Redmi Note 8 is finally receiving the Android 11 update!

Xiaomi has started to release Android 11 updates to its 2019 launched Redmi Note 8 series. Last month, the new operating system was pushed for the Redmi Note 8T. Now, it is extending to the standard Redmi Note 8 smartphone.

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Presently, the latest update for the Redmi Note 8 is rolling out in India. It is just a matter of days till it reaches out to more regions. The Android 11 package is bundled with the firmware version V12.0.1.0.RCOINXM weighs approximately around 2.2GB in size. To mention, the software is still based on MIUI 12. We can expect the company to release MIUI 12.5 to the device in the upcoming month.

According to the official changelog, the build optimizes the system performance and improves system security and stability. Needless to say, it will endorse all the Android 11 goodies. To name a few, it includes chat bubbles, easy conversations, smart device control, one-time permissions, enhanced dark theme mode, native screen recorder, smart media controls, and much more. Also, some under the hood performance improvements and bug fixes are likely o be a part of the update.

Changelog

[Other]

• Optimized system performance


• Improved system security and stability

As always, the incremental rollout of the OS can take time to reach all users. To avoid the wait, you can also track the update manually by navigating to Settings > About Phone > System Updates.

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Android 12 update rolling out to the Unlocked Galaxy S21 in the US

Almost a week ago, Samsung released the Android 12 based One UI 4.0 update to international and carrier-locked variants of the Galaxy S21 series in the US. The package is now extending to the unlocked variants of Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra in the country.

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Almost all US carriers are experiencing the update including AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Cellular South, Comcast, Sprint, Tracfone, and Xfinity Mobile. The Android 12 One UI 4.0 package for the Galaxy S21 lineup is bundled with the firmware version G99xU1UEU4BUK7. Additionally, the software also inculcates the current security maintenance, November 2021.

Regarding changes, the One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 will allow you to create a customized mobile experience, making it more expressive, dynamic, and personal. It arrives with new Color Palettes inspired by Material You design, improved Bixby, revamped widget design, improved stock apps, more fluid performance, and a variety of emoji, GIFs, and stickers on the Samsung Keyboard.

Moreover, Android 12 emphasizes improving security by adding a new privacy dashboard that alerts you when an app is accessing a camera or microphone. To know more about these privacy features, tap on the below button.

Best Android 12 features: Secure, Private, and Personal

If you own any smartphone from the Galaxy S21 lineup in the US, the update will reach out to you in a short while as it is rolling out in batches. To avoid the interim time, you can force the build via Settings > Software update > Download and install.

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[Update: November 2021 Security Patch] Nokia G50 Updates Tracker

HMD Global unveiled the Nokia G50 in September 2021 featuring an IPS LCD panel of 6.82 inches. The Android 11 software paired with Snapdragon 480 5G-based hardware fuels the device under the hood. It offers three storage variants— 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, and 128GB 6GB RAM. A 48 MP triple rear camera will serve the picture purpose, while you can take selfies via an 8 MP front-facing sensor.

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Note: This page will be updated in descending order (date-wise) with every build Nokia releases for its G50 smartphone.

Nokia G50 Updates Tracker

• [November 25, 2021]: Nokia G50 5G is receiving a new update in Europe. Though the build is not major, it improves privacy by adding November 2021 security patch that weighs 31.22 MB in size. The most severe issues of a critical security vulnerability in the System component are addressed via this patch.

The OTA update takes time to reach all units. But the user has an option to track the build manually by heading to Settings > About > Software updates. Also, make sure to keep your device connected to a WiFi network before to avoid additional charges.

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[Update: November 2021 Security Patch] Nokia XR20 Updates Tracker

Nokia XR20 was launched in July 2021 with Snapdragon 480 5G under the hood. the smartphone features a 6.67 inch IPS LCD panel which is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. It boosts Android 11 pre-installed paired with up to 128GB of internal storage and 6GB RAM. The dual rear camera is led by a 48 MP sensor while a single 8 MP lens is housed at the front.

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Note: The page will be refreshed in descending order with every build released for the Nokia XR20 smartphone. 

Nokia XR20 Updates Tracker

• [November 25, 2021]: Nokia XR20 is receiving a new update in Europe. The build inculcates the November 2021 security patch weighing 31.22 MB in size. The patch fixes numerous security vulnerabilities in the System component that Google terms as critical.

