Samsung has officially removed the Galaxy S20 series from its security updates list, signifying that these older flagship models will no longer receive any software updates. Although this is a common practice for smartphones, it marks a significant moment for one of Samsung’s least popular flagship lines. Typically, Galaxy devices receive monthly security updates for about a year, transitioning to quarterly updates thereafter.
Before reaching the end of their support, many devices receive just two security updates annually. Flagship models, however, usually remain on a quarterly update schedule until they are completely phased out. Although Samsung now promises up to seven years of software updates for its latest flagships, older models like the Galaxy S20 series are only guaranteed five or six years.
As a result, this series has been removed from the security updates list. The most recent update for the Galaxy S20 models was the March 2025 security patch, released last month. It’s worth noting that if you own a Galaxy S20 FE, you will still receive updates on a quarterly basis, as this model remains on the software update list.
Introduced in 2020, the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra collectively sold only 8.2 million units by the close of the first quarter. This figure is significantly lower than the Galaxy S10 series, which sold nearly 33 percent more units in a similar timeframe. The lack of popularity is further evidenced by Samsung’s decision to discontinue the S20 trio in major markets like the United States and the United Kingdom after about a year.
Given the importance of security updates today, those still using a Galaxy S20 series device might want to consider upgrading.