These are the Samsung Galaxy devices that will have their software discontinued this year

Samsung's software update roadmap provides information about devices that are eligible to receive monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual operating system updates. Samsung recently revised this software update schedule and reportedly removed four Galaxy devices from the list, officially confirming the end of their software update cycle.

The devices in question include the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, and Galaxy M31s, all of which were released in 2020. Being removed from the update schedule means that these devices will no longer receive the latest software updates or security patches. Critical fixes may still be provided in the event of a critical issue that is critical to the security of the device.

So if you're still using these four-year-old models, you won't get any new features or the latest security patches on your device. This could leave your device vulnerable to emerging security threats. The good news, however, is that your devices will continue to function normally.

Samsung has a policy of providing software updates to its devices for a set period of time, depending on the model. Earlier this year, the South Korean tech giant announced that it would provide seven years of major operating system upgrades to its Galaxy smartphone brand. This includes both Android OS updates and security patches.

But it's worth noting that devices eligible for the seven-year software support policy only include models launched in 2024 or later. Samsung has also proposed a similar seven-year OS update plan for the Tizen operating system running on its AI TVs.

Back to the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+ and Galaxy M31s. The end of the software support cycle is one of the signs that users should consider upgrading to a newer model for security as well as the opportunity to experience modern features.