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Samsung Galaxy Android 15 Update Info (October, 2024)
Google’s confirmed the next version of Android which means we’re getting questions about the Samsung Galaxy Android 15 update. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide.
Samsung’s currently focused on Android 14 and One UI 6.x, but that will change later this year when it pushes its Android 15 and One UI 7 update to customers around the world.
Samsung’s fairly quiet right now, but we can put together an early roadmap using confirmed information, rumors and traditions.
This roadmap will help you set proper expectations as we push toward the inevitable release of Android 15 update with One UI 7 for Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
Table of Contents
In this guide we’ll take you through what you should know about Android 15 if you currently own, or if you’re planning to buy, a Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, Galaxy Tab S9, or another device.
We’ll also walk you through what we know about Android 15’s features, the Samsung Android 15 release date, the Android 15 beta, and everything else Samsung owners need to know as we push through 2024.
Samsung Galaxy September 2024 Update
Samsung’s September 2024 update is rolling out to the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy A55, Galaxy A54, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy A52s.
You can learn more about the contents of the September update, and Samsung’s other monthly updates, over on the company’s security website.
Here’s the breakdown of Samsung’s current Android security update coverage. Samsung continually adds, and removes, devices from these lists.
Current Models for Monthly Security Updates
- Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, W23, W23 flip, W24, W24 Flip
- Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Enterprise Models: Galaxy A52s 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A54 5G, Galaxy A55 5G, Galaxy Xcover 5, Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro, Galaxy Xcover 7
Current Models for Quarterly Security Updates
- Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
- Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 5G, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy A22e 5G, Galaxy A32, Galaxy A32 5G
- Galaxy A13, Galaxy A13 5G, Galaxy A23, Galaxy A23 5G, Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A73 5G
- Galaxy A04, Galaxy A04s, Galaxy A04e, Galaxy A14, Galaxy A14 5G, Galaxy A24, Galaxy A34 5G
- Galaxy A05, Galaxy A05s, Galaxy A15, Galaxy A15 5G, Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A35 5G
- Galaxy A06
- Galaxy C55 5G
- Galaxy M13, Galaxy M13 5G, Galaxy M23 5G, Galaxy M33 5G, Galaxy M53 5G, Galaxy M04, Galaxy M14, Galaxy M14 5G, Galaxy M34 5G, Galaxy M44 5G, Galaxy M54 5G, Galaxy M15 5G, Galaxy M35 5G, Galaxy M55 5G
- Galaxy F13, Galaxy F04, Galaxy F14, Galaxy F14 5G, Galaxy F34 5G, Galaxy F54 5G, Galaxy F15 5G, Galaxy F55 5G
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab A9, Galaxy Tab A9+
- Enterprise Models: Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy Xcover Pro, Galaxy Tab Active 3, Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro, Galaxy Tab Active 5
Current Models for Biannual Security Updates
- Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A22, Galaxy A22 5G, Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy A72, Galaxy A82 5G
- Galaxy A03, Galaxy A03s, Galaxy A03 core
- Galaxy M21 2021, Galaxy M51
- Galaxy M12, Galaxy M22, Galaxy M32, Galaxy M32 5G, Galaxy M42 5G, Galaxy M52 5G, Galaxy M62
- Galaxy F12, Galaxy F22, Galaxy F42 5G, Galaxy F52 5G, Galaxy F62
- Galaxy Tab A7, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Galaxy Tab A8
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Tab S7 FE
- W21 5G, W22 5G
Some Galaxy devices won’t get upgraded to Android 15, but they’ll still get regular or, in some cases, irregular security updates in 2024 and beyond.
