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Final Android 16 Update Starts Rolling Out for Galaxy S22 Series, One UI 8.5 Remains Uncertain for Older Flagships

Samsung's update roadmap makes it unlikely that the older flagship models will be eligible for the forthcoming version of Android.

Samsung’s 2022 flagship just beat 2025 phones to Android 16

While other Android companies are yet to update their 2025 flagship devices to Android 16, Samsung has gone ahead and pushed the build live for its 2022 flagship — the Galaxy S22 series. The One UI 8 ...

This fundamental Android feature is 'absolutely not' going away, says Google - but it is changing

About a month ago, Google announced that the rules around sideloading apps -- the ability to install apps from unverified developers, bypassing Google's Play Store -- onto Android devices were set to ...

Samsung Galaxy S22 is getting its fourth and final major Android update

Samsung's flagship from over three years ago, the Galaxy S22, is getting updated to Android 16 with a stable One UI 8 update.
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Samsung starts rolling out Android 16 to the Galaxy S22 series, its final major update

Samsung is rolling out Android 16 for the Galaxy S22 series, but it's the last major update the series will receive.

Vivo OriginOS 6 (Android 16) eligible devices list: check if your phone is getting this major upgrade

OriginOS 6 rollout to begin soon. Here's a list of eligible devices getting this major upgrade based on Android 16.