Samsung updates its software support chart monthly. Each update can quietly drop a phone from the list, meaning that the device will no longer receive security patches. In June 2026, only one Samsung phone lost its software support: the Galaxy M53 5G. Every other device on the May chart carried over unchanged.
- +Samsung phones that lost software support in June 2026
- +Galaxy M53 5G: The phone that lost software support
- +What losing software support means for your phone
- +Samsung phones still receiving software updates
- +How to check for software updates on your Samsung phone
- +What to do if you own a Galaxy M53 5G
If you own a Galaxy M53 5G or you are thinking of buying one secondhand, here is everything you need to know.
Galaxy M53 5G: The phone that lost software support
What losing software support means for your phone
Samsung phones still receiving software updates
How to check for software updates on your Samsung phone
What to do if you own a Galaxy M53 5G
If you own a Galaxy M53 5G or you are thinking of buying one secondhand, here is everything you need to know.
The Galaxy M53 5G was removed from Samsung’s quarterly security update row in June 2026. According to Sammy Fans, Samsung’s quarterly chart showed the removal of one Galaxy M-series phone, with no other additions or changes observed. The M53 5G had been grouped with the M54 5G, M55 5G, M55S 5G, and M56 5G. After the June update, that row now starts from the M54 5G.
The last firmware the M53 5G received was M536BXXSFGZE2, which carries the May 2026 security patch and was released on May 28, 2026. Sammy Fans confirmed this is likely the final update for the device.
Samsung launched the Galaxy M53 5G in India on April 22, 2022, with sales starting April 29. Here are the key specs:
The Galaxy M53 5G launched on Android 12 with One UI 4.1. At launch, Samsung promised two years of OS updates and four years of security updates. The phone ended up getting far more than that, receiving four major Android upgrades in total:
The phone was excluded from One UI 8.5, which is based on Android 16 QPR2 and began rolling out on May 6, 2026. Some sources speculated the M53 5G might receive 8.5 as one final feature update, but that did not happen. One UI 8.0 is its last version.
Throughout its lifespan, the M53 5G was always on a quarterly security update schedule, not a monthly one.
Your phone does not stop working. Calls, texts, Wi-Fi, your camera, and apps you already have installed keep working. The hardware is unaffected. What changes is the security maintenance that runs in the background.
Here is what losing support actually means:
Samsung’s June 2026 scope page currently lists two update tiers: monthly (flagships) and quarterly (mid-range and older flagships). The biannual tier that used to cover the oldest budget devices no longer exists. Samsung discontinued it in 2026.
If you want to see your current software version or check for a new update, follow these steps:
To check your Google Play system update separately, go to Settings > Security and Privacy > Updates > Google Play system update. Google sends these updates independently, so they continue to arrive even after Samsung ends its own support.
Your phone is safe to keep using for now. The May 2026 patch (firmware ending in GZE2) is your last expected update from Samsung. Here are a few practical steps to take:
If you are shopping for a used Samsung phone, skip the M53 5G and other recently retired models. A Galaxy S23 or newer will give you monthly updates and several more years of OS upgrades. If you want a mid-range option, look for a current A5x or A3x model still on the quarterly list.
