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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