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Samsung Gear IconX (2018) Gets New QoL Features, Better Audio
Samsung Gear IconX (2018) Gets New QoL Features, Better Audio The Samsung Gear IconX (2018) wireless earbuds are now receiving a brand new software update designed to improve the listening experience offered to users, all while streamlining the process of transferring music files to the headphones’ built-in storage without needing external cables.
T-Mobile Brings Android 8.0 Oreo To Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
T-Mobile Brings Android 8.0 Oreo To Samsung Galaxy S8 Active The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active released by T-Mobile US is now receiving the highly anticipated Android 8.0 Oreo software update, joining the standard non-rugged models roughly two weeks after they’ve made the jump to Google’s newer Android iteration.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Family Officially Hits End Of Life
Samsung Galaxy S6 Family Officially Hits End Of Life Samsung’s Galaxy S6 family consisting of the original Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, and the rugged Galaxy S6 Active, officially reached its end of life and will no longer receive any sort of updates from Samsung, security or otherwise. All said and done, the phones will be ending their lives running Android 7.0 Nougat with the February 5, 2018 Android Security Patch on board.
Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8 Gaining Always-On Display GIF Support
Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8 Gaining Always-On Display GIF Support Last year’s flagship Samsung smartphones are getting a new update that will allow for more media types to be shown via the Always-On display mode. Specifically, those devices in the Galaxy S8 family and the Galaxy Note 8 will now be able to utilize animated GIF images that will show even when the display is dimmed in Always-On mode. The images will be static most of the time but will play through when the device is first locked.
Samsung Set For Dutch Legal Clash Over Android Updates
Samsung Set For Dutch Legal Clash Over Android Updates Samsung is set for a legal clash with the Netherlands Consumers’ Association over Android updates, having attended the first hearing on the matter yesterday. The development is a result of a lawsuit filed by the agency in early 2016, with the regulator revising its complaint ten months later in order to make it more defined and ensure the existing Dutch judicial system is capable of processing it.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android Oreo Firmware Up For Download
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android Oreo Firmware Up For Download The Android 8.0 Oreo firmware for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 which was officially released over the air in France a couple of days ago is now available for manual download, having been acquired by SamMobile earlier today.
Samsung Resumes Android 8.0 Oreo Rollout On Galaxy S8
Samsung Resumes Android 8.0 Oreo Rollout On Galaxy S8 Samsung resumed the rollout of its Android 8.0 Oreo-based firmware for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, with some users in Germany now confirming they have started receiving the stable build of the software on Thursday. The development comes shortly after the deployment of the original Oreo build was halted due to technical issues that caused random reboots on select smartphone models.
Random Reboots Halted Samsung Galaxy S8's Android 8.0 Rollout | Androidheadlines.com
Random Reboots Halted Samsung Galaxy S8’s Android 8.0 Rollout Samsung stopped the rollout of its first stable build of Android 8.0 Oreo for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus due to random reboots affecting some devices after installing the update, the South Korean phone maker said Thursday in a statement provided to SamMobile.
Samsung Halts Galaxy S8's Android 8.0 Oreo Rollout: Report | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Halts Galaxy S8’s Android 8.0 Oreo Rollout: Report Samsung unexpectedly halted the rollout of the stable Android 8.0 Oreo build for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, SamMobile reported Wednesday, adding that the South Korean phone maker also removed its previously published firmware files from its servers.
Samsung Oreo Update Files Removed From Online Repositories | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Oreo Update Files Removed From Online Repositories Update files for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus were recently posted by SamMobile to its firmware repositories before subsequently being removed after the discovery that the files were not going to work for the majority of that device’s users. It isn’t immediately clear why the files had to be pulled but it reportedly has something to do with the firmware itself having prevented it from being flashed properly.
Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus Begin Getting Oreo Update | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus Begin Getting Oreo Update Samsung’s really got the ball rolling with the Android 8.0 (Oreo) updates for its Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus flagships. The first of the consumer ready updates, which also include Samsung’s own Android skin called Samsung Experience 9.0, began rolling out to users in Germany as early as February 8. Now, the update is also beginning to hit users in India.
Samsung Will Reportedly Bring Oreo To Several 2017 Devices | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Will Reportedly Bring Oreo To Several 2017 Devices Samsung is allegedly working to bring Android 8.0 (Oreo) to several more of its most popular devices, according to recent reports, including the Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, 2017 Galaxy A5, and the 2017 Galaxy A3. That list is also expected to expand to cover at least one tablet with the Galaxy Tab S3.
Galaxy S8 Beta Testers Will Get Stable Android Oreo First | Androidheadlines.com
Galaxy S8 Beta Testers Will Get Stable Android Oreo First Samsung is preparing for the release of the official, public Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Galaxy S8 flagship series, and while the OEM still doesn’t have an exact date for when Oreo will arrive, it recently reassured its Beta program participants that they will be the first to receive the initial public build.
