Samsung is probably distributing the last security update for an older smartphone series. What users should pay attention to now.
2021 promised Samsung three years of major operating system updates and five years of security updates for the Galaxy S21 series. Now that promise is ending, and the latest software update with the January 2026 security patch has been released, according to the English-language technology website “SamMobile” reported.
Samsung update fixes 55 security issues in the Galaxy S21 series
The new update carries firmware version G99xNKSSCHZA5 and is currently being rolled out in South Korea. It fixes a total of 55 security issues and could be the last update for the Galaxy S21 series. According to “SamMobile”, Samsung is planning to make the new firmware available in other regions in the coming days.
Affected cell phones from the S21 series:
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
End of Samsung software support increases risk of security vulnerabilities
With the end of official software support, the risk of Vulnerabilities on the Galaxy S21 series. However, there is a possibility that Samsung will continue to provide sporadic updates for the smartphones even after official support ends.
If you are looking for a new S-series model, it should be 2027 the Galaxy S27 Ultra keep an eye on. Leaks indicate some special features.
3 facts about Samsung
- Founding: Samsung was founded in South Korea in 1938 by Lee Byung-chul and began as a food, noodle and dried fish trading company. It was only many years later that the group expanded into the electronics industry.
- Meaning of the name: According to the official website, Samsung means “Three Stars” in Korean – a symbol of greatness, strength and durability.
- Economic impact: Samsung is a central part of the South Korean economy. The company accounts for around 15 percent of gross domestic product and employs hundreds of thousands of people.
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