It's the end of the line for system and security upgrades for the entire Samsung Galaxy S6 family of devices. This covers Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and phablet Galaxy S6 edge Plus. Moreover, none of them will receive yet another official update to the Android system, let alone the update to the new version, Android Oreo.
The arrival of this moment was foreseen even though the rumors of the possible arrival of Android Oreo for moments dominated the technological current. The first report would be published on November 24, 2017 based on alleged statements by a Samsung representative. Thus would begin the "saga" of Android Oreo for the S6.
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This saga is coming to an end today with the most realistic outcome, something we had already warned about in the past. As tempting as that hypothesis was (the arrival of Android Oreo on the Samsung Galaxy S6), it never convinced us and it was just a fake news. In fact, we even unmask misinformation here.
This is the end of the line, the end of life for this generation of Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphones. Moreover, the decision was already announced by the brand itself last Monday on April 2. As of now, none of these terminals will receive more Android system updates.
End of the line for the Samsung Galaxy S6
No Android Oreo, no system updates and no security updates for the Android system. That said, Samsung Galaxy S6 users are likely to be vulnerable to security breaches, breaches, or security holes over time. This will be the biggest drawback for any user of these mobile devices who for a moment still believed in Android Oreo. But fate eventually gives us reason, an end to all the deception.
No Android Oreo, No New Security Updates
Everything we claim here is based on removing the Samsung Galaxy S6 from the list of security updates for the operating system. Note that such updates are provided directly by Google with the brands having discretionary power here. They choose which models continue to receive updates and which updates are available.
An end already guessed for the Samsung Galaxy S6
In fact, every month Google compiles a new patch to address vulnerabilities and potential security holes. What's more, we also have fixes for the brand's own system (UI), the Samsung Experience. Then the South Korean manufacturer makes these patches every 3 months. Alternatively they are distributed monthly, depending on the model and update in question.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 line would be launched during the year 2015. It consists of the standard S6, S6 edge, S6 edge Plus and even S6 Active. What's more, these devices hit the market with Android 5.0 (Lollipop). They would later be updated with Marshmallow (6.0) and more recently with Android 7.0 Nougat. After all, not all businesses can be a Xiaomi that upgrades devices 4 and older…
Without Android Oreo, what will happen to the Samsung Galaxy S6?
However, for a moment the rumor spread that Android Oreo could also reach these devices. A hypothesis that has always been extremely remote, even in the best of situations. Possibility that would finally be ruled out, unfortunately for users, on this last Monday, April 2, 2018.
For the average user, you will not feel much difference in your daily use, at least not yet. Moreover, since the Galaxy S6 received the patch or February security package. That said, they will be protected for a few months. Of course, threats will eventually emerge for which they will not be protected.
From now on devices can only be used from unofficial ROMs, custom ROMs or Custom ROM's. Luckily, they abound and you can continue to use your device to the limit of hardware capabilities.
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