To ensure that our mobile phones function properly and the data stored on them is safe, manufacturers continuously send us various updates. This can be an operating system upgrade, a new build, an update Google Play Services or a completely basic update Google PlayThe problem is that while some updates come directly from the phone manufacturer, others are sent directly by Google. And Samsung has now admitted that it is denying its users the latter type.
The fact that Samsung blocks its phones Galaxy (including premium and latest Galaxy S25) update from Google, has now been confirmed. The technology giant has prepared a new one update Google Play, through which it ensures that Android phones will continue to be safe and their operation will be stable. But while, for example, mobile phone owners Google Pixel they can install the upgrade in the normal way, Samsung owners Galaxy they are unluckyAnd if you look at the latest version of the update on your phone, you might be horrified to find that it's from September. And for some, it might even be from July of last year.
Google recently updated its divided into priority and optionalto clearly indicate to mobile phone manufacturers which ones are important. But while some users may Google Play update whenever possible, on Samsung Galaxy it can't be done. Samsung has recently indicated that changes coming from Google are deliberately hinderingIt sends them to users only after a while, even though they may be very important upgrades.
Why is this happening? According to the South Korean company, everything must first be carefully tested and reviewed before the new features can be released on mobile phones. Galaxy. "When launching new devices or major updates One UI Samsung only deploys software that has been verified by the company. Samsung has temporarily suspended the distribution of Google updates to avoid potential issues,” Samsung told the heise online portal.
So not even the current update Google Play on your Samsung mobile Galaxy But maybe that could change soon, because the company's management reportedly intends to release a new update in January containing changes from Google. Whether it will be the latest or an older version, but it is not clear. And Samsung users Galaxy they have no chance of circumventing this strange Samsung strategy.
They're doing good. I've never really solved this. The main thing is that everything works as it should. s25U