Galaxy S21 Android 12 One UI 4.0 beta program now live in India

What we had suspected has come to pass: Samsung has started to expand availability of the Galaxy S21 Android 12 One UI 4.0 beta program to more countries following the release of the second beta build for the initial batch of markets. The beta program has now gone live in India.

Indian Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra owners can open the Samsung Members app on their phone to enroll in the beta program by clicking the beta notice in the app’s notices section. Once they’ve enrolled, they can install the Android 12 beta by downloading it from the phone’s Settings » Software update menu.

Indian users will get the second One UI 4.0 beta build that rolled out elsewhere just yesterday (firmware version ending with ZUJ1), which means they get to try out the new Material You color theming feature. Naturally, all the other One UI 4.0 stuff is in there, too, which you can learn about in the video below.

Remember to backup your phone’s data before you install the One UI 4.0 beta, and keep in mind that switching back to Android 11 and One UI 3.1 from the beta will require a complete device reset.

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Galaxy A70 picks up the September 2021 security update

It has been more than a week since Samsung started rolling out the October 2021 security update, but the Galaxy A70 is only now getting access to last month’s security patch. The update is currently rolling out in Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, but it could reach more countries over the next few days.

The Galaxy A70 has started getting a new software update with firmware version A705FXXU5DUI3. Apart from usual bug fixes and stability improvements, the update brings the September 2021 security patch that fixes more than 40 privacy and security-related vulnerabilities. The mid-range smartphone is currently listed under Samsung’s quarterly software update schedule.

If you are a Galaxy A70 user in any of the countries mentioned above, you might have already received a notification of the new update. If you haven’t received it yet, you can check for it manually by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. You can also download the new firmware file from our firmware database and flash it manually.

Samsung had launched the Galaxy A70 in mid-2019 with Android 9 Pie-based One UI. The phone received the Android 10 update last year and the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update a few months ago.

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Making mobile gaming less terrible: Is it time for Samsung Arcade?

Samsung’s content bets have grown pretty substantially in recent years. From filmmaking classes and BTS music videos to big-budget ads for fairly abstract fields like big data, it’s clear the Korean company understands the value of high-quality content. Following that train of thought, there’s still one content genre it hasn’t quite nailed down just yet – video games. Or mobile games, to be more specific.

Right now, Samung’s efforts in the mobile gaming arena are mostly concentrated on niche eSports sponsorships and the occasional Galaxy Store promotion. Meanwhile, over on the other end of the world, Apple’s been topping global gaming revenues. Without making a single game, mind you.

Based on the numbers released during the recent Apple-Epic trial over microtransactions, Apple generated roughly $8.5 billion in gaming revenues for 2019 alone. That’s more than what Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, and Activision Blizzard pulled that year combined, TWSJ estimates. By this metric, Samsung’s mobile rival is the world’s largest gaming company – despite never making a single game.

What content play makes more sense than Samsung Arcade?

It goes without saying that Samsung doesn’t have the advantage of an exclusive app ecosystem to leverage. But it certainly doesn’t need one to kickstart an Arcade-like service. In many ways, the various Galaxy Store promotions offering exclusive digital goodies like Fortnite skins and discounts prove the company already has enough business relationships to rely on for populating such a hypothetical service with content. Because at the end of the day, content is what this is all about.

As things stand right now, the Galaxy Store is most useful to Samsung as extra leverage in large-scale dealings with Google. It’s the threat of it ever becoming anything substantial that keeps Mountain View on its toes. At least compared to its everyday contents. Back in early summer, we heard of Google’s supposed attempts at illegally gutting the Galaxy Store. That’s not the sort of move you risk if you aren’t at least a little bit worried about the alternatives.

From Samsung’s perspective, doubling down on content is starting to seem like the only smart play in the near-term. Global device sales are slowing down. Chip shortages are weighing down its existing production capacity. Chinese brands are doing the same to its profit margins. If there ever was a time for a historic content push, that time is now. Content, after all, is one thing that can’t easily be copied and regurgitated overnight. It’s also an alternative, unique avenue for strengthening brand loyalty.

