Samsung using Chinese batteries for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3

More information about Samsung’s new foldable smartphones is gradually coming out. The company is expected to unveil the new handsets in the near future. It hasn’t confirmed anything officially as yet about these devices, though.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 remain Samsung’s most highly anticipated devices of the year. That’s also due to the fact that the company won’t be launching a new Galaxy Note series handset.

First Samsung foldables with Chinese batteries

Samsung uses a dual-battery system in its foldable smartphones. There’s one cell in each half of the device. According to a report out of Korea, Samsung is going to use batteries made by China’s Amperex Technology. Both new foldable phones will have batteries made by Amperex.

This happens to be the first time that Samsung is using Amperex batteries for its foldable smartphones. The company has previously sourced batteries from Amperex for its Galaxy A, Galaxy M, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds devices.

Samsung has previously used batteries supplied by Samsung SDI for its foldable smartphones. The decision to use Chinese batteries has now been made to reduce costs and diversify the supply chain. The company has been taking certain measures under new boss TM Roh to reduce costs so this may just be a part of those efforts.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 are both expected to be launched in July. Several renders of the devices have appeared online. They have revealed that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will feature an Under Display Camera and S Pen. The Galaxy Z Flip gets a much larger cover display.

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Hey Samsung, shouldn’t you be releasing an AMOLED PC monitor?

Samsung’s AMOLED solutions are almost ubiquitous across the entire Galaxy product range, from smartphones and smartwatches to Chromebooks and, more recently, the Galaxy Book laptop line. But despite the AMOLED panel’s popularity and the fact that the technology is being used for personal computers — portable as they may be — Samsung has yet to release an AMOLED monitor for desktop computers.

Is there any hope for Samsung to release AMOLED monitors in the future? Some of the company’s most powerful gaming monitors from the Odyssey series rely on QLED technology which is fundamentally different than AMOLED / OLED, so the company might have its focus elsewhere. Nevertheless, we’re hoping this will change sooner rather than later, seeing how numerous other OEMs including Acer, Alienware, and LG have released several OLED-based PC monitors over the past couple of years.

Why hasn’t Samsung developed an AMOLED PC monitor yet?

There could be a few reasons to this, but historically speaking, AMOLED production yields are lower compared to other display technologies. This is — at least — one reason why the company hasn’t manufactured any AMOLED-based TVs yet. The larger the panel, the higher the risk of lowering the yield rate even further while rising production costs as a result.

Samsung’s yield rate for AMOLED production was sitting at around 70% a few years ago, but the company kept improving its manufacturing processes and it reached a yield rate of 80% in 2019, with industry watchers expecting this figure to improve every year. Therefore, the yield rate is presumably even higher now, and it might be enough for Samsung to start considering manufacturing AMOLED monitors.

What about the issue of AMOLED burn-in?

Perhaps another reason why Samsung hasn’t released an AMOLED monitor so far is due to the issue of burn-in. It’s a non-issue for smartphone users but there’s a much higher chance for a monitor to suffer burn-in because PC operating systems usually have static UI elements; for example, the taskbar in Microsoft Windows.

It could be that the burn-in issue is prevalent enough to keep Samsung from using AMOLED for PC monitors, but then again, Samsung wouldn’t be the first to release an OLED-based monitor. Several other OEMs have already done this in recent years, presumably because burn-in is no longer as big of a problem as it used to be. After all, the brand-new Galaxy Book laptops are technically Windows 10-powered PCs that rely on AMOLED.

At the end of the day, even if we would love for Samsung to release an AMOLED monitor, we’re well aware of the fact that it would be a costly product meant for the premium market. But this doesn’t mean that Samsung should be shying away from the concept, especially given the fact that the its monitor portfolio covers a very wide price range as it is.

A Samsung AMOLED PC monitor might be wishful thinking on our part but we can dare to dream. How about you? Do you think Samsung should develop an AMOLED monitor to compete with its OLED rivals, or should the company maintain course? Leave a comment below.

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Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series are getting their 2nd May 2021 update

The Galaxy S21 series was among the first Samsung smartphones to receive the May 2021 security patch late last month, and it was followed by the Galaxy S20 series a week later. It hasn’t been that long since these firmware updates got released, but Samsung is at it again. The company is now rolling out a second update that includes the May 2021 security patch for both the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series.

The company is holding on to the original changelog so we’re not entirely sure what the new firmware updates entail. The first May 2021 security update that was released for the Galaxy S20 introduced Dual Recording, whereas the Galaxy S21 update promised improvements to Camera and Quick Share. There’s a possibility that the new firmware updates address a vulnerability affecting Qualcomm’s 5G modems, but again, the changelogs don’t help to determine whether or not this is the case.

