The entry-level Galaxy A13 from two years in the past is getting the October 2024 safety replace earlier than most flagship Galaxy smartphones. The Galaxy A13’s newest safety replace comes after the replace was launched for the Galaxy S24 lineup (together with the S24 FE).
The replace is offered in some Asian markets, together with Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Since that is an entry-level telephone that has already obtained two main Android OS upgrades, it might be a number of weeks earlier than the replace is launched worldwide. The identical could be the case for the 5G mannequin, which does not appear to be getting the replace alongside the LTE mannequin.
Galaxy A13 homeowners can obtain the October replace—construct model A135FXXS9EXI2—over the air from their telephone’s Settings » Software program replace menu or seize the newest firmware from SamMobile and use it to carry out a handbook improve utilizing a Home windows PC.
The Galaxy A13 has obtained two main Android OS updates since launch and is just eligible for safety updates in the course of its help lifecycle. The Galaxy A14 will get the identical type of help, however the Galaxy A15 will get 4 main Android OS upgrades and safety updates for 5 years.
As for the Galaxy A16 5G, which went official this month, Samsung is promising six years of Android, One UI, and safety updates. That is prone to be the case for many mid-range Galaxy telephones that Samsung launches sooner or later.
