[Update: June 2021 security patch] Xiaomi Mi A3 update tracker

In the Q3 of 2019, Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi A3 smartphone with a 6.09-inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Chipset. The phone runs Android 9.0 (Pie) out of the box paired with up to 128GB of memory and 6GB of RAM. In terms of camera, the device packs a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera and a 32MP single front-facing snapper.

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Note: This is an updates tracker and will be updated regularly with the Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone updates.

Xiaomi Mi A3 Update Tracker

• [June 28, 2021]: Xiaomi Mi A3 is receiving a new software update globally. The build indulges the current security maintenance, June 2021 patch to the device. The update arrives on firmware version V12.0.11.0.RFQMIXM weighs about 20MB in size. This is a minor bump in the safety level and does not carry any new additions. Though, the update brings fixes for some minor bugs and optimized system performance.


• [August 11, 2020]: Xiaomi has started spinning out the August 2020 Security patch update for Mi A3. The new update is rolling out globally with firmware version V11.0.20.0.QFQMIXM weighs 35.55 MB in size. The company has not included any new changes/ features to the device via this update. So, the update generally comes with bug fixes for user-reported issues and it may also include a few improvements.


• [July 29, 2020]: Xiaomi Mi A3 is receiving July 2020 security patch in some parts of Europe. The build bears the firmware version V11.0.5.0.QFQEUXM. It is a usual security update that specifically addresses bugs and vulnerabilities to enhance your device's security and does not bring any new features.

The OTA update will be pushed in different batches and may take some time to reach all the users based on their location and carrier. If you don’t receive a notification for the update in the next few days, you may need to manually check for the update by navigating to Settings  > Software Update > Check for the Update.

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Poco M2 grabs a software optimization update in India

Xiaomi is dedicatedly seeding out updates to all of its eligible devices. The company is still following the rollout schedule for its latest skin, MIUI 12.5 with all-new features. Presently, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Poco M2 is receiving a new software update in India that brings system optimizations.

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The latest update for the Poco M2 is rolling out on firmware version V12.0.4.0.QJRINXM. While the build is presently live in India, the units in other countries will grab similar treatment soon.

The fresh build for the Poco M2 addresses some usual bugs that improve the system performance. Moreover, The fixes reduce the lags that were experienced by the users in general. Additionally, it also enhances the system's stability.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • Optimization: Increased system stability
  
  
  • Optimization: Reduced system lag
  
  
  
  

As usual, the update is having a phase-wise rollout. You will shortly receive the OTA build if you are a Poco M2 user in India. In case if the firmware has not hit your device, you can also flash it manually by heading to the device Settings -> Software Updates -> Check for update -> tap on Download and install if the update is available for your device.

Poco M2 Specifications

Xiaomi packed Poco M2 with Mediatek Helio G80 powered by Android 10 based MIUI 12. The device was launched last year in September featuring an IPS LCD display with a 6.53-inch water-repellent screen. It is available in two storage variants of 64GB and 128GB paired with 6 GB RAM. Moving to the camera, Poco M2 houses a quad lens consisting of 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP sensors. At the front, it carries a single 8MP selfie lens.

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G arrives at AI Benchmark site with Dimensity 1200

OnePlus is preparing a device that will be the successor of last year's launch, OnePlus Nord. The upcoming device will be named as OnePlus Nord 2 5G which is likely to launch in July 2021. It seems that the rumors stand true as the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is spotted at AI Benchmarks powering Dimensity 1200 chipset.

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The device's listing at the AI Benchmarks reveals that it will equip Dimensity 1200 processed coupled with 8GB RAM. OnePlus Nord 2 5G will run the latest stable channel, Android 11 out of the box.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G specifications (expected)

As per leaks, OnePlus Nord 2 5G will feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED HD+ screen. The panel will offer a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, the device will fuel Dimensity 1200 chipset that will power Android 11 on board.

In the shooting section, OnePlus Nord 2 5G may house a triple camera module consisting of a Sony IMX766 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP shooter to measure depth. On the other side, the phone is likely to offer a 32MP snapper for selfies. A standard 4,00 mAh battery will back up the smartphone according to rumors.

As of now, this is all the particulars we have in our hands. But now as the device has started to appear at online certifications, we can expect more information to reveal soon. To keep track of the upcoming specs and other details, stay tuned.

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Oppo F17 receives stable ColorOS 11 update based on Android 11

Every month Oppo releases a roadmap for the deployment of Android 11 based ColorOS 11. According to the June 2021 rollout schedule, the Oppo A53, A54, Reno, Reno2 Z, and the Oppo F17 will grab the package this month. Moving ahead with the timeline, the company is treating its last device on the list, Oppo F17 with the current stable operating system.

