Get ready to fold and flip your way into the future with Samsung’s latest releases! On July 10, Samsung unveiled the highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, promising cutting-edge technology and sleek design. But here’s the catch – these new foldables do not support seamless updates.
Seamless updates have been a game-changer for Android users since Google introduced the feature almost a decade ago. While Samsung finally implemented seamless updates on the Galaxy A55 in 2024, it seems that their newest flagship devices, the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, will not offer this convenience.
So, what exactly are seamless updates and why are they important? Devices that support seamless updates have two system partitions, allowing for updates to be installed in the background while users continue to use their phones without interruption. This means no more waiting for progress bars or being locked out of your device during updates.
While the lack of seamless updates may not bother some users, it’s a quality-of-life improvement that many have come to appreciate, especially for devices that receive frequent security updates. Unfortunately, it appears that the Fold 6 and Flip 6 won’t be joining the seamless update club anytime soon.
But why did Samsung choose to skip seamless updates for their latest flagships? It seems that the hefty software running on flagship Galaxy devices may have played a role. With firmware sizes almost double that of mid-range devices, the logistics of implementing seamless updates may have been too complex.
Despite this setback, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 are still set to impress with Android 14, One UI 6.1.1, and new Galaxy AI features. These innovative devices will hit the shelves on July 24, so mark your calendars and get ready to experience the future of foldable technology. And who knows, maybe seamless updates will make an appearance in future Samsung devices.
