[Update: April 2022 Security Patch] Realme GT 2 Updates Tracker

Realme GT 2 was announced in Jan 2022 featuring a 6.62-inch AMOLED display. Under the hood, it is powered by an Octa-core processor-based Snapdragon 888 5G SoC. The smartphone comes pre-installed with Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 out of the box paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. Realme GT 2 equips a 50MP triple rear camera and a 16MP snapper for selfies.

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Note: We will keep this post updated with the latest updated information regarding the Realme GT 2 smartphone updates.

Realme GT 2 Updates Tracker

Below is the list of updates released for the Realme GT 2. The builds are arranged in descending order i.e; the latest ones are placed at the top.

• [June 2, 2022]: The Realme GT 2 5G is getting a new update on firmware version RMX3312_11_A.17 which is rolling out in some Asian countries. The build packs the April 2022 security patch along with some bug fixes in the system.

Changelog

• Security
  
  
  
  • Integrates the April 2022 Android security patch.
  
  
  
  


• System
  
  
  
  • Fixes some system application function problems
  
  
  • Fixes some lag issues to improve system smoothness
  
  
  • Fixes some known issues to improve system stability
  
  
  
  

The OTA update is rolling out in a phase-wise manner. Accordingly, the users may have to wait a while to get the build. You can also check the update status manually by heading over to Settings > Software updates > Check for the updates. Also, we suggest you switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

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List of Redmi devices received [month] [year] Security Patch Update [Tracker]

Redmi is known to provide high-quality specs like processor, camera, configuration, and more at a budget price. In addition, the company does not fail to deliver monthly updates to its eligible flagships and smartphones. Here we have created a list of smartphones that have received the [month] [year] security patch update.

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The [month] [year] security patch does not bring any visible or significant changes. However, it does address a bunch of bugs and security issues present in the current version. The vulnerabilities range from high and moderate to severe flaws. In a nutshell, these monthly updates protect your device from third-party threats and ensure a safer and private experience.

[month] [year] Security Patch Update

• Redmi Note 11


• Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G


• Redmi Note 11 NFC


• Redmi Note 11S 4G


• Redmi Note 10 Pro


• Redmi Note 10 Pro Max


• Redmi Note 10


• Redmi Note 10 Lite


• Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G


• Redmi Note 9S


• Redmi Note 8


• Redmi 9 Power


• Redmi 9


• Redmi 9A


• Redmi 9T


• Redmi 9C


• Redmi K50


• Redmi K30 4G

The aforementioned smartphones have bagged the [month] [year] Security patch update. We will update the article as any new device joins the list, so stay tuned with us! 

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OnePlus Nord gets OxygenOS 12 F.12 update; gets a ton of fixes and new features!

OnePlus launched its sub-brand "Nord" in the year 2020. It made its entry into the market with the OnePlus Nord smartphone. OnePlus Nord was the first smartphone from the brand to feature a mid-range chipset. All other phones from OnePlus used to feature Snapdragon 8XX series chipsets. OnePlus rolled out the OxygenOS 12 update to the OnePlus Nord 2 smartphone a month ago. It was the second major and last major update to the smartphone. However, the update contained some issues, and users have reported the same to OnePlus. So, OnePlus has pushed an Over the Air (OTA) update to address those issues. The new OxygenOS 12 F.12 update comes with the firmware version number AC2001_11.F.12​. As per the Community post, the update is live in India. The update will soon reach other markets like Europe, North America, etc., in the following days. 



OnePlus has bumped up the security patch from April 2022 to May 2022. It has a ton of fixes related to System, Dark Mode, Shelf, Work Life Balance, Gallery, etc. The significant changes with the System lie in adding Smart Battery Engine. They have also fixed the abnormal crashing of the Camera app. They have also added many options with the Shelf app. OnePlus also adds the Work Life Balance feature, which will allow users to switch between Work and Life modes. If we keep talking about the changes, the length of the article. Here is a detailed changelog of the update;

Changelog

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  System
  

  
  
  • [Added] Smart Battery Engine, a feature that prolongs your battery life based on smart algorithms and biomimetic self-restoration technology
  
  
  • [Optimized] desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
  
  
  • [Fixed] the issue that sound plays abnormally
  
  
  • [Fixed] the occasional issue that unable to start "OK Google" with voice
  
  
  • [Fixed] the issue that Safe Mode popup displayed abnormally in certain scenarios
  
  
  • [Fixed] the issue that Camera displayed abnormally and crashed
  
  
  • [Fixed] the issue that the charging icon displayed abnormally
  
  
  • [Updated] Android security patch to 2022.05
  
  

  
  

  
  


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  Dark mode
  

  
  
  • [Supported] three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
  
  

  
  

  
  


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  Shelf
  

  
  
