Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s gets Android 11 update with One UI 3.1

This year, Samsung promised four years of update support for all its flagships. Adhering to its words, the company is updating a 2019 launched device, Galaxy XCover 4s. The smartphone was launched with Android 9.0 (Pie) out of the box. Now, it is receiving its second major OS update with Android 11 along with One UI 3.1 on top.

Must see: Download Android 11 Wallpapers fresh out of the box

The latest software for the Galaxy XCover 4s can be identified by the firmware version G398FNXXUCCUF4. As of now, the build is limited to Poland, while the units in other regions will get similar treatment soon. Apart from the latest stable channel and skin, the package also brings the June 2021 security patch.

After flashing the update, the user will experience all-new Android 11 One UI 3.1 goodies. Android 11 brings a refreshed UI, chat bubbles, one-time permissions, smart device controls, and much more to your device. Furthermore, this along with the One UI 3.1 skin that includes improvements for Toolbars, Settings, Quick Panel, Notifications, and a lot more.



The software also brings improved Digital well-being, parental controls, Dynamic Lockscreen options, redesigned Device Care menu, improved Samsung Keyboard and Samsung Internet apps. Also, after flashing the update, the user can remove GPS location data from images while sharing them.

Also, it is to be noted that Galaxy XCover 4s was launched in 2019 with Android 9 Pie and this is the second major OS update for the device. Therefore, after this update, the phone will only receive the regular security patch levels.

The OTA update is having a phase-wise rollout in Poland. Accordingly, it may take some time to hit all the Galaxy XCover 4s units. But, as always, you can manually check for the build via Settings -> Software update -> Check for updates.

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Xiaomi is rolling out stable MIUI 12.5 update to Mi Max 3 in China

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Max 3 in July 2018 with Android 8.1 (Oreo) pre-installed. Later the device got updated to Android 10 with MIUI 12 on top. As the device has received two major OS updates, it is not eligible to grab Android 11. But, the company is still sending its latest skin MIUI 12.5 based on Android 10.

Must see: Download Android 11 Wallpapers fresh out of the box

The latest build for the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is arriving on firmware version 12.5.1.0.QEDCNXM. Presently, the software is limited to China, it will make way for other regions in the upcoming weeks. FYI, this is the first smartphone to grab the MIUI 12.5 that is based on Android 10.

Concerning changes, the build adds new features and optimizations to the device. Moreover, it brings performance improvements, UI tweaks, enhanced privacy, and new animations. Refer to the official changelog below for precise details.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • New: Response to gestures is now instant.
  
  
  • New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen.
  
  
  • New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
  
  
  • Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
  
  
  
  


• Notes
  
  
  
  • New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
  
  
  • New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
  
  
  • New: Dynamic layouts make bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
  
  
  • New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
  
  
  • New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
  
  
  • New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
  
  
  
  

• Xiaomi Cloud
  
  
  
  • New: Location information can be recorded automatically before the device powers off.
  
  
  
  

The update is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase, making it available for selected users. A border rollout will follow after ensuring there are no critical bugs left. But, as always you can manually track the build by heading to Settings > About phone > System update. 

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Nokia G20 announced in the US with a high value budget price

Nokia has goodwill since the introduction of the digital era. Starting with Windows smartphones, it entered the Android community with Nokia X2 in 2014. Presently, HMD Global is introducing a new device for the US market, Nokia G20. According to the company announcement, the smartphone will be available to grab by the end of this month.

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The main attraction of the smartphone is its powerful battery which can last up to three days as claimed by the company. Serving as a cherry on the top is the super affordable price. To know the specs and key details about the Nokia G20, keep scrolling.

Nokia G20 Specifications

Starting with the design, the Nokia G20 will feature a 6.5-inches HD+ display in a v-notch style at a ratio of 20:9. It has a Brightness boost, making the screen size more impressive. In fact, the company says, even under direct sunlight, the device will be easily and clearly visible



Under the hood, Nokia G20 equips an octa-core processor based on the Mediatek G35 chipset. The device will run Android 11 out of the box coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB of expandable internal storage. As with every device, Nokia promised two major OS updates apart from the three years of security maintenance support.

For shooting purposes, the Nokia G20 offers a quad-camera setup that includes a 48MP primary camera, a 5 MP ultrawide lens, and a couple of 2 MP shooters to measure depth and macro aspects. On the other side, the v-notch houses an 8MP snapper that serves selfies and video calls.



To serve connectivity. Nokia G20 indulges dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, and Beidou. The smartphone has an ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope. It relies on a 4G LTE connection and does not support the 5G connectivity.

Adding on to this, there' a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on board with a dedicated Google Assistant hardware key. Interestingly, the phone is IPX2 rated, which is not common in budget handsets. That means it is eligible to survive sweat, a little water, and dust.



The most important part of a smartphone, the battery, is the main attraction for the Nokia G20. It ships with a 5050 mAh power cell that can last up to three days as claimed by the company. Further, the device has a 10W of charging support over a USB type C port. Accompanying the port is the 3.5mm audio jack that enables the FM Radio.

