Samsung has removed the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra from its February 2026 security update list, ending regular software patches for this flagship lineup. The company no longer includes these ...

Samsung has begun rolling out the January 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra—likely their final scheduled update after five years of promised support. The patch includes 55 ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series has received its final updates and is no longer scheduled to receive further ...

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This update decision comes as a surprise. Updated on Dec. 6 with a more detailed Android threat assessment and the news that Google has issued attack warnings for targeted users around the world.