[Update: March 2022 Security Patch] Realme C35 Updates Tracker

In February 2022, Realme officially launched the Realme C35 smartphone with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD and a Unisoc Tiger T616 Chipset. There’s a 50 MP + 2 MP + 0.3 MP triple rear side camera and an 8 MP single front-facing camera. The device boosts Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0 out of the box and is available up to 128GB/ 4GB RAM storage variant.

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Note: This is an updates tracker and will be updated regularly with the Realme C35 smartphone updates.

Realme C35 Updates Tracker

• [March 28, 2022]: Realme C35 is receiving the March 2022 Security Patch update on the firmware version RMX3511_11_A.23. Besides, it improves the color performance of the rear camera and optimizes the touch experience.

Similar to all the other OTA updates, Realme is also rolling out the update in phases. Therefore, it could take a couple of days to reach all the units. Meanwhile, you can also check the update status manually by heading over to the via Settings > Software updates.

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Realme 8 finally upgrades to Android 12 OS with Realme UI 3.0

Realme initiated the Android 12 early access beta program for Realme 8 this year in January. A couple of months after, the smartphone is finally upgrading to the stable version based on Realme UI 3.0.

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The goodness of the latest operating system is bundled with the firmware version RMX3085_11_C.06 for Realme 8 4G. Before updating, make sure that your device runs on the basic required RMX3085_11_A.26 build number. In addition, Realme has issued a significant changelog that follows below.

Changelog

 

• New design
  
  
  
  • The all-new design, which emphasizes a sense of space, delivers a simple, clean, and comfortable visual and interactive experience.
  
  
  • Revamp the page layout based on the principle of reducing visual noise and spacing out elements, and prioritizes information with different colors to make key information stand out.
  
  
  • Redesigns icons using new materials to give more depth and a greater sense of space and texture to the icons.
  
  
  • Optimizes Quantum Animation Engine: Quantum Animation Engine 3.0 implements the concept of mass to make animations more lifelike and optimizes more than 300 animations to bring a more natural user experience.
  
  
  • More creative Always-On Display: Adds realmeow and Portrait silhouette to let you freely express yourself.
  
  
  
  


• Convenience & efficiency
  
  
  
  • Adds “Background stream”: Apps in background stream ode continue playing the audio of a video when you leave them or lock your phone
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • FlexDrop is renamed Flexible Windows and is optimized:
  
  
  • Optimizes the method of switching floating windows between different sizes.
  
  
  • You can now drag a file from My Files or a photo from the Photos app to a floating window.
  
  
  
  


• Performance
  
  
  
  • Adds Quick launch, a feature that detects the apps you use frequently and pre-loads them so you can open them quickly.
  
  
  • Adds a chart to display your battery usage.
  
  
  • Improves the responsiveness of turning on or off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, and NFC.
  
  
  
  


• Games
  
  
  
  • In team fight scenes, games run more smoothly at a stable frame rate.
  
  
  • Reduces the CPU load average and lowers the battery usage.
  
  
  
  


• Camera
  
  
  
  • You can now decide which camera modes are displayed on the menu bar and in what order they are displayed.
  
  
  • You can now drag the zoom slider to zoom in or out smoothly when shooting a video using the rear camera.
  
  
  
  


• System
  
  
  
  • Optimizes the auto-brightness algorithm to adapt screen brightness to more scenes for a comfortable screen reading experience.
  
  
  
  


• Accessibility
  
  
  
  • Optimizes accessibility:
  
  
  • Adds visuals to text instructions for an intuitive understanding of accessibility functions.
  
  
  • Optimizes categorization of functions by grouping them into vision, hearing, interactive actions, and general.
  
  
  • TalkBack supports more system apps including Photos, Phone, Mail, and Calendar.
  
  
  
  

You can navigate to Settings > Software update, in cast the build doesn't reach out automatically in a short while.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite arrives on Geekbench with Snapdragon 778G 5G SoC

Last year, Xiaomi launched the Mi 12 series in China. The lineup includes three models Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro. Considering the company's nature now, is time for the Lite model. The Xiaomi 12 Lite has arrived on the Geekbench benchmark database, shedding light on some of its key specifications. Let's take a closer look at the upcoming smartphone.

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As per the Geekbench benchmark certification website, the Xiaomi 12 Lite bears the model number 2203129G. Concluding from the model, it seems to be an international variant that can debut soon in the global markets. Also, the phone has managed to score 788 points in the single-core test and 2864 points in the multi-core round.

In addition, the portal discloses that the Xiaomi 12 Lite will power an octa-core processor integrated with an Adreno 642L GPU. The processor is codenamed ‘Taoyao‘ and has a 2.4GHz peak frequency. Figuring the tips, it appears to be Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset.