  • [Added] new additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
  
  
  • [Added] access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
  
  

  
  

  
  


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  Work Life Balance
  

  
  
  • [Added] WorkLife Balance feature, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
  
  
  • [Supported] automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
  
  

  
  

  
  


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  Gallery
  

  
  
  • [Supported] switching between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
  
  

  
  

  
  


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  Canvas AOD
  

  
  
  • [Added] new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
  
  
  • [Added] multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
  
  
  • [Optimized] software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures
  
  

  
  

  
  


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  Games

  
  
  
  
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    [Added] HyperBoost end-to-end frame rate stabilizer

    
    
  
  
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    [Added] Voice effect preview to allow you to record your voice effect or check your voice effect in real-time

    
    
  
  
  
  

The update is incremental and will be available for a limited number of users in the initial days. The broader rollout of the F.12 update will begin in the following days. It will begin only if the users confirm that there are no significant issues with the update. To check if your device has received the update or not, head to Settings and open the System menu. From here, tap on System Updates, and it will pop up a notification if the update is available on your device. If you can't wait for the OTA update, you can use the Oxygen updater app to install the update manually. Let us know if you have updated your smartphone to the latest version. 

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OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro gets OxygenOS 12 C.20 Update!

OnePlus launched its flagship smartphones for the year 2020, dubbed as OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. It came with a ton of improvements in cameras and other areas. OnePlus 8 Pro was the first device to receive the IP58 water resistance. The brand has started to roll out a new update for both devices. OnePlus says that the update is an incremental rollout and will be all units in the following days. It is waiting for updated users to review the update so that it can start the broader rollout. The update is live in various markets, including India, North America, and Europe. All the details regarding the update were announced through its community.

Firmware number of OxygenOS 12 C.20 update of OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus 8

• India: IN2011_11.C.20


• Europe: IN2013_11.C.20


• North America: IN2015_11.C.20

OnePlus 8 Pro

• India: IN2021_11.C.20


• Europe: IN2023_11.C.20


• North America: IN2025_11.C.20

OnePlus has bumped the security patch to May 2022 for both smartphones. Apart from this, they have also improved the stability of both the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro. OnePlus doesn't mention anything more about the update. We can understand that the update is a minor one and will weigh around 300MB. If your smartphone has received the update, you will be greeted with a notification. If you haven't received the same, head to Settings, tap on System, and open the Software Updates menu. As mentioned above, the broader rollout hasn't started, so some of you might have to wait for a few days to receive the update.

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OnePlus 10 Pro gets OxygenOS 12 A.14 update; bundles May 2022 Security Patch!

OnePlus has started rolling out a new update for its 2022 flagship smartphone, i.e., the OnePlus 10 Pro. OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone was launched in March 2022. The OxygenOS 12 A.14 update brings some optimization to the smartphone. The update is pushed via Over the Air (OTA) and is live for a limited number of users. OnePlus plans to start the broader rollout in the following days. The update is live in various markets like North America, Europe, and India. The brand shared the details of the update through its community post. 

Firmware number of OxygenOS 12 A.14 update for OnePlus 10 Pro!

• IN: NE2211_11.A.14


• NA: NE2215_11.A.14


• EU/GLO: NE2213_11.A.14​

The OTA update weighs around 300MB, and the full ROM weighs about 3.5GB. OnePlus bumps up the security patch update to May 2022. It brings various security improvements to the smartphone. OnePlus also improves the system stability of the OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone. There are no details about what exactly they have optimized. The OnePlus also fixes the music playback stutter when connected to a Bluetooth car kit. The noise issue while recording also got fixed.

OnePlus 10 Pro won't overexpose your photos when shooting in HDR mode. Further, the brand also optimizes the phone call stability. To check if your device has received the update or not, check for an update manually. For this, head to Settings, tap on System and click on System updates.

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite receives May 2022 Security patch update!

OnePus has started pushing a new update for the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite. The update comes with the firmware version number CPH2381_11.A.08​. It is rolling out via Over the Air (OTA) and is live for Indian users. OnePlus announced the details of the update through its community app. It is rolling out in batches and will take some time to reach your unit. The broader rollout of the update is expected to begin in the following days. Apart from other changes, the update bundles the May 2022 Security patch. OnePlus has optimized a couple of things relating to the system, camera and Bluetooth. The update doesn't bring any new features. 