And content is perhaps the last arena in which Samsung still isn’t fulfilling its potential. Not if you look at the massive gap between the quality of its marketing and on-demand services such as streaming and gaming. Is launching a platform like Samsung Arcade the only play here? No, but it definitely seems like the most obvious move, given the state of the mobile industry, on the whole. Or rather, given the fact how mobile gaming is still pretty terrible for the level of technology that powers it.

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Samsung 980 PRO enables next-gen gaming performance in Windows 11

The Windows 11 operating system from Microsoft debuted earlier today, and one of the new technologies it brings is DirectStorage. It’s a new set of storage APIs designed to boost performance, especially when running large and visually demanding video games. DirectStorage requires an NVMe SSD to work, and of course, Samsung is taking this opportunity to promote its powerful 980 PRO SSD.

The 980 PRO SSD is one of the fastest NVMe PCIe 4.0 storage solutions on the market, and it’s without a doubt one of the best SSDs overall. It can top 7,000MB/s read speeds, which means it’s 2x faster than PICe 3.0 solution and a whopping 12.7x faster than SATA SSDs.

With these specs in mind, the Samsung 980 PRO is not only a great choice for the Sony PS5 (PlayStation 5) but for PC owners who want to utilize DirectStorage technology in Windows 11.

What is DirectStorage, and why should you care?

DirectStorage technology was first used by Microsoft in the new Xbox Series S/X consoles, and thanks to its success, it’s now becoming available for PC users through Windows 11. Eventually, it will be added to Windows 10, though it will have some limitations.

As to how it works, in short, DirectStorage leverages the NVMe SSD’s fast transfer rates to speed up processing by eliminating the need for the CPU to decompress data before sending it to the system memory and the GPU VRAM.

With DirectStorage, compressed data can be sent by an optimized app/game to the system memory, which then sends it to the GPU memory for decompression, thus eliminating the need for the CPU to do decompression work and slow the system down as a result.

Evidently, in order for DirectStorage to be effective, Windows 11 requires a fast NVMe SSD. Samsung recommends the 980 PRO, and we do too. If you’re planning on building a new PC for Windows 11 with DirectStorage capabilities for next-gen gaming, the Samsung 980 PRO is one of the best storage options you have. And thankfully, Samsung is selling the 250GB, 500GB, and 1TB variants at discounts of up to $290 — at least in the USA.

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Galaxy Z Fold Note concept explores unusual hybrid design with S Pen

A new Galaxy Z Fold concept emerged recently from the realm of ambitious designs that might never become a reality. It has a foldable external display that wraps around the hinge and a dedicated S Pen slot. It looks nothing like the ongoing Galaxy Z Fold 3 or the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, but it tries to combine both worlds in an unusual manner.

The design was created by Technizo Concept from a handful of sketches discovered by LetsGoDigital in a patent application forwarded by Samsung. By the looks of it, the so-called Galaxy Z Fold Note uses a single foldable exterior display instead of a dual-display configuration.

One of the most impractical Galaxy Z Fold concept designs yet

This leads to some unusual design cues, such as the rear display, which is extremely narrow even compared to the Z Fold 3’s cover display. It looks more like an afterthought, but it does contribute to a larger, tablet-like display when unfolded.

This S Pen slot is not easily accessible, or more specifically, it’s not accessible at all when the Galaxy Z Fold Note is folded shut. It’s sandwiched between the two sides of the phone and can only be removed after unfolding the device. In essence, this implies that the S Pen is meant primarily for unfolded use cases and that the S Pen user experience was not fully optimized for the folded form factor.

Thankfully, this design is based on a patent application that was filed last year, and as with many other patents, this one might not reflect Samsung’s actual plans for the foldable market at all. It might be just a rough concept Samsung was exploring at one point, or who knows?! It could be the next-gen Galaxy Z Fold-Note hybrid not many people are waiting for. We wouldn’t hold our breath for the latter.

What are your thoughts on this concept? Should Samsung explore this type of foldable design further? Comment below.

