Neglected Samsung phone takes two days and seven updates to revive
A Samsung Galaxy A33 that had been stored unused for months became difficult to revive, first refusing to charge because it falsely detected moisture in its USB-C port. Once warmed and dried, it required seven separate operating-system updates, each demanding manual approval, repeated reboots and occasional log-ins. The experience highlights how neglected smartphones can become time-consuming to restore, even when manufacturers still provide security support.
The 2022 mid-range handset had been retired as a spare after roughly a year of daily use, with Samsung promising updates until 2027. The author spent two days intermittently supervising updates, eventually returning the phone to usable condition, but argues Samsung should combine missed updates into cumulative packages and clearly direct users towards its Smart Switch desktop tool for faster bulk installation.
- A stored Galaxy A33 falsely detected moisture and would not charge.
- Seven updates required repeated approvals, reboots and log-ins.
- Samsung should make long-neglected phones easier to update.
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Originally published by The Register as “How Samsung turned months of inactivity into a very attention-seeking smartphone”.