The South Korean manufacturer officially confirmed the list of mobile devices that will be included in the next major operating system update later this year. The new software, developed based on Android 17, is expected to reach consumers in July, a moment that should also mark the global debut of the long-awaited Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8. To advance the process, the company has already released a restricted trial phase for users of the Galaxy S26 family.

Priority for premium models from the Galaxy S family

The South Korean brand’s entire elite category has a guaranteed presence on the new system’s schedule. The catalog ranges from the recently launched Galaxy S26 line devices to equipment from past generations, including the S25, S24 and S23 editions. This prioritization in the distribution calendar highlights the company’s current policy of ensuring that its most expensive products, which now have promises of extended support for up to seven years, always remain equipped with the most modern technological tools on the market.

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Devices with a folding screen guarantee compatibility with the software

The manufacturer’s flexible phone portfolio also integrates update planning:

• Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Fold 6 and Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE and Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z TriFold
• Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition

The massive presence of these devices articulated in the news roadmap is fundamental to the brand’s commercial strategy. As they represent the pinnacle of design and cost in the company’s catalogue, these devices require exclusive visual adaptations so that the interface works perfectly in transitions between internal and external screens.

Intermediate devices expand the reach of the new system

The package of innovations will not be restricted to the most expensive cell phones, but will also reach the public looking for value for money. The official list encompasses the most modern options on the market, such as the Galaxy A57, A56, A55 and A54, without leaving aside the A37, A36, A35 and A34 editions. To ensure broad coverage, the manufacturer also confirmed the software transition for the Galaxy A26, A25, A24, A17, A16, A15, A07 and A06 5G models, benefiting millions of consumers around the world.

Cost-benefit options will also be updated

Focused on delivering robust batteries and affordable prices, the entry and mid-level category sold with strong appeal in online retail will also migrate to the updated virtual environment. The list includes the Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54, M36, M35, M34, M17, M17e, M16, M15, M07 and M06 devices. This move demonstrates a considerable logistical effort by the technology giant to standardize the user experience in practically all price ranges available on the shelves.

Large screens receive innovations based on Android 17

The company’s electronic clipboard ecosystem will also undergo a complete interface redesign. The schedule covers the powerful Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S11 Ultra, Tab S10 Plus and Tab S10 Ultra, as well as the transition versions Tab S10 Lite and Tab S10 FE. Devices from previous years, such as the Tab S9, Tab S9 Plus, Tab S9 Ultra and their respective FE editions, continue to receive active support. The update mapping ends with the most basic models Galaxy Tab A11, Tab A11 Plus, Tab Active 5, Tab Active 5 Pro and the reissue of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024.

Release deadlines and the manufacturer’s development pace

The virtual environment’s definitive debut is scheduled for the beginning of the second half of the year, strategically matching the announcement window for the new generation of foldable phones. Long before that date, the company had already released test packages for owners of the Galaxy S26 line, indicating that the experimental phase should soon include other cell phones. Industry experts note that the brand adopted an aggressive programming pace this year, even starting the creation of this new platform simultaneously with the final delivery of the previous version of the system.

What to expect from visual changes and smart tools

Some clues about the aesthetic transformations have already been shared by the development team, highlighting an intense focus on advanced customization options for the home screen and menus. However, the real catch of the update, which involves the deep integration of tools based on generative artificial intelligence for editing texts and images, remains under lock and key and will only be detailed during the global launch event.