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Samsung India has some excellent deals on wearables, TVs, and appliances

Samsung is offering some excellent deals on its products during the ongoing festive shopping season in India. A few days ago, we published the list of all deals on Galaxy tablets. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G has become the biggest deal on Amazon India’s website. The South Korean firm is also offering some killer deals on smartwatches, wireless earbuds, TVs, and appliances.

The Galaxy Buds Live, which are usually priced at INR 9,999, are being sold for just INR 4,999. That’s a 50% discount over its regular price. The Galaxy Watch Active 2, which is usually sold for INR 18,990, is now priced at INR 10,990. There is an exciting deal on the Galaxy Watch 3 as well. Usually, the smartwatch sells for INR 29,990, but it is temporarily being sold for INR 15,990.

There are great discounts on the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and they are now listed at INR 44,999 and INR 69,999, respectively.

The Frame TV has seen a temporary price drop as well. The 43-inch version is available for just INR 59,990, while the 50-inch model is listed at INR 74,990. The 55-inch model is priced at INR 89,990 for a limited time, while the 65-inch model is being sold for INR 121,990 during the offer period. Samsung’s Smart Monitor lineup, which comes with a remote controller and access to all media streaming apps, has been discounted as well.

There are some fantastic deals on soundbars, refrigerators, and washing machines as well. You can have a look at all the deals below.

Smartphones

• Galaxy S20 FE 5G: INR 36,990 (INR 49,999)
• Galaxy Note 20: INR 44,999 (INR 64,999)
• Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: INR 69,999 (INR 1,04,999)

Wireless Earbuds

• Galaxy Buds Live: INR 4,999 (INR 9,999)
• Galaxy Buds Pro: INR 9,990 (INR 15,990)

Smartwatches

• Galaxy Watch Active 2: INR 10,990 (INR 18,990)
• Galaxy Watch 3: INR 15,990 (INR 29,990)

TVs, Monitors, & Soundbars

• Crystal 4K UHD TV: Get free soundbar worth INR 16,990
• The Frame 2021: Starting from just INR 59,990 (and free bezel worth INR 9,990)
• Smart Monitor: Starting from just INR 18,699
• Soundbars: Starting from just INR 6,499

Appliances

• Front Load Washing Machines: Up to INR 4,500 discount
• Top Load Washing Machines: Up to INR 5,500 discount
• Convertible French Door Refrigerator: Starting from INR 71,990 (with exchange)
• Frost-Free Convertible Refrigerator: Up to INR 7,000 discount
• Single-Door Refrigerator: Starting from INR 15,390 (with exchange)

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Samsung can find out if you’ve thrown your Galaxy Z Flip 3 around

Samsung appears to have taken extra precautions against false warranty claims for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, as it turns out that the new clamshell flagship phone is logging all acceleration-based free-fall events. Samsung engineers can refer to these logs when a customer wants to make a warranty claim to determine if the damage should or shouldn’t be covered by the warranty.

Using these logs that record free falls based on accelerometer data, Samsung engineers can determine if a Galaxy Z Flip 3 that was brought in for repairs got dropped from distances higher than 1 meter. If it was, Samsung can refuse to provide free repairs even if the phone is under warranty.

Be kind to your Galaxy Z Flip 3 if you value your warranty

There already are a few stories from Galaxy Z Flip 3 users (via @FrontTron) who were either granted or denied free repairs under warranty. One Galaxy Z Flip 3 user reports that Samsung was willing to repair the phone under warranty even after engineers determined that the device in question was dropped three times, with the last drop taking place 10 hours before the screen broke. However, the company was a little bit more lenient because the warranty claim was issued not 14 days after the purchase. Said user got lucky, but not everyone might.

In conclusion, if you own a Galaxy Z Flip 3, don’t make a habit out of throwing your phone on the couch or mishandling it. The accelerometer data will be logged, and you could face difficulties later down the line when you might need to make a warranty claim at a Samsung service center.

It’s unclear of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 logs accelerometer data the same way, but we wouldn’t be surprised if it did. We’ll keep you posted if we find out more.

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New Galaxy Watch 4 limited-time deal shaves 14% off the launch price

Today and only today, Samsung fans looking to buy the latest Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch have an opportunity to acquire the wearable at a 14% discount from Amazon’s daily deals company Woot!. The website is offering only the Galaxy Watch 4 sans the Classic model, but customers can choose a color option and size for the bezel-less variant.

