Samsung Galaxy S6 models will no longer get security updates [Updated]
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- 03 Apr 2018
John, 03 Apr 2018This is very bad practice on behalf of Samsung. You buy pre... moreUnfortunately that's the typical update cycle of any Android device whether it's Samsung or not.
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- 03 Apr 2018
Ng, 03 Apr 2018Never use any cleanup apps, even samsung built in by clean ... moreThat's too simplistic. Some apps work better if you rebuild the cache. Some people don't know how to clean their phones using a file manager or disable unwanted apps. Some can't detect apps with telemetry and ads - I can, and I know how to block it. Some people complain their phones lag, while my S5 is almost as good as new. Generally I'd agree, but most people don't tinker with their phones as much as we nerds do. My S5 has more free RAM on boot now than when it was new. ;-) All I'm saying is that people who aren't techies have a few good options that will take care of things for them.
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- 03 Apr 2018
No Oreo for S6 Edge? Anyone reply.
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- 03 Apr 2018
AnonD-714946, 03 Apr 2018This is why i moved to Sony....!Yup. Sony's software is still the best but hardware spec and built quality is far from samsung.
My last sony is 2014 z1 compact. they have not created any better compacts since then
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- 03 Apr 2018
AnonD-714946, 03 Apr 2018This is why i moved to Sony....!Sony update their phones for a maximum of 3 years just like Samsung. No manufacturer updates its phones for more than 3 years other than Apple.
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- 03 Apr 2018
This is why i moved to Sony....!
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- 03 Apr 2018
What about Samsung note
Note 5 receiving regular security patches
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- 03 Apr 2018
This is very bad practice on behalf of Samsung. You buy premium device and pay big $$$ for it and then you get support for just two years? Can't believe they are getting away with it so quietly.
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- 03 Apr 2018
AshesToAshes, 03 Apr 2018iPhones are twice as expensive. I got my S6 on sale for &po... moreDo you mean 4 - 5 years of planned obsolescence update of software? you know well that it can make your phone either slow down or kill your battery, just to force you either buy a battery or a new phone? lol
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- 03 Apr 2018
AnonD-294135, 03 Apr 2018whatever you say about Apple and their overpricing, the one... moreiPhones are twice as expensive. I got my S6 on sale for £380 and it already had super retina amoled and wireless charging which now Apple is selling as revolutionary.
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- 03 Apr 2018
MdN8, 03 Apr 2018Apart from Samsung's Smart Manager, Norton Clean is quite e... moreNever use any cleanup apps, even samsung built in by clean master.
But sometime will accidently tap OPTIMIZE on home screen widget
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- 03 Apr 2018
AnonD-294135, 03 Apr 2018whatever you say about Apple and their overpricing, the one... moreJust that the problem is there'll be certain lag and apps crashes, though some are not really their fault, it's actually better not updating an older Apple device. I learn it the hard way.
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- 03 Apr 2018
Max.1363, 03 Apr 2018Sad story. Since Q3 2015 Im using vanilla S6 and its worki... moreIMO best phone ever, I have it and I love it and I don't want to change it till it last. And it works great!
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- 03 Apr 2018
Anonymous, 03 Apr 2018Hey Guys, what cleaning/maintenance apps do u recommend ?
... moreI usually don't recommend any cleaners as they are mostly snake oil and adware .
What I do recommend is to install a file manager and get rid of the filed you no longer need. Also uninstall / disable unused apps.
Never ever wipe any cache, unless you want to solve a problem. Your phones managed the cache well by itself.
If you really need an app to tell you how to do this, try Files Go by Google, but be careful what you delete/move.
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- 03 Apr 2018
Anonymous, 03 Apr 2018Hey Guys, what cleaning/maintenance apps do u recommend ? ... moreApart from Samsung's Smart Manager, Norton Clean is quite efficient. I only use those two. Most other cleaners come with ads or bloat. This one saved my niece's phone.
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- 03 Apr 2018
Happen again where one representatif announced update (oreo) but cancel.
With every year just upgrading the camera & SoC I am done with note family, was good actually
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- 03 Apr 2018
Sad story.
Since Q3 2015 Im using vanilla S6 and its working perfectly.
I was hoping Oreo for goodbye party!
All in all great phone.
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- 03 Apr 2018
Oh really .. i have s6 and the last security update i got was May 2017. its no longer supported from Q2 2017 ..lol
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- 03 Apr 2018
Note7 owner, 03 Apr 2018Got to do what ever it takes to get more Galaxy S9 sales. This.
People need to remember. Manufacturers make money by selling new phones, not updating old ones. And it’s not like people care. People keep buying Samsung anyway. If you don’t like it, then don’t buy Samsung.