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Samsung revives support for decade-old phones

Samsung has released a new security update for the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 8, despite the devices being nearly a decade old and having officially reached the end of their production life in 2021.

According to information published on Samsung’s update notification website, the three smartphones will receive a security patch aimed at improving device stability and strengthening system protection against hacking attempts and malware. The update was rolled out via over-the-air distribution on May 28, 2026.

The patch is reportedly based on Samsung’s 2021 security framework, rather than introducing new platform features. Nevertheless, the move is notable given the age of the devices, which were launched in 2017 and have long passed their official software support period.

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