The Galaxy Unpacked 2025 finally happened, and Samsung launched its much-awaited Galaxy S25 lineup. While there have been speculations regarding seamless updates coming to Samsung's Galaxy S25 series, a feature that other Android users have been able to reap the benefit of for quite some time. One of the most arduous processes of Android phones has been installing updates on account of the long downtime it involves. With Seamless update, users can continue using their phones while the update happens in the background. It seems like the plague has finally been lifted as the long-awaited feature has been implemented for the Galaxy S25 series.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 series with the Seamless Updates feature after holding out for 8 years
The Seamless updates were first introduced in Android Nougat 7.1 in 2016, and it was a major improvement from the traditional update mechanism, given the reduced downtime during system updates. It works in a core-level configuration in the operating system wherein Android devices have two sets of partitions, one active and one inactive. Now, with the help of the A/B partition, users can install new software updates using their phones as it would be installed in the background, causing no interruptions in the functionality. After the installation, all that needs to be done is restart the phone, and the update will be complete.
Samsung has been holding out for a long as it took the company about 8 years to add support for seamless updates, and this could be because the A/B updates require twice the space of the non-A/B ones. However, with the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung ensures that users not only have a smooth experience on the hardware front, but the software and its configurations are also seamless. Those who are going to update to the new lineup would be relieved to know that they can keep their phone updated to the latest software version while on their phone and without disruptions.
Although Samsung did incorporate the seamless updates last year for its Galaxy A55, it has generally resisted making this transition until now. With the company finally incorporating the feature that is loved by users, there is hope that the company will extend this support to other flagship phones in the future. It is refreshing to see the South Korean tech giant's continued efforts to ensure users have a more seamless experience with their devices, especially by embracing this Android feature.
Samsung's Galaxy S25 series comes with some major upgrades. For those looking to buy the new premium devices, the company has started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