Availability and Price

Nokia G20 will arrive in two color variants of dark blue and white Glacier. The phone will go on sale via the official Nokia website from 1st July. With all these above-stated features, it is one of the best-priced smartphones for $199, roughly about INR 15,000.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 arrives on FCC with 5G support

Samsung is ready to hit the market with its new Galaxy-M, Galaxy-A, and Galaxy Tab flagships. But, the most exciting products are the new foldable, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and Galaxy Z Fold 3. From the most anticipated device of this year, Galaxy Z Flip 3 has arrived on FCC with 5G support.

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The arrival of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 on FCC reveals that it will come with 5G support. The foldable will have the model number SM-F711U or SM-F711U1 depending upon the region. Though the official key specs are not yet out, we do have some render leaks and rumors with us.



Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G will be the successor of Galaxy Z Fold 2, which was launched the last ear in September. Talking about the design, the company is planning to slim down its foldable series to make them easier to use. Therefore, both of the upcoming foldable will probably arrive with a slimmer and light design.

Moreover, they are likely to carry an LTPO screen with under-display cameras (UDC). The Galaxy Z Fold 3 will be the first Samsung foldable to feature the S Pen to improve its versatility. If this stands true, this will be a hybrid between the S Pen found on the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Note 20 series.



In addition to the main panel, Galaxy Z Fold 3 is likely to flaunt a 7.55-inch display. A dual battery capacity of 4,380 mAh will probably back up the device. Also, some leaks suggest that the phone will have Android 11 OS on board paired with 128GB and 256GB of storage variants.

In the shooting section, the smartphone may equip a triple rear camera consisting of two 12MP and a 16MP snapper. While the front could house a 16MP shooter on the main display and a 12MP lens on the cover display.



This is all we have in our hands right now about the Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G. Stay tuned for more updates. Although, the device was expected to launch in July but now that it has grabbed the FCC certification, will hopefully arrive by August 2021.

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Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) starts getting the Android 11 update

Weeks after the rollout of the Android 11 update to the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, Samsung has now begun sending the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update to the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) tablet. The new update carries the build version T515XXU8CUF2, and currently, the users from Vietnam have begun receiving it.

Related: Mi 11X Pro starts getting the Android 11 based MIUI 12.5 Update.

What's New?

Similar to the other Android 11 updates, it also incorporates a couple of new features, June 2021 Security Patch, One UI 3.1 Skin, optimizations, improvements, enhancements, features of Android 11 and One UI 3.1, and a few more changes to the system.

The new update brings enhancements and adds new features for the Home screen and Lock screen, Calls and chats, Pictures and Videos, Settings, Samsung keyboards, Productivity, Easy media and device control, etc. With this new firmware, you will be able to Identify and improve your digital habits, and it brings accessibility features for everyone, adds Stronger privacy protection.

Apart from this, the firmware also adds a couple of changes and new add-ons for Calendar, Camera, Display, Share Sheet, Social Platform, etc. Now, your Galaxy Tab will support Buds auto-switching between Galaxy phone & tablet, and you can also hear the time and preset name of the alarm read aloud when an alarm rings in Clock.

Like the other Android 11 updates, it should also include new features like Conversation notifications, Notification history, Chat bubbles, screen recorder, Media controls, Smart device controls, and much more.

In terms of availability, as always, the OTA firmware is following the phase-wise rollout, and hence, users need to wait for a few more days to get the update. Alternatively, the update can also be checked manually from Settings>Software updates and check for the updates.

Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) Specifications

• 10.1-inch TFT display with 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution


• Exynos 7904 (14 nm) Chipset


• 2/3GB RAM and a 16/32/64/128GB internal storage


• 8-MP rear camera and a 5-MP selfie camera


• Android 9.0 (Pie)


• 6,150 mAh battery

(Via)

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Mi 11X Pro starts getting the Android 11 based MIUI 12.5 Update [Download OTA]

A few hours earlier, Xiaomi has sput the MIUI 12.5 Update for the Mi 9 Pro 5G in China. Presently, the brand has begun rolling out a similar (MIUI 12.5) update to the Mi 11X Pro smartphone users. The update holds the firmware version V12.5.1.0.RKKINXM and is currently spinning out only in the Indian markets.

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What's New?

According to the changelog, the firmware for the Mi 11X Pro dispatches with a couple of new add-ons, changes, optimizations, and it might also include fixes for known issues.

If we go ahead with the changelog, the MIUI 12.5 update adds new features like instant gestures Response; Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps, Dynamic layouts, 20 times more rendering power, Compose mind maps with complex structures, and much more. It also brings a new add-on in Xiaomi Cloud through which location info can be now reported automatically before the device is powered off.

Besides these, the update brings optimizations and adds the June 2021 Security Patch. In addition, the MIUI has become lighter, faster, and more durable. For precise information, we have added the limited changelog below.

Changelog

[System]
New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
New: Response to gestures is now instant.
New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen.
Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
Updated Android Security Patch to June 2021. Increased system security.
[Notes]
New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
New: Dynamic layouts bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
All-new Notes.

