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[Update: May 31] OnePlus 8T bugs & issues affecting users & current status    PiunikaWeb

Samsung’s software support keeps finding new ways to shine. From pushing future security patches ahead of time to promising three generations of OS updates for many devices, the Korean giant is doing all it can to show customers that it cares about them after they have paid for the hardware. In the latest such move, Samsung has released yet another new update for the Galaxy Note 8, nearly four years after it hit retail shelves. And this isn’t just a standard security update. Well, at least judging by the firmware version (N950FXXUFDUE4), which suggests the update includes more than just security enhancements, though Samsung doesn’t go into detail in the changelog. But considering how this update comes so long after the Galaxy Note 8 stopped getting big updates, there likely is something important in there. Oh, and you also get the May 2021 security patch. The update is currently limited to Germany. Since the phone is in Samsung’s quarterly release schedule, it’s hard to say when...

Xiaomi Android 11 update tracker: Mi & Redmi devices received beta/stable    PiunikaWeb

Google Revamps Android Material Design, Improves UI Toolkit and Android Studio    InfoQ.com

Xiaomi Android 11 update tracker: Mi & Redmi devices received beta/stable    PiunikaWeb

Google Revamps Android Material Design, Improves UI Toolkit and Android Studio    InfoQ.com

OPPO ColorOS 11 update (Android 11) tracker    PiunikaWeb

Google Revamps Android Material Design, Improves UI Toolkit and Android Studio    InfoQ.com

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

Samsung has already updated the Galaxy A30 to Android 11 and One UI 3.1, but what about the Galaxy A30s, its slightly costlier cousin? Well, the wait for Galaxy A30s owners just got a lot shorter, as the device has been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance running Android 11 this week. The Galaxy A30’s Android 11-based Wi-Fi certification and the actual release of the update happened two weeks apart, so the Galaxy A30’s could get its next major firmware update by mid-June. That’s just an assumption, though. Samsung’s official roadmap pegs the A30s’ Android 11 update for a release in August in many markets, and while the company has a good track record of handily beating those deadlines, it’s still best not to get too excited just yet if you own a Galaxy A30s. You should also be prepared for the fact that Android 11 will be the final big OS upgrade for your phone. No non-flagship Galaxy phone from 2019 is eligible for Samsung’s promise of three generations of Android and One UI updates. In ...

Google Revamps Android Material Design, Improves UI Toolkit and Android Studio    InfoQ.com

The May 2021 security update or patch has started rolling out for a number of Samsung devices including the likes of the Galaxy S21 and more. As we’ve seen previously with older patches, the May security patch isn’t technically fully released yet even though Samsung has started its rollout to selected smartphones. Google follows a pattern of rolling out the update to its Pixel smartphones on the first Monday of every month, this month landing on May 3. Samsung May 2021 security update — what’s new Not every monthly patch adds new features, but there are often multiple tweaks and tuning enhancements for existing Samsung smartphones to savor. Previous patches have added camera features and functions that are often not announced ahead of time. SamMobile reports that the May patch improves the camera performance and even the Quick Share feature for those with the Galaxy S21. These are likely the two most notable changes, but there may be added features for specific hardware. However...

Xiaomi Android 11 update tracker: Mi & Redmi devices received beta/stable    PiunikaWeb

[Update: May 27] Sony Android 11 update tracker: List of eligible devices & release date    PiunikaWeb

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

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

Xiaomi Android 11 update tracker: Mi & Redmi devices received beta/stable    PiunikaWeb

OPPO ColorOS 11 update (Android 11) tracker    PiunikaWeb

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

Google Revamps Android Material Design, Improves UI Toolkit and Android Studio    InfoQ.com

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

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

New updates are being added at the bottom….. Original story (from Apr 14) follows: 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 featu...

