The Korean company announced today that it will launch a new trade-in program that doesn’t require the purchase of a new handset. The “Galaxy Easy Compensation” scheme will pay Korean Galaxy phone owners money for their old device, with values fluctuating depending on the condition. Crucially, no purchase of a new phone is needed.

Samsung is rolling out the first monthly security patch of 2025 to more of its Galaxy flagships. The January 2025 update is live for the Galaxy S23, Z Fold 4, Galaxy S21, and Flip 4. The updates address reported security vulnerabilities and seemingly do not bring any other changes.

Samsung has announced a new trade-in program for Galaxy devices that gives you access to trade in benefits without forcing you to buy a new phone.

Samsung has now launched its Galaxy Easy Reward programme, where the company wants to buy its users’ old smartphones, Digital Trends reports. Unlike various trade-in programmes for mobile phones, Galaxy Easy Reward does not require the user to buy a new phone.