One UI 6.1 & One UI 6.1.1
Samsung launched One UI 6.1 and Galaxy AI alongside the Galaxy S24 series. The software is moving out to older Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
The following devices are now receiving their One UI 6.1 update:
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy A73
- Galaxy A72
- Galaxy A54
- Galaxy A53
- Galaxy A52s
- Galaxy A52
- Galaxy A34
- Galaxy A33
- Galaxy A25
- Galaxy A24
- Galaxy A23 5G
- Galaxy A23
- Galaxy A15 5G
- Galaxy A14 5G
- Galaxy A14
- Galaxy A13 5G
- Galaxy A13
- Galaxy A05s
- Galaxy F54
- Galaxy F23
- Galaxy F14 5G
- Galaxy M54
- Galaxy M53
- Galaxy M34
- Galaxy M33
- Galaxy M23
- Galaxy M14 5G
- Galaxy M04
- Galaxy Quantum 2
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9+
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S7 FE
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
- Galaxy Tab A9+
- Galaxy Tab A9
- Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
- Galaxy Tab Active 5
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
- Galaxy Xcover 7
- Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro
- Galaxy Xcover 5
If you’re curious about the the full list of changes on board the One UI 6.1 update, check out our guide.
Samsung’s also confirmed a One UI 6.1.1 update. One UI 6.1.1 debuted alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in July.
One UI 6.1.1 is currently moving out to the following devices:
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9+
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Look for the update to land on other Galaxy models in the near future.
Galaxy Android 15 Features
Samsung’s version of Android 15 will look different than the version Google releases for Pixel devices because it will utilize the company’s One UI.
One UI 7 will debut alongside Android 15 later this year.
Samsung’s One UI upgrades typically deliver design changes, enhancements for current features, as well as brand new features. According to leaker Ice Universe, “One UI 7 may be the most changed version in the history of One UI.”
He also claims the Android 15 update will improve the Galaxy S24’s camera.
We also know quite a bit about Google’s plans for Android 15 and you can expect many of these features to land on board Samsung’s version of the operating system.
Older phones and tablets sometimes miss out on newer features. If you want the best feature set, you may need to upgrade to a new phone or tablet.
These Galaxy Devices Will Get Android 15
Samsung used to keep Galaxy phones and tablets updated with major Android software updates for two years. Fortunately, that policy’s changed.
The company’s Galaxy S24 models (Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra) will all get seven years of software support. This matches what Google’s providing to Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro users.
Unfortunately, this policy won’t extend to older Galaxy devices and many devices will get four years of new Android/One UI releases and five years of security updates.
Here are the Galaxy devices that should get upgraded to Android 15 and One UI 7:
Galaxy S
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21
Galaxy Z
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
Galaxy Tab
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9+
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A73
- Galaxy A72
- Galaxy A54
- Galaxy A53
- Galaxy A34
- Galaxy A33
- Galaxy A25
- Galaxy A24
- Galaxy A23
- Galaxy A15
- Galaxy A14
Galaxy F
- Galaxy F54
- Galaxy F34
- Galaxy F15
Galaxy M
- Galaxy M54
- Galaxy M34
- Galaxy M53
- Galaxy M33
- Galaxy M15
While newer Galaxy models like the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S23 series, and Galaxy Tab S9/S8 series will get upgraded to Android 15, we do expect the software to miss older models.
Samsung may also opt to keep devices on Android 14 based on internal testing.
Samsung Galaxy Android 15 Beta
Samsung will run an Android 15 beta program ahead of the public release.
The company used to keep its Galaxy Beta program limited to flagship models, but in recent years it has brought mid-range phones into the fold as well.
So while we don’t know how the Galaxy Android 15 beta process will work exactly, you can expect the Galaxy S24 series and several other devices to take part.
Samsung’s betas are usually limited to select regions. Big markets like the United States are always on the list, but smaller markets are typically left out.
We don’t have a release date for the beta yet.
Galaxy Android 15 Release Date
When will Samsung release its first stable Android 15 update? Here’s what we can tell you based on the company’s previous Android roll outs.
Samsung won’t beat Google to its own release which means the soonest we’ll see Samsung release Android 15 is sometime this fall.
The company typically releases its major Android updates toward the end of the year. Last year, Android 14 and One UI 6 started moving out in late October.
Samsung’s Developer Conference (SDC) 2024 is set for October 3rd in San Jose, California and Android 15/One UI 7 will likely play a role at the event.
Last year, Android 14 and One UI 6 rolled out after SDC 2023 which took place on October 3rd.