As per Nokia, the OTA update will reach out to all units in some time. But, you can track the build manually by heading to Settings > About > Software updates. Also, we advise users to switch over to a WiFi network before downloading the update to avoid additional charges.

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[Update: November 2021 security patch] Samsung Galaxy A42 Update Tracker

In Q3 2020, Samsung officially launched Galaxy A42 5G with Android 10 pre-installed. The phone features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED screen paired with 8GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it powers an octa-core processor based on the Snapdragon 750 5G chipset. In the shooting department, the phone houses a 48MP quad rear camera and a 20MP front snapper.

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Samsung Galaxy A42 Update Tracker

• [November 25, 2021]: Galaxy A42 5G in Europe is receiving a new update that arrives with comes with November 2021 security patch. The build carries the firmware version A426BXXU3BUI5. Besides the dozens of fixes added by the patch, the package can also carry some general bug fixes and device stability improvements.


• [April 27, 2021]: The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is the latest device to receive the April 2021 Security Patch update. The build comes as firmware version A426BXXS1BUD3. This security patch fixes around 30 critical vulnerabilities from Google and 21 additional vulnerabilities from Samsung. You can read more about the changes here.


• [March 12, 2021]: Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is getting the latest Android 11 (based One UI 3.1) update. The new update will come with firmware version A426BXXU1BUB7 in the Netherlands. Visit our dedicated article to know about the changes.

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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Xiaomi launched Redmi Note 11 4G with Helio G88 SoC, triple rear-camera, and more

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi launched the Note 11 series last month in its home country. The lineup consists of three devices—  Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+. Today, the company has added one more device to the series, a 4G version of the vanilla Redmi Note 11.

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Though the new device is called Redmi Note 11 4G. We can also consider it as a Redmi 10 with the only difference in camera. You'll get a 6.5" FullHD+ LCD with Redmi Note 11 4G with a 90Hz refresh rate. This will automatically switch to 45Hz or 60Hz when you're reading or watching a video.

Under the hood, the Redmi Note 11 4G draws power from an Helio G88 SoC. Also, it boosts Android 11 out of the box paired with MIUI 12.5 on top. For security, the device offers a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. While the connectivity options onboard are USB-C, stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, and IR blaster.



Unlike Redmi 10, the Redmi Note 11 4G carries a triple rear sensor. The lenses present are— 50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro snapper. On the other side, there's an 8MP selfie shooter housed inside the punch hole cutout.

A 5,000 mAh battery backs up the Redmi Note 11 4G with the support of 18W charging. Additionally, the device packs a 22.5W power adapter that also supports 9W of reverse wired charging.

Price and Availability

The Redmi Note 11 4G will cost CNY999 ($155/€140) for the lower variant (128GB/ 4GB RAM). For the upper model (128GB/ 6GB RAM), the price goes up to CNY1,099 ($170/€155). The device will go on sale in China from December 1, while the availability in other regions is still undercover.

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OxygenOS 11.2.10.10 is rolling out to OnePlus 9 & 9 Pro

Every month OnePlus releases new software for its current premium flagship— the OnePlus 9 series. Though the lineup is eligible for OxygenOS 12 beta. The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro users who are using stable OxygenOS 11 are receiving an update that adds OxygenOS 11.2.10.10 and a few other changes weighing 400MB in size.

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The OxygenOS 11.2.10.10 for the OnePlus 9 & OnePlus 9 Pro is rolling out in India, Europe, and globally. For the OnePlus 9 smartphone, it appears with firmware version 11.2.10.10.LE25DA for Indian users. While the number varies to 11.2.10.10.LE25BA for European users. For the Global model, it arrives on version 11.2.10.10.LE25AA.

Forthcoming to the OnePlus 9 Pro, the OxygenOS 11.2.10.10 update for Indian variants bears the version number 11.2.10.10.LE15DA. Whereas, the Europe and Global regions are experiencing it with build number 11.2.10.10.LE15BA and 11.2.10.10.LE15AA respectively.

Heading to changes, the changelog claims to enhance privacy by inculcating the November 2021 security patch. Moreover, it optimizes the third-party app experience. Additionally, the package resolves some known issues and improves system stability.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • Optimized the third-party app experience
  
  
  • Updated Android security patch to 2021.11
  
  
  • Improved System stability and fixed known issues
  
  
  
  

OnePlus mentioned that the software is having an incremental push. It has started to roll out to limited users while a border release will take place in a few days. Meanwhile, the user can track the build manually via Software updates under the Settings menu.