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The latest firmware for Oppo F17 is rolling out in India. It will probably reach out to other countries after ensuring that there are no critical bugs. The smartphone was released last year in September with Android 10 based ColorOS 7.2 on board. This major update brings a whole new experience to your smartphone.

Concerning features, the update will bring the latest Android 11 traits to your devices. The goodies in the OS include Chat Bubbles, one-time permissions, new dark mode, improvements to Always on Display, Flex Drop, Super Power Saving Mode, and much more.

Moreover, these will further be tossed with Oppo’s customized skin, ColorOS 11. This includes new themes, wallpaper, AOD mode, UI changes, fingerprint animation icon, enhancements in Oppo Relax, new gestures, google lens integration, Game space, improved battery performance, and the list goes on.

As usual, the update is having a phase-wise rollout. You will shortly receive the OTA build if you are an Oppo F17 user in India. In case you have not received the firmware, you can flash it manually by heading to the device Settings -> Software Updates -> Check for update -> tap on Download and install if the update is available for your device.

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OnePlus Nord N200 receives its first update with OxygenOS 11.0.1.0

A week back OnePlus announced the Nord N200 5G powered by Snapdragon 480 5G chipset. The smartphone runs the latest stable channel, Android 11 along with OxygenOS 11 on top. The very next day after the announcement, the company promised to give it four years of update support. Now, OnePlus Nord N200 is grabbing its first update that bumps the skin level to OxygenOS 11.0.1.0.

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The latest update for the OnePlus Nord N200 is currently live in North America, while the units in other regions will also get similar treatment soon. Along with the bump in skin level, the package carries the May 2021 security patch to the device. Additionally, the changelog also mentions that the build addresses some bugs and brings fixes for the same.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • General improvement and fixes
  
  
  • May 2021 security patch
  
  
  
  

As always, the build for the OnePlus Nord N200 will initially roll out to a limited number of users. A border rollout will follow after ensuring that there are no critical bugs. If you own OnePlus Nord N200, a notification will spring up on the device. Alternatively, you can track the update manually by heading to Settings > Software updates > Check for the updates > Download and install.

OnePlus Nord N200

OnePlus Nord N200 5G features a 6.49 inch LTPS IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate. The device powers an Octa-core processor-based Snapdragon 480 5G chipset with Adreno 619 GPU. It ships with Android 11OS out of the box paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Nord N200 equips a triple camera set up consisting of a 13MP primary sensor and a couple of 2MP lenses for measuring macro and depth aspects. On the other side, it has a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

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[Update: May 2021 security patch] Samsung Galaxy A6 update tracker

In May 2018, Samsung officially launched Galaxy A6 with Android 8.0 (Oreo). The phone features a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED screen with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it powers an octa-core processor based on Exynos 7870 Octa chipset and Mali-T830 MP1 GPU. Galaxy A6 houses a 16MP camera at the front and rear sides.

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Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated regularly with the latest update releases for the device.

Samsung Galaxy A6 Update Tracker

• [June 27, 2021]: The Galaxy A6 units in the United States and Columbia are grabbing a new software update. The latest software brings the May 2021 security patch that arrives on firmware version A600GNUBU9CUE3. The OTA will hit the remaining countries by the next couple of weeks. According to Samsung’s documentation, the May patch resolves several security vulnerabilities and risks from vectors. Moreover, the company also addresses the fixes that Google term as severe or critical. To know more details about the security level, tap here.


• [October 16, 2018]: Samsung starts rolling out September 2018 security patch for its Galaxy A6 units in Europe. The latest build bears the firmware version A600FNXXU3ARJ1. This is a minor update that does not add any new additions. Internally, the patch includes 64 fixes for the Android OS and 18 fixes are added for Samsung’s own vulnerable places, including a leak in the clipboard software.

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 > Check for 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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Xiaomi Redmi 7 starts Receiving the MIUI 12.5 Update in China

Xiaomi is known for supporting its devices for a long period of time. They roll out several MIUI version updates even to their old devices. The Xiaomi Redmi 7 was launched back in 2019. The brand has now started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update to the device. This update is currently being rolled out in China. The MIUI 12.5 update for Xiaomi Redmi 7 comes as firmware version V12.5.1.0.QFLCNXM.

What's New?

This update brings various new features to the Redmi 7. MIUI 12.5 for Xiaomi Redmi 7 brings a galore of changes to the system animations, the Notes application as well as the Browser. With MIUI 12.5 Xiaomi claims that they have reduced the number of preloaded bloatware on Xiaomi devices. You can read other new features of MIUI 12.5, here. Xiaomi has already released this version of MIUI for several other devices such as the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite, Redmi K30 4G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.

Changelog

[Hihglights]

MIUI 12.5. Yours alone.

[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.

