Waiting for Android is getting frustrating

[Anonymous User]

How do the Google Pixels get Android 15 before Samsung?

Since the Pixels were released, last October, alot of us (myself included) have been patiently waiting for Android 15 on Samsung phones.

As of February 10th, 2025, No release date yet. Worst case scenario speaking, the update probably will not roll out in Canada for S24 Ultra and other devices until S26 Ultra is released next year (2026) Pixels got the update in October 2024, Samsung should have had it by now. Maybe Samsung delays it completely, wanting customers to spend $2,000+ on the S25 Ultra and then another $200+ (assumption, yes) for a S25 Ultra compatible bluetooth S-Pen.

Who knows when the Android 15 will arrive on the S24 Ultra, if ever.

[lminvti]

This is what we have so far announced it should be by Q1 of 2025 starting with S series devices but then once again it depends if it's bought from network provider, region etc.

[Sonora]

I'm sure you can google how Samsung released some updates before Google 😂

[Sonora]

Why do I love Google? Since I've been a subscriber, which has been 4 years, Google has responded to all my queries within 24 hours. Even on Sundays. 

[scotfield]

I’m convinced I’ve uncovered the reason Samsung deliberately delays One UI updates for older devices whenever a new S-series model is released. Let’s be honest—Samsung knows exactly what they’re doing. They strategically stagger these updates because they understand that modern smartphone upgrades are no longer groundbreaking. Instead, they’re incremental at best, offering little more than a polished version of the previous model with a handful of minor enhancements. 


By holding back updates for older devices, Samsung ensures that the allure of the latest software remains exclusive to their newest flagship. If they were to roll out updates simultaneously, consumers would quickly realize there’s little incentive to upgrade. Why spend hundreds on a new device when the second-hand market is flooded with older models that can run the same software at a fraction of the cost? This calculated move protects their sales and keeps the hype alive for their latest releases. It’s a smart business strategy, but one that leaves loyal customers questioning whether they’re truly getting value for their money