Galaxy S20 series gets the July 2021 security update

Samsung started rolling out the July 2021 security update with the Galaxy S10 series last week. The latest security patch was then released to the Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Tab Active 2, and the Galaxy Tab A 8.0. The company has now released the security update to the Galaxy S20 series.

The Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra are getting new software updates with the July 2021 security patch in Germany. The firmware version for the LTE variants of the Galaxy S20 series is G98xFXXU8DUF9, while the firmware version for the 5G variants is G98xBXXU8DUF9. This update should fix Android Auto-related issues that some users were facing. The company has not released the list of bugs and vulnerabilities that it has fixed with the July 2021 patch, but we expect it to make the information public in the next few days.

If you are a Galaxy S20 series smartphone user in Germany, you can check for the latest update 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. We expect this update to roll out to Galaxy S20 series devices in other markets in the next few days.

Samsung had launched the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra early last year with Android 10-based One UI 2 onboard. The smartphones received the Android 11-based One UI 3 update a few months ago. They are currently on Samsung’s monthly software update schedule.

Galaxy S20 5G

• Model: SM-G981B
• Dimensions: Bar: 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm
  
• Display: 6.2 inch / 157.48 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Exynos 990
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy S20+ 5G

• Model: SM-G986B
• Dimensions: Bar: 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm
  
• Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Exynos 990
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

• Model: SM-G988B
• Dimensions: Bar: 166.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm
  
• Display: 6.9 inch / 175.26 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Exynos 990
• Camera: 12MP

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Samsung will launch another affordable phone with a MediaTek processor

Samsung could soon introduce another affordable smartphone in the form of the Galaxy A03s. The smartphone was first revealed last month when its 3D CAD renders were leaked along with some of its specifications. Now, its processor, RAM, and software-related information has been leaked.

The Galaxy A03s (SM-A037F) has been spotted in Geekbench’s database. According to the listing, the smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G35 processor (MT6765V/WB) and 4GB RAM. The Galaxy A03s also appears to be running Android 11, which means that it could debut with One UI 3.1 onboard. The device scored 163 points in Geekbench 5.1’s single-core CPU performance test and 847 points in the multi-core CPU test.

Going by previous leaks, the Galaxy A03s could feature a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display, a 13MP triple-camera setup at the rear, and a 5MP selfie camera. The other two sensors in the phone’s rear-facing camera setup could include a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The device is said to be 9.5mm thick and measures 166.6 x 75.9 x 9.1mm. It could also feature a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Other features such as a dual-SIM card slot, 4G LTE, Wi-FI b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are expected on the Galaxy A03s. Since it is succeeding the Galaxy A02s that was launched earlier this year, we expect the Galaxy A03s to come powered by a 5,000mAh battery and feature 15W fast charging.

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OnePlus is coming after Samsung’s lead in the software update game

Samsung has been crushing it in terms of software updates over the past year. It offers three major Android OS updates to its high-end smartphones and some mid-range devices, and two major Android updates to all other devices. It even offers five years of security updates to enterprise models. However, it is no longer the only Android OEM to offer such a long software update support.

OnePlus has announced that it will offer three major Android OS updates and four years of security updates to its flagship smartphones. Its Nord and Nord CE series of mid-range devices will get two major Android updates and three years of security updates, while the Nord N series will get just one major Android OS update. Flagship models released before the OnePlus 8 will stick with the older update schedule, though, which means they will get just two major updates.

Many OnePlus users have been complaining about slower, fewer, and buggier software updates. The company recently announced its merger with OPPO, and it is now merging its OxygenOS with OPPO’s ColorOS. Although the software development resources of both companies are merging, OxygenOS will remain visually intact (at least for the next couple of years). This will help the company in pacing up the development process and rolling out faster software updates.

OnePlus will still release security updates once every two months, and Samsung is better in this aspect as it releases security updates every month for its flagship smartphones. It also remains to be seen if a merger with ColorOS will improve or degrade the software quality. Still, OnePlus’ new software update schedule announcement should be enough to disturb Samsung as it can no longer claim that it offers the longest software support.

Do you think Samsung’s four-year software update policy is enough to attract new buyers and keep existing users? Would you buy a OnePlus phone just because it has promised three major Android OS updates to its flagship products? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is already on sale, just one month after its debut

Samsung had unveiled two new affordable tablets—Galaxy Tab A7 Lite and Galaxy Tab S7 FE—in the last week of May. The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, which is aimed towards consumers who want an ultra-affordable tablet for video streaming and video calling, went on sale last month with a price tag of $160. Now, it is being sold at discounted prices in the US.

The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is currently being sold in the US for just $130 via Amazon. That’s $30 off of its original price and a price reduction of nearly 20%. The tablet is available in both its colors: gray and silver. It is a perfect device for streaming videos on Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, and other streaming services, thanks to its decently large 8.7-inch display, stereo speakers, and a slim-yet-strong build.

Samsung’s latest affordable tablet features an 8.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD display, a MediaTek Helio P22T quad-core processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, and a microSD card slot. It is also available in a variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite has an 8MP rear-facing camera with autofocus and a 2MP front-facing camera. It runs Android 11 out of the box with One UI 3.1.

It has GPS, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. A 5,100mAh battery powers the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, and it is compatible with up to 15W fast charging.

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Galaxy M32 launches in the UK with one change in its specs list

Samsung had unveiled the Galaxy M32 last month and then launched it in India a few days ago. Now, the company has announced the launch of the mid-range smartphone in the UK. It will be available exclusively via Amazon.co.uk and Samsung’s own online store by the end of this month.

The Galaxy M32 is priced at £269 in the UK, and it will be available in three colors: black, blue, and white. The phone will be available in just one memory configuration: 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The UK variant of the Galaxy