List of FunctouchOS 13 eligible Vivo smartphones [Android 13]

Android 13 is finally official as the next major update by Google. Now, all the smartphone companies have started deploying the new OS to their eligible flagships. In addition, these brands toss up the version with their customized skin iteration. One such brand is Vivo. If you are one of the enthusiasts who are eager to know if your Vivo phone will get the update, you've landed on the right page. Here is a list of FunctouchOS 13 eligible Vivo smartphones based on Android 13.

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Compared to the other brand, Vivo remains much behind in providing security updates. Although the company has decided to provide three years of Android and security updates to the smartphones launched after July 2021. Based on Vivo's update policy, here is a list of devices that will make it to the Android 13 OS.

FunctouchOS 13 eligible smartphones

The first smartphone by the company to get the Android 13-based FuntouchOS 13 update is Vivo X80 Pro.

• Vivo X80


• Vivo X70


• Vivo X70 Pro


• Vivo X70 Pro Plus


• Vivo X Note


• Vivo X Fold


• Vivo X60t Pro Plus


• Vivo X60


• Vivo X60t


• Vivo X60 Pro


• Vivo X60 Pro Plus


• Vivo S15e


• Vivo Pad


• Vivo Y21G


• Vivo Y01


• Vivo Y33s 5G


• Vivo T1 5G


• Vivo Y33


• Vivo Y75 5G


• Vivo Y55 5G


• Vivo V23 Pro


• Vivo V23 5G


• Vivo Y33t


• Vivo Y21a


• Vivo Y21e


• Vivo Y21t


• Vivo S12 Pro


• Vivo S12


• Vivo Y32


• Vivo Y55s 5G


• Vivo V23e 5G


• Vivo Y76 5G


• Vivo Y54s


• Vivo V23e


• Vivo Y15a


• Vivo Y74s


• Vivo Y76s


• Vivo Y15s


• Vivo Y71t


• Vivo T1x


• Vivo T1


• Vivo Y3s (2021)


• Vivo S10e


• Vivo Y20t


• Vivo Y21s


• Vivo Y33s


• Vivo Y21


• Vivo Y12a


• Vivo S10 Pro


• Vivo S10


• Vivo Y73


• Vivo Y53s 4G


• Vivo V21e 5G


• Vivo Y53s


• Vivo X60s


• Vivo Y52 5G


• Vivo Y12s 2021


• Vivo Y52s t1


• Vivo V21 5G


• Vivo V21


• Vivo V21e


• Vivo Y20s [G]


• Vivo Y30g


• Vivo Y72 5G


• Vivo S9


• Vivo S9e


• Vivo S7t


• Vivo Y31


• Vivo Y31s


• Vivo V20 2021


• Vivo Y51a


• Vivo Y51


• Vivo V20

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Note: This is not an official list. Needless to say, all future releases by the company that comes pre-installed with Android 12 will also get the next-gen OS version.

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Samsung Galaxy A04 officially announced with Exynos 850 SoC

The A-series lineup by Samsung just welcomed a new smartphone— the Galaxy A04. The low-cost 4G smartphone is an entry-level offering that sites over the Galaxy A03. The company has made the smartphone official. However, the pricing details are still under cover. Meanwhile, let's take a look at the device's specifications and features.

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Samsung Galaxy A04 is built around a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD Infinity-V display with a water drop notch cutout at the top center. The panel offers a standard 60Hz refresh rate support. A 5000mAh battery unit keeps the screen lightened up over a USB Type-C port. The power cell makes the device weigh 192 grams and measure 164.4 x 76.3 x 9.1mm.

Under the hood, the smartphone draws power from an octa-core processor based on Exynos 850 SoC. Further, the phone arrives in 4GB/ 6GB/ 8GB of RAM and 32GB/ 64GB/ 128GB internal storage. Also, the memory can be extended up to 1TB via a dedicated micro-SD card slot.

In the shooting department, the Galaxy A04 houses a 5MP lens on the front to serve selfies and video calls. On the back, the phone carries a dual camera module. The setup consists of a 50MP primary unit accompanied by a 2MP sensor to measure depth.

On the software front, the 4G-powered handset boosts Android 12 out of the box along with a layer of OneUI 4.1 Core on top. The other notable features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, Dual-SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS.

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Availability and Price

Samsung Galaxy A04 will retail in White, Black, Green, and Copper color options. As mentioned, the pricing details are not yet revealed by the company. We will update the article soon as we get the costing.

