Samsung has begun distributing the final major operating system update for its Galaxy A73 smartphone, moving the device to Android 16 with One UI 8. The update, currently available in select Asian markets, represents the culmination of Samsung’s four-year update commitment for the 2022 model. Reports indicate the substantial 2.5GB package includes security patches from September 2025.
Samsung Fulfills Update Promise with Galaxy A73’s Final Major Upgrade
Samsung’s Galaxy A73 has begun receiving what Samsung confirms is its last major operating system update, according to reports from multiple technology sources. The device, originally launched in 2022 with Android 12, is now being updated to Android 16 with One UI 8, fulfilling the company’s promise of four major Android updates for the model.