Moreover, the Xiaomi 12 Lite will come pre-installed with Android 12 OS. With this version, we can expect a toss of MIUI 13 as well. Also, the device will have an 8GB memory variant as revealed by the Geekbench listing. It could be available in other configurations as well.

Furthermore, the previous leaks about the Xiaomi 12 Lite suggest that the handset will offer a Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1080 × 2400 pixel resolution. For optics, it is likely to house a triple rear camera island.

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Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1.1 patch issues for the Pixel 6 series

A couple of weeks ago, Google released the first beta build of Android 12 Quarterly Platform Release (QPR). The build gave us a glimpse of the foreseen Pixel Feature Drop. Unfortunately, it was packed with a bundle of issues for the Pixel 6 series, such as poor call quality and irregular battery drain. Well, thanks to Google, the issues have now been addressed via the Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1.1 that was launched earlier today.

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As mentioned, the new QPR3 Beta update addresses the glitches present in the first beta build. The update can be identified via firmware version S3B1.220218.006. In addition, it upgrades the Google Play services version from 21.48.15 to 22.06.18.

However, even with the latest build number, the security patch level remains the same, March 2022. Check out the full changelog of Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1.1 below.

• Fixed some issues that caused excessive battery drain.


• Improved call quality related to issues like Issue #224716473 that caused a high pitch noise during phone calls on some devices. Although we’re still investigating the root cause of this and similar issues, we’re planning additional improvements for future beta releases.

Keep in note that the Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1.1 is only rolling out for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro exclusively. The rest of the beta-eligible Google Pixel smartphones will continue to run the first beta. The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro users running the Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1 will receive this interim update via OTA.

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OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro upgrades to ColorOS 12.1 with new features

The next featured ColorOS update is finally official for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro in China. The ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12 brings in multiple new features and bumps the current version to build number C.60.

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The ColorOS 12.1 update for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro is bundled with the firmware version LE2120_11_C.60. The new skin is proved to be more efficient and suitable for users. It carries brand new features for a more seamless experience as mentioned in the changelog below.

Changelog (translated)

• Convenient and efficient
  
  
  
  • [New] Portable card holder, easy to organize and share photos of cards and receipts in the album
  
  
  • [New] Open the floating window in the split-screen state, support three applications to display at the same time, and the floating window and split-screen applications can be switched to each other, making it more convenient to collaborate on the same screen
  
  
  • [Optimization] Flashback window interaction, add support for clock application
  
  
  • [New] Various decorations and face shapes for Omoji, more personalized gameplay
  
  
  • [Optimization] The free translation function, after the smart sidebar is enabled, adds support for selecting full-screen translation seamless
  
  
  
  


• Interconnection
  
  
  
  • Application multi-open function, support to open up to three application windows on the computer at the same time, multi-task parallel processing is more efficient
  
  
  
  


• Security Privacy
  
  
  
  • [New] Clipboard read permission settings, control the access permissions of third-party applications to clipping information, and protect information security
  
  
  
  


• Performance optimization
  
  
  
  • [Optimization] LinkBoost 3.0, intelligently identify and improve network quality, comprehensively improve for different scenarios and applications, make network connection more stable, transfer faster, and switch more naturally
  
  
  
  


• Game experience
  


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  • [Added] HyperBoost full-link game frame stabilization technology
  
  
  • GPA frame stabilization technology to find the best balance between performance and power consumption to achieve stable frame rate and lower power consumption in key scenes (supports some games)
  
  
  • Graphics heterogeneous technology to reduce game load and power consumption (support some games)
  
  
  
  

In case, the OTA update doesn't reach out to you automatically, you can track the build manually via Settings > Software updates.

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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G gets One UI 4.1

A couple of weeks ago Samsung started pushing the latest One UI 4.1 to all the eligible devices. It started with the flagship Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy Tab S8 series, and now to the budget devices. The new device added to the list is the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G.



The One UI 4.1 update is now live for the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G and brings the March 2022 security patch with it. The March 2022 security patch addresses more than 50 privacy and security flaws. Along with the March 2022 security patch, the update also brings all the new One  UI 4.1 features with it. The latest software update for the Galaxy A42 5G has firmware version A426BXXU3DVC2 and is now being rolled out in Italy. It will also be available in other European countries in the coming weeks.

One UI 4.1 features

With the latest update, Samsung is bringing features like live sharing in Google Duo to the device. It will also allow users to turn off the GOS (Game Optimization Service), which was a huge issue for Samsung devices recently. The GOS was reducing the device performance to stop the processor from overheating. One UI 4.1 also provides users the new enhanced object eraser allowing them to remove unwanted objects and reflections.



