Samsung Revives 2017 Galaxy S8, Note 8 With First Update Since 2022
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Updated · Android Authority · Jun 25
Samsung Revives 2017 Galaxy S8, Note 8 With First Update Since 2022
3 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Jun 25
Summary
June 11 marked the start of a surprise Samsung rollout for Galaxy S8, S8 Plus and Note 8 devices on Verizon in the US after several years without updates.
Carrier and outlet changelogs say the software delivers performance optimizations and broader stability improvements, though Samsung did not specify the exact fixes.
2021 security patches remain in place, underscoring that the release is a maintenance update rather than a full security refresh for the nearly 10-year-old phones.
2017-era handsets last updated in 2022 are effectively obsolete, making the move unusual and echoing Apple's early-2026 update for the 10-year-old iPhone 5s.