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Samsung Galaxy S25 series handsets can install an update while the phone is running, reducing the time taken to reboot after an update. 4yc

Written by David Delima | Updated: 25 January 2025 18:04 IST

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Adds for Google's Seamless Updates Feature

Samsung Galaxy S25 series (pictured) was launched on January 22 p603a

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Samsung Galaxy S25 series s seamless updates
The feature was first introduced by Google in 2016
The Samsung Galaxy A55 was the firm's first phone to the feature

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Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra were launched earlier this week, and details of various features have emerged in the subsequent days, such as for satellite connectivity. The latest handsets from the South Korean tech conglomerate are reportedly capable of installing an update while the phone is running, reducing the time taken to reboot after an update. This feature was introduced with Android 7.1, and improved with the arrival of Android 11 in 2020.

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According to an Android Police Galaxy S25 Ultra are the first Galaxy S series smartphones to arrive with for seamless updates. Samsung is one of the last major smartphone manufacturers to implement for seamless updates, which were first introduced by Google nearly a decade ago.

The firm Review). The three models in the Galaxy S25 lineup are the first Galaxy S series models that offer the same functionality.

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In the report, Android expert Mishaal Rahman points out that Samsung hasn't introduced for Google's older version of seamless updates (introduced with Android 7.1 in 2016) that uses an A/B partition, with two copies of the system, as it requires more storage on a 's device.

Samsung Galaxy S25 uses Google's newer virtual A/B update scheme
Photo Credit: X/ Mishaal Rahman

A/B updates allow the phone to install an update to another partition, while the phone is running (A), then reboot to the updated partition (B). If the process fails, the phone boots into the previous partition (A) and attempts to install the update on B again.

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Instead, Samsung has used the non-A/B seamless updates mechanism that was introduced five years ago with the arrival of Android 11. Incidentally, the Google's Pixel phones have ed the modern version of seamless updates since they were unveiled in 2020.

The non-A/B seamless updates use up less storage than the older A/B version, and they allow the phone to apply patches to a "compressed snapshot" of partitions that need to be updated. New fixes that were included in the update are pushed to the so called snapshot, instead of relying on two partitions, according to the report.

As a result of Samsung finally adding for seamless updates with the Galaxy S25 series, customers will not have to spend a few minutes after each software update, waiting for the system to reboot and install it — a process that typically takes a few minutes.

Samsung Galaxy S25 8461d

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact and excellent aesthetics
Top-notch display
AI features loaded
One UI 7 brings nice updates
Decent cameras

Bad
25W fast-charging limit
Expensive (base price)

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25+ 4ar39

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Solid build and aesthetics
Excellent performance
Fantastic cameras
One UI 7 and extended software
Powerful speakers

Bad
Expensive (base price)
Not a huge upgrade over S24+

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25+ review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4900mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 4h2qm

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
New design is for the better
Cameras deliver consistent performance
Good battery life
Excellent performance
Smooth UI

Bad
S-Pen is a downgrade
No Dolby Vision
Low light camera performance is lacking
Slow charging

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Display 6.90-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1400x3120 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 1n4o5i

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Modern design
Good display
Feature-packed software
Fantastic battery life
Good primary camera

Bad
Underwhelming ultra-wide angle camera
U performance lags behind the competition
Opts you in to Glance with every update
Software updates add unsolicited apps
Very pricey

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy A55 5G review

Display 6.60-inch

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 2340x1080 pixels

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