The next major update of the Google operating system is none other than Android 16. The development of the beta program is close to its end: it is now focusing on the correction of errors for the Final launch. That, yes, we know that it will happen earlier than usual. And when I arrive, for many smartphones, it will mean its end.
With each new version of Android, some models are updated before others, especially the most modern than the version in the anterior dates generally obtains. Precisely, the most veterans must wait something else, which involves defeating an update of their support for the fiancé: For these, Android 16 is goodbye.
They still give “war” today, but Android 16 will be his last big dance
That a smartphone loses the manufacturer's support It involves a lot: Goodbye to updates, leading to a loss of security (you will not receive the most recent safety fixes) and the functionalities (updates to the personalization layer are also finished). Android 16 brings very good news, but this fact will not change.
Starting with SamsungWe know that the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 + and Galaxy S20 end their support, but also the Galaxy S21 family whose last update was Android 15. They will jump the Galaxy S22 and their successors, they still have a rope for a while. From its middle, the Galaxy A53 and the Galaxy A33 mark the cut and will receive the new version as the latest update.
Of XiaomiXiaomi 13 of 2023 puts the limit, receiving the update as the last time that it will receive a change of number. Among the supervitants Redmi Note, we have no information, although it will probably update the Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 14 series, with differences between the variants already spending that Android 15 still expects hyperos 2.
In the case of HonorYour Magic series will get Android 16 from the Magic6, with the most recent Magic7 with many years of updates to come. In their main family, the Honor 90 said goodbye to Android 15 as the latest version, as well as the folding Honor Magic vs.
OnePlus does not reject any of his main phones Under the official support: OnePlus 11 is the least placed, but always has some large versions of the SO. On the other hand, the Nord 3 OnePlus will obtain Android 16 as the last update of your life.
Fortunately for the owners of a Google Pixel, everyone will jump to Android 16
There is one who says goodbye to a few: Realme will update for the last time At Realme 13 and Realme GT 6 with Android 16, then they will say goodbye. Nothing, in the same way, will refresh your phone nothing (2) and the phone CMF 1 with Android 16; From there, they will leave the support catalog.
The mythical MotorolaUnder Lenovo's umbrella, some of its smartphones will also be updated for the last time: the edge 50 (basic model), the G35 motorcycle, the G55 motorcycle, the G85 motorcycle and the Lenovo Thinkphone finish their official support period.
Finally we have Oppo With a diffuse catalog in terms of updates: their Oppo Find X6 will receive their last candies, models that have not arrived in Europe. Besides, the most recent of the search range will receive Android 16 and beyond.
What should I do now?
If you get the update of Android 16, congratulations. Your phone will continue for a more updated year with the latest news from Google and the manufacturer. Instead, if you don't get it, your smartphone will not stop working, but You will not get new features and perhaps also safety fixes (It depends on the manufacturer).
This end of official updates is a handicap, but it does not define. All these mobiles still have a near future with a tour
Choose to install a personalized ROM seems complex enough for most of the users, although always It is an alternative to consider To follow the Android updates. On the other hand, even by leaving the manufacturer's official support, Google will silently update your mobile for a while thanks to Google Play.
Of course, at this stage, it is worth thinking Change your phone. Not as urgent, because there is no obstacle to continue to use it, but to have an Android as safe and updated as possible. Fortunately, it is now easier to choose one: the brands have put the batteries with the updates and promise up to seven years of support.
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To use: The models included were taken into account according to the promise of the manufacturer's updates. May differ from a change in support policy. |
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