When Does the Galaxy S22 Stop Getting Updates? (2026 answer)

Q: When does the Galaxy S22 stop getting updates?

Short answer: around February 2027. The Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra still get security updates as of October 2026, but only quarterly. Samsung's promise for this series was four major Android upgrades and five years of security updates from the February 2022 launch, which points to an end in early 2027. Samsung does not publish an exact end date on its security page.

Q: What should S22 owners do?

- Until early 2027: keep installing updates (Settings → Software update). The phone is fine for banking and everyday use. - After support ends: the phone keeps working, but new security holes won't be fixed. Consider replacing it for banking, work or a child's main phone, or use it as a backup/media device. - Tinkerers: LineageOS now supports the S22 series (heise), which can extend its life. Flashing carries risk and may affect warranty and some apps.

Q: Buying a used S22 in 2026?

Only at a price that reflects roughly four months of updates left. A Galaxy S23 (on Samsung's monthly list) or a Galaxy S24 (up to seven years of updates) is a much safer long-term buy. For comparison, see our Galaxy S21 page (support already ended) and the Galaxy S23 page if you're thinking of upgrading.

Updated 16 October 2026

Short answer: around February 2027. The Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra still get security updates as of October 2026, but only quarterly. Samsung's promise for this series was four major Android upgrades and five years of security updates from the February 2022 launch, which points to an end in early 2027. Samsung does not publish an exact end date on its security page.

Where things stand (checked 16 October 2026)

	Status
Launch	February 2022 (Android 12 / One UI 4.1)
Final major upgrade	Android 16 / One UI 8 (rolled out from late 2025)
Update frequency now	Quarterly security updates
Expected end of security updates	About February 2027 (five years after launch)

Samsung's official security update scope page lists the "Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra" under Current Models for Quarterly Security Updates. Samsung adds that this list "is subject to change and will be reviewed on a periodic basis".

The S22 got all four Android upgrades

The S22 shipped with Android 12 and went to Android 13, 14, 15 and finally Android 16 with One UI 8, the fourth and last major upgrade Samsung promised (heise online).

Will it get One UI 8.5?

Probably not, and sources disagreed on this. When Samsung moved the S22 to quarterly updates in February 2026, SamMobile expected one more One UI 8.5 release. SammyGuru later reported that Samsung had stopped work on One UI 8.5 for the S22 and shipped only a June 2026 security patch. Samsung hasn't officially confirmed either way. Our view: assume One UI 8 is the final version.

Updates have also not followed a strict three-month rhythm. SammyGuru reports the S22 skipped the April 2026 patch, got May, and then got June unexpectedly. Timing varies by region and carrier.

Where the "February 2027" date comes from

Samsung's launch-era policy for 2022 flagships was five years of security updates. Third-party trackers such as endoflife.date (as quoted by MobileIQ) record security support ending 25 February 2027. heise also reports that Samsung says security patches continue until February 2027. Samsung's own security page doesn't print a date, so treat it as an expected date, not a guarantee to the day. Samsung sometimes releases a late patch for a critical flaw, but don't plan around that.

What should S22 owners do?

Until early 2027: keep installing updates (Settings → Software update). The phone is fine for banking and everyday use.
After support ends: the phone keeps working, but new security holes won't be fixed. Consider replacing it for banking, work or a child's main phone, or use it as a backup/media device.
Tinkerers: LineageOS now supports the S22 series (heise), which can extend its life. Flashing carries risk and may affect warranty and some apps.

Buying a used S22 in 2026?

Only at a price that reflects roughly four months of updates left. A Galaxy S23 (on Samsung's monthly list) or a Galaxy S24 (up to seven years of updates) is a much safer long-term buy.

For comparison, see our Galaxy S21 page (support already ended) and the Galaxy S23 page if you're thinking of upgrading.

Buying a used replacement?

A cheap used phone can still be a bad deal if it is Activation-Locked, reported stolen, carrier-locked or close to its own end-of-support date. Our own guide, Safe to Buy Used? The Second-Hand Phone & Gadget Checklist, walks you through every check before you pay. It is a paid PDF we make ourselves; checking a model on our device list stays free.

Thinking about upgrading? Our ranking of the best used or refurbished phones to buy in 2026 shows which models still have years of updates ahead.

Looking for a replacement with years of updates left? Compare prices for Galaxy S23 at bol.com or Galaxy S24 at bol.com (search results; check the seller, condition and warranty before you buy).

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Sources

Samsung Mobile Security, Security update scope (checked 16 Oct 2026)
SamMobile, Galaxy S22 series moved to quarterly updates (Feb 2026)
SammyGuru, Galaxy S22 gets June 2026 update
heise online, Galaxy S22 receives LineageOS support
MobileIQ / endoflife.date, Galaxy S22 update dates