As always, the OTA update is turning out in a phased manner, and hence, the users need to be patient for the next few days to get the update. In the meanwhile, the Mi 11X Pro users from India can make a straightforward way to Settings>Software updates and check for the updates. Furthermore, you can also follow below to download and flash the update file manually.

Downloads

• Device: Mi 11X Pro


• Channel: Stable


• Region: India


• Android: 11


• Security Patch Level: June 2021


• Version: MIUI 12.5


• Build: V12.5.1.0.RKKINXM


• File type: Recovery


• Download Now

Note: Don't prefer this method if you don't know how to flash the update manually.

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Unknown Oppo CPH9771X smartphone arrives at FCC with 5,000 mAh battery

Looks like Oppo is working on a new smartphone, and the development of the device might have been in the final stage. A new Oppo device carrying the model number CPH9971X has received FCC Certification recently. It is the first leak of the device since it's work.

Moving ahead to the listing, the device has visited FCC Certification carrying the model number CPH9971X. The listing has also confirmed a few key specifications, battery information, and smartphone connectivity options.

Oppo CPH9771X FCC Certification

According to FCC, the device will be backed by a 4,890 mAh battery, including support for 10W fast charging. Furthermore, there's a charging adapter with model number OP52JAUH. As shown in the image, it is the Realme's original 2.0 fast charger.

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Forthcoming to the connectivity options, the unknown new OPPO device will pair with 4G LTE, NFC support, Bluetooth, WLAN 2.5G/5G, GSM, etc. The product measures 163.78mm long, 75.62mm wide, and 180.39mm overall diagonal in dimensions.



Coming to the other details, the FCC listing has also revealed the rear design of the smartphone. As showcased in the image, the device could feature quad rear cameras followed by an LED flash.

Moreover, the fingerprint scanner was not present on the backside of the smartphone. So, most probably, the phone might feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. We can also see the IMEI numbers, designed by OPPO and Assembled in China terms in the image.



As it is the very first leak of the device, we don't have any more information about it. However, as the smartphone is already in development, we can expect more information to anticipate soon in the coming days.

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Xiaomi starts rolling out MIUI 12.5 Update to the Mi 9 Pro 5G

Back in 2019, Xiaomi had launched the Mi 9 Pro 5G in China. The device was part of Xiaomi's flagship Mi 9 line-up. The brand launched the device with MIUI 12. Since then it has received the MIUI 12 update last year in June. The company has now started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update to Mi 9 Pro 5G in China. The MIUI 12.5 update for Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G comes as firmware version V12.5.1.0.RFXCNXM. To recall, Xiaomi has already started pushing MIUI 12.5 to various devices such as Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite, Redmi K30 4G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, and so on.

What's New?

With MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi has focused on improving performance and power savings. Xiaomi has also reduced the number of uninstallable bloatware apps that come pre-loaded. You can find more details about the MIUI 12.5 update here. The V12.5.1.0.RFXCNXM update for Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G brings various additions to the Notes Application such as the ability to compose mind maps. With MIUI 12.5 update, Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G's security patch is updated to May 2021.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • New: Response to gestures is now instant.
  
  
  • New: With 20x more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on screen.
  
  
  • New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
  
  
  • New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
  
  
  • Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
  
  
  • Android security patches updated in May 2021. System security increased.
  
  
  • Stable MIUI based on Android 11
  
  
  
  


• Note
  
  
  
  • New – Dynamic layouts take typography in Notes to a new level.
  
  
  • New – Compose mind maps with complex structures.
  
  
  • New – New tools for scribbling and drawing.
  
  
  • New – Press and hold a sketch to automatically adjust strokes.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • New – A gesture shortcut now lets you create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • New – Excerpts save text, URLs, and images in Notes with just a few taps.
  
  
  
  


• Xiaomi Cloud
  
  
  
  • New – Location info can be now reported automatically before the device is powered off
    
  
  
  
  

This update is based on Android 11. It is being rolled out in batches in China. However, users who know how to manually flash the update can do by downloading the recovery ROM from here. Others can manually check for the update by navigating to Settings > About Phone > System Updates.

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[Update: June 2021 security patch] Samsung Galaxy A10e update tracker

In July 2019 2019, Samsung officially launched Galaxy A10e with Android 9 (pie). The phone features a 5.83-inch screen paired with up to 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it powers an octa-core processor based on Exynos 7884 chipset and Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. In the shooting department, the phone houses an 8MP camera on the rear side and a 35MP front snapper.

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Samsung Galaxy A10e update tracker

• [June 23, 2021]: The Galaxy A10e units in the USA are grabbing a new software update with June 2021 security patch. The new build arrives on the firmware version A102USQSBBUF6 that enhances the privacy and security of the device. According to Samsung’s documentation, the June 2021 patch includes 47 fixes from Google and 19 fixes from Samsung, including the ones that have been marked as critical.

As the update is having a phase-wise rollout, it may take some time to reach all the units. In the meantime, you can head to Settings > Software updates > Security updates to check the update manually. We also suggest you switch over to a WiFi network before downloading the update to avoid data charges.

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