Samsung has announced that it will stop providing app updates for Samsung Pass on devices running Android 10 (Q OS) or earlier, marking another step in the company’s gradual phase-out of software support for older Android versions.
A notice issued through the Samsung Pass app informed users that update support would be discontinued for devices running Android 10 or below. The message, dated June 15, 2026, clarified that while existing users will continue using Samsung Pass in its current form, they will no longer receive new versions of the app unless they upgrade their device to Android 11 or later.
According to the notice, users whose smartphones are incapable of upgrading beyond Android 10 will permanently remain on their current version of Samsung Pass.
“Existing users will still be able to use the Samsung Pass service; however, you will not be able to update to the new version unless you update your device’s operating system,” Samsung stated in the in-app notification.
Samsung Pass is the company’s biometric authentication platform that allows Galaxy users to securely log into websites and applications using fingerprint or facial recognition instead of manually entering passwords. The service also stores login credentials, addresses, payment information and other sensitive data protected by Samsung Knox security.
The decision effectively raises the minimum software requirement for future Samsung Pass releases to Android 11. Although users on Android 10 will not immediately lose access to the service, they will miss out on future features, bug fixes and security improvements introduced in newer versions of the application.
The move is expected to affect owners of older Galaxy smartphones and tablets that no longer receive major Android operating system updates. Devices that reached the end of their software support lifecycle and cannot be upgraded to Android 11 or later will remain functional but locked to their current Samsung Pass version.
The change reflects Samsung’s broader strategy of focusing software development on newer Android releases. Maintaining support for older operating systems often becomes increasingly difficult as developers introduce new security frameworks and platform capabilities available only in later Android versions.
Samsung has previously taken similar measures with other services. In 2024, for example, the company ended Samsung Wallet support for devices running Android 9 (Pie), encouraging users to upgrade to Android 10 or newer to continue receiving updates.
The latest announcement comes amid broader changes to Samsung’s software ecosystem. The company has also been phasing out its Samsung Messages app in favour of Google Messages on newer Galaxy devices, as it streamlines its portfolio around newer Android experiences.
For Galaxy users, the notice serves as another reminder of the importance of keeping devices updated. Those whose phones are eligible for Android 11 or later can continue receiving the latest Samsung Pass updates by installing the newest operating system through their device’s Software Update settings. However, users with devices that have reached the end of official software support will have to continue using the existing version of Samsung Pass without future enhancements.