The 40mm Galaxy Watch 4 is available in black, pink gold, and silver, whereas the larger 44mm model is available only in silver. Woot! is selling the 40mm variant for $214.99 — down from $249.99 — and the 44mm model for $239.99 as opposed to $279.99.

As the Galaxy Watch 4 would let you know, the clock is ticking

Amazon’s daily deals company offers just that: daily deals. Therefore, the ongoing Galaxy Watch 4 offer won’t last long, and as of this writing, there are roughly 17 hours left on this deal from Woot!.

As usual, Woot! has a limit of three Galaxy Watch 4 purchases per customer, and so far, 8% of customers have opted to purchase two Galaxy Watch 4 models through this new daily discount.

Check the Galaxy Watch 4 hands-on video and links below if you don’t want to miss out on this new deal or if you want to learn more about the latest wearable from Samsung.

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When will my Galaxy phone get a security update?

Software of any kind can have unintended vulnerabilities and flaws, and Android is no different. As the most widely used mobile operating system, Android is a major target for hackers looking for a way to exploit those vulnerabilities in order to access user data and cause other such inconveniences. To prevent major security exploits, Google fixes newly discovered vulnerabilities in Android by the way of monthly patches that are then released by various smartphone manufacturers for their smartphones through security updates.

Samsung makes the most number of Android smartphones, and it releases security updates for many of them on a monthly basis. In addition to fixing vulnerabilities in the core Android OS, these updates also fix vulnerabilities that affect Samsung’s custom version of Android that runs on all Galaxy smartphones and tablets. But releasing monthly updates to every device in its lineup is a near-impossible task, so Samsung releases new security updates for some devices on a quarterly basis (that is, once every three months).

Usually, it’s the flagship devices that receive monthly security updates and the mid-range and budget ones that get quarterly updates, but it’s not always that clear-cut. Some devices may get monthly updates for the first year or two after they hit the market and then be moved to the quarterly schedule, while some may be relegated to quarterly updates from day one.

Some devices, especially those that went on sale more than three years ago, only get bi-annual updates. In some cases, Samsung may send security updates when a critical vulnerability is discovered or an old vulnerability gets fixed for any device.

When will my Galaxy phone or tablet get a security update?

How do you know how often your Galaxy phone or tablet is supposed to get security updates? Below is a list of all devices that Samsung currently offers monthly and quarterly updates for, and also those that get security updates only when necessary.

Devices on monthly security update schedule

• Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3
• Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 5G, Galaxy S10 Lite
• Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S20 FE 5G
• Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra
• Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy Note 10+ 5G, Galaxy Note 10 Lite
• Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 5G, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
• Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy A52s
• Enterprise Models: Galaxy A50, Galaxy XCover 4s, Galaxy Xcover FieldPro, Galaxy Xcover Pro, Galaxy Xcover 5

Devices on quarterly security update schedule

• Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+
• Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy Note 9
• Galaxy A20s, Galaxy A30s, Galaxy A40, Galaxy A50s, Galaxy A70s, Galaxy A90 5G
• Galaxy A01, Galaxy A01 Core, Galaxy A11, Galaxy A21, Galaxy A21s, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A41, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71, Galaxy A71 5G
• Galaxy A02, Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A22, Galaxy A22 5G, Galaxy A32, Galaxy A32 5G, Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy A72, Galaxy A82 5G
• Galaxy M10s, Galaxy M30s
• Galaxy M01, Galaxy M11, Galaxy M21, Galaxy M21 2021, Galaxy M31, Galaxy M31s, Galaxy M51, Galaxy M12, Galaxy M32, Galaxy M42 5G, Galaxy M62
• Galaxy F12, Galaxy F22, Galaxy F42 5G, Galaxy F52 5G, Galaxy F62
• Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020), Galaxy Tab A7, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Galaxy Tab Active 2, Galaxy Tab Active Pro, Galaxy Tab Active 3
• Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Tab S6 5G, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, GalaxY Tab S7 FE
• W20 5G, W21 5G
• Enterprise Models: Galaxy A8 (2018)

