Question about the 7 years OS updates on our devices?

[JollyCello]

I have a question about the 7 years of OS updates. Now that Android 15 will not be released until 2025, does this mean we will now only get 6 OS updates with it being delayed?

One wonders if this was purposely done to save money?

[meself]

Your still not correct

[JollyCello]

@meself explain to me how I am wrong?

[ekovacs]

The S24 was released with Android 14 and the S25 will be released with Android 15. They'll stop getting updates 7 years after.

[officialguy]

I suspect that after even 'just' 6 years, your phone battery and other hardware will be so outdated that you'll be eager to get a new one anyway.
I imagine after 3 years or so, you'll avoid updates to not have to endure the increased software overhead of added features.

[JollyCello]

@officialguy Yes, I get that. I personally am a SERIAL UPGRADER. 

BTW You do that batteries are replaceable? That one is a moot point.

My point is by releasing Android 15 in 2025 it means one less OS update for those that hang on to their phones forever.

[MatthewReiter · Accepted solution]

OS updates are not measured by years, it's by Generations, but Security is measured by years