Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will no longer receive new software updates. The flagship lineup from 2018 has been removed from the smartphone list that is eligible for future updates.
Previously, the duo was downgraded to a quarterly update schedule. On the flip side, the Galaxy M62 is now receiving the One UI 4.1 update based on Android 12. This update reportedly rolled out in only select countries, including Brazil, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Samsung has removed the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ from its security updates page. The Galaxy S9 series’ last update was the March 2022 security patch.
The Galaxy S9 series last received a significant update in 2020, which brought the Android 10-based One UI 2.5 to the handsets. The South Korean tech giants have moved the Galaxy S10 lineup to a quarterly update cycle.
The Galaxy M62 smartphone is getting the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 skin. With a battery this big, you’ve got monster power in your hand. The 7,000mA capacity lets you spend your time doing what you love and worry less about battery life. And when it does finally tell you to plug in, 25W Super Fast Charging brings it back to full power in a hurry. The update is obtainable for users in Brazil, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
This update for the Galaxy M62 bears firmware version M625FXXU2BVC3. If you are a user in the mentioned countries, you can check for this update by going to your smartphone’s Settings > Software update > Download and install.
The update features the March 2022 security patch, bug fixes, performance improvements, and increased device stability.
It brings an updated UI design with Color Palette, improved widgets, thicker brightness and volume bars, etc. Samsung has also introduced improvements to its stock apps with the One UI 4.1 update.
It features a reworked camera app with a cleaner interface than its previous iterations. The Gallery app is also improved and comes with the shadow eraser and reflection eraser tools.