Realme 9 5G gets Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 Early Access Beta

Realme is constantly delivering the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 package to its eligible smartphones. In the latest development, the Chinese tech giant has initiated the Realme UI 3.0 Early Access Beta Program for the Realme 9 5G users in India.

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The statement was made official via the Realme community forum along with some essential details. The registration channel is open from June 29, 2022. As this is an early access beta program, it will be available to 1,500 users initially. Also, the applications will be accepted in batches for the users who registered early. To be an early registered member, here is what you have to do:

1. Head to phone Settings > Software update


2. Look for the gear icon in the upper right corner of the screen


3. Click upgrade and early adopters and tap on Trial Version


4. Scroll down and click on Apply now


5. Submit your details and finish the quiz

Before applying, make sure your device is at least 60% charged and is running on the required RMX3388_11.A.06 version. In addition, the company has also issued some key points that are to be taken care of.

• Please make sure your phone is not rooted.


• To prevent data loss, please backup your data before proceeding.


• Some third-party application versions might not be compatible with Android 12 yet, after updating these applications might not be available or crash on your device.


• The Early Access versions may have an unpredictable impact on your phone and affect daily use.


• Please ensure that the available phone storage is more than 10 GB. Otherwise, there will be a risk of update failure.


• Due to unpredictable factors such as network communication and strategy adjustment, it is not possible to guarantee that every applicant will receive the update. In case the update is not received, we suggest you patiently wait for the official release.

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[Update: June 2022 Security Patch] Samsung Galaxy A03 Updates Tracker

In November 2021, Samsung officially launched the Galaxy A03 smartphone with Android 11 out of the box. The phone features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD screen with a 5000 mAh battery. Under the hood, it powers an octa-core processor paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. In the shooting department, the phone houses a 48MP rear camera and a 5MP snapper on the front.

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Note: This is an update tracker and the page will be updated with every build released for the Galaxy A03 in descending order.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Updates Tracker

• [June 30, 2022]: Samsung is releasing the June 2022 security patch for the Galaxy A03 smartphone. The update is rolling out in Indonesia with firmware version A035FXXU1AVF5. Besides, it might include some bug fixes and device stability improvements as well.

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As the update is having a phase-wise rollout, it may take some time to reach all the units. Meanwhile, you can head to Settings > Software updates > Security updates to check the update manually. Also, we suggest you switch over to a WiFi network while flashing the update to avoid carrier data charges.

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Vivo Y01A appears on BIS Certification Website, launch imminent

Vivo is preparing to unveil a new smartphone in the Indian market: Vivo Y01A. The launch date of the device is still under cover but we do know that it is a budget offering. Ahead of any official announcement, the handset has made an appearance on the Indian BIS Certification Website, indicating an imminent launch. Here is a look at the Vivo Y01A specifications, price range, and other known details.

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Vivo Y01S will be the second budget smartphone in the Y01 series, including the Vivo Y01. The BIS listing confirms the model number V2166 and the moniker of the device. Other than this, the portal does not reveal any particular details of the phone. Luckily, we do have some render leaks with us.

Reportedly, the smartphone is likely to feature a 6.51-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch cutout. The panel can offer a standard 60Hz refresh rate and a plastic back. Underneath, the Vivo Y01A is tipped to power MediaTek Helio P35 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of default storage. Also, the leaks claim that the phone will offer 1GB of virtual RAM support as well.

On the software front, the Vivo Y01A is tipped to arrive with Android 11 (Go Edition) out of the box. For optics, the handset may house a typical 5MP front-facing camera and an 8MP rear lens. Lastly, it could arrive in Black and Blue color options costing less than ₹ 10,000 in India.

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At the time of writing, this is all we have about the upcoming Vivo Y01A in our hands. As the device has now bagged major certification, other details will be out soon!

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Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro design & specifications leaked ahead of launch

Samsung will pull the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro out of its bag in a couple of weeks. This will be a rugged smartphone by the company. Likewise, Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro will join the smartphone as well. In the meantime, the images and specifications of the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro have leaked online, thanks to tipster Evan Blass.

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As per the images disclosed by the leakster, the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has a waterdrop notch display with thick bezels around it. The phone features a 6.5-inch TFT display with a Full HD+ resolution. The panel offers up to a 120Hz refresh rate and a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus protection. In addition, as a rugged smartphone, the screen will work with 2mm or thinner leather gloves.

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Underneath, it might power from the Snapdragon 778G paired with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Moreover, it will ship with a 4,050 mAh user-replaceable battery. However, the company will sell the charger and the pogo charging dock separately.