Devices getting security updates bi-annually

• Galaxy S8 Lite, Galaxy Note FE
• Galaxy A10, Galaxy A10s, Galaxy A10e, Galaxy A2 Core, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A20e, Galaxy A6, Galaxy A6+, Galaxy A7 (2018), Galaxy A8+ (2018), Galaxy A8 Star, Galaxy A8s, Galaxy A9 (2018), Galaxy A30, Galaxy A60, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A80
• Galaxy J2 Core, Galaxy J3 Top, Galaxy J4, Galaxy J4+, Galaxy J4 Core, Galaxy J6, Galaxy J6+, Galaxy J7 Duo, Galaxy J7 Prime2, Galaxy J7 Top, Galaxy J7+, Galaxy J8
• Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30, Galaxy M40
• Galaxy Tab A (2017), Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018), Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019), Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019), Galaxy Tab A with S pen, Galaxy Tab S4, Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy Tab E 8 Refresh, Galaxy View 2

Why doesn’t my Galaxy device always get security updates on schedule?

Unfortunately, even if Samsung says a device is scheduled to get monthly updates, it may not provide a monthly update for that device in every country or region. Samsung can update a device in some regions in, say, the month of April while making owners of the device in other countries wait until the next month (or the one after that) for the latest security update. Sometimes, a device may not get a new security update in any country according to the usual schedule. These delays are often a result of Samsung working on a major update that brings new features or a newer version of the Android OS.

Carriers also affect the schedule for some devices. For example, some carriers may choose to put a device on a quarterly schedule even if Samsung provides a monthly update for unlocked units. And even Samsung doesn’t follow the schedule in every country. In the UK, for example, not even flagships get monthly security updates at times. There are no guarantees, basically, and while Samsung releases security updates with impressive regularity, it’s always possible a Galaxy phone or tablet may miss out on some security patches from time to time.

How do I check if a security update is available?

A security update, like any update, will show up on your device on its own once Samsung releases it in your country. You can also check to see if there’s an update available yourself by opening the Settings app on your device, navigating to Software Update, then tapping the download option (this can be Download updates manually or Download and install depending on your OS version). On older devices, the Software update menu may be inside the About device section of the Settings app.

If an update is not available over the air right from your device, you can check for an update using Samsung’s Smart Switch software for Windows and Mac PCs. Another alternative is to download the most recent firmware for your device and country from our firmware database and upgrade manually using a Windows PC.

How long can I expect security updates for my Galaxy device?

As already mentioned earlier, it’s usually flagship devices that get monthly security updates while mid-range and budget offerings get them every three months. But how long will your Galaxy phone or tablet continue to get security updates? Well, you can expect your device to be on the same schedule for the first two years after it hits the market. In the third year, a device in the monthly schedule is downgraded to quarterly updates and those on a quarterly schedule start getting security updates only when necessary. Samsung has increased the support period for security updates for some devices to the fourth year, but whether this is something that will happen with more devices remains to be seen.

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You don’t have to search for your phone’s (or tablet’s) release date to see just how often it will get security updates, though. You can bookmark this page instead and keep checking back to see what security update schedule your Galaxy device falls under. Also keep reading SamMobile for news on when a Galaxy device gets a new software update (security updates, feature updates, and major OS updates). And if you don’t mind getting a bit technical, you can visit Samsung’s dedicated website for Android security updates for details on the major vulnerabilities that are fixed in each month’s security update.

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Samsung brings Material You color themes with One UI 4.0 beta 2

Material You is the new design language that Google has introduced with Android 12. The company behind Android describes it as a completely new way of thinking about design. It takes a hyper-personalized approach to customization.

Samsung today released the One UI 4.0 beta 2. The latest iteration of its Android 12-based firmware now brings Material You color themes to supported devices. It’s great to see that one of the biggest Android 12 features has found its way to Samsung devices.

Material You unlocks a new world of customization

The idea behind Material You is to enable users to create designs that are personal to them. Users effectively become co-creators. They can use any wallpaper to create unique Material color palettes that are applied system-wide as well as to native and third-party apps.

