One UI 8 Drops Support for Samsung Galaxy S21 Series, but the S21 FE Survives
Samsung has finally published the official list of devices eligible for the upcoming One UI 8 update, and while the lineup is impressively long, there’s one..
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Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8 update will no longer support the Galaxy S21 series (S21, S21+, S21 Ultra), marking the end of major Android upgrades for these 2021 flagships. However, the subsequent Galaxy S21 FE will receive the update based on Android 16.
- The Galaxy S21 series launched with Android 11 and received four major OS upgrades, fulfilling Samsung's original promise.
- The Galaxy S21 FE, launched later with Android 12, also guarantees four upgrades, extending its support to One UI 8.
- This decision highlights Samsung's evolving software strategy, with newer models like the Galaxy S24 series now offering seven guaranteed Android OS upgrades.
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