Samsung is rolling out the latest firmware updates in Europe, with Germany being among the first markets to get it. The Galaxy S20 update carries firmware version G98xFXXU7DUE1, whereas the Galaxy S21 update is identified by firmware number G99xBXXU3AUE1. The updates should be available for download from inside the Settings app on these phones, though Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 owners can also download the update from our firmware archive and install it manually.

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Galaxy A82 5G confirmed via Samsung’s leaked marketing video

The Galaxy A82 5G, an international variant of the recently-released Galaxy Quantum 2, could be launched soon. The phone was first leaked four months ago, and everyone expected it to have a flip camera system like the Galaxy A80. However, that won’t be the case, as we’ve seen from the Korea-only Galaxy Quantum 2. The phone’s marketing video has been leaked, confirming the phone’s name and a few other things.

Know leakster Max Weinbach published the retail mode video of the Galaxy A82 5G. Apart from confirming the phone’s name, it follows the typical Galaxy A marketing style, which means you’ll see a lot of bright colors and stop-motion graphics. The video also shows a battery being charged, possibly referring to the smartphone’s big battery and the fast charging feature.

Galaxy A82 5G rumored specs

Similar to the Galaxy Quantum 2, the Galaxy A82 5G is expected to feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate (only at 1080p resolution), and an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader. At the front, it could have a 10MP selfie camera. At the rear, it is rumored to feature a 64MP+12MP+5MP triple camera setup with OIS and 4K video recording abilities.

The upcoming higher mid-range smartphone will run Android 11 out of the box and come equipped with the Snapdragon 855+ processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, and a microSD card slot. It has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, stereo speakers, 5G, GPS, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C port, and a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging. Rumors claim that it could be released worldwide for around $600.

Samsung Galaxy A82 5G, the worst kept Samsung A-series secret pic.twitter.com/14y3Yei6nk

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) May 5, 2021

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New Galaxy Tab S7+ Lite leaked renders paint the tablet in a different color

The Galaxy Tab S7 Lite, or what might end up being called the Galaxy Tab S7+ Lite, was leaked in a handful of press renders yesterday, showcasing the tablet in pink / rose gold along with appropriately colored Book Cover and S Pen accessories. Well, it looks like the floodgates may have been opened, as a few other press renders have now leaked to reveal the same Galaxy Tab S7+ Lite and accessories in a different color option.

As reported a couple of months ago, the Galaxy Tab S7+ Lite is expected to hit the shelves in at least four color options: pink, silver, green, and black, the latter of which can now be seen in the image gallery below.

Renders for the other color options have yet to be leaked, but regardless, it doesn’t take a lot of imagination to visualize the Galaxy Tab S7+ Lite in a different color. Silver is as common as it can be, and the shade of green will likely match the Book Cover’s green color, as seen in yesterday’s leaked images.

The Galaxy Tab S7+ Lite is expected to have a generous 12.4-inch display — hence the Plus designation — though it won’t be powerful enough to shake off the Lite label. It’s expected to sport the Snapdragon 750G SoC and 4GB of RAM at minimum.

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Galaxy Book AMOLED panels are 25% more power-efficient in dark mode

Samsung’s latest Galaxy Book laptop series was unveiled late last month with a pair of gorgeous 13.3 and 15.6-inch AMOLED displays in tow. The OEM claims that the new Galaxy Book Pro and Book Pro 360 have enough battery life to last for up to 21 hours on a single charge, and according to a new report from the Korean media citing Samsung Display, power consumption can be reduced by up to an additional 25% when dark mode is enabled, which is probably why the official Galaxy Book wallpapers have a black background.

Samsung Display has reportedly tested the new Galaxy Book laptops using MobileMark 2018, and according to the company’s test results, the new AMOLED displays can reduce power consumption by 25% when using dark mode. That’s roughly 25% more energy efficiency compared to LCD displays, which are incapable of turning off individual pixels when they’re not needed.

In other words, using dark mode on a Windows 10 laptop that’s equipped with an LCD display won’t yield the same beneficial results. But thanks to the AMOLED’s ability to express deep shades of black by turning off individual pixels, power consumption can be reduced by up to 25%.

‘Dark mode’ is the keyword here

It would’ve been interesting to see how battery life behaves when the brightness is cranked all the way up and dark mode is disabled. Samsung Display is correct in claiming that AMOLED panels are more power efficient especially when they’re dealing with very dark colors, but then again, they can also be more power-hungry than LCD panels when they’re tasked with recreating very bright colors.

