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This story was originally published 2021/03/29 2:07pm PDT on Mar 29, 2021 and last updated 2021/04/30 1:44pm PDT on Apr 30, 2021 .  Article Contents Samsung has put a lot of effort into improving its software reputation, and a big aspect of that change has been a renewed focus on issuing regular security updates. Over the last couple of years, Samsung has frequently managed to beat Google to the punch, and that continues even now as the Galaxy Note10, Z Fold2, and S21 have all received the April security patch, more recently followed by the Galaxy A72, Tab A 10.5 (2018), and Tab S7+. Left:  Altered portrait mode,  Right:  April changelog  As well as this update keeping our devices secure, the S21 benefits from tweaks to its portrait mode. Ever since Samsung introduced portrait mode (formally known as Live Focus), there was a strange limitation: Portrait mode could only be used with either the wide-angle or telephoto lens. SamMobile reports that the ...

OnePlus 6 and 6T owners have a while to wait until the Android 11 update begins rolling out    TalkAndroid

Android 12 update tracker: Early info we know so far    PiunikaWeb

OPPO ColorOS 11 update (Android 11) tracker    PiunikaWeb

OnePlus talks up OnePlus 6/6T Android 11 and more in April 2021 FAQ    PiunikaWeb

Android 12 update tracker: Early info we know so far    PiunikaWeb

Samsung was once among the worst in the Android world when it came to updates big and small, but in 2021 they’re arguably better than Pixel. Now, Samsung is rolling out the April 2021 security update to its huge lineup of smartphones including Galaxy S21, S20, A52, and more. The April security patch, technically, wasn’t fully released when Samsung started its rollout. Google follows a pattern of rolling out the update to its Pixel smartphones on the first Monday of every month, this month landing on April 5. Samsung April 2021 security update — what’s new That same April 5 date is when the changes and security improvements made in the patch are officially detailed. After Google rolled out the update to Pixels, official details on security improvements also finally arrived on Samsung’s site. This month, Google issued 3 security fixes, all of moderate severity. Samsung further included 37 high-priority patches in this update with 6 critical severity fixes. Often, Samsung will also ...

OPPO ColorOS 11 update (Android 11) tracker    PiunikaWeb

Android 12 update tracker: Early info we know so far    PiunikaWeb

OnePlus talks up OnePlus 6/6T Android 11 and more in April 2021 FAQ    PiunikaWeb

It usually takes Android OEMs a fair bit to get the latest version of the OS on older devices, but Samsung has been getting better and better at this every year. For Android 11, the official update schedule kicked off in early December and continues to expand. Here’s every device Samsung has updated to Android 11 so far. This article will be continuously updated with new devices as rollouts begin. Table of contents What’s new in Android 11 on Samsung devices? Samsung’s Android 11 update brings the typical features you know and love from Google’s update, including notification improvements, Bubbles for messages, and many others. One that was unfortunately cut, though, was Google’s useful power menu shortcuts for smart home devices. Shame. On top of Android 11, the smartphone giant is also including One UI 3.0, which includes all of the features Galaxy owners have known and loved for years, as well as a few new additions and a fresh coat of paint on the design as a whole. It’s a...

Android 12 update tracker: Early info we know so far    PiunikaWeb

Samsung Galaxy S21 series is reportedly receiving the May 2021 Android security patch via an update. It also brings improvements to the camera performance of the phones in the series and the Quick Share functionality. The update is said to be rolling out in Europe, and there is no information about its presence in other regions. The Samsung Galaxy S21 series was launched in January this year. It comprises Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones. The three smartphones are powered by Exynos 2100 SoC. Samsung Galaxy S21 update changelog The update was reported through a tweet by user @AdamleeTs92, and first spotted by SamMobile. A screenshot of the changelog shared with the tweet mentions a few changes for Samsung's flagship series along with the May 2021 Android security patch. The update for Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra will bring improvements to the performance of the camera as well as the Quick Share feature used for transferrin...

