Samsung quits updating Galaxy Z Fold 2 that came out in 2020 for $2,000

Samsung is no longer providing software or security updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 foldable smartphone that it released in September 2020.

Highly anticipated ahead of its full unveiling, the Z Fold 2 released with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4500 mAh battery. The phone’s hallmark is, of course, a foldable 7.6-inch OLED screen with 2208×1768 pixels running at a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Surpassing its predecessor, the Fold 2’s outside screen is 6.2 inches (2260×816 pixels), compared to the Fold 1’s 4.6 inches. The Fold 2 also introduced under-screen cameras to Samsung devices.

With the Fold 1 having serious durability problems, the Fold 2 represented another chance for Samsung. And Samsung continued with the line in 2021 in the form of the cheaper ($1,800 upon release) Galaxy Z Fold 3. Samsung is now up to its sixth iteration of the Galaxy Z Fold, which came out in July for $1,900.

Now Samsung is no longer interested in updating the Fold 2. As Sam Mobile noticed today, Samsung removed the Fold 2 from its list of devices that receive security updates. The foldable phone received its last big Android OS update last year and received a One UI update at the end of 2023. Similarly, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A7 is no longer on Samsung's list of supported devices, as 9to5Google spotted. The tablet came out in September 2020 for $230.

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