For optics, the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro is likely to house a 13MP sensor at the front for selfies and video chats. On the other side, it may carry a dual-camera setup alongside an LED flash. The capacity of the unit is tipped to be a 50MP main snapper and an 8MP ultra-wide lens.

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The other notable features of the handset might include a side-facing fingerprint scanner, Dolby Atmos support, IP68-rated MIL-STD-810 grade chassis, WiFi 6E, 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, a USB-C port, a microSD card slot, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Unfortunately, there are no words on the pricing yet.

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Asus ROG Phone 3 is joining the stable Android 12 update party

Asus started with the deployment of the latest operating system last year. However, the company seems to be a little slower in the headway. In the latest development, the Asus ROG Phone 3 is getting the stable Android 12 update. The device was launched a couple of years back with Android 10 out of the box.

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The Android 12 package for the Asus ROG Phone 3 can be identified by the firmware version 31.0210.0210.230. The package carries all the Android 12 goodies with a revamped UI. In case you plan to downgrade the software version, it will erase all data from your device. Also, the company advises you to take back up your data before upgrading to Android 12.

Changelog

• Revamped Mobile Manager, Contacts, Phone, File Manager, Calculator, Clock, Gallery, Weather, Sound recorder, Settings, Data Transfer, Local backup, Setup wizard, System update apps


• Updated the Console design in Armoury Crate


• Adjusted Quick Settings panel, notification tray, and volume panel to Android 12 design


• Added privacy dashboard, camera and microphone indicators, show clipboard access, approximate location access, and microphone access features


• Replaced ASUS Safeguard with Android 12 Emergency SOS


• Introduced new widget page design in Launcher. Adjusted the position of the screenshot option and removed the hotseat app icons on the Overview page


• Removed the Quick Settings layout option in the Display settings


• ASUS Phone removed SIP calling support as Android 12 does not natively support SIP calling

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The OTA is having an incremental rollout, making it take a while to hit all units. Anyway, you will receive a pop-up notification anytime soon. Alternatively, you can check it manually via Settings > System > System updates.

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Motorola Edge 30 Ultra appears on WiFi Alliance with Android 12

The Lenovo-owned company introduced the Moto Edge 30, Moto Edge 30 Pro, and Moto Edge 30 Lite. Now, the company is preparing to unveil the Moto Edge 30 Ultra in the coming months. Ahead of any official announcement, the upcoming phone has made an appearance on the WiFi Alliance website. Let's take a look at what the upcoming phone has in store for us.

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According to the WiFi Alliance website, the alleged Moto Edge 30 Ultra bears the model number XT2243-2. Further, the portal reveals the operating system and connectivity onboard. FYI, the phone will be called Motorola X30 Pro in China and Motorola Edge 30 Ultra in the global market.

In terms of software, the handset will boost Android 12 out of the box. Also, it has 3-Wifi Bands onboard, including 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz. Besides the above-mentioned details, the website does not divulge any other detail of the device. To recall, the same model was also spotted on the China 3C certification website. This database confirms that the phone will support 68W of charging.



As per rumors, the Moto Edge 30 Ultra will come with a 144Hz 6.73-inch Full-HD+ curved AMOLED panel with HDR 10+ resolution. Underneath, it is likely to run Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. In addition, it can possibly pack a 4,500 mAh battery.

For optics, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is suggested to come with a triple rear camera setup. The unit might consist of a 200MP primary lens, a 50MP secondary shooter, and a 12MP third snapper. At the front, a 60MP sensor may serve selfies and video calls.

At the time of writing, this is all we know about the upcoming handset. With the approaching time, more details will surface online.

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Everything about Google Camera 8.5 APK (Download Link included)

Google has started rolling out a new update for the Google Camera app. The update is a surprise since Google doesn't update its app regularly. Earlier, the 8.3 updates brought support for Material You visuals and general bug fixes. It is live for the Pixel users and gets the Google Camera 8.5.300 version. We thought Google would release the update and the upcoming Google Pixel 6a smartphone. The best part of the update is that it is live for all types of Pixel smartphones. That is to say; it is live for mid-range smartphones like Pixel 4a & 5a and flagship smartphones like Pixel 6 & 6 Pro. The update is live in Google Play Store and is in a phased rollout over the globe.

