Samsung Galaxy A42 5G starts receiving Android 13 update in the US, but there's a catch

The international version of the phone was already updated to Android 13 last month, so it’s just US customers that are getting the update in January. However, if you own an unlocked Galaxy A42 5G, then you might have to wait a bit longer for Android 13 to arrive.

As per SamMobile’s report, only carrier-branded Galaxy A42 5G units are now getting the Android 13 update in the US. Apparently, Samsung included the November 2022 security patch with the update, which is a bit older than what we expected.

Those who own a carrier-bound Galaxy A42 5G device should be notified when the update becomes available for download, so there’s no need to take any action prior to getting the notification. Of course, you can also manually check for Android 13 by heading to Settings / Software update / Download and install.

The Galaxy A42 5G was a pretty decent 5G phone when it launched three years ago. However, smartphones have evolved so much in the last few years, that this can hardly be called a mid-range device any longer.

That said, if you still own a Galaxy A42 5G, you’re probably happy that Samsung is providing another major Android update to its users, but you should consider switching to a newer phone since this will soon stop receiving any updates at all.