Galaxy Watch LTE gets a firmware update in the US

Samsung is pushing a new firmware update to the LTE version of the Galaxy Watch in the US. It is a tiny update that may include improvements in the device stability and some minor bug fixes. The update is based on Tizen 4.0.0.1 and is available for the Galaxy Watch on both T-Mobile and Verizon networks. The latest update carries the build numbers R815USQU1BRJ6 and R805USQU1BRJ6 for...

Here’s a hack to change icons and themes on Galaxy S9 Android Pie beta

One UI brings plenty of sweet visual changes to Galaxy smartphones, but the icons for Samsung’s proprietary apps have received some flak for being worse than their Android Oreo counterparts. And on the Android Pie beta, Samsung isn’t letting users use third-party themes and icons, so beta testers are currently stuck with the stock icons and theme. However, there is a way to get around that limitation,...

Samsung kicks off second phase with One UI beta UK release

The much-awaited second phase of Samsung’s Android Pie beta program has seemingly kicked off with the One UI beta UK release. Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ owners in the country can now register for the beta program through the Samsung Members app. Once registered, they can download the beta firmware. When Samsung announced the beta program, it confirmed that additional markets would get it in the second...

Samsung releases second Android Pie beta for the Galaxy S9

Samsung has just started rolling out the second Android Pie beta for the Galaxy S9. This is not the second phase, mind you. There’s no word as yet on when the beta will be expanding to additional markets. It’s a new beta build that’s rolling out now for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. The latest beta build will certainly bring some improvements as Samsung continues to tweak the update. That’s the main...

Galaxy J7 Pro touch problem seemingly caused by Android 8.1 update

It appears that the Galaxy J7 Pro touch problem many users have complained about has been caused by the Android 8.1 Oreo update. Samsung started rolling out the update for this device about a month ago. Users have taken to Samsung’s official forums to complain about the touchscreen being completely unresponsive after they install the update. Reports have come in from users in several countries including India. The issue obviously has a major impact...

One UI (Android Pie) feature focus: Samsung keyboard gets floating mode

The Samsung Keyboard app received many new features with Android 8.0 Oreo, such as high-contrast themes, a customizable toolbar, and new emojis, stickers, and GIFs. And the app is getting even more functionality with One UI/Android Pie. One of the new Samsung Keyboard features in Pie is a floating keyboard mode. Samsung keyboard gets its shackles removed in Pie As the name suggests, floating keyboard...