The optimization of the system consists of optimizing power consumption and user interface. Another area where the improvement lies is in communication network stability. OnePlus also improves the stability of the camera with the update. It also gets better Bluetooth connectivity now. Here is a detailed changelog of the May 2022 update;

Changelog

System

• [Optimized] the power consumption in some scenarios, improved user experience


• [Optimized] communication network stability


• [Optimized] system performance


• [Improved] system stability


• [Updated] Android security patch to 2022.05

Camera

• [Optimized] the stability when using camera


• [Optimized] the zoom shooting effect in certain scenarios

Bluetooth

• [Optimized] the compatibility of bluetooth

Head to Settings, find Software Updates and tap on Check for updates. It will fetch the update only if it is available on your smartphone. If you don't wish to wait for the update, you can download it from here. The users can install the update using the manual update option. To install, tap on the Upgrade from Files option after opening the Software Updates menu. Although, we won't recommend updating manually because it isn't worth the effort. The update isn't huge and doesn't bring any significant changes to your device. Do let us know if you have updated to the latest version.

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[Update: Poco F4 GT gets April 2022 Security Patch] Poco F4 GT update tracker

Poco launched a new device to its F lineup with the name Poco F4 GT in April 2022. It was launched in Europe with a price tag of EUR 599, which converts to Rs 50000. The device is a global variant of the Chinese Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. It is available in three color options, namely Knight Silver, Cyber Yellow, and Stealth Black. The smartphone sports a 6.67 inches AMOLED display with a punch hole in the center. Underneath, it features the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The chipset pairs with 8 /1 2GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 / 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.



It has a thickness of 8.5mm and weighs around 210 grams. The Poco F4 GT features a triple rear camera setup on the optics side. It has a primary 64MP Sony IMX 686 sensor and pairs with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. Further, it also gets a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, it features a 20MP Sony IMX 596 sensor. This is backed by a 4700 mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging tech. The device runs on Android 12 out of the box based on MIUI 13.

Note: Please remember that this is an update tracker article and will be revised with the Poco F4 GT updates. 

Poco F4 GT Update Tracker

• [June 1, 2022]: Poco has started rolling out a new update for the global units of the Poco F4 GT. The update comes with the firmware version number V13.0.5.0.SLJMIXM. It is pushed via Over the Air and will take some time to reach your device. It is a pity that Poco still includes April 2022 Security Patch with the update. Brands like Samsung have started pushing June 2022 patches. If your device is running on V13.0.3.0, you can install the OTA update by clicking here. You can click here to download the recovery ROM. 

We will continuously update this tracker when any future updates roll out to the Poco F4 GT smartphone. So, don’t forget to bookmark this page if you’re one of the owner of the above said smartphone.

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Samsung pushes June 2022 Security patch for Galaxy S21 Series!

The best Android OEM after Google to push updates is Samsung. Yesterday (May 31), Samsung started to push the Security Patch for its 2020 flagships. The Galaxy S21 series, which includes Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra, receives the new update. Last month, Samsung started rolling out the latest May 2022 Security patch. The June 2022 patch was first obtained for the Galaxy Tab S7 series in Europe. As of writing this article, the Galaxy S21 series only in Europe receives the update. It comes with the firmware version number G998BXXU5CVEB. The update is live in Germany, and it will soon roll out in other European countries.



We expect the update to be live in other markets in the following weeks. The update fixes a few vulnerabilities and improves privacy features. It also brings stability to all the smartphones in Galaxy S21 Series. The Galaxy S21 users in Germany can install the update by heading to Settings. From here, tap on Software Updates and tap on Download and install updates to install the same. Since the update is rolling out via Over the Air (OTA), reaching your device may take some time. One can also install the update manually by downloading the firmware file.

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OPPO Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro gets ColorOS 12 (Android 12) Update!

A month ago, OPPO started to test the ColorOS 12 update to a limited number of the OPPO Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro users. The update was based on Android 12 and was live in a few countries like Indonesia and India. One has to admit the fact that OPPO has increased the speed of pushing updates. Today, OPPO has started pushing the ColorOS 12 update for both devices. It took them a month to fix all the issues present in earlier updates. The update is limited to a smaller number of units and will be live for all units soon. The wider rollout will start only after the existing updated users give a green signal. 

The Android 12 update will be the last major update for both smartphones. It was launched back in 2020 with Android 10 out of the box. OPPO has announced the details of the update through a community post. As per them, the update for OPPO Reno 3 Pro is live for the Indian and Indonesian units. In contrast, the update for OPPO Reno 3 is only live in Indonesia. Your firmware should be on C.23 on both smartphones to receive the new update. The update is also live for the Chinese units of Reno 3, and it must be running on C.14 to become eligible for the update. The Chinese Reno 3 Pro has already received a stable update.



Head to the Settings app and then to Software Updates and tap on Check for Updates for the latest update. The new update comes with the build number F.30. OPPO launched the ColorOS 12 back in November 2021. The significant changes include a new central theme and improved privacy features. It came with a new user interface and provided a cross-screen connection between your PC and mobile. OPPO also includes better battery optimization and optimization in various other areas. 

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