Samsung releases One UI 4.0 Beta 3 to Galaxy S10 and Note 10

Its been several weeks since Samsung released the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 Beta for the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy Note 10. The beta program has jumped to the third stage now, indicating that the final push is approaching. According to update timeline, the devices will get the stable One UI 4.0 in January 2021.

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The Android 12 based One UI 4.0 Beta 3 is currently available for South Korean users of Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10. The company will soon release the build in more markets, including India and Europe.

For the Galaxy S10 series— Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and the Galaxy S10 5G, the build arrives via the firmware number ending with ZULB. Whereas, the beta package for the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+ end with ZULD.

Concerning changes, the upgraded beta versions tend to eliminate bugs present in the previous versions. The One UI 4.0 Beta 3 resolves various bugs and improves performance. The issue where images captured using Dual Messenger did not appear in the Gallery app is now resolved. In addition, your respective devices will not slow down while receiving notifications. Moreover, the connection glitches while connecting the AKG N400 TWS earbuds are addressed.

If you are already on the One UI 4.0 beta firmware, this update will arrive as an OTA. In another case, you can visit the Samsung Members app and enroll yourself by tapping on the One UI beta program banner.

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OnePlus OxygenOS Update Policy for the year 2021-22

Its been six years since OnePlus runs the OxygenOS customized skin on its flagships. Now, the company has decided to integrate with OPPO to provide a smoother experience. Recently, the company also announced a new software update policy via an official community post.

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The latest update policy starts with the OnePlus 9 series and the OnePlus 8 series including the T-series and R models. The lineups are eligible to receive seven years of update support. Out of which, they will receive three major Android OS updates and four years of security updates. The list includes the following devices:

• OnePlus 9 Pro


• OnePlus 9R


• OnePlus 9


• OnePlus 8T


• OnePlus 8 Pro


• OnePlus 8

For the below-mentioned smartphones, OnePlus decided to provide five years of update support. This includes the first OnePlus Nord to the newer Nord or Nord CE and OnePlus 7 family. The models will get three years of security updates along with two major Android upgrades.

• OnePlus 7 Pro


• OnePlus 7T Pro


• OnePlus 7T


• OnePlus 7


• OnePlus Nord CE


• OnePlus Nord


• OnePlus Nord 2

Further, the other OnePlus Nord devices are eligible to get one major Android update and three years of security updates, making it a total of four years of support.

• OnePlus N200 5G


• OnePlus N100


• OnePlus N10 5G

This policy will apply to all future launches of OnePlus. Also, OnePlus did not mention the time duration between the two updates. But it did claim to "improve efficiency and standardize the software experience."

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Android 12 based MIUI 13 Supported Devices List

The next-gen skin iteration by Xiaomi is around the corner. The MIUI 13 could launch soon within a week. Recently, the first update batch was leaked that included a total of seven flagships. Here on this page, you can see if your Xiaomi, Redmi, or Poco device is eligible to get the latest update.

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The list mentions more than 100 smartphones from Poco, Redmi, and Xiaomi that will support MIUI 13 update. The update will start rolling out to the first batch initially, later followed by the rest of the devices.

List of MIUI 13 Supported Devices

Redmi Series

• Redmi 9T


• Redmi 9 Power


• Redmi 10X 5G


• Redmi 10X Pro


• Redmi 10


• Redmi 10 Prim


• Redmi 9A


• Redmi 9AT


• Redmi 9i


• Redmi 9A Sport


• Redmi 9i Sport


• Redmi 9C


• Redmi 9C NFC


• Redmi 9 (India)


• Redmi 9 Activ (India)


• Redmi 9 Prime


• Redmi 9


• Redmi 10X 4G

Redmi K Series

• Redmi K30 4G


• Redmi K30 5G


• Redmi K30i 5G


• Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition


• Redmi K30 Pro


• Redmi K30 Pro Zoom


• Redmi K30 Ultra


• Redmi K30S Ultra


• Redmi K40


• Redmi K40 Pro


• Redmi K40 Pro+


• Redmi K40 Gaming


• Redmi K20


• Redmi K20 (India)


• Redmi K20 Pro


• Redmi K20 Pro (India)


• Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition

Redmi Note Series

• Redmi Note 8 2021


• Redmi Note 9 4G


• Redmi Note 9 5G


• Redmi Note 9T 5G


• Redmi Note 9S


• Redmi Note 9 Pro (India)


• Redmi Note 9 Pro (Global)


• Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G (China)


• Redmi Note 9 Pro Max


• Redmi Note 10


• Redmi Note 10S


• Redmi Note 10 (China)


• Redmi Note 10 5G (Global)


• Redmi Note 10T (India)


• Redmi Note 10T (Russia)


• Redmi Note 10 JE (Japan)


• Redmi Note 10 Lite (India)


• Redmi Note 10 Pro (India)


• Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (India)


• Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global


• Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G (China)


• Redmi Note 11 (China)


• Redmi Note 11T (India)


• Redmi Note 11 JE (Japan)


• Redmi Note 11 Pro (China)


• Redmi Note 11 Pro+ (China)