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[Update: August 2022 Security Patch] Redmi Note 10T Updates Tracker

Unveiled in July 2021, the Redmi Note 10T draws power from Dimensity 700 SoC. The device features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection layer on top. On the software front, it boosts Android 11 out of the box along with MIUI 12. Further, you get an 8MP selfie camera and a triple rear module on the back. The unit consists of a 48MP primary lens and a couple of 2MP macro and depth sensors. In addition, a 5000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging keeps the handset working.

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Note: This is an update tracker and the page will be updated frequently with the Redmi Note 10T smartphone updates.

Redmi Note 10T Updates Tracker

• [August 24, 2022]: Redmi Note 10 is picking up a new software update that bumps the firmware version to V13.0.3.0.SKSINXM. As of now, the update is rolling out in India, while more markets will also get it in the coming days. The version carries the August 2022 security patch to increase system security. Apart from this, it does not carry any other changes.

Related: Redmi 10 Updates Tracker

As always, the OTA update is having a phase-wise rollout. Accordingly, it will take time to reach every unit. Alternatively, you can head over to Settings > Software updates > Check for the updates to track the build manually.

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Google Pixel 5 issues on Android 13 [Bugs Tracker]

After passing through multiple testing stages, Android 13 is finally operational for some Pixel and other Android users. However, it seems like some bugs and glitches went unnoticed and managed to pass through all the beta phases. Likewise, the users who have updated their Pixel 5 to the latest stable OS version are facing some issues.

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To recall, the Google Pixel 4 and onward devices are eligible for the Android 13 update. This includes Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a. All of these smartphones are littered with over 100 bugs after updating. Therefore, we do not recommend you to flash the update on your primary phone. In case, you already hit the package, wait for future developments as Google is working to get things right.

Issues on Pixel 5 after Android 13 update

Looking for some assistance, the Pixel 5 users have taken their issues to the Pixel community. All these bugs are under Google's eyes and the company is actively working to resolve them. Here are some prominently reported issues.

• Charging: After upgrading to Android 13, the Pixel 5 is unable to get charged via the Pixel Stand. For a few users, it even showed a “not charging” message. Also, some apps are unable to open.


• Bluetooth pairing: The paired Bluetooth devices are having difficulty connecting. Even when the connection is successful, the devices are continuously disappearing. This includes all smart devices, including  Garmin Fenix 7, Logitech keyboard k780, and k375, Fitbit, Tesla Mobile Key, Pixel Buds, and more. In addition, a few devices do not show any Bluetooth icon on the top right.


• Unusual vibration: Some of the phones are lucky enough to come back to light. However, they are facing unusual vibration issues. The user complained that the Pixel 5 keeps on vibrating even when not in use or without any notification. At times, it sometimes vibrates multiple times a minute.


• DEAD: Reportedly, some Pixel 5 devices are dead after updating to Android 13. The device froze up and went black. It is unable to restart even when it is fully charged. In fact, the users tried charging the phone again, but it didn't work. Some usual hacks like holding the power button and volume button, re-inserting SIM, and so on also failed to bring the phone back.


• Camera not working: After upgrading to Android 13, the Pixel 5 users reported that their front camera stopped working first. Afterwards, the rear unit also faded away. Unfortunately, restarting the device couldn't help them.


• Battery draining: The battery health has come down with Android 13 OS. The users complained that the battery is draining quickly and the screen time is reduced. Moreover, hourly battery usage is not being displayed on some devices.

For the time being, restarting your device can temporarily fix the issues. However, some devices even got stuck while restarting over and over again. Besides the above-mentioned problems, there are a lot more like:

Other issues

• Constantly disconnecting Wi-Fi


• Hearing own voice in a headset during calls


• One speaker not working


• Freeze notification clock


• Constantly restarting

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Consider yourself fortunate if you have not yet received the Android 13 update as all of these glitches can exploit your overall user experience. As a matter of fact, Google is also trying to stop users from upgrading to the latest stable OS. Also, the company is working to make the version operational. Meanwhile, we advise you to stay on Android 12.

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Xiaomi 12T Pro hits Google Play Console with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC

Xiaomi is planning to extend the Xiaomi 12 lineup with the T-mobile variants: Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro. While the phones are in the works, the company has revealed the launch date of the upcoming series. The devices can make their debut in September or October 2022 in the global markets. Ahead of the official launch, the Xiaomi 12T Pro has made an appearance on the Google Play Console listing. Here is what we know about the high-end model so far.

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The Xiaomi 12T Pro will sit over the Xiaomi 11T Pro. Needless to say, the phone will arrive with some major improvements. The Google Play Console listing reveals some key details, including processor, operating system, display features, and more.

Under the hood, the Mi 12T Pro will run the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC under the hood. The chipset will be paired with an Adreno 730 GPU for graphics. Also, the portal confirms a screen resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels. On the software front, the device will boost Android 12 out of the box. With this operating system, it is likely to arrive with MIUI 13 skin iteration on top.