Android Oreo Adds Dolby Atmos Support To Some Galaxy S8 Units | Androidheadlines.com
Android Oreo Adds Dolby Atmos Support To Some Galaxy S8 Units The latest beta version of Android 8.0 Oreo for select Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus units ships with support for Dolby Atmos, as first spotted by one user of Samsung’s 2017 flagship lineup who yesterday shared their discovery on Reddit.
Samsung Concluding Galaxy S8's Android 8.0 Beta On Jan. 15 | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Concluding Galaxy S8’s Android 8.0 Beta On Jan. 15 Samsung is concluding its Android 8.0 Oreo beta for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus on January 15th, the South Korean company revealed in a notice sent to its testers earlier this week. The final phase of signups will finish today, with the program itself being set to end approximately ten weeks after its launch.
T-Mobile's Gear S3 Receives Tizen 3.0 With Value Pack Update | Androidheadlines.com
T-Mobile’s Gear S3 Receives Tizen 3.0 With Value Pack Update T-Mobile has reportedly started rolling out the Tizen 3.0.0.1 update for the Samsung Gear S3 Classic and Gear S3 Frontier smartwatches. As expected, the new firmware also introduces the Gear S3 Value Pack, adding new fitness-oriented features, additional functionalities that offer more control over user content directly from the watch, and various changes to the interface of the wearable.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) Gets Jan. 2017 Security Patch | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) Gets Jan. 2017 Security Patch Not long after Google detailed the January 2018 Android security bulletin earlier this week, Samsung has now reportedly begun distributing the patch to one of its most inconspicuous devices, namely the low-end Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) tablet.
December Security Patch Hitting Galaxy S6 Edge Plus In China | Androidheadlines.com
December Security Patch Hitting Galaxy S6 Edge Plus In China Owners of Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge Plus in China will be happy to learn that the update containing the December 2017 Android security patch has now started rolling out to their devices. Specifically, the update applies to devices bearing the model number SM-G9280.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Gets Dec. 2017 Android Security Patch | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Gets Dec. 2017 Android Security Patch Samsung started distributing the December Android security update for the Galaxy S7 Edge, with the new software package now hitting unlocked international variants of the device in Europe.
Galaxy A7 (2017) Gets December Android Security Patch | Androidheadlines.com
Galaxy A7 (2017) Gets December Android Security Patch Samsung started distributing an update to the Galaxy A7 (2017) that will install the December 2017 Android security patch. This security patch contains fixes for 11 critical vulnerabilities found in both the media framework and the system portion of Google’s OS. Some of the security issues resolved in the software upgrade have been categorized either as remote code execution or denial of service exploits.
Samsung VR Android App Already Has Galaxy A8 (2018) Support | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung VR Android App Already Has Galaxy A8 (2018) Support The Samsung VR Android app for the company’s Gear VR headsets was already updated with support for the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8 Plus (2018), Samsung’s latest mid-rangers announced earlier today.
Indian Android Users Can Now Settle Bills With Samsung Pay | Androidheadlines.com
Indian Android Users Can Now Settle Bills With Samsung Pay Owners of select Galaxy devices in India are now able to use Samsung Pay to settle their monthly bills, as evidenced by a new update to the popular mobile payments platform that specifically advertises the recently added functionality. Simply called “Bill Payments,” the service was designed to facilitate the process of paying recurring bills and ships with support for DTH, electricity, mobile postpaid cards, and utility bills.
Screenshots On Samsung's Android 8.0 Build Include App Names | Androidheadlines.com
Screenshots On Samsung’s Android 8.0 Build Include App Names Android 8.0 Oreo-based Samsung Experience 9.0 changes its previously employed screenshot naming scheme by including the names of the apps shown in one’s screengrabs, thus making them more informative in the context of file lists with tiny or non-existent thumbnails which couldn’t help you recognize individual images.
Android 8.0 Beta For Galaxy S8 Out In Germany And France | Androidheadlines.com
Android 8.0 Beta For Galaxy S8 Out In Germany And France Samsung Electronics started rolling out the beta build of Android 8.0 Oreo for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus in more European countries after initially bringing the test firmware to the United Kingdom, with consumers in Germany, France, and Poland now being able to participate in the experimental program.
Samsung Galaxy Note FE Gets Dec. 2017 Android Security Patch | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Galaxy Note FE Gets Dec. 2017 Android Security Patch The Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition is now receiving the Android security patch for the month of December, only a few days after the latest Galaxy Note 8 model received a similar treatment. The update is said to currently be available only in South Korea but it’s likely that it will expand to other regions where the device has been officially released.
