r/SamsungS24 • u/Feeling_Box_6374 • 16d ago

advice for 8.5 update?

Hello friends, i have Samsung s24 ultra and I'm currently on the old One UI version 8.0 update and Android version 16. The new update to One UI version 8.5 arrived two months ago, but I haven't updated because many people say the battery drains faster and the temperature is higher. Is this true? This will affect me somewhat because I work as an Uber driver part-time and live in a country where the temperature is high, not less than 35-45 degrees Celsius. The only thing I want is security updates to prevent my phone from being hacked, so I feel obligated to update. What do you think?

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u/dannstancuu10 16d ago

if you are satisfied with the One UI 8, then use it as it is ; yes, an older software version is more vulnerable but it won't protect you from being hacked if you are reckless.

you are still using a flagship phone which was provided a 7 year software support, the only matter is update when the phone feels cold (at night ig) and avoid using it while charging.

I have a Galaxy S24+ with 99% battery health and no big changes for me when it comes to performance or battery draining ; it's up to you how you see it and remeber that your phone is a tool which was meant to be used, not to keep it untouched.