Here's every feature your phone will get with Android 12    Android Police

Sony Android 11 update tracker: List of eligible devices & release date    PiunikaWeb

Android 12 update tracker: Early info we know so far    PiunikaWeb

Android 12 update tracker: Early info we know so far    PiunikaWeb

Sony Android 11 update tracker: List of eligible devices & release date    PiunikaWeb

OnePlus OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) update known bugs & issues    PiunikaWeb

It usually takes Android OEMs a fair bit to get the latest version of the OS on older devices, but Samsung has been getting better and better at this every year. For Android 11, the official update schedule kicked off in early December and continues to expand. Here’s every device Samsung has updated to Android 11 so far. This article will be continuously updated with new devices as rollouts begin. Table of contents What’s new in Android 11 on Samsung devices? Samsung’s Android 11 update brings the typical features you know and love from Google’s update, including notification improvements, Bubbles for messages, and many others. One that was unfortunately cut, though, was Google’s useful power menu shortcuts for smart home devices. Shame. On top of Android 11, the smartphone giant is also including One UI 3.0, which includes all of the features Galaxy owners have known and loved for years, as well as a few new additions and a fresh coat of paint on the design as a whole. It’s a ...

OnePlus OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) update known bugs & issues    PiunikaWeb

Android 12 update tracker: Early info we know so far    PiunikaWeb

Android 12 update tracker: Early info we know so far    PiunikaWeb

OnePlus OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) update known bugs & issues    PiunikaWeb

Android 12 update tracker: Early info we know so far    PiunikaWeb

OnePlus OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) update known bugs & issues    PiunikaWeb

Samsung recently updated the Galaxy A40 to Android 11 OS. Now is the turn for the Galaxy M40 in India. The Galaxy A21s is also getting the One UI 3.1 update in the country. An OTA update is rolling out to the users of Galaxy M40(SM-M405F) in India. The update with firmware version M405FDDU2CUC6  brings the One UI (Core) 3.1 based on Android 11 to the device. If you recall, the Galaxy M40 launched in India with Android 9 Pie out of the box. It later got the Android 10 update last year. The Android 11 marks the second major Android upgrade for the device. Similar to the Galaxy M40, the Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F) also seems to be getting the One UI 3.1 update in India with the CUD4 firmware version. The update seems to pack in March 2021 security patch. This device launched in India last year with Android 10 OS out of the box. The One UI 3.1 has revamped UI, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, Background Video Calling, improved stock apps, a...

Android 12 update tracker: Early info we know so far    PiunikaWeb

OPPO ColorOS 11 update (Android 11) tracker    PiunikaWeb

Samsung is updating the Galaxy A31 to Android 11 update after bringing it to a lot of other devices. The update brings the latest UI and Android features to one of the best-selling phones of January 2021. An OTA update with firmware number A315NKSU1CUD3 is rolling out to the users of Galaxy A31(SM-A315N) in South Korea. Weighing about 2.03GB, the update brings One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 to the device. Samsung launched the Galaxy A31 in March of 2020 and it ran Android 10 OS with One UI 2.0 on top. The latest One UI 3.1 update brings several improvements to the device compared to the last version. In fact, One UI 3.1 has revamped UI, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, Background Video Calling, improved stock apps, and more, over the One UI 3.0. Also, it brings the Android 11 features like one-time permissions, app permissions auto reset, chat bubbles, conversations section in the notification area. You can read over extensive coverage...

Android 12 update tracker: Early info we know so far    PiunikaWeb

Samsung Galaxy A31 is reportedly receiving Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update in South Korea. There has been no confirmation from Samsung regarding the rollout in other regions. The Galaxy A31 was launched in India in June 2020 and initially ran Android 10-based One UI 2.1. This update marks the first major OS update for the smartphone. Samsung Galaxy A31 is powered by MediaTek Helio P65 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM. Its quad rear camera setup is headlined by 48-megapixel primary sensor. A user posted on Samsung Community forum the details of the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy A31 in South Korea. The post was first spotted by PiunikaWeb. The update for the smartphone has the build number A315NKSU1CUD3 and is bundled with April 2021 Android security patch. The update is 2.03GB in size and it is advisable to download and install the update while the smartphone is connected to a strong Wi-Fi connection and is put on charge. To manually check for the update, head to Settings...

It usually takes Android OEMs a fair bit to get the latest version of the OS on older devices, but Samsung has been getting better and better at this every year. For Android 11, the official update schedule kicked off in early December and continues to expand. Here’s every device Samsung has updated to Android 11 so far. This article will be continuously updated with new devices as rollouts begin. Table of contents What’s new in Android 11 on Samsung devices? Samsung’s Android 11 update brings the typical features you know and love from Google’s update, including notification improvements, Bubbles for messages, and many others. One that was unfortunately cut, though, was Google’s useful power menu shortcuts for smart home devices. Shame. On top of Android 11, the smartphone giant is also including One UI 3.0, which includes all of the features Galaxy owners have known and loved for years, as well as a few new additions and a fresh coat of paint on the design as a whole. It’s a...

