Only one update?

[Risky_KillMoves]

I have the US Unlocked S9+, now I totally understand that yes the unlocked version are especially slow with updates than the norm. However, I do see that the unlocked international version receives updates fairly decently.

I have not received an update since March 14th, mind you I'm in Germany on Vodafone for the time being and when I got my device I was the states so my update was received there.

Has there seriously not been an update since March? And when if the next one expected? I do understand there is a update coming around with a May 1 security update but is it coming for the US Unlocked variant?

Also, is there a way to force an update onto this device?

 

[SpookDroid]

International version is Exynos. US Unlocked is Qualcomm (and they prioritize carrier updates). And as another Ambassador stated, Samsung's goal for updates is once per quarter. Sorry.

 

[Abbers727]

I kept wondering about this.

That's good to know. @SpookDriod.

 

[andrew_ackley]

I have the US Unlocked S9+, now I totally understand that yes the unlocked version are especially slow with updates than the norm. However, I do see that the unlocked international version receives updates fairly decently.

I have not received an update since March 14th, mind you I'm in Germany on Vodafone for the time being and when I got my device I was the states so my update was received there.

Has there seriously not been an update since March? And when if the next one expected? I do understand there is a update coming around with a May 1 security update but is it coming for the US Unlocked variant?

Also, is there a way to force an update onto this device?

Even with the us Snapdragon model we've only had one update. The next one better be a good one lol.

 

[waqqas31]

I have an unlocked Snapdragon model (SM-G9650) and I received my second update since purchasing the phone in mid-March. First update was on March 28 and second was on May 28. I can probably expect the next one on July 28!

http://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-G9650/TGY/doc.html

 

[lucianus_luciferus]

i have had 3 updates since i got my uk unlocked s9+ in march

 

[Nodnerb]

Not sure what the problem is. I'm pretty frustrated with this too. I have the snapdragon s9 with Rogers in Canada. They just started listing the huawei P series of phones, just released and they are scheduled to get the may security updates in a few days while the S9 and S9+ sit at the bottom if the list saying "coming soon" with MARCH security update.

I wish they'd at least be transparent about why there haven't been updates. Obviously there is some sort of problem. Even the S8 is updated further than the S9.

 

[waqqas31]

Not sure what the problem is. I'm pretty frustrated with this too. I have the snapdragon s9 with Rogers in Canada. They just started listing the huawei P series of phones, just released and they are scheduled to get the may security updates in a few days while the S9 and S9+ sit at the bottom if the list saying "coming soon" with MARCH security update.

I wish they'd at least be transparent about why there haven't been updates. Obviously there is some sort of problem. Even the S8 is updated further than the S9.

Today's news (an update is on the way):

https://mobilesyrup.com/2018/05/31/samsung-galaxy-s7-a5-oreo-june-11-canada/

 

[SpookDroid]

Not sure what the problem is. I'm pretty frustrated with this too. I have the snapdragon s9 with Rogers in Canada. They just started listing the huawei P series of phones, just released and they are scheduled to get the may security updates in a few days while the S9 and S9+ sit at the bottom if the list saying "coming soon" with MARCH security update.

I wish they'd at least be transparent about why there haven't been updates. Obviously there is some sort of problem. Even the S8 is updated further than the S9.

Not a problem, just not a priority. Samsung has tons of models to update (and a ton more in development). Devoting resources to updates is also costly, and it's a lot more manageable for smaller companies with less devices and less feature-rich (aka tinkered-with Android) devices.

 

[Nodnerb]

waqqas31 an update to oreo for the S7 line doesn't help my S9 much.

SpookDroid It just seems backwards. The S6 even has a more recent security update. Most of the time the newest latest and greatest get the first updates, and by all rights should.

 

[mustang7757]

Not a problem, just not a priority. Samsung has tons of models to update (and a ton more in development). Devoting resources to updates is also costly, and it's a lot more manageable for smaller companies with less devices and less feature-rich (aka tinkered-with Android) devices.

I think if they devote to more devices, then they should devote to those updates ...it comes with the package ...that's my take

 

[waqqas31]

waqqas31 an update to oreo for the S7 line doesn't help my S9 much.

SpookDroid It just seems backwards. The S6 even has a more recent security update. Most of the time the newest latest and greatest get the first updates, and by all rights should.

Read the whole article.

 

[joeyjay]

My wife's Note 8 got two security updates in the last two weeks. She is now on May security patch. I'm still on March with my S9+. Hmmmm

 

[raqball]

My S9 on AT&T is still on Feb security patch... LOL

 

[LPRodgers]

My S9 on AT&T is still on Feb security patch... LOL

Yup same here, ridiculous

 

[Abbers727]

Yeah, I have a S9+ and Sprint is my carrier. I'm still on the February security patch as well.

 

[Ac42]

Arrrghhhh!!! I'm about ready to dump my S9. It's absolutely asinine to not patch security vulnerabilities on phones in today's digital world. I would highly recommend anyone considering a Samsung galaxy s or note to look for something else.

 

[GibMcFragger]

S9/S9+ update (for Canada, at least) is slated for tomorrow, according to Samsung Members thread.

https://community.samsungmembers.com/en_CA?projectId=0&meta=#/post?postId=302471

 

[GibMcFragger]

Just got it. ARE6, about 350MB, May Security updates.

 

[Nodnerb]

Downloading now. Mine’s 858MB.