Samsung devices that won’t receive One UI 9.0 (Android 17) update

Samsung is preparing Android 17, but these Galaxy models won't get it. See the complete list of One UI 9.0 not eligible ...

The Almost-Decade-Old Galaxy S8 and Note 8 Get a Surprise Software Update

Samsung has pushed an unexpected stability and performance firmware update to the Galaxy S8 and Note 8 in 2026.
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Nearly 10 years later, the Galaxy S8 series and Note 8 receive a surprise update

According to Android Authority, the latest firmware has started reaching Verizon variants of the Galaxy S8 series and Galaxy Note 8 in the US. Verizon’s official changelog states that the update ...

The Galaxy S8 and Note 8 are almost 10 years old, but just got a surprise update

The Galaxy S8 and Note 8 haven't received an update in more than three years, but Samsung has just surprised us.

One UI 9 test builds reveal Samsung’s first Android 17 targets

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
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Samsung is preparing Android 17 updates for these Galaxy devices

Android 17 made its debut on Google Pixel devices this month, but Samsung is already at work bringing the update to Galaxy ...