After four years of updates, Samsung has officially discontinued software support for its first foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold. The company’s decision comes as no surprise, given that the Fold is now four years old and has been superseded by several newer models.
Despite its age, the Galaxy Fold still remains a functional device, and many users may still choose to keep using it. However, with the end of software support, users will no longer receive any security updates or new features for the phone. This could potentially leave the phone vulnerable to security exploits and make it incompatible with newer apps and services.
The Galaxy Fold’s initial launch in 2019 was plagued by design issues that forced Samsung to delay its release. Despite these setbacks, the device eventually made it to market, but its high price tag and limited availability hindered its widespread adoption.
Samsung provided software updates for the Galaxy Fold until recently. However, with the release of the November 2023 security patch, the Galaxy Fold has been removed from Samsung’s list of supported devices.
For those who still have a Galaxy Fold, it’s time to start thinking about upgrading to a newer model. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 are both excellent options, and they offer a significantly better user experience than the original Fold.
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