The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 have vanished from Samsung's software support page. This marks the end of the line for these two devices, with no Android updates or security patches ahead.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are now obsolete
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are missing from Samsung's software support page. | Image by Samsung
The third iteration of Samsung's foldable flagships launched back in 2021, more than five years ago.
The devices brought some needed upgrades at the time, especially the Z Fold 3 with its IPX8 water resistance, S Pen support, and 120 Hz outer display.
The time has come, however, to say goodbye to the Z Fold 3 and the Z Flip 3, as Samsung committed to only 4 major Android updates and 5 years of security patches for the now-aging foldables.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 switch to quarterly updates
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 switch to quarterly software updates. | Image by Samsung
The next in line are the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4, both now appearing in the quarterly updates section of the software support page.
Samsung keeps new devices updated on a monthly basis, while older and soon-to-be-obsolete models are switched to a three-month update cycle.
Owners of the aforementioned foldables have about a year to consider upgrading, as the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 will receive their last security patches around the same time next year.
The latest and greatest Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 are fresh out of the smartphone oven. If you own a Galaxy Z Fold 3, now's the perfect time to get a new foldable.
If you don't want to continue cheering for team Samsung, the new foldable iPhone is also an option, launching today, on September 9th.
Owners of the next generation, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4, have a tad more time to decide, but opting for a new foldable will not only bring you up to date but also give you peace of mind, as the latest models are supported for seven long years.
Best Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 deals
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the best Samsung foldable you can get. | Image by Phonearena
To help you with your upgrade endeavors, we've prepared a couple of deals. Below you can find the best Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals available right now, alongside some promos for the Galaxy Z Flip 8.
The deals include offers from Samsung and Amazon, as well as trade-in and other promos from the major carriers.
Grab the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra for $300 off
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For a limited time, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra can be yours with a generous $300 price cut, no trade-in required. If those savings don't sound compelling enough, trade in an eligible phone to save up to $800.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is Samsung's first foldable phone with a passport design. Right now, you can grab it with an $800 discount when you trade in an eligible device in good condition. Alternatively, you can grab $200 in Samsung Credit, redeemable toward accessories or other Galaxy devices.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the brand's first passport-style foldable device. It's slim, lightweight, and offers the perfect viewing area for anything you can think of. Right now, the device is available at its full price, but you can trade in an eligible device to grab up to $800 in savings.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the brand's latest standard book-style foldable option. With an improved design and a more powerful chip, this phone can handle anything you throw at it. Right now, you can buy it at Amazon with a huge $300 price cut. This is a limited-time sale, so act fast if you want to save.
Over at Verizon, you can get the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with a $420 discount. To get this promo, you must select the Simplicity plan. Buy yours now and keep in mind you can unlock extra discounts with an eligible trade-in.
Over at Verizon, you can get the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a $460 discount. To get this promo, you must select the Simplicity plan. Don't miss your chance to save and unlock extra discounts with a trade-in.
If you activate a new line on the Experience or Go5G Next/Plus plan, you can now save up to $1,100 on the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The offer is available straight through the Samsung Store, giving you extra convenience. The discount is applied over 24 monthly bill credits.
If you activate a new line on the Go5G Next or Plus plan, you can now save up to $1,900 on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The offer is available straight through the Samsung Store, giving you extra convenience.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is now available for buy at AT&T. Right now, you can get it for as low as $0.00/mo with an AT&T Premium 2.0 plan and an eligible device trade-in with a minimum value of $290.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is also available with an AT&T Premium 2.0 plan for as low as $5.56/mo. To get the price, you must also trade in an eligible device in good condition (the minimum accepted value is $290).
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