Samsung has refreshed its software-support schedule for August 2026, giving Galaxy owners a clearer picture of how frequently their phones and tablets should receive security patches.
Despite often being described as a "One UI rollout roadmap," the document is more accurately a security-update frequency list. It does not confirm when every device will receive a major One UI upgrade. Instead, it groups supported Galaxy products according to whether they are scheduled for monthly or quarterly security maintenance. Samsung's broader policy also allows for biannual updates, although no separate biannual phone or tablet section currently appears on the published scope page.
Why Samsung's Update Schedule Matters
A phone remaining on Samsung's support list means the company still intends to provide security fixes for it. What changes over time is how often those patches arrive.
Newer flagship phones and selected enterprise models generally sit in the monthly category. As devices grow older, they may eventually move to quarterly maintenance before reaching the end of their supported lifespan.
That transition does not necessarily mean a device is immediately unsafe or abandoned. It simply means Samsung no longer intends to deliver a security package every month. Owners should therefore pay attention not only to whether their device remains listed, but also to the category in which it appears.
Samsung says its security packages contain fixes for vulnerabilities affecting Android, Samsung's own software and, where applicable, device-specific components. The company has also extended support for selected newer Galaxy devices to as long as seven years.
August's Line-Up Remains Broadly Familiar
The August 2026 schedule does not introduce a major reshuffling of supported phones and tablets. Most of the models carried in the previous schedule remain within their respective monthly or quarterly categories.
The latest Galaxy S and Galaxy Z devices continue receiving the most frequent patches, while older flagships such as the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 now sit alongside mid-range and entry-level devices in the quarterly group.
This gives owners of older premium phones a useful indication of where their devices currently stand in Samsung's support cycle.
Galaxy Devices Receiving Monthly Security Updates
Samsung's monthly category is largely reserved for its recent flagship phones, foldables and selected enterprise-focused devices.
Galaxy Z foldables
The monthly list includes the Galaxy Z TriFold, Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Fold6, Z Fold7, Z Fold Special Edition, Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra.
Samsung's clamshell models include the Galaxy Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Z Flip6, Z Flip7, Z Flip7 FE and Z Flip8.
The China-focused W-series devices covered monthly are the W23, W23 Flip, W24, W24 Flip, W25, W25 Flip and W26.
Galaxy S flagships
Samsung continues to provide monthly updates for four Galaxy S generations:
The inclusion of the Galaxy S23 family means Samsung's 2023 flagship generation continues to receive the same nominal update frequency as much newer Galaxy S devices.
Enterprise-oriented devices
Several Galaxy A phones remain in the monthly group because of Samsung's enterprise support arrangements. These include the Galaxy A54 5G, A55 5G, A56 5G and A57 5G.
The Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro and the Galaxy XCover7 and XCover7 Pro are also listed for monthly security maintenance.
Older Flagships Move to Quarterly Maintenance
The quarterly category contains a much wider selection of products. It includes older premium models, mainstream Galaxy A devices, region-specific Galaxy M and F phones, tablets and previous-generation enterprise hardware.
Among the most recognisable devices are the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy S21 FE 5G.
These phones remain supported, but owners should no longer expect a new security package every month.
Galaxy A Series
Samsung's quarterly Galaxy A roster includes:
Galaxy A0 family: Galaxy A04, A04s, A04e, A05, A05s, A06, A06 5G, A07 and A07 5G.
Galaxy A1 family: Galaxy A14, A14 5G, A15, A15 5G, A16, A16 5G, A17 and A17 5G.
Galaxy A2 family: Galaxy A23 5G, A24, A25 5G, A26 5G and A27 5G.
The Galaxy A73 5G also remains in the quarterly group.
Galaxy C and Galaxy M Series
The Galaxy C55 5G is currently the only C-series device shown in Samsung's quarterly schedule.
The Galaxy M list is considerably larger:
Samsung's current official scope page does not include the Galaxy M13 5G in this quarterly list, despite it appearing in some earlier or secondary summaries.
Galaxy F Series
Samsung's region-specific Galaxy F devices scheduled for quarterly maintenance include:
The current official list similarly does not show the older Galaxy F13 among the actively maintained quarterly devices.
Galaxy Tablets Remain Well Represented
Samsung's quarterly schedule covers several generations of premium Galaxy Tab devices.
Galaxy Tab S models
The list includes the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra, along with the Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 FE+ and Tab S10 Lite.
Samsung also continues supporting the complete Tab S9 family: the Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE and S9 FE+.
The Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra remain eligible, as does the 2024 edition of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.
Galaxy Tab A models
The more affordable tablet category includes the Galaxy Tab A11, Tab A11+, Tab A9, Tab A9+ and Tab A9+ (2025).
Older Enterprise Devices Continue Receiving Patches
The quarterly enterprise list contains the Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, Galaxy Tab Active5, Galaxy XCover5 and Galaxy XCover6 Pro.
These rugged and business-focused devices may remain in organisational use for considerably longer than ordinary consumer phones. Continued security maintenance is therefore important for companies relying on them for field operations, inventory systems or managed enterprise applications.
The Schedule Also Covers Watches and Galaxy XR
Samsung's wider update scope extends beyond phones and tablets.
Current quarterly wearable support includes the Galaxy Watch9, Watch8, Watch Ultra, Watch Ultra2, Watch7, Watch FE, Watch6, Watch5 and Watch4 families. Samsung also lists the Galaxy XR under its quarterly security programme.
Galaxy Book4 computers remain covered through a separate PC security-update programme, with patches issued when required rather than through the same phone-style monthly or quarterly schedule.
August 2026 Security Maintenance Release Is Now Official
Samsung published its August 2026 Security Maintenance Release on 4 August 2026.
The package combines Android-related patches supplied by Google with Samsung-specific fixes intended for supported Galaxy devices. The August bulletin includes several vulnerabilities rated critical, although the precise selection delivered to an individual device can depend on its hardware, Android version and regional firmware.
Being listed in the monthly category does not mean every owner will receive the update on the same day. Samsung normally distributes patches in phases, while network operators may conduct additional testing before approving carrier-branded firmware.
Samsung also warns that availability can vary by market, model and network provider. In some cases, carriers may provide quarterly updates even for models appearing in Samsung's monthly category.
Security Frequency Is Not the Same as One UI Eligibility
It is important not to treat this list as confirmation that every device will receive the next major One UI version.
Security support and operating-system upgrades are related but separate policies. A phone may continue receiving vulnerability fixes after it has stopped receiving major Android or One UI upgrades.
Conversely, a large One UI upgrade may occasionally delay a regular monthly patch because Samsung can bundle the latest security fixes into the larger software release. Samsung specifically notes that update timing may be affected by major operating-system deployments.
Galaxy owners can check their current patch level by opening:
They can also manually search for available firmware under:
Final Thoughts
Samsung's August 2026 update schedule is reassuring for owners of many older Galaxy devices. The Galaxy S23 series and recent foldables remain on monthly maintenance, while products such as the Galaxy S22 family, Z Fold3, Z Flip3 and several older tablets continue receiving quarterly protection.
The absence of a major reshuffle does not make the update unimportant. These lists allow users and organisations to identify when a device is moving into a slower maintenance phase—and when it may be time to begin planning a future replacement.
Samsung's longer support commitments have significantly improved the useful lifespan of newer Galaxy products. Still, support frequency will gradually decline as devices age, and actual delivery dates will continue to vary between countries, carriers and individual models.
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