Latest Galaxy A5 (2017) update for India brings October security patch

The latest Galaxy A5 (2017) update for India is now rolling out. The firmware update brings the October 2018 security patch that Samsung detailed a few days back. This month’s security maintenance release has already been released for the Galaxy Note 9. It will eventually start rolling out for more devices in the coming days.

Latest Galaxy A5 (2017) update for India

The security patch for the month of October 2018 includes fixes from both Samsung and Google. There are fixes for a dozen critical vulnerabilities discovered in the Android OS in addition to fixes for many high and moderate-risk vulnerabilities. Samsung has fixed 11 vulnerabilities in its own software as well with this security maintenance release.

The Galaxy A5 (2017) is now receiving firmware version A520FXXU7CRID in India. It bumps up the security patch level to October 2018. There’s not much in the way of new features with this update. It’s an incremental update after all so the device remains on Android 8.0 Oreo.

Those who own the Galaxy A5 (2017) in India will now be able to download the update manually from the Settings » Software update menu on the phone. They can choose to wait for the update notification which should arrive soon as well if it hasn’t already. It’s also available for download from our firmware section.

Samsung will also be rolling out the October 2018 security patch to more devices in the coming days. The Galaxy A5 (2017) will also receive this update in other markets in the not too distant future.

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Samsung sends Fortnite supply drops to popular streamers in its latest marketing ploy

Samsung has been trying very hard to communicate the gaming capabilities of the Galaxy Note 9 since its launch in August. It all started with Fortnite’s Android debut as a timed-exclusive on the company’s flagship Galaxy devices. The collaboration also resulted in an attractive free Fortnite V-Bucks promotion for the Galaxy Note 9 and Tab S4 users.

Even after Fortnite being available for other Android devices, Samsung continues to bank on the popularity of the game to market the Galaxy Note 9. Last month, the company announced a Fortnite contest for the Galaxy Note 9 and Tab S4 users in the US in collaboration with the famous Fortnite streamer Ninja. It was followed by a new Fortnite-themed Galaxy commercial earlier this month.

Samsung pitching the Galaxy Note 9 to the gamers again

As part of its latest marketing ploy, the Korean company has sent real-life Fortnite supply drops to popular YouTubers and Fortnite streamers Ninja, HarryKane, Ali-A, and SSSniperwolf. These Fortnite packages include a Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy-branded Fortnite goodies like a cap, a phone case, posters, etc. The contents of each box are slightly different as they are custom-designed for the recipient.

Samsung always targeted power users with its Galaxy Note lineup. However, this time the company is going after the gamers in most of its promotions. Whether this a momentary shift or a fundamental change in the target audience for the Galaxy Note series remains to be seen.

Fortnite x Samsung

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Samsung W2019 flip phone gets certified with Android 8.1 Oreo

The Samsung W2019 flip phone is expected to be launched soon. Samsung launches a flagship flip phone annually for customers in China and it has another one in the pipeline. The existing W2018 was launched in December 2017. If history is any indication then the W2019 will also be launched around the same time this year.

Some of the flip phone’s specs will be similar to that of Samsung’s recent flagship smartphones. It will reportedly be powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor and feature a dual rear camera setup.

Samsung W2019 flip phone will ship with Android 8.1 Oreo

The Samsung W2019 running Android 8.1 Oreo has now received its Wi-Fi certification. It can thus be taken as a strong indication that the handset will ship with this version of Oreo. That’s not surprising as Samsung would have hardly launched it with Android 9 Pie pre-installed. However, the handset will eventually receive the Pie update as well in 2019.

No further information about the SM-W2019 has been revealed by this listing. We have already told you that Samsung has the firmware for this device in development. The detailed specs are as yet unavailable but they should start leaking out in the coming weeks.

The Samsung W2019 flip phone will be exclusive to China like all of its predecessors. There isn’t really that big of a market elsewhere for this form factor. Samsung can’t be expected to offer the W2019 in any market other than China. The launch itself remains a mystery for now as Samsung hasn’t dropped any hints about it so far.

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You can access and manage your Samsung Cloud account in a browser

Over the weekend, Samsung France revealed some of the features and changes that Android 9.0 Pie will bring to Samsung smartphones. One interesting little nugget in there was that Samsung Cloud can be accessed in a web browser. It’s unclear how long this has been available, but you can now manage your Samsung Cloud data using a browser on a desktop PC or laptop.

Samsung Cloud management possible in a desktop browser

It’s simple, really. You just visit this website and then login with your Samsung account credentials to see all the data saved on Samsung Cloud. Much of the data, such as messages and contacts, can only be deleted from the browser. You can, however, download items such as your synced gallery pictures. Samsung’s 15GB of free storage isn’t great for backing up photos, but if you have opted for paid higher storage plans, you might like the idea of being able to download some or all of those pictures on your computer.

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