Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Omits Important Android Feature: Report Claims

The Missing Android Virtualization Framework (AVF)

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series lacks a crucial Android security feature, the Android Virtualization Framework (AVF), which is set to become mandatory on all newly launched Android devices running Android 15 and above.

Samsung’s Decision

Samsung offered a bundle of new features and improvements with the Galaxy S25 series, but one notable feature, Android Virtualization Framework, was noticeably absent. Mishaal Rahman, a tech enthusiast, shared a post on X revealing that the Galaxy S25 does not support AVF.

The Importance of AVF

AVF is a critical security feature that allows users to run a Linux distro in a virtual machine. Android 15 requires new chipsets, such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite, to support AVF. The Snapdragon 8 Elite can support AVF, but Samsung has disabled it, at least for now, due to conflicts with their Knox hypervisor.

The Reason Behind the Omission

The reason behind Samsung’s decision to omit AVF from the Galaxy S25 series is not yet clear. However, it is expected that the company may add this support in future updates, as Android 16’s Terminal app is shaping up to be an incredibly useful feature.

Official Statement

Samsung has yet to release an official statement regarding this report. However, the company has confirmed that the Galaxy S25 series does not support AVF.

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