2022---galaxy-s9--samsung-deploys-a-final-security-update

: The update was identified by firmware versions such as G96xFXXUHFVB4 in Europe and G96xUSQU9FVB2 for carrier-locked models in the US.

Despite being four years old, the Galaxy S9 series received a final "surprise" update in early 2022.

: In April 2022 , Samsung officially removed the Galaxy S9 and S9+ from its Mobile Security Page , confirming no further regular patches would be issued. Implications for Users 2022---Galaxy-S9--Samsung-deploys-a-final-security-update

: Following the final OS update, the series was moved from monthly to quarterly security updates for its final year of support.

The Galaxy S9 series followed a standard (at the time) trajectory of support: : Released in 2018 with Android 8.0 Oreo . : The update was identified by firmware versions

With official support ended, users still holding onto the S9 face several considerations:

Four-year-old Galaxy S9 gets a new software update in the US Implications for Users : Following the final OS

: This update was notable because it arrived after many expected support to have already ceased, as the S9 was not included in Samsung's newer "four generations of OS updates" policy, which only applies to devices launched in 2019 and later. Software Lifecycle Overview