What is Software update policy?
How many years of OS and security updates are promised.
Short answer
'2 years of updates' on a phone launched 8 months ago means roughly 16 months left.
Software update policy when buying a smartphone
How many years of OS and security updates are promised.
Why it matters: This is the real expiry date of the phone — banking apps eventually refuse old versions.
Look for: '2 years of updates' on a phone launched 8 months ago means roughly 16 months left.
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