Samsung has provided all the major One UI 4.1 features to the Galaxy A42 5G. However, unlike the flagship S series, the A42 5G is not receiving the Smart Widgets as part of the update. You can still use the wallpaper-based color theming and the color palette picker is also changed to a vertical rectangle now. There are many more features introduced to the Galaxy A42 5G with the One UI 4.1 update. Update your Galaxy A42 5G device if you want to explore all of them.

To update your Galaxy A42 5G device manually, open the Settings app and navigate to the Software Update section. Click on the "Check for updates" button, if it is available hit on the "Download and Install" button. The installation will take some time and after that, you can explore the One UI 4.1 on your device.

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Realme C31 announced with UniSoC T612 SoC, 5000 mAh battery, and more

Realme has added one more device to its budget offering range. The Realme C31 has is finally made its global debut in Indonesia as a successor of the Realme C21. The device was running around the rumor mill for a couple of months.

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Realme C31 is built around a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD screen featuring a waterdrop notch display. The panel offers a 120Hz touch sampling rate and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device offers Android 11 out of the box along with Realme UI R Edition, which is quite disappointing.

Under the hood, Realme C31 powers an octa-core processor based on UniSoC T612 SoC paired 4GB RAM and up to 64GB storage. The storage can be expanded via a dedicated micro-SD card slot. A 5,000mAh battery keeps the system working with a 10W charging support over a USB Type-C port.

For optics, the Realme C31 houses a 5 MP camera for selfies and video calls. Also, there's a triple-rear camera setup led by a 13MP primary shooter. This is accompanied by a macro lens, a B&W sensor, and an LED flash.

Further, the connectivity options include Dual-SIM, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a 3.5mm audio port, Beidou, and Galileo. Lastly, it measures 164.7 × 76.1 × 8.4mm in dimensions and weighs 197grams.

Availability and Price

The Realme C31 is available in Light Silver and Dark Green color options. The device arrives in two storage variants of 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB costing IDR 1,599,000 (~₹ 8,500) and IDR 1,649,000 (~₹ 8,700), respectively.

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Redmi 22041219G and Poco 22041219PG bags IMDA Certification

Two unknown smartphones by Xiaomi have made their appearance on multiple certification websites, including TENAA, China's 3C, IMEI databases. The Redmi 22041219G and Poco 22041219PG have now bagged the IMDA Certification. Here's what we know about smartphones.

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The Redmi 22041219G and Poco 22041219PG have hit several portals. However, the name of the smartphones still remained unknown. Unfortunately, the appearance of the devices on the IMDA database doesn't reveal much besides their 5G connectivity and support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Luckily, do have some details from TENAA, China's 3C certification, and the IMEI portal. Talking about the Redmi 22041219G, it could be a global variant of some device shipping with a 22.5W charger in India. On the other hand, the Poco 22041219PG could be a global model.

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Moreover, the smartphones could be a mid-range offering as confirmed by TENAA. They will boost the MIUI version V13.0.1.0.SLSCNXM. Considering this, the handsets will come pre-installed with Android 12 paired with MIUI 13 on top. In addition, based on the details, the upcoming Xiaomi devices are likely to power the MediaTek processor, or most probably, a Dimensity chipset.

Reportedly, the Redmi 22041219G and Poco 22041219PG belong to the L19 series. Based on the details, it is speculated that the device may be Redmi 11X 5G, Redmi Note 11X 5G, POCO M6 Pro 5G, or a new Redmi Note 12 series.

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Poco F3 receives Android 12 update globally based on MIUI 13

Poco F3 was unveiled a year ago with Android 11 based MIUI 12 out of the box. On its birthday, Xiaomi is endowing the device with the latest operating system. The Poco F3 is getting the Android 12 update globally based on the company's own skin iteration MIUI 13.

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The latest stable update for Poco F3 is rolling out globally bundled with the firmware version V13.0.2.0.SKHMIXM. The package weighs 3.1 GB to download and is currently available only for the pilot testers. It will soon be released to the general public and more regions as well.

Concerning changes, the Android 12 operating system paired with MIUI 13 is loaded with new features. In addition, the package increases the system security and stability by integrating February 2022 security patch. Moreover, the apps can be opened as floating windows directly from the sidebar. Check out the changelog below for more details.

Changelog

[System]

• Stable MIUI based on Android 12


• Updated Android Security Patch to February 2022. Increased system security.

[More features and improvements]

• New: Apps can be opened as floating windows directly from the sidebar


• Optimization: Enhanced accessibility support for Phone, Clock, and Weather


• Optimization: Mind map nodes are more convenient and intuitive now

The OTA update is having an incremental rollout, making it take more time to reach all units. If you want to try the new version, you can track the update manually via the Settings app > Software update > Check for updates.

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