy phones and tablets will not receive any more major OS upgrades.
These 19 models will receive Android 17 as their final major OS upgrade. One UI 9.0, built on Android 17 and first shown on the newest foldables, will reach older models—but for the devices on this list, it represents the last big feature push from Samsung.
That doesn't mean the devices are abandoned overnight. Samsung's reputation for long-term support still holds in part: security patches will continue for a period—officially, at least another year—so users aren't left entirely exposed. Still, feature development and new Android versions will stop here, which matters if you care about major platform advances, new APIs for apps, or multi-year platform parity with newer phones.
The affected phones and tablets cover premium flagships and popular midrange models alike. Expect incremental polish and bug fixes; expect no Android 18. Some models may get a refined One UI 9.5 build later on, but that will still be based on Android 17 rather than a new core Android release.
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+ (Plus)
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold5
- Galaxy Z Flip5
- Galaxy A54 5G
- Galaxy A34 5G
- Galaxy A24 4G
- Galaxy M54 5G
- Galaxy M34 5G
- Galaxy F54 5G
- Galaxy F34 5G
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9+ (Plus)
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ (Plus)
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
So what should owners do? First, check your device's software update screen and back up important data. If staying on the cutting edge of Android matters to you, now is the time to weigh trade-in options or consider newer models that promise additional OS upgrades. If you plan to keep your device longer, prioritize timely security patches and consider aftermarket routes like community ROMs—though that comes with caveats.
Bottom line: Android 17 and One UI 9.0 will keep these Galaxies secure and polished for a while longer, but they won't be the recipients of future Android versions. Choose accordingly, and keep a close eye on Samsung's update notices as the next year unfolds.
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