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3 publications · September 8, 2026
Samsung moves Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 to quarterly security updates
Key points
- Samsung moved the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 from monthly to quarterly security updates
- The change reflects the devices entering their final year of support, having launched in August 2022
- Samsung updated its official mobile security page to reflect the new schedule
- The devices received the August 2026 security patch
- Samsung also dropped support entirely for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3
Summary
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Samsung confirmed the downgrade by updating its official mobile security support page. The shift from monthly to quarterly patches is standard practice for devices in their final year of updates. Both foldables launched in August 2022, making them four years old.
The change coincides with Samsung ending support for the previous generation, the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3.
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