If you're still using a Galaxy phone that’s a few years old, you may have noticed one more thing slipping away. Samsung has announced it will no longer provide app updates for the Samsung Find app on devices running One UI 2.0 or below. That includes Android 10 and earlier.
The change means no new features, no bug fixes, and no performance improvements for those older devices. The app itself won’t be removed from your phone, and features like device tracking and SmartTags will still work as they do now. But you won’t see new updates.
What You Can Still Do
You can still use Samsung Find to track your phone or smart tags, and you can reinstall the app from the Galaxy Store or Google Play if you delete it. But you’ll only get the last compatible version for your software.
The issue is what happens next. Over time, the app may stop working with newer Galaxy accessories or devices. If Samsung adds new features for recent phones, you won’t see them on yours. It’s a slow fade, not a sudden shut off.
Samsung says the move is about giving supported users a “more stable and high-quality service experience.” But you know what else makes things more stable? Keeping your phone updated to a newer version of One UI. If that’s an option for you, the company recommends doing it.
If you’re hanging onto an older Galaxy for now, the message is clear: your device’s software future is limited. And if you don’t update, you’ll start to see more services like this drop off your screen.
Some users say the real story is less about stability and more about nudging people toward new phone sales. Supporting old software is tricky, but it’s also a way to keep your old phone working a bit longer.
Either way, if you want to stay on top of your tracking and app features, it’s time to check if your phone qualifies for a newer One UI version. If it does, now is the moment to upgrade.