Samsung Mobile galaxy-a72 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Samsung Mobile galaxy-a72 reached end of life on 26 Mar 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
558 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Samsung Mobile galaxy-s26-fe. Support timeline
Official dates from the Samsung Mobile release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 Mar 2021 | 5y 6mo ago |
| Android Upgrades ended | 26 Mar 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Updates ended | 26 Mar 2025 | 1y 6mo ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from galaxy-a72
Recommended target: Samsung Mobile galaxy-s26-fe (supported until 4 Sept 2033).
The newest actively supported branch is Samsung Mobile galaxy-s26-fe (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Samsung Mobile galaxy-a72 still safe to use?
Samsung Mobile galaxy-a72 reached end of life on 26 Mar 2025, 558 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Samsung Mobile galaxy-a72?
Yes — the final release (galaxy-a72) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Samsung Mobile galaxy-a72 to?
Upgrade to Samsung Mobile galaxy-s26-fe, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 4 Sept 2033).
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