Solana Mobile stops supporting the Web3 phone Saga! Fully transitions to the second-generation device Seeker, what should old users do?

Solana Mobile officially announced on October 20 that it will officially end software update and security patch support for its first-generation Web3 mobile Saga. (Synopsis: Attention Solana Saga mobile phone users!) Complete Choizzy verification to obtain OG identity, ambush potential airdrop (including Chapter 2 pre-order)) (Background supplement: Solana second-generation mobile phone Seeker began to ship, but need to pay another fee, SGD $SKR not yet here) Public chain Solana Mobile, a mobile phone brand under Solana, recently announced that it will end its Android security patch update and hardware update support for its first-generation Web3 mobile phone Saga. This means that approximately 20,000 Saga devices will no longer receive system upgrades, application compatibility guarantees, and dedicated customer support, and Solana Mobile will only provide general consulting services. However, this does not mean that Saga's core decentralized app store (dApp Store) and Wallet software features will also stop being updated, and users will still be able to use its key Web3 features. The birth of Saga and the meme coin craze Launched in April 2023, Saga is the first Android phone in the Solana ecosystem designed specifically for the Web3 space, initially priced at $1,000 and later dropped to $599, with a built-in Seed Vault secure wallet and decentralized app store (dApp Store), designed to allow users to bypass Apple and Google's app store restrictions and directly access blockchain applications such as DeFi and NFTs. However, Saga's initial market response was lukewarm, with sales of only about 20,000 units, well below the expected target of 50,000 units. In 2024, Saga unexpectedly became popular due to the meme coin boom in the Solana ecosystem. Developers airdropped tokens to Saga preloaded wallets, and some of the airdrops skyrocketed in value from hundreds of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, driving Saga's price in the second-hand market to $5,000 at one point. It is worth mentioning that the Saga mobile phone is equipped with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor released in 2021, taking the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip with the same processor as an example, which has recently been updated to Android 16 and contains security patches updated in October 2025. Saga, on the other hand, is still stuck in Android 14, and has not been upgraded to Android 15 after only one security patch update in November 2024. The market speculates that it may be because Solana officially believes that the continuous update of Saga, which has only sold more than 20,000 units, is not economical, and the official website does not provide any update commitment at the time of sale, so it directly terminated its support. Shift to a new generation: Seeker phones take over Solana Mobile and end Saga support, and will devote all resources to its second-generation phone, Seeker. Launched in August 2025, the Seeker is priced at $450-$500, with more than 150,000 units pre-sold and expected to generate $67.5 million in revenue. Compared with Saga, Seeker has upgraded its hardware, supported a multi-chain ecosystem, added SeekerID and TEEPIN security systems, and improved decentralized app stores. In addition, Seeker plans to launch a native token $SKR to incentivize developers and users to further integrate the ecosystem. Solana Mobile emphasized that Seeker is a continuation of its vision for Web3 phones, aiming to provide a more mainstream Android experience. Impact on Saga Users and Solana While Saga devices are still functional, and dApp Store and wallet functionality are not affected by standalone updates, the lack of system and security updates increases the risk of vulnerabilities and application compatibility may gradually decrease. In contrast, Samsung has provided a four-year software update and a five-year security update guarantee for the Galaxy Z Flip, meaning that its support can continue until 2028. Solana Saga has managed to attract real users, but the decision to quickly end support could damage its brand reputation. Some commentators pointed out that this move makes the outside world question whether the Solana mobile phone is only a short-term tool for the airdrop boom, rather than a long-term Web3 hardware ecology, which may have a negative impact on the Solana brand image. Conclusion: Crypto users need to plan asset migration ahead of time The end of Saga reflects the challenges facing the Web3 hardware market: innovation is attractive, but the road to commercialization is difficult. For Saga users, if not updated in the future, on-chain interaction may become more and more problematic, although Saga uses hardware chip memory chips, but it is still possible to bring risks due to contract interaction bugs. Therefore, early planning for wallet migration and device upgrades will be key for SAGA users to ensure the security and functionality of their assets. Related Stories In-depth Asia-Pacific DePIN “Why Choose Solana”, Inventory of 8 Major Projects, Financing and Investment Growth Potential A chart review of Binance's listing performance in 2024: SAGA rose 19625% to dominate, who smashed the most? Vitalik takes Solana Saga's phone? The truth is that Taiwan's most powerful AI phone (Solana Mobile stops supporting Web3 phone Saga! Fully switch to the second-generation Seeker, what should old users do? This article was first published in BlockTempo's “Dynamic Trend - The Most Influential Blockchain News Media”.