Millions More Galaxy Phones Just Joined Samsung's Free Upgrade List
Samsung is expanding access to software upgrades, bringing new camera features from the upcoming Galaxy S26 to existing device models.
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The brief
Samsung is rolling out updates that extend specific camera software features to a broader range of Galaxy devices. Reports from Forbes, PhoneArena, Gadget Hacks, and tech-ish.com focus on the integration of these high-end features into legacy and current hardware.
Outlets emphasize that this shift significantly expands the list of devices eligible for free software enhancements. Future reports are expected to clarify which specific models are included in the expanded upgrade cycle.
Coverage does not yet specify the full list of devices beyond the Galaxy S25 or provide a confirmed release schedule for the One UI 9 update on older hardware like the Galaxy S22.
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Quick answers
Which new feature is coming to existing devices?
The My FanCam post-capture reframing tool, which was expected to debut on the Galaxy S26, is being made available to Galaxy S25 users.
Will the Galaxy S22 receive the One UI 9 update?
Coverage does not yet specify if the Galaxy S22 will receive the One UI 9 update.
How many devices are included in the update list?
According to coverage, millions of additional Galaxy phones have been added to the company's free upgrade list.
Coverage (4)
- Samsung My FanCam One UI 9 Leak: How Post-Capture Reframing Works Gadget Hacks · 2d ago
- Galaxy S25 users, you've hit the jackpot: the Galaxy S26's best camera trick is coming to your phone PhoneArena · 2d ago
- Will Samsung Galaxy S22 get One UI 9 update? tech-ish.com · 2d ago
- Millions More Galaxy Phones Just Joined Samsung's Free Upgrade List Forbes · 2d ago
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