This feature was missing from the first One UI 4.0 beta but we’ve just found it on the One UI 4.0 beta 2. It lets you choose a theme based on the colors of your wallpaper. As you’d expect, there are still a few bugs in this feature.

Sometimes, the personalized theme is applied right after it’s selected. On more than one occasion, we had to reboot the device in order for the changes to take effect. It’s nothing to worry about. These bugs will be worked out in later versions.

Samsung has only just started rolling out the second beta firmware. It’s going to be available to all users participating in the beta program soon.

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YouTube Music now allows background playback for free on your Galaxy smartphone

Google has announced that it will soon enable background music playback on YouTube Music for free. It means that you can now enjoy YouTube Music on your Galaxy smartphone or tablet even if you are not a premium user of the music streaming service. Earlier, this feature was limited to YouTube Premium subscribers.

This new feature will be enabled on November 3, 2021, but it will be limited to Canadian users for now. Users in other countries would have to wait to get this feature. Users can continue using YouTube Music like any other music streaming service such as Apple Music or Spotify, and music playback will continue even when the app is minimized. However, since the free tier is ad-supported, users will hear some ads between songs.

YouTube Music has a huge collection of music tracks from various artists and genres. Users can also access radio stations, create playlists, and subscribe to existing playlists. They can also upload music and listen to it anytime. YouTube Music is also available for the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.

Which music streaming service do you use on your Samsung smartphone or tablet? Lets us know in the comments section below.

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New Galaxy S21 One UI 4.0 beta update is here, download now!

At long last Samsung has started rolling out the second Android 12-based One UI 4.0 beta build for the Galaxy S21 series. It’s been three weeks since the beta program first kicked off, and we’re now seeing it progress past the initial stage with the newest beta. As expected, the updated version brings a number of fixes and improvements, and it also includes the new virtual RAM feature that has been arriving on other Galaxy devices in recent weeks.

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Samsung boss remains the richest stockholder in South Korea

It’s quite lucrative to be running one of the top conglomerates in the world. As you’d probably expect, Samsung boss Lee Jae-yong has a significant net worth. Most of it is linked to his Samsung holdings.

He remains the richest individual stockholder in South Korea. Lee Jae-yong’s stockholdings are the largest among South Korean conglomerate owners. That’s impressive, considering that the country has quite a few highly successful conglomerates.

Nobody can match the value of Lee Jae-yong’s shareholdings

Lee Jae-yong also happens to be the richest person in South Korea. He inherited the title from his father Lee Kun-hee who passed away last year.

Lee Jae-yong’s net worth increased substantially after he inherited his father’s shares in the many companies under the Samsung Group. The shares that he inherited in companies like Samsung Electronics and Samsung SDS were worth more than $5 billion at that time.

Even though the value of his total shareholders has declined a bit, the Samsung boss remains South Korea’s richest individual stockholder. His shareholdings were valued at $11.9 billion at the end of September 2021. The value of his holdings is down approximately $1 billion from three months earlier but that still wasn’t enough to knock him off the top.

Lee Jae-yong’s net worth would have been even higher if South Korea didn’t impose a large inheritance tax. The Lee family will pay the largest-ever inheritance tax of $10.8 billion to the government in order to inherit Lee Kun-hee’s estate.

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Samsung Display outshines competition in global smartphone panel sales

Samsung Display doesn’t have much in the way of competition in the global smartphone market. Hence, it doesn’t come as a surprise that it reigned supreme over everyone else in terms of market share; although it is marginally lower than last year. The global smartphone display market was worth $21 billion in H1, 2021, almost 13% higher than last year’s figure of $18.6 billion.

A survey conducted by market research firm Strategy Analytics tells us that Samsung Display captured 48% of the smartphone display market. While that figure doesn’t look like much, the runner-up — China-based BoE Electronics — had a paltry 13% share followed by Tianma Microelectronics Co. at 8%. Interestingly enough, Samsung’s arch-rival LG is nowhere to be seen on the list. LG’s POLED panels were lambasted for sub-par performance on Google Pixel devices, and we’ve seen fewer of those ever since.