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

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

Want to run the Android 12 beta? Here's what you need    ZDNet

NEW DELHI: Tech giant Google recently released the first public beta for its upcoming Android 12 operating system. Soon after the announcement many smartphone makers like Asus, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo and others revealed that the beta will also be available on their smartphones. However, the beta version will not be available for download on Samsung smartphones. Now, an online report by Sammobile has claimed that Samsung smartphones will get Android 12 update by early 2022. Along with the latest version of the operating system, the smartphones will also receive the new layer of One UI skin. It is expected that Samsung will unveil the new UI skin at the August Galaxy Unpacked event. Apart from this, Sammobile has also compiled a list of Samsung smartphones that will receive the Android 12 update. The list created is based on the Android policy of the company so, there are chances all of the listed smartphones will receive the update. Also for some of the Samsung smartphones, Android...

OPPO ColorOS 11 update (Android 11) tracker    PiunikaWeb

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on February 22, 2021) follows: Samsung is doing one heck of a job with getting the latest Android version — Android 11 — to eligible devices. Within a couple of months, the OEM has pushed the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update to a bunch of smartphones including some mid-rangers such as the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy M21. But that’s not all. Samsung has even started rolling out the One UI 3.1 skin to several other eligible models. More on that here. Samsung Galaxy A71 5G Having said that, we hope to see Samsung continue with its quick OS updates for the upcoming One UI 4.0 skin that would be based on Android 12 if past trends are to be taken into account. Speaking of which, Google recently rolled out the Android 12 Developer Preview for the Pixels to allow developers to start optimizing their apps for the upcoming Android version. The Developer Preview program will end in May after which Google wi...

[Update: May 22] Realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) update tracker: Devices that have received the beta/stable OS so far    PiunikaWeb

HarmonyOS 2.0 update tracker: HongMeng OS 2.0 release dates, beta etc    PiunikaWeb

The May 2021 security update or patch has started rolling out for a number of Samsung devices including the likes of the Galaxy S21 and more. As we’ve seen previously with older patches, the May security patch isn’t technically fully released yet even though Samsung has started its rollout to selected smartphones. Google follows a pattern of rolling out the update to its Pixel smartphones on the first Monday of every month, this month landing on May 3. Samsung May 2021 security update — what’s new Not every monthly patch adds new features, but there are often multiple tweaks and tuning enhancements for existing Samsung smartphones to savor. Previous patches have added camera features and functions that are often not announced ahead of time. SamMobile reports that the May patch improves the camera performance and even the Quick Share feature for those with the Galaxy S21. These are likely the two most notable changes, but there may be added features for specific hardware. However...

HarmonyOS 2.0 update tracker: HongMeng OS 2.0 release dates, beta etc    PiunikaWeb

Google revealed today that it is working on new updates for Wear OS, in partnership with Samsung. It was also announced that future Galaxy Watches would use Google’s Wear OS platform, instead of the Tizen-based software that Samsung has used for its wearables over the past few years. Samsung has now clarified what the transition means for the millions of Galaxy Watches it has already sold. “With the new unified platform,” Samsung said in a press release published today, “we are unlocking a whole world of opportunities for the developer community. […] Our hope is that this platform will ignite innovation in spaces like the Galaxy Watch Studio and inspire third party development, bringing a bigger and better network of apps to benefit Galaxy users around the world.” Samsung confirmed in the announcement that all existing Galaxy Watches will not be updated to Wear OS. However, the watches aren’t being completely abandoned — Samsung says it will provide “at least three years of softwar...

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

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on January 11, 2021) follows: Samsung started rolling out its latest skin — One UI 3.0 — based on Android 11 for the Galaxy S20 series in December after weeks of beta testing. One UI 3.0 on top of Android 11 brings a ton of new features and improvements to eligible devices. Moreover, Samsung tweaked the user interface and has also added new animations to offer a fresh experience. The skin is currently available on a handful of devices and the company has already shared official One UI 3.0 rollout schedules for various regions. As expected, the new software is being released for flagship models first. Therefore, apart from the S20 line up, Samsung has released Android 11 for other high-end models such as the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20 FE, and the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. Once the high-end models bag the update, Samsung would start seeding One UI 3.0 to eligible Galaxy A series devices starting from Mar...