[System animations]
New: A new animation framework renders movement more realistically.
New: New UI design is focused on visualization and making your interaction with the device more lifelike.

[System sounds]
New: Nature mix is a new exciting way of creating your own notification sound system.
New: Hundreds of system sounds that represent animals from all around the world.
New: Stereo system sounds.

[Privacy protection]
New: Now you can see what apps access your clipboard and control access.
New: Using approximate location adds up points to privacy protection.
New: You can now manage sensitive permissions and related app behavior independently.
New: The behavior of web pages is also tracked now, which helps you to block unwanted and malicious actions.
New: Now it's up to you who and when can track your online behavior.
New: All apps now come with a security statement from GetApps.
New: Privacy risk scanner.
New: Control which apps access and delete items from your Gallery.
New: A comprehensive overview of all sensitive permissions.
New: You'll be notified whenever high-risk permissions are used and will be able to block the corresponding actions.
Optimization: An all-new privacy protection page.

[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 make bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
All-new Notes.

[Xiaomi Cloud]
New: Convert images to PDF.
New: Password manager allows you to store passwords in the cloud.
New: You can share device location with other people in your family sharing group.
New: Location information can be recorded automatically before the device powers off.

[IME]
New: A more convenient way to move a cursor using the scrollbar.
New: Function buttons support switching between languages and keyboards.
New: You can press and hold the function buttons to access more features.
New: Custom themes for keyboards.

[Themes]
New: Font weight adjustment options for third-party fonts.
Optimization: Personalization features for system wallpapers, animations, and sounds.

[Browser]
New: Wallpaper customization in the lite mode.
Optimization: Redesigned Incognito mode.
Optimization: Pages load much faster now.

The update is currently being rolled out in batches in China. Xiaomi Redmi 7 owners in CHina can manually check for the update by navigating to Settings > About Phone > System Updates. Users who can't wait for the OTA can manually flash the update using the recovery ROM (Download Link).

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Realme GT Master Edition and Realme Book tipped ahead of launch

Reportedly, Realme is preparing to launch a set of smart devices in China that will include Realme GT Master Edition and Realme Book. The Vice President of Realme, Wang Wei Derek recently shared an image that revealing the design of the devices. Apparently, Realme GT Master Edition and Realme Book may together debut in July 2021.

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As you can see the above picture of Realme GT Master Edition shared by the Vice President. Giving a look closer, there's a notebook that can be seen in the background. This is supposedly the upcoming Realme Book, the first laptop by the company. This picture hints that the duo may launch together by the next month.

Realme GT Master Edition

The Realme GT Master Edition features a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. The panel flaunts a punch-hole design that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device may equip a Snapdragon 870 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.



In the shooting section, the phone will house a triple camera module indulging a 50MP primary sensor, a 16MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP B&W camera. On the other side, Realme GT Master Edition will carry a 32MP snapper to serve selfies and video calls. A 4,500 mAh battery may back up the device that will support 65W of rapid charging.

Realme Book

Referring to the shared pictures, we can conclude that Realme Book supports superslim bezels. According to the render leaks, the Book will hold a metallic build with stereo speakers, a 3:2 aspect ratio. Earlier, the upcoming Realme Book was expected to have Windows 10 on board. However, Derek has cleared the rumor that it will ship with Windows 11 pre-installed.



As of now, this is all we have in our hands about the upcoming Realme Book. The rest of the specifications are still under cover. We will make sure to keep you posted as soon as we receive any further information, so stay tuned.

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Realme X7 5G gets Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0 Open Beta access

The 5G variant of Realme X7 was made available this year with Android 10 based Realme UI 1.0 on board. The Chinese giant promised to update the device with the latest build in Q2 this year. Keeping its words, Realme is sending the early access update of Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0 to the Realme X7 5G.

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The Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0 early beta access for Realme X7 5G is currently live in India. Realme mentions that to enroll themselves for the Early Acess Program, the users should be running Realme UI 1.0 version number RMX3092PU_11.A.14/ 11.A.16/ 11.A.17/ 11.A.18 or 11.A.20.

The announcement was made via the official community forums. The report further added, the smartphones will get all the Android 11 goodies. It will include features like chat bubbles, native screen recorder, enhanced dark theme, smart device controls, and more. Furthermore, it will also drive the Realme UI 2.0 attributes. This includes AOD display, parental controls, digital wellbeing, stock apps design, and much more.

If you are a Realme X7 5G user in India who wants to register for the program, head over to Settings -> Software Update -> Tap on the settings icon in the top right corner -> Trial Version -> Submit your details -> Apply Now. The company will choose a limited number of users who will bag the Realme UI 2.0 Beta.

However, Realme says that the users should enroll at their own risk. As the Open Beta versions of Realme UI 2.0 may have an unpredictable impact on your X7 5G phone and affect daily use.

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