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About 10 minutes to check
Reviewed
August 31, 2026
Before you start
Connect to reliable Wi-Fi.
Charge the phone above 50% or plug it in.
Keep enough free storage for the download.
If Settings is not where the picture shows it, swipe up for all apps and search for “Settings.”
Your screen may differ: Update labels, timing, and available versions can vary by carrier, model, and region.
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Step 1 of 3
Step 1 of 3.
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Open Software update
In Settings, tap Software update.
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Software update
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Open Software update. In Settings, tap Software update. The Galaxy Software update screen opens.
Check again. Tap Download and install. The Galaxy checks again for an available update.
Follow Samsung’s fix if needed. If it still fails, use the official Samsung troubleshooting link below rather than a third-party repair app. The official Samsung troubleshooting page opens.
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Official help videoChecked August 31, 2026No captions — complete written steps below
Why a Samsung Galaxy phone does not update
Published by Samsung Global CPC. Shows Samsung’s common update blockers and fixes. The written guide provides the complete text alternative.
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Follow the steps
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Step 1
Open Software update
In Settings, tap Software update.
You should now see: The Galaxy Software update screen opens.
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Step 2
Check again
Tap Download and install.
You should now see: The Galaxy checks again for an available update.
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Step 3
Follow Samsung’s fix if needed
If it still fails, use the official Samsung troubleshooting link below rather than a third-party repair app.
You should now see: The official Samsung troubleshooting page opens.
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My screen looks different
That is normal. Phone makers sometimes move or rename a setting.
Stay with the task “Fix a Samsung Galaxy that will not update” and re-read the current action before tapping anything else.
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