More Android phones can soon provide lifelong support updates thanks to a new agreement between Qualcomm and Google. Qualcomm announced on Monday “Up to eight consecutive years of software and safety updates” will be available for Android phones that work on Snapdragon 8 and Snapdragon 7-Series.
like Android Mishall Rahman notesThe “eight consecutive years” is somewhat misleading here because Qualcomm includes the year in which the device is released. This means that the device can be supported for eight years, but it receives seven years of Android version promotions – which makes more Android phones in line with the seven years of support Introduction to Google Pixel 8 Pixel 9 assortment.
Qualcomm male to her Supporting expansion plans in OctoberAnd that started with devices on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile platform from Qualcomm. This includes the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, Series Xiaomi 15, OnePlus 13 and ASUS ROG Phone 9.
Today’s announcement extends that service to additional slides, but it is important to note that qualified phones are not content To receive expanded support updates. This update makes it easier and affordable for the phone manufacturers to provide users with longer support, but Qualcomm says it is up to the end of the hardware makers to determine whether they are presenting it on a specific phone models.
“Support for the articles of association included in this program will be provided to OEMS for an eight consecutive years, including Android OS and Kerneel promotions, without the need for significant changes or promotions on the statute and OEM code on the device,” said Qualcomm.
The phones that work on Snapdragon chips will not be the oldest for future support promotions according to Qualcomm. The biggest warning of all of this goes beyond the hope of applying device makers actually updating expanded support is that it is likely that a very few phones will last for a full eight years. But if you are committed to reducing electronic waste and constantly fixing the Android phone, there will be at least the option.
