The wait is over for Samsung fans. The Galaxy S25 series is confirmed to support seamless updates, marking a significant upgrade in how firmware updates are handled.
What Are Seamless Updates?
Seamless updates allow system updates to be installed in the background while the phone remains usable.
Once the update is complete, users can reboot their device to switch to the updated version without experiencing any downtime.
This feature was first introduced with Android Nougat 7.1 in 2016. However, Samsung has resisted adopting it for years, leaving users to deal with lengthy installation times.
What Changed with the Galaxy S25 Series?
Leaked files from the Galaxy S25 Ultra confirm the inclusion of seamless A/B updates.
This is a major shift for Samsung, which only recently added this feature to the Galaxy A55. Now, the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra will also benefit from this technology.
The seamless update system uses two partitions:
Slot A and Slot B: One slot runs the system while the other is updated in the background.
Fallback Mechanism: If the update fails, the device can boot into the original slot, ensuring no disruptions.
Why Does It Matter?
For users, this means no more waiting for updates to install or staring at progress screens. It also reduces the risk of failed updates leaving devices unusable.
Other Highlights of the Galaxy S25 Ultra
In addition to seamless updates, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC (SM8750, codename “pakala”), promising top-tier performance.
Seamless updates are a long-awaited feature for Samsung flagship users, bringing convenience and reliability to system upgrades.
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