Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra: Attention, Samsung announces the end of monthly updates

Samsung has just announced a news that may surprise the owners of Galaxy S21,, S21+ And S21 Ultra : From now on, their smartphones will no longer receive security monthly updates, but will go to a quarterly pace. After four years of regular update, it is a real change for these models launched in January 2021.

The Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra go to quarterly updates

The greatest upheaval is that these devices soon come to Their last big update, Android 15whose deployment should start in the coming months (Galaxy Z Flip 6 And Z Fold 6 including). After that, only security updates will arrive every three months, at least for a year. A different situation concerns the Galaxy S21 Fe, which will continue to benefit from monthly updates, thanks to its later launch.

So what about this change? On the one hand, the Galaxy S21 remain solid devices, but the end of monthly updates may make some owners cringe. Especially when you know that The Galaxy S25, who arrive on February 7, will benefit from a promise of updates for seven years.

But should we absolutely jump on a more recent model? Not necessarily. The temptation could be strong, especially with developments in design, such as more rounded corners that make use more pleasant (see our tests S25S25+ and S25 Ultra).

On the other hand, the Galaxy S21 remain powerful smartphones, with a good camera, a fluid screen and a user experience still completely pleasant. In addition, the end of monthly updates does not prevent the daily use of the phone, which will remain efficient for a long time. For many, the transition to a new model may not be an emergency. Everything will depend on the importance given to the longevity of updates and the latest innovations.