Samsung has always ignored implementing Android’s seamless update feature into its devices over the last eight years. But breaking the trend, the tech giant has finally embraced this role with the launch of the Galaxy A55. The move signals a major shift in Samsung’s approach to software updates, which could mean wider adoption across its Galaxy lineup in the near future
Seamless updates, a feature pioneered by Google, simplifies the process of applying software updates using a second system partition. Instead of updating the primary partition directly, the update is installed on the secondary partition. Upon reboot, the device switches to the updated partition, ensuring a smooth transition without compromising the user experience.
Today, the Galaxy A55 received its first seamless Android update, which focuses mainly on security improvements. Notably, this update also marks the first firmware update for the Galaxy A55, setting a precedent for future seamless updates on Samsung devices. One easy-to-notice feature of the simple update is the divided progress bar, which consists of two separate sections: “Download and Install…” and “Verify” which allows users to check for updates the system with ease, and highlights its functionality through Android developer tools.
Users may experience a slightly extended boot time of up to 90 seconds on the first reboot after a seamless update. But this is a minor problem compared to traditional update systems, which typically involve long loading screens and device outages
While the two system partitions for easy updates require extra storage space, Galaxy A55 users need not worry about any significant impact on storage availability Samsung has ensured that the user experience remain unaffected by these technical requirements.
After the introduction of a seamless update to the Galaxy A55 is a pivotal moment in Samsung’s software update strategy. With this ongoing step, users can expect a smoother and more efficient update experience, which has set the stage for similar improvements in the Samsung Galaxy smartphone lineup.