• Redmi Note 8


• Redmi Note 8T


• Redmi Note 8 Pro


• Redmi Note 9

Mi Series

• Mi 10S


• Mi 10 Pro


• Mi 10 Lite


• Mi 10 Lite Zoom


• Mi 10 Ultra


• Mi 10T


• Mi 10T Pro


• Mi 10i


• Mi 10T Lite


• Mi 11


• Mi 11 Pro


• Mi 11 Ultra


• Mi 11i


• Mi 11X Pro


• Mi 11X


• Mi 11 Lite


• Mi 11 Lite 5G


• Xiaomi 11T


• Xiaomi 11T Pro


• Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE


• Xiaomi CIVI


• Xiaomi MIX 4


• Xiaomi MIX FOLD


• Xiaomi Pad 5


• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro


• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 5G


• Mi 9


• Mi 9 SE


• Mi 9 Lite


• Mi 9 Pro 5G


• Mi 9T


• Mi 9T Pro


• Mi CC 9


• Mi CC 9 Pro

Mi Note Series

• Mi Note 10 / Pro


• Mi Note 10 Lite

Poco Series

• POCO F2 Pro


• POCO F3


• POCO F3 GT


• POCO X2


• POCO X3 (India)


• POCO X3 NFC


• POCO X3 Pro


• POCO X3 GT


• POCO M3


• POCO M2 Pro


• POCO M3 Pro 5G


• POCO M4 Pro 5G


• POCO M2


• POCO M2 Reloaded


• POCO C3


• POCO C31

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G grabs OxygenOS A.15 update

OnePlus sends monthly updates to the Nord 2 5G despite being the fact that the series is eligible to receive only two major Android updates. The company is releasing the second update of the month to the smartphone that bumps the firmware version OxygenOS A.15.

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The information was revealed by the OnePlus community forum, according to which the new package is rolling out in Europe, India, and North America. The OnePlua Nord 2 5G variants in NA and EU are getting updated with the DN2103_11_A.15 firmware version. While for the Indian markets, the build is bundled with the version number DN2101_11_A.15. The software weighs 350MB in size and is based on Android 11 OxygenOS 11.

Concerning changes, the changelog claims to resolve some known issues including unclear Bluetooth connectivity. Moreover, it improves system stability and security by inculcating the current security maintenance, December 2021. In addition, the video stability during the AI Video Enhancement mode is improved.

Changelog

• System

• The update will fix known issues and improve system stability


• It will update the Android Security Patch to 2021.12

• Bluetooth

• The update will fix the issue where connected Bluetooth devices had unclear calls

• Camera

• The update will improve video stability when AI Video Enhancement is toggled on

As always, the OTA update is rolling out in batches. Therefore, it will hit a limited number of users initially. Alternatively, you can also track the update manually via Settings > Software update.

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OnePlus 8 series receives a new update with December 2021 patch

OnePlus is releasing a new update for the OnePlus 8 series, including the T-Mobile variant— OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T. The update for all the models is unfurling via different versions based on OxygenOS 11.

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The update is rolling out in India, Europe, and globally for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. You can identify the build via firmware version 11.0.10.10.IN21DA for the Indian models of the OnePlus 8. While for the European and global models, the build varies to 11.0.10.10.IN21BA and 11.0.10.10.IN21AA respectively. For the OnePlus 8 Pro, the variants are upgrading with version 11.0.10.10.IN11DA in India, 11.0.10.10.IN11BA in Europe, and 11.0.10.10.IN11AA​ in the Global market.

The latest software for the duo adds the December 2021 security patch along with a couple of fixes and optimizations. Refer to the changelog below for more details:

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • Optimized the UI display of the Settings interface
  
  
  • Fixed the issue that Google Assistant and Gpay doesn't display as expected in the Setup Wizard
  
  
  • Fixed the low probability issue of WhatsApp crash
  
  
  • Updated Android security patch to 2021.12
  
  
  
  

Coming forth to the OnePlus 8T, the package is available in India, Europe, and North America. In the Indian market, the package bears the firmware version 11.0.10.10.KB05DA. While the European and global units will be bumped via version 11.0.11.11.KB05BA and 11.0.11.11.KB05AA respectively.

The software intends to increase privacy by inculcating the current security maintenance. Alongside, it adds a new feature, improves system stability, and resolves some known issues.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • Added the Files by Google, find files faster with search and simple browsing
  
  
  • Updated Android security patch to 2021.10
  
  
  • Improved system stability
  
  
  • Fixed known issues
  
  
  
  

The incremental rollout will make way for limited users at first. A border rollout will follow after ensuring smooth functioning and the absence of bugs.

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MIUI 13 adds a new fitness feature to the Xiaomi Health App

Xiaomi offers one of the best stock apps that have set foot in different aspects. In the latest news, the fresh customized skin by the company— MIUI 13 brings several changes and adds a new fitness feature to the Xiaomi Health app. The new app is live for the beta testers.