Given that the new laptops promise up to 21 hours of battery life on a single charge, a 25% increase in efficiency would be massive. Then again, internal testing doesn’t always reveal the full picture, and we won’t be surprised if these results will vary wildly based on the conditions in which the tests were conducted. We’ll just have to wait for more testing to be done once Samsung starts shipping the Galaxy Book series to customers on from May 14.

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Samsung doubles down on automotive chip tech… kind of

Samsung has invested significant resources into development of mid-range automotive chipsets, sources from South Korea report. The news is significant in the sense that the company hasn’t been particularly committed to vehicle manufacturers in the past. Its most notable push in the segment came as part of the Artik Cloud platform, and that entire business was shuttered in early 2019.

And yet saying that the Seoul-based tech giant is revisiting its chipmaking priorities would be inaccurate. Namely, Samsung’s newly emerged commitment to the automotive sector revolves around a side project in its home country targeting non-flagship system-on-chip solutions for connected vehicles.

Will Samsung Foundry age like fine wine or a typical automaker?

It isn’t producing any silicon directly, mind you. Instead, the work that’s being done targets microcontroller units whose designs come from Telechips. The latter is an international fabless company and a long-standing partner of Samsung’s.

In effect, no automotive chipsets have yet came out of Samsung’s flagship manufacturing lines in South Korea. The day that happens won’t be a happy one for Samsung stockholders, seeing how automotive chipmaking is generally viewed as one of the least profitable sectors in the business. And while this news might have you thinking that day isn’t too far off, the reality is that we’re in for an alarmingly large chip shortage in the immediate future.

Still, the development does indicate that Samsung’s looking into all possible diversification avenues right now, which is a pretty clear indicator of a mature business. But whether Samsung Foundry ages like fine wine or milk is what remains to be seen.

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Security flaw in Qualcomm modems affects millions of 5G Samsung devices

A serious security flaw affecting Qualcomm’s mobile station modems (MSM) was recently disclosed by security research team Check Point, who claims that the vulnerability could be exploited to inject malicious code into the phone by using the Android operating system itself as an entry point. The affected chip(s) are reportedly responsible for connecting nearly 40% of all smartphones in the world, including high-end phones from Samsung and other OEMs.

The research team found that if a researcher wants to explore the latest 5G code in devices powered by Qualcomm’s modems by implementing a debugger, ‘the easiest way to do that is to exploit MSM data services through QMI’ (Qualcomm MSM Interface). The investigation revealed a ‘vulnerability in modem data service that can be used to control the modem and dynamically patch it from the application processor.’

Numerous Samsung Galaxy devices remain vulnerable to this threat

The good news is that although the security flaw was publicly disclosed earlier today, it has already been addressed and patched by Qualcomm in December 2020. The issue was kept under wraps for obvious security reasons.

The not-so-good news is that numerous smartphones developed by Samsung (as well as other OEMs) are still vulnerable as of this writing. As always, if a part manufacturer such as Qualcomm releases a patch for its hardware, it’s up to smartphone OEMs to distribute the update as they see fit. And because we live in the world of Android OS where fragmentation is par for the course, some devices will be updated sooner than others, with availability differing by region.

Now, because Check Point has decided to make this issue public, this indicates that smartphone OEMs — including Samsung — should now be in the process of updating their devices to address the security flaw, however, it may take some time.

The May 2021 security patch is now rolling out for numerous Galaxy devices, but it might not contain the necessary fixes for this issue. The security patch does include a fix for devices powered by both Exynos and Qualcomm chipsets — one that was reported in December — but it doesn’t seem to match Check Point’s description. Qualcomm has classified the vulnerability as ‘CVE-2020-11292,’ and this classification was not mentioned in Samsung’s latest security bulletin.

At the end of the day, what this means is that Samsung is, or should soon be in the process of releasing a new security patch that fixes Qualcomm’s security flaw. However, we’re not sure how many models are affected or if the May 2021 security patch addresses it in any capacity.

Either way, mobile device users should make sure that they’re always running the latest security updates. SamMobile readers can refer to our new online tool to check if their phone runs the latest security patch available in their region.

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Galaxy Z Flip 3 could be more affordable than the Galaxy Z Flip 5G

Samsung is expected to launch two foldable smartphones—Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3—in the second half of this year. The design of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 was leaked a few days ago, revealing a bigger cover display and a high-refresh-rate foldable screen. Now, the smartphone’s price has been leaked, and it looks like it will be good news for foldable lovers.