Reportedly, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is claimed to be a rebadged Redmi K50 Extreme Edition/ K50 Ultra. Although, there are some tweaks expected in the optics department. In that case, the upcoming phone can feature a  6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. In addition, the handset will offer an in-display fingerprint scanner and Dolby Vision support.

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For optics, it will carry a triple rear camera module consisting of a massive 200MP primary sensor. Accompanying this could be an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro sensor. At the front, the centrally aligned hole-punch cutout can house a 20MP front camera.

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OnePlus 9 & 9 Pro receives OxygenOS 12 C.63 update!

It has been many months since OnePlus rolled out the stable OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones. Since then, OnePlus has pushed security updates to smartphones to improve further. In July, it pushed the OxygenOS 12 C.62 update with June 2022 Security patch. It had fixed many issues relating to the system. Now, OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS C.63 update for both OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. It was announced by a moderator in the OnePlus community and is live for the Indian units. He added that the update would soon be available in other parts of the world.



The update comes with the firmware version LE2111_11.C.63 for the OnePlus 9 and LE2121_11.C.63 for the OnePlus 9 Pro. The update bumps up the security patch to August 2022. It also brings many improvements to the optics department. To start with, it gets the Text Scanner feature which will scan and import text to your phone. OnePlus also added three new filters named Radiance, Serenity, and Emerald. Another addition is the Movie and Dual-view Video modes which will help content creators. 

OnePlus also brings Long Exposure to adjust exposure time. It gets popular options such as Moving vehicles, Water & clouds, and Light painting. The users who have already received the update can submit feedback so that the brand can start the broader rollout soon. OnePlus adds that since it is an incremental rollout, it will take some time to reach all the units of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Do share the article with your friends who owns either of these smartphones.

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Vivo X80 Pro and iQOO 9 Pro gets stable Android 13 update

It's been a week since Google released the Android 13 OS for its Pixel smartphones. Following the footsteps, the other companies, including Vivo and iQOO have started deploying the latest stable operating system. The first smartphones by the company to get the major software updates are Vivo X80 Pro and iQOO 9 Pro.

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To recall, the Vivo X80 Pro and iQOO 9 Pro were launched a few months ago with Android 12 out of the box tossed with Funtouch OS 12/ OriginOS Ocean skin iteration on top. As for the latest update, the package is rolling out for the users who successfully applied for the Android 13 Preview Program a week back. FYI, the Preview Program was limited to India and so is the availability of the update.

As for changes, Android 13 does not major overhaul like Android 12. However, it still brings some UI changes, including more customization options for Material You. Moreover, several features are improved like the QR code scanning is seamless. In addition, it allows you to copy/paste between phones and tablets, integrated Fast Pair support, Bluetooth LE Audio support, Spatial Audio capabilities, and more. Furthermore, it carries a pre-app language option which allows setting different languages for different apps that too, without having to change the system language. Also, privacy and security are improved.

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As always, the OTA update is having an incremental rollout. The package will automatically hit the eligible users within a few days. If you are particularly impatient, you can head over to System Update section under the Settings app on your device. Lastly, do let us know about your Android 13 experience in the comments section below.

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Download Realme Screen Recorder App Latest Version

As you already know, the Screen recording app allows you to record all the things you are doing on your phone’s home screen. However, sensitive information such as passwords, PIN numbers, and more will not be recorded. The function is performed by using the device's front camera. Moreover, you can also choose to record sounds and screen taps while recording the screen. The platform can be used in multiple ways, including a smart sidebar and control center.

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Download Realme Screen Recorder App

• [August 23, 2022]: Realme has released a new update for the Screen Recorder app. The build bears the version number v12.11.23. Anyone globally can tap on the button below and download the build. However, make sure that your phone runs on the latest Android 12 or later OS versions. The update does not carry any major features, but it does bring some general optimizations.

What's New

General Optimization

Download Version v12.11.23

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Download Realme Sound Recorder App Latest Version

As the name suggests, Realme offers a sound recorder app that allows keeping a track of all inbound sounds. Through this app, you can record and save all calls, including the ones answered via Whatsapp, Skype, Zoom, and Telegram. This app could prove to be your need of an hour as you can store your conversation and replay it anytime you need. Here on this page, you can get the latest update of the sound recorder app for your Realme smartphones.

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Download Realme Sound Recorder App

• [August 23, 2022]: The Sound Recorder app by Realme with build number v12.30.13 is available to download. The version is refined for the global users of Realme devices that run on Android 12 or higher OS versions.

Download Version v12.30.13

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