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The new MIUI Xiaomi Health app UI resembles the Xiaomi Wear app. In the earlier version, the app offered only has 2 main menus— Dashboard and Workouts. However, in the latest MIUI beta version, the Health app has 4 menus categorized as, Dashboard, Workouts, Devices, and My Account.

As the name suggests, the Dashboard section enables you to see your own character. Also, you can follow up with your health status and daily activities, just like the older version. Talking about the Workouts tab, you can select the activity you're going to do and start the timer.

Under the Devices section, can pair all the Xiaomi and Redmi wearable devices that are compatible with the Health app. Lastly, you can have a glimse of your profile under the "My Account" section. This includes your profile picture, profile name, vibration settings, and several application information.

The Xiaomi Health app based on MIUI 13 is live for the beta testers. The platform will be launched officially on December 31. If you want to test these new features before the stable release, you have to apply for closed beta program.

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Samsung to resume One UI 4.0 update for Galaxy S21 soon

The Android 12 based One UI 4.0 beta program for Galaxy S21 series made it to the stable phase last month. However, Samsung had to give a temporary break to the rollout after users reported compatibility issues with Google Play. Finally, the company has announced that it will resume the stable One UI 4.0 rollout for smartphones.

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"After the One UI 4 update, a problem was found due to compatibility issues with the Google Play system on some devices, so the One UI 4 update has been put on hold for a while," says an official chairperson of Samsung Members forum in South Korea. The company is working with Google to issue a patch that should fix these critical bugs. After the successful implementation, the stable One UI 4.0 update will start unfurling again.

For now, the testing and the software revision are in process. Soon, Samsung and Google will eliminate the glitches and initiate a stable rollout. Hopefully, the same firmware will extend to more regions as well.

Though the One UI 4.0 update was widely rolled out to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra in various countries. The package was only suspended in South Korea. To mention, not all users running the latest version are encountering issues.

If your Galaxy S21, S21+, or S21 Ultra running Android 12 based One UI 4.0 is lagging in any aspect, do let us know in the comment section below.

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OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, 7T Pro receiving OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 update

The entire OnePlus 7 series— OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro, including the T-Mobile variants a— OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro is picking up a new update with OxygenOS 11.0.5.1.

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Starting with the standard variants, OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro, the update is rolling out in Europe and globally. For the European models, the build carries version number 11.0.5.1.GM57BA for the OnePlus 7 and 11.0.5.1.GM21BA for the OnePlus 7 Pro. While the global units will be bumped via version 11.0.5.1.GM57A and 11.0.5.1.GM21AA respectively.

Moving to the T-Mobile versions, the package is making its way to India, Europe, and globally. For the OnePlus 7T, the update arrives via the firmware version 11.0.5.1.HD65AA in India. while EU and GLO are upgrading with 11.0.5.1.HD65BA and 11.0.5.1.HD65AA respectively.

On the other hand, the OnePlus 7T Pro is grabbing version 11.0.5.1.HD01AA for Indian models. Whereas the number varies to 11.0.5.1.HD65BA and 11.0.5.1.HD01AA​ for the EU and GLO variants.​

Moving forward with changes, the changelog is quite crisp and the same for all smartphones. After flashing the new software, the system security patch will be upgraded to December 2021. Also, it improves system stability. Moreover, the inability to send and receive media files on WhatsApp is now resolved.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • Fixed the issue that WhatsApp cannot send and receive media files
  
  
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.12
  
  
  • Improved system stability
  
  
  
  

The package is rolling out in batches, making way for limited users at first. A border rollout will follow after ensuring smooth functioning and the absence of bugs.

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Oppo/OnePlus ColorOS 12 update plan for Q1 2022 (Official)

Earlier this year, Oppo and OnePlus decided to unify their customized Android skin. The company introduced the Android 12 based ColorOS 12 with the concept of “Just Sync.” Oppo has now unveiled the latest rollout plan for Q1 2022 which includes the flagships from OnePlus as well.

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The list is topped by the Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ 5G and Reno 5 5G which already runs on the current stable operating system. Further, it includes more than 15 smartphones. It covers multiple Reno, OnePlus, K, and A series devices starting from the first week of the next year.

Keep in not chat this schedule is only limited to the Chinese variants of respective devices. A global rollout will follow afterward. With that, let's check out the list of devices to get Android 12 X ColorOS 12 in China.

Public beta recruitment from January 17, 2022:

• Reno4 Pro 5G


• Reno4 Pro 5G 2020


• Reno4 5G


• OnePlus 8 Pro


• OnePlus 8


• OnePlus 8T

From February 2022:

• Find X3 Pro


• Reno3 Pro 5G


• Reno3


• Reno4 SE 5G


• K9 Pro 5G


• K7


• A72 5G

From March 2022:

• Reno7 Pro 5G


• Reno7 SE 5G


• A93s 5G


• A92s 5G


• A56 5G


• A55 5G

ColorOS 12 intends to provide an all-in-one package of new inclusive UI, smoother performance, and rich features, enhanced privacy, and a seamless experience. Read all about the customized sin from the link below.

All about Oppo ColorOS 12- release date, features, and more

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