Samsung: Galaxy Updates Got Smoother, But Here’s the Catch

Nick Papanikolopoulos

March 25, 2025

So, Samsung Galaxy phones finally jumped on the “seamless updates” bandwagon. You know, those updates that install while you’re still using your phone, so you don’t have to sit around waiting for it to restart for ages. Basically, it’s like having two copies of your phone’s brain – one runs the show while the other gets the update, then they switch places. Pretty neat, right?

But, and there’s always a “but,” this new system needs a bit more juice. Turns out, you’ll need at least 30% battery to install updates now, not the old 20%. Why? Well, because doing all this while you’re using the phone takes more power, and they gotta make sure everything’s verified and good to go.

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Yeah, I know, it might be a bit annoying to have to keep your phone more charged. But honestly, the convenience of not having to wait forever for your phone to update? Totally worth it.

Now, here’s the problem: if your Galaxy phone came out before 2025, chances are, it doesn’t support seamless updates. The Galaxy A55 is a weird exception. But anything from 2025 onwards? It should have it. Want to know if your phone’s got it? Simple. Just see how fast it restarts after an update. If it’s quick, you’re golden. If it’s the usual long wait, you’re stuck with the old way.

Basically, Samsung’s making updates less of a hassle, even if it means keeping your phone a bit more charged.

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