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Download OnePlus Store App Latest Version [Old Versions Archive]

As the name hints, the OnePlus Store is the official online store of the company. The user can find and follow all products, news, and even get amazing offers. Precisely, you can get all the latest information about OnePlus and OnePlus products. Also, you will receive sale notifications so you don’t miss any exciting purchases. Moreover, with every purchase you make, you will unlock new membership tiers and get exclusive benefits.

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Here on this page, you can find out all the versions OnePlus pushed for its official Store app. You can find the required version from the list below which is arranged in descending order. All you need to do is tap on the corresponding Download button!

Download OnePlus Store App

• [November 25, 2021]: The USA users operating Android 7.0 and later based on OxygenOS can flash the OnePlus Store Version v2.1.1 by tapping on the below button.

Download Version v2.1.1

• [October 19, 2021]: OnePlus Store Version v2.0.3 is rolling out in a stable phase for global users. The app is compatible with OxygenOS based on Android 7.0 and later. Here is what it brings:
  
  What's New
  
  1. Enjoy the personalized customer support and dedicated live chat experience.
  2. Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
  Update now to experience these changes and our new design.

Download Version v2.0.3

• [October 15, 2021]: The OnePlus Store in the US is upgrading with stable Version v2.0.2. The smartphones running Android 7 or later can tap on the below button.

Download Version v2.0.2

• [May 29, 2021]: OnePlus is releasing Version v1.3.1 to its Store app which is compatible with Android 6 or later. The official changes are listed below.
  
  What's New
  
  1. Improved Discover section with a micro-blogging format.
  2. Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

Download Version v1.3.1

• [May 21, 2021]: OnePlus Store is launched in the United States & Canada with Version v1.0.2. The app is available in a stable phase for smartphones running on Android 10 or later.
  
  What's New
  
  1. Experience optimization.

Download Version v1.0.2

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Asus ROG Phone II finally taste Android 11 update

While other companies are occupied with the deployment of Android 12, Asus is releasing an Android 11 update to ROG Phone II. Though it is arriving a few months later from its successor, ROG Phone 3, considering that the device is a two-year-old flagship, explains the delay.

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The Android 11 update is rolling out through the firmware version 18.0210.2111.160. As of now, the package is limited to the Asus ROG Phone 2 units with model number ZS660KL in Taiwan.

Regarding changes, the software indulges everything we expect from Android 11. This further will be tossed with a ton of new features and redesigned UI based on the latest ZenUI. Also, the company has issued an official changelog for the same.

Changelog

【System Optimization】

1. Upgrade system to Android 11


2. Some third-party software is not yet compatible with Android 11


3. Please backup your data before upgrading. If you want to downgrade from Android 11 to Android 10, you can use the official software package, but all data will be erased


4. Import the new ROG UI interface design


5. Update Armoury Crate, game wizard, smart housekeeper, contact, phone, file management, computer, clock, picture library, weather, recording program, settings, one-key switch, local backup, boot wizard, system update, and other applications


6. Support one-time permissions, improved file access permission control, automatic reset permissions, and other private functions


7. Supports maintaining Bluetooth connection when the flying mode is turned on


8. Adjusted to the Android 11 notification bar style, support for displaying notifications of ongoing conversations


9. The classic style of the power button menu supports Android 11 device control and Google Pay


10. Update the automatic switching system color matching, return to the advanced options of gestures, SIM card, and other setting functions. Replaced with the latest one-handed design


11. Notification settings Added notification records and dialog settings


12. The power control function of the smart housekeeper is integrated into the battery setting


13. Adjust the quick setting panel interface. Support media control function. Add nearby sharing option


14. On the recent apps page, long-press the app icon above the task card to add options such as lock apps, screenshots, and sharing


15. Computer adjusted design to the latest native style


16. Added the option to display blocked calls in the call log settings of the phone


17. Fine-tune the size of the status bar icon to maintain display consistency


18. Clock add date setting alarm, group alarm function


19. Picture library supports new editing page


20. Update the conversion data of the one-key switch with the default check logic


21. Adjust the related pages of the boot wizard


22. System update setting adjustment and update logic

As per Asus, the update may take about one week to complete the automatic push. If you want to avoid the waiting period, you can head over to Settings > About > System Update.

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