Android 12 update tracker: Early info we know so far    PiunikaWeb

Samsung was once among the worst in the Android world when it came to updates big and small, but in 2021 they’re arguably better than Pixel. Now, Samsung is rolling out the April 2021 security update to its huge lineup of smartphones including Galaxy S21, S20, A52, and more. The April security patch, technically, wasn’t fully released when Samsung started its rollout. Google follows a pattern of rolling out the update to its Pixel smartphones on the first Monday of every month, this month landing on April 5. Samsung April 2021 security update — what’s new That same April 5 date is when the changes and security improvements made in the patch are officially detailed. After Google rolled out the update to Pixels, official details on security improvements also finally arrived on Samsung’s site. This month, Google issued 3 security fixes, all of moderate severity. Samsung further included 37 high-priority patches in this update with 6 critical severity fixes. Often, Samsung will also ...

Samsung started rolling out the April 2021 security patch to its smartphones late last month. However, most Galaxy smartphones, including the recently-released Galaxy A52, received the latest security patch earlier this month. The company has now started rolling out the April 2021 security patch to the Galaxy A52 5G. The Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B) is now receiving the April 2021 security patch in Brazil, Chile, and Colombia. The latest software update for the smartphone has firmware version A526BXXS1AUD1 . The latest security patch from Samsung includes fixes for 21 exposures and vulnerabilities spanning various potential attack vectors, encryption algorithm oversights, and unexpected behaviors from specific execution policies being misconfigured. The update also includes fixes for 30 vulnerabilities that Google termed as severe or critical. If you are a Galaxy A52 5G user in any of the countries mentioned above, you can check for the update by navigating to Settings  » Software upd...

OPPO ColorOS 11 update (Android 11) tracker    PiunikaWeb

Samsung has been on a roll with software updates this year. The company sent out Android 11 with its One UI 3.0/3.1 skin for most devices ahead of schedule and has the most number of phones running on the latest OS. In contrast, one of Samsung’s biggest rivals — OnePlus — has only rolled out Android 11 to a handful of smartphones, of which some of them are yet to get the update in certain regions. As Samsung marches on with its software updates, many users have started looking forward to getting the update to Android 12 with the One UI 4.0 skin. However, the stable rollout for Android 12 is still far off. But don’t be disappointed. Samsung is yet to release another major update for its skin over Android 11 that should come in form of the One UI 3.5 update. The One UI x.1 and One UI x.5 updates in the past have brought refinements and new features to eligible phones. And while they aren’t as featured-packed as complete OS updates, they are definitely worth getting excited about. ...

Realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) stable update takes 4 months to release    PiunikaWeb

OPPO ColorOS 11 update (Android 11) tracker    PiunikaWeb

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Samsung was once among the worst in the Android world when it came to updates big and small, but in 2021 they’re arguably better than Pixel. Now, Samsung is rolling out the April 2021 security update to its huge lineup of smartphones including Galaxy S21, S20, A52, and more. The April security patch, technically, wasn’t fully released when Samsung started its rollout. Google follows a pattern of rolling out the update to its Pixel smartphones on the first Monday of every month, this month landing on April 5. Samsung April 2021 security update — what’s new That same April 5 date is when the changes and security improvements made in the patch are officially detailed. After Google rolled out the update to Pixels, official details on security improvements also finally arrived on Samsung’s site. This month, Google issued 3 security fixes, all of moderate severity. Samsung further included 37 high-priority patches in this update with 6 critical severity fixes. Often, Samsung will also ...

This story is being continuously updated…. New updates are being added at the bottom….. Original story (from Nov 17) follows: Samsung’s One UI 3.0 skin over Android 11 is yet to be released to the public as a stable update. Unsurprisingly, Samsung didn’t even participate in the Android 11 beta program alongside Google. Therefore, Samsung Galaxy S20 series and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series users only got a chance to try out the One UI 3.0 beta based on Android 11 after Google rolled out the stable update. Samsung Galaxy S20 The One UI 3.0 beta program first kick-started for the Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup in its home country — South Korea — and then expanded to other regions including Germany and the USA. At present, Samsung has rolled out six One UI 3.0 beta updates with the latest bearing the software version number ZTKA. That being said, you can check out our dedicated tracker to know more about the release of One UI 3.0 for all eligible Samsung smartphones. Now, even though...