Samsung has made some changes to its firmware update schedule with the December 2024 security patch. Whenever the firm makes such changes, some devices always get bricked forever. This month, Samsung removed the Galaxy A42 5G from the list of devices that will get security updates in the future, which confirms that the company has ended the software support for this Galaxy A series device.
The security update that the brand released to the Galaxly smartphone and tablets offered the December 2024 security patch which fixes over 45 security issues.
Samsung ends software support for Galaxy A42 5G
Samsung launched the Galaxy A42 5G in 2020 with Android 10 (One UI 2.0) and promised to offer three new versions of Android and security patches for four years to the phone.
The company fulfilled the promise of offering three major OS upgrades and four years of security patches by offering Android 11 in 2021, Android 12 IN 2022, and Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) in 2023 and offering security patches till December 2024. As such, Samsung has ended the software support for the Galaxy A42 5G.
Although Samsung is no longer bound to roll out security patches for the Galaxy A42 5G, the brand may still release critical security updates for the phone, as we have seen it do so with some other devices before.
Time to an upgrade
If you own a Galaxy A42 5G and care about the most up-to-date software, it’s time to upgrade. The Galaxy A55 is an excellent option for any Galaxy A42 5G owners looking to switch to a new phone, especially if they want their device with new features and improvements. The Galaxy A55 launched in 2024 with Android 14 and will get up to four generations of OS upgrades and fice tears if security updates.