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Google came with a vast improvement in its camera hardware with the Pixel 6 series smartphones. As usual, Google hasn't revealed the changelog or updated its blog regarding the update. In the recently concluded I/O 2022 event, Google introduced the upcoming Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro smartphones. The latest Google Camera app (with version 8.5.300)'s source code has its traces towards Pixel 7 and 7 Pro smartphones. It reveals that the latest Google Camera app is from the Pixel 7 series.



Google now brings Haptic feedback while switching between front/rear camera modes and the shutter button. A new indicator with some animations will display while choosing zoom levels. Further, a centering visual can be seen while using the Night Sight mode. An animation will be shown while switching between camera modes. Apart from this, the interface of the app also receives minor changes. Users on the web suggest that the update improves the photo quality. For example, the crispiness & clarity has increased at 1 & 4x. The transition while sliding zoom is much better now because the viewfinder pans right to align with the telephoto sensor.

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Download Google Camera 8.5 APK!

If you are a Pixel user, you can install the latest version by updating it on Google Play Store. It will be available for any Pixel smartphone that runs on Android 12. Here we include the links to download the latest Google Camera app that is extracted from Google Play Store;

• Google Camera 8.5.300 APK - Download Now (21MB only)


• Google Camera 8.5.300 APKS (Bundle) - Download Now (353MB only)

Download Google Camera 8.5 MOD APK!

As of writing this article, no mods of the latest Google Camera 8.5 APK are available online. If any mods are made available in the future, we will update them in this article. Meanwhile, you can download the MOD APKs for the Google Camera 8.4 version.

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OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro gets OxygenOS 12.1 C.61 update with May 2022 security patch

A few months back, the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro got updated to OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12. Since then, the company is delivering frequent updates to ensure a seamless and polished user experience. In the latest development, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are receiving the OxygenOS 12.1 C.61 update.

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The latest software update for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro is bundled with the firmware version ColorOS 12.1 C.61. The package is presently rolling out in European, Indian, and global markets. It addresses a few issues, brings system optimizations, and ensures user safety.

To be more precise, the update resolves a few issues, including where clearing the background works abnormally. Also, the camera crash, unstable mobile data, occasional calling issues, and more are taken care of. Moreover, it optimizes the system's fluency and stability to make your phone run more stably and smoothly. In addition, it enhances privacy by integrating the May 2022 security patch. Check out the official changelog below.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • [Improved] system stability
  
  
  • [Optimized] the fluency of the system
  
  
  • [Fixed] the issue that clearing the background worked abnormally
  
  
  • [Updated] Android security patch to 2022.05
  
  
  
  


• Camera
  
  
  
  • [Fixed] the occasional issue that the camera crashed abnormally
  
  
  • [Fixed] the issue that photos did not display the right location information
  
  
  
  


• Network
  
  
  
  • [Fixed] the issue that the mobile data network was unstable in some scenarios
  
  
  
  


• Communication
  
  
  
  • [Fixed] the occasional issue for call dialing
  
  
  
  

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As always, the OTA update is rolling out in batches. So, the respective owners can expect the update notification to reach them anytime soon. In the meantime, you can also attempt to trigger the build manually. To do this, head to the Software Update section under the Settings app.

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[Update: May 2022 Security Patch] Realme C30 Updates Tracker

In June 2022, Realme officially launched the Realme C30 smartphone. In terms of specifications, the phone features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen and a Unisoc Tiger T612 Chipset underneath. For optics, there’s a single 8MP rear camera alongside an LED flash and a 5MP lens on the front side for selfies. The device boosts Android 11-based Realme UI Go out of the box and is available in up to 32GB/ 3GB RAM storage variants.

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Note: The updates are listed in Descending Order (Date). We will keep updating this post to reflect the latest updates. 

Realme C30 Updates Tracker

• [June 28, 2022]: Realme C30 is receiving its first update which is rolling out in India with firmware version  RMX3581_11_A.19. The package integrates the May 2022 security patch and resolves some known issues to improve system stability. Besides, it brings Branch feature which offers precise App recommendation and search features to locate apps quickly. Check out the official changelog below for precise details.

Changelog

• Security
  
  
  
  • Integrates the May 2022 Android security patches.
  
  
  
  


• Branch
  
  
  
  • Added Branch feature, which offers precise App recommendation and search features, which helps you to quickly locate the app you want at any given moment. We also return online App results at the right time, for you to discover more awesome apps out there!
  
  
  
  


• System
  
  
  
  • Fixed some known issues and improved system stability.
  
  
  
  

Related: Realme C11 Updates Tracker

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 Settings > Software updates.

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