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Select Samsung phones seeing faster bi-monthly updates
Samsung is delivering faster bi-monthly software updates to its Galaxy A-series phones. In most cases, the company is offering more security patches than scheduled, and that’s all happening without any flashy press release.
Samsung’s software update story has been easy to praise at the flagship level. Monthly patches, long-term support, tight rollout windows. That’s expected now. What’s not expected is what’s quietly happening in the mid-range segment.
Quarterly promise, bi-monthly reality
Most mid-range Galaxy A devices sit on a quarterly update schedule. That means one security patch every three months. It’s a clear downgrade compared to the Galaxy S and Galaxy Z lines, and even the A5x models that enjoy monthly updates.
A recent analysis of Galaxy A devices launched since 2022 shows that many of these phones are getting updates roughly every two months. In some cases, even more frequently, which puts them much closer to a bi-monthly frequency.
Devices like the A33, A34, A35, and even the newer A36 are leading this trend. The Galaxy A36, in particular, stands out as it received eight updates since launch, which is double what you would expect if Samsung followed its schedule.
Galaxy A13 5G and Galaxy A23 are closer to the promised update frequency, though they still edge slightly above expectations. On the flip side, the Galaxy A14 4G had a rough patch, especially during early 2025 when updates lagged.
So yes, there are inconsistencies, but Samsung is over-delivering more often than not. It’s a rare win for users who don’t spend flagship money.
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