We had heard rumors about the Galaxy Z Flip 3 being priced lower than its predecessor. Leakster @hwangmh01 has claimed that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will have a starting price of either $999 or $1,199. That’s at least $250 cheaper than the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, whose launch price was $1449.99 in the US. The upcoming smartphone is internally codenamed B2 (Bloom 2) and carries model number SM-F711N. The phone will reportedly be unveiled on August 3, 2021.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 will feature the same glass and metal clamshell design. It will sport a bigger, 1.83-inch display on the outside, making it easier to view notifications and interact with them. Users can also easily control music, capture selfies, and probably make payments. It is also expected to feature a 120Hz Foldable Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display. Since it is a clamshell device, it could have the same side-mounted fingerprint reader from the Galaxy Z Flip.

It is also rumored that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be a 5G smartphone and come equipped with the Snapdragon 888 processor. It will likely feature 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. Rumors have claimed that the phone will have an IP rating for dust and water resistance. It could also use better cameras, Wi-Fi 6, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C port, a 3,300mAh battery, 25W fast charging, and wireless charging.

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May 2021 security update for Galaxy S20 FE 5G is rolling out now

Samsung is on a roll today. After releasing the latest security update to the Galaxy Note 20 series and the Galaxy A50, the company released the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update to the Galaxy M11. Now, the South Korean firm has started releasing the May 2021 security patch to the Galaxy S20 FE 5G. Even the Galaxy S20 FE (4G) is getting a new update, but we are not clear if it has the May 2021 patch.

The Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B) has started getting the May 2021 security update from Samsung in various European countries and the UK. The new update, which has firmware version G781BXXU3CUD6, includes fixes from Google for three critical vulnerabilities and 23 fixes from Samsung for vulnerabilities in One UI.

The update could also include improved Quick Share and the Dual Recording feature in the camera app. This new camera feature lets you record videos from the front camera and the rear camera simultaneously. The 4G variant of the Galaxy S20 FE is getting a new update in Spain, and it has firmware version G780FXXS3CUD7.

If you are a Galaxy S20 FE 5G user in Europe or the UK, you can look up the new software update by navigating to Settings » Software update and clicking on Download and install. Alternatively, you can also download the appropriate firmware file from our firmware database and flash it manually.

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Galaxy A50 gets the May 2021 security update

It’s just the first week of May, but Samsung has already updated a dozen Galaxy smartphones with the latest security patch. The update was first rolled out to the company’s flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S21, and for other devices. One week after releasing the May 2021 security patch to the Galaxy A51, the company has started rolling it out to the Galaxy A50.

Samsung released the new update to the Galaxy A50 today in South Korea. The new software, which has firmware version A505NKSU5DUD2, brings the May 2021 security patch to the smartphone. It includes fixes from Google for three critical vulnerabilities and dozens of fixes for high and moderate-risk vulnerabilities in stock Android code. The new software also includes fixes for 23 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures items, which are vulnerabilities found in the South Korean firm’s own software.

The update is available for unlocked, LG Uplus, KT, and SK Telecom versions of the phone in South Korea. If you are a Galaxy A50 user in South Korea, you can check for the update by navigating to Settings » Software update and then clicking Download and install. If you are the impatient kind and don’t want to wait for the OTA update to hit your smartphone, you can download the entire firmware image from our firmware database and flash it manually.

The Galaxy A50 was released in March 2019 with Android 9 Pie (and One UI). It received the Android 10-based One UI 2 update last year and the Android 11-based One UI 3 update two months ago. Last month, the phone had received the April 2021 security update.

Galaxy A50

• Model: SM-A505F
• Dimensions: Bar: 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm
  
• Display: 6.4 inch / 162.56 mm Super AMOLED Display
• CPU: Exynos 9610
• Camera: 25MP

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Samsung Gallery can now ‘Remaster’ your photos – here’s how that looks

The Samsung Gallery app has received a new update which adds another tool to its widening repertoire of image retouching and management features. Called ‘remasters’ in-app, the functionality refines any photo you desire and does that all on its own. The completely automated nature of the solution does limit its usability a bit, but from the limited testing we’ve conducted so far, the changes it does make are all highly desirable.

As for what “remastering” multimedia entails, the majority of the noticeable improvements revolve around boosted exposure and clarity. Depending on the image, the software might also apply tinted overtones to your image. That particular decision can go either way, though it all comes down to taste; if you like heavily filtered photography, you’ll probably enjoy viewing an alternative take on your image library.