It is unlikely that Samsung Display will lose out its top position to any of its competitions anytime soon. Most high-end smartphones, tablets, and even laptops sold in the market use Samsung panels for their impeccable colour accuracy and brightness. Besides, Samsung Display is pretty much the only company you can go to if you want a foldable screen.

That being said, OLED panels are becoming increasingly commonplace in mid-range and even some low-cost smartphones. BOE is usually the go-to supplier here and it could witness a rise in orders in the coming years due to the newly emerging trend.

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September 2021 security update rolling out to Galaxy Tab A7

The month of October has already started, but it is never too late to receive a new security patch on your smartphone or tablet. Samsung has finally released the September 2021 security update to its popular mid-range tablet from last year, the Galaxy Tab A7.

The LTE version of the Galaxy Tab A7 has started getting a new software update in various European countries. The update comes with firmware version T505XXU3BUI4 and includes the September 2021 security patch. Samsung had revealed last month that the September patch fixes more than 40 vulnerabilities related to user privacy and data security.

The new update could also introduce general bug fixes and improvements to the tablet’s software stability. If you are a Galaxy Tab A7 user in Europe, you might soon get the new update. If you don’t want to wait for the latest security patch, you can check for it manually by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. You can also download the latest firmware file from our firmware database to flash it manually.

Samsung had launched the Galaxy Tab A7 with Android 10-based One UI 2.5 on board. The device received the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update a few months ago. It could get at least one more Android OS update in the future.

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Galaxy A8+ (2018) picks up the September 2021 security update

The Galaxy A8+ (2018) has started getting a new software update. The three-year-old mid-range smartphone was launched with Android 7.1.1 Nougat on board, and it has received two major Android OS updates. Now, the device is getting the September 2021 security patch from Samsung.

Galaxy A8+ (2018) units in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan have started getting the new software. It comes with firmware version A730FXXU7CUI2 and includes the September 2021 security patch. Samsung had revealed last month that the September patch fixes more than four dozen privacy and security-related vulnerabilities found in Galaxy smartphones. The update could also include general bug fixes and improvements to device stability.

If you are someone who has held on to the Galaxy A8+ (2018) and live in any of the countries mentioned above, you might have received a notification of the new update. If you haven’t received it yet, you can check for the update manually by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. You can also download the latest firmware file from our firmware database and flash it manually.

The Galaxy A8+ (2018) is currently listed under Samsung’s biannual software update schedule, but it is not eligible to receive any Android OS update.

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Samsung monthly updates: October 2021 security patch detailed

Samsung was the first Android OEM to release the October 2021 security update. The new security patch started rolling out last week, and the Galaxy S21 series was the first to get the update. Over the past few days, the latest update has been released to multiple smartphones and tablets. Now, the South Korean firm has detailed the October 2021 security patch.

The company has revealed that the October 2021 security update fixes 68 privacy and security-related vulnerabilities. Apart from all the patches provided by Google, the Security Maintenance Release also includes 32 SVEs (Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures). It includes bug fixes for six critical vulnerabilities and 24 high-severity vulnerabilities.

The October 2021 security patch has already been released to the Galaxy A8 (2018), Galaxy A50, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy Tab Active 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

More Galaxy smartphones and tablets could soon receive this security patch. You can manually check whether your device has up to date security using our custom tool.

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October 2021 security update reaches the Galaxy F62

Samsung had released its latest security patch to a bunch of smartphones yesterday. Today, the company started rolling it to the Galaxy F62 as well. The smartphone was launched in India earlier this year with Android 11-based One UI 3.1.

The Galaxy F62 has started getting a new software update with firmware version E625FDDU2AUI2 in India. Apart from usual bug fixes and device stability improvements, the latest software update also includes the October 2021 security patch. Samsung has revealed that it has fixed 68 security vulnerabilities with the October patch.

If you are a Galaxy F62 user in India, you might soon get this software update. If you don’t want to wait for the OTA update to arrive on its own, you can check for it manually by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. You can also opt to download the latest firmware file from our firmware database and flash it manually.

Samsung has currently listed the Galaxy F62 in its quarterly software update schedule, which means that the device will get its next update after three months. The device is expected to get two major Android OS updates in the future.

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