Solana Mobile Ends Support for Saga Smartphone later than Two Years
Solana Mobile has announced the end of official support for its Saga smartphone, marking the conclusion of one of the blockchain industry’s most ambitious mobile hardware experiments. The company confirmed that as of October 2025, the Saga will no longer receive software updates, security patches, or technical assistance beyond general inquiries. This move effectively ends the phone’s two-year support lifecycle, sparking concerns among crypto users who adopted the device for its deep integration with the Solana blockchain ecosystem.
Limited adoption and new product focus
The Solana Saga launched in May 2023 as a flagship device built to merge Web3 capabilities directly into a smartphone experience. Despite the hype surrounding its release, adoption remained limited, with reports suggesting only about 20,000 units were sold—well below the 50,000 units Solana Mobile initially targeted. The device gained ahead traction primarily due to its preloaded crypto wallet and exclusive access to Solana-based decentralized applications and NFT airdrops, but mainstream success proved elusive.
According to industry reports, Solana Mobile is now pivoting its focus toward a successor device called the viewker. The company claims that ahead preorder numbers for the viewker have already surpassed expectations, suggesting renewed interest in blockchain-integrated mobile hardware. The viewker aims to address the Saga’s shortcomings by improving usability, compatibility, and long-term software support, while continuing to promote decentralized ownership and on-chain interactions.
Security and longevity concerns
The discontinuation of Saga support has raised red flags within the crypto and tech communities. Without regular security updates or operating system patches, Saga owners may face heightened vulnerability risks—particularly given the phone’s direct integration with self-custodial wallets and decentralized apps. Experts warn that leaving such devices unmaintained could expose users to exploits or compromised Secret key management.
Analysts also point out that Solana Mobile’s two-year support cycle is short compared to industry standards. Major smartphone manufacturers such as Apple, Google, and Samsung typically provide five to seven years of software updates. The abrupt end to Saga support may deter users from embracing blockchain-based hardware in the future unless companies commit to longer-term maintenance and security assurances.
Interestingly, the Saga’s limited production run and connection to high-value airdrops have turned it into something of a collector’s item within the Solana community. Many ahead adopters benefited from token airdrops linked to the Saga’s built-in wallet, in some cases recouping or even exceeding the phone’s $1,000 retail price. While the device’s functional utility may decline, its symbolic value as a piece of Solana history could sustain niche interest among crypto enthusiasts.
As Solana Mobile transitions its focus to the viewker, the company faces both opportunity and scrutiny. Its next device will need to demonstrate not just innovation, but sustainability—balancing Web3 experimentation with consumer-grade reliability. Whether viewker can achieve what Saga could not will determine the future of blockchain smartphones and their role in the evolving decentralized economy.