Are you seeing the update on your end?

This addition seems to be part of Samsung Gallery version 12.1.06.X. “Seems” because that final number will depend on the exact smartphone you’re using and the update still isn’t live globally. The vast majority of modern Galaxy devices should be compatible with the upgrade, and we’re using “vast” in a rather liberal sense here. Speaking plainly, if your Samsung smartphone is young enough to still be receiving Gallery updates, it’s bound to be in line for this one, as well.

And it’s been a while since we’ve last seen a feature addition to Samsung Gallery altogether as Samsung’s app teams appear to be focused on different fronts right now. Still, if you’re in the mood for even more experimentation, try enabling the secret experiments menu inside Samsung Gallery and you’ll have plenty to toy around with.

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Samsung has a solution to tackle the global chip shortage

The impact of the global chip shortage has been felt across all industries that rely on semiconductors. From cars to TVs, manufacturers are struggling to secure adequate supplies in order to meet the demand for their products.

As one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers, Samsung has a role to play in order to curb the shortage. The company has already been pouring investments in the sector and it now wants to speed up the launch of its new manufacturing facility.

Samsung wants to bring its P3 factory online sooner

Samsung’s plans to build the “P3” semiconductor factory, its third in the Gyeonggi Province, were unveiled last year. It was meant to be a total semiconductor factory with the capacity to produce DRAM, NAND flash, image sensors and application processors.

Reports suggest that Samsung now wants the P3 plant to start production earlier than initially planned. It was previously slated to go online in the first half of 2023. If the company to expedite matters, industry watchers estimate that the plant could become operational either in early 2023 or even by the end of 2022.

Some important details about the plant still remain unknown. It’s unclear how much Samsung is planning to spend on the new facility. The new plant’s production capacity also remains unknown. Samsung was expected to reveal its spending plan for the P3 facility this year. However, that has been delayed to the imprisonment of vice chairman Lee Jae-yong.

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Galaxy Note 20 starts getting May 2021 security update in the US

Samsung started pushing out the May 2021 security update to its high-end smartphones last week. The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and even the Galaxy A51 have started receiving the latest security patch. The international variant of the Galaxy Note 20 got the update last week, and it’s now time for the US variants of the phones to get the new software update.

The carrier variants of the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have started receiving the May 2021 security patch. The latest firmware versions for the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are N981U1UES2DUD5 and N986U1UES2DUD5, respectively. We don’t have the changelog for the update yet, but it could include some camera and Quick Share improvements and the latest security fixes.

The update is now available in the US for the Galaxy Note 20 series on networks like Bluegrass Cellular (which is now a part of the Verizon network), Comcast, Verizon, and Xfinity Mobile. The new software is also available for unlocked models of smartphones.

If you are a Galaxy Note 20 or Galaxy Note 20 Ultra user in the US, you might have received a notification for the new update. If you haven’t, you can check for the update manually by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. If you have experience in flashing firmware, you can download the entire firmware image from our firmware database.

Galaxy Note 20 5G

• Model: SM-N981U1
• Dimensions: Bar: 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm
  
• Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Super AMOLED Plus
• CPU: Snapdragon 865+
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

• Model: SM-N986U1
• Dimensions: Bar: 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm
  
• Display: 6.9 inch / 175.26 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Snapdragon 865+
• Camera: 108MP

More specifications

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Galaxy M11 picks up its Android 11 One UI 3.1 update

The Galaxy M series handsets are slowly but gradually receiving their Android 11 update. It was only a few days ago that the Galaxy M01 was updated to the latest firmware. Now, it’s the Galaxy M11’s turn.

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11 One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy M11. The firmware will be available more widely in the coming days.

Galaxy M11 jumps on the Android 11 train

Samsung is now rolling out firmware version M115FXXU2BUD8 for the Galaxy M11. The update is currently out in Vietnam. It brings Android 11 and all of the features that come with it. The Galaxy M series phones get One UI 3.1 Core. It’s a lighter version of One UI that Samsung has created for its low-end devices.

It still brings a lot of new features and improvements. Galaxy M11 owners will benefit from a visual redesign, performance improvements and features like one-time permissions, new privacy controls and enhanced Digital Wellbeing. The changelog of this update is quite substantial. It lists all of the new improvements, be it for Samsung Keyboard, calls and chats, Home screen and Lock screen, Settings, and more.

The update also comes with the April 2021 security patch. It’s currently rolling out in Vietnam. Samsung is eventually going to bring it to other markets as well where the Galaxy M11 is available.

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