Weighty Android Oreo Beta 4 Lands On The Galaxy S8, S8 Plus | Androidheadlines.com
Weighty Android Oreo Beta 4 Lands On The Galaxy S8, S8 Plus The Android Oreo Beta 4 build for the Samsung Galaxy S8 series is now making its way toward devices enrolled in the Samsung Experience 9.0 preview program. The build labeled as the software version ‘ZQL8’ for both the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus weighs 850MB and the attached changelog contains a fairly comprehensive list of fixes.
Galaxy S8's Stable Android 8.0 Launch Coming In Late January | Androidheadlines.com
Galaxy S8’s Stable Android 8.0 Launch Coming In Late January The exact timing of a stable release of Android 8.0 Oreo for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus is still unclear, with Samsung currently expecting to have the software ready around late January if further testing goes according to plan, one of the company’s British officials revealed earlier this week during a discussion hosted by the company’s Galaxy Beta Community service.
Latest Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Update Brings Secure Wi-Fi VPN | Androidheadlines.com
Latest Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Update Brings Secure Wi-Fi VPN A recent software update launched for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 around a week ago appears to introduce a new built-in VPN service for secure Wi-Fi connectivity. Interesting to note is that while the feature is new for the Galaxy Note series, Secure Wi-Fi was actually previously launched on the Samsung Galaxy J series of budget devices.
Samsung's Nov. 2017 Security Patch Hits Galaxy Note 8 In EU | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung’s Nov. 2017 Security Patch Hits Galaxy Note 8 In EU Samsung started distributing the November Android security update for the Galaxy Note 8 in Europe only a few days after introducing the same software package to unlocked units of its latest phablet in India. Even some of the company’s wireless carrier partners on the Old Continent already optimized and began rolling out the update to flagships on their network, with Vodafone reportedly introducing the new firmware in Ireland and Germany.
International Galaxy Note 8 Units Get November 2017 Update | Androidheadlines.com
International Galaxy Note 8 Units Get November 2017 Update Samsung Galaxy Note 8 owners who have the international unlocked version of the device have been waiting for a software update for a good while, and it looks like a new software package has now arrived. Samsung has reportedly started rolling out the update over the air and bring the latest Android security patch for the month of November to the flagship, as well as a number of other changes and improvements.
List Of Samsung Galaxy Phones Set For Android 8.0 Update Leaks | Androidheadlines.com
List Of Samsung Galaxy Phones Set For Android 8.0 Update Leaks A full list of Samsung-made Galaxy smartphones and tablets set to receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update emerged online over the weekend, having been shared by one known industry insider from China.
Security Patch Rolls Out To Galaxy S6 & Variants In Canada | Androidheadlines.com
Security Patch Rolls Out To Galaxy S6 & Variants In Canada Users of Samsung’s Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus in Canada will be happy to know that those devices are now beginning to be brought up to date with the November 2017 security patch. For clarity, two of the above-listed devices, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, first began seeing the update in Canada and elsewhere earlier this month.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Gets Oct. 2017 Android Security Patch | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Gets Oct. 2017 Android Security Patch The Galaxy S7 Edge started receiving the October 2017 Android Security Update earlier today, with Samsung pushing out the new software package in at least parts of Europe. The unit that’s been verified as receiving the update is the SM-G935F, an international model of the handset powered by the Exynos 8890 sold in a variety of markets.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Getting Nov. 2017 Android Security Patch | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Galaxy S6 Getting Nov. 2017 Android Security Patch Samsung is now distributing an update that will install the November 2017 Android security patch to the Samsung Galaxy S6. The software upgrade has a patch level of November 1, 2017, and it fixes six remote code execution vulnerabilities, a type of security issue that permits hackers to take control of the handset remotely, located in both the media framework and the system portion of the operating system.
Samsung Halts Second Android Oreo Beta In The US Over A Bug | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Halts Second Android Oreo Beta In The US Over A Bug The second Android Oreo beta build that landed on the Samsung Galaxy S8 series in the United States at the beginning of this week has now been pulled by the OEM on account of a newly discovered bug.
Bell's Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Gets Oct. 2017 Security Patch | Androidheadlines.com
Bell’s Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Gets Oct. 2017 Security Patch The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 in Canada is now receiving the Android security patch for the month of October. The update is reportedly only available for the Galaxy Note 8 model launched by the country’s largest network operator, Bell. As usual, the package is distributed over the air, and the October security patch should include fixes for vulnerabilities found in both the Android operating system and Samsung’s proprietary Android skin.
You Can Now Completely Disable Galaxy S8, Note 8's Bixby Key | Androidheadlines.com
You Can Now Completely Disable Galaxy S8, Note 8’s Bixby Key Samsung is making it possible for users to completely disable the Bixby key found on the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Plus, and the Galaxy Note 8, with the South Korean phone maker now distributing a new update to its last three Android flagships allowing for the button to be rendered inoperable at will.
