The South Korean manufacturer has made official the list of mobile devices that will be part of the next major renewal cycle of its operating system. The update, built on the Android 16 architecture, promises to refine the user experience through deep performance optimizations and new intuitive customization tools, marking a new stage in the brand’s software support.
The file distribution process should begin soon, following a staggered strategy that prioritizes high-performance equipment before reaching the intermediate segment. Owners of eligible devices will receive download notification via OTA (Over-The-Air), ensuring a simplified migration to the new version focused on stability and artificial intelligence.
Schedule for the Galaxy S line and premium models
Following tradition, the top of the line are the first to receive the news, acting as a showcase for the capabilities of the new system. The Galaxy S25 series and its predecessors will have priority access to installation files, ensuring that the robust hardware of these devices is taken full advantage of the new neural processing functions.
The compatibility list for the S series covers the following models:
– Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge and S25 FE
– Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, S24 Ultra and S24 FE
– Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, S23 Ultra and S23 FE
– Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra
– Galaxy S21 FE
An important highlight is the presence of the Galaxy S21 FE in the listing, which gives an important lifespan to this model focused on cost-benefit, while other devices of the same generation end their cycles of major updates.
Specific optimizations for Z foldables Fold and Flip
The interface has been meticulously tuned to meet the peculiarities of flexible screens, improving multi-window usability and application continuity. Usuários of foldable models will realize smoother transitions between screens and exclusive features for half-folded mode, optimizing media consumption and productivity.
The confirmed foldable devices are:
– Galaxy Z Fold 7, Fold 6, Fold 5 and Fold 4
– Galaxy Z Flip 7, Flip 7 FE, Flip 6, Flip 5 and
Software engineering focused efforts on eliminating visual bottlenecks when changing displays, ensuring that the mechanical complexity of foldables is accompanied by a robust and crash-free system.
System expansion for intermediaries Galaxy A
The manufacturer maintains its long-term commitment by extending support for the popular A-line, balancing new features with the energy efficiency required for these models. The update aims to bring the fluidity of premium models to the mid-range segment, without compromising battery life, which is one of the sales pillars in this category.
The A series models that will receive the new features include:
– Galaxy A56, A55, A54 and A53
– Galaxy A36, A35, A34 and A33
– Galaxy A26 and A25
– Galaxy A17, A17 5G, A16, A16 5G, A15 and A15 5G
This breadth strengthens digital security for a broad user base, ensuring that even input devices have access to the latest security fixes built into the Android 16 core.
Productivity on tablets and rugged devices
The tablet segment receives special attention to maximize productivity on large screens, with improvements in S Pen integration and desktop mode. The update aims to transform these devices into more capable mobile workstations, facilitating multitasking and communication with other devices in the ecosystem.
The list of tablets and resistant devices includes:
– Galaxy Tab S11 and S11
– Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, S10 Ultra, S10 FE, S10 FE
– Galaxy Tab S9, S9 Plus, S9 Ultra, S9 FE and S9 FE Plus
– Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Plus and S8 Ultra
– Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024 version)
– Galaxy Tab A11 and A11
– Galaxy Tab A9 and A9
– Galaxy Tab Active 5 and Active 5 Pro
– Galaxy XCover 7, XCover 7 Pro and XCover 6 Pro
Visual enhancements and enhanced security
In addition to the aesthetic changes that make navigation more intuitive, version 8.5 introduces additional layers of data protection. O painel de privacidade foi redesenhado para oferecer maior transparência sobre o acesso de aplicativos a recursos sensíveis, como câmera e microfone, permitindo um controle mais granular por parte do usuário.
Power management also received new machine learning algorithms, designed to understand daily usage and optimize battery consumption, suspending unnecessary background processes to extend device autonomy.