Oct. 2017 Android Security Patch Hits Verizon's Galaxy S6 Units | Androidheadlines.com
Oct. 2017 Android Security Patch Hits Verizon’s Galaxy S6 Units Verizon Wireless is releasing a new software update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge on its network, introducing the Android security patch for the month of October. As usual, the update is available to Verizon customers over the air and it can be acquired either after an update notification arrives, or by manually checking for new software versions within the phone’s settings menu.
Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Getting Oct. 2017 Android Security Patch | Androidheadlines.com
Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Getting Oct. 2017 Android Security Patch The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus with the model number SM-G928C is now getting the latest Android security patch for the month of October. The update is reportedly rolling out now in a number of markets including South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Iran.
Android 8.0 Oreo Beta For The Galaxy S8 Launches In The UK | Androidheadlines.com
Android 8.0 Oreo Beta For The Galaxy S8 Launches In The UK Samsung on Thursday officially launched its Android 8.0 Oreo beta for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus in the United Kingdom, as evidenced by the screenshot below.
Here's How Samsung Will Accept Android Oreo Beta Testers | Androidheadlines.com
Here’s How Samsung Will Accept Android Oreo Beta Testers Samsung will likely launch a Galaxy Beta Program for Android 8.0 Oreo in the near future, as suggested by a user agreement and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages for the program that emerged online in the last 24 hours and can be accessed by referring to the source link below.
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Receives October Security Patch | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Receives October Security Patch The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is reportedly receiving a new firmware update including Google’s October security patch for Android devices. The update comes in as the version “J327UUEU1AQJ1” and is currently being distributed in the United States.
Galaxy S8 Android Oreo Beta To Encompass 2 Phases, 9 Countries | Androidheadlines.com
Galaxy S8 Android Oreo Beta To Encompass 2 Phases, 9 Countries A recent report is seemingly shedding more light on Samsung’s alleged plans for the distribution of the Android 8.0 Oreo beta build for the Galaxy S8 series, claiming that the experimental OS will be released in at least a couple of phases, with each one targeting a different set of countries.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Gets October 2017 Security Patch | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Gets October 2017 Security Patch Samsung is now rolling out an update that will install the October 2017 Android security patch to the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). The October patch resolves 215 vulnerabilities found in Google’s operating system including several critical security issues found in the media framework and a remote code execution vulnerability. The software upgrade also fixes six security flaws found in Samsung’s proprietary mobile software suite.
Samsung's Stable Android Oreo Update To Debut In Early 2018 | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung’s Stable Android Oreo Update To Debut In Early 2018 Samsung Electronics is currently in the process of developing Android 8.0 Oreo builds for its smartphones and will start pushing them out in early 2018, Samsung Turkey’s outlet Güncel Miyiz revealed earlier this month.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Getting October 2017 Security Update | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Getting October 2017 Security Update The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is now getting an update that will install the October 2017 Android security patch and a number of software improvements. The October 2017 security update resolves a number of vulnerabilities including several critical security issues found in the media framework of the Android operating system, as well as a remote code execution vulnerability.
October 2017 Security Patch Hits Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge | Androidheadlines.com
October 2017 Security Patch Hits Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge Samsung is now rolling out an update that will install the October 2017 Android security patch to the unlocked variants of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge in Europe, starting with the Netherlands. The October security patch resolves a number of critical issues in the media framework of the mobile operating system and a remote code execution vulnerability which was categorized as a severe one.
Samsung Pay App Now Receiving Android 8.0 Oreo Support | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Pay App Now Receiving Android 8.0 Oreo Support The Samsung Pay app recently started receiving support for Android 8.0 Oreo, as evidenced by the screenshot below. The software package that’s meant to make the mobile payments service compatible with Google’s latest operating system is seemingly being distributed as a client-side update through the Galaxy Apps store, whereas the version of Samsung Pay on the Google Play Store has yet to start receiving the same functionality.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Sighted Running Android 8.0 Oreo | Androidheadlines.com
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Sighted Running Android 8.0 Oreo A device that appears to be the Galaxy S8 Plus was sighted in the database of popular mobile benchmarking tool Geekbench running Android 8.0 Oreo. The listing that can be seen below details a test ran earlier today and suggests that Samsung is already well into development of a new version of Google’s operating system for the Galaxy S8 series.
Galaxy Tab E On US Cellular Gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Androidheadlines.com
Galaxy Tab E On US Cellular Gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat American carrier US Cellular is now rolling out an update that will install Android Nougat to the Samsung Galaxy Tab E. Like the recently upgraded Galaxy Tab A 9.7, this tablet is receiving Android 7.1.1 rather than Android 7.0 that is currently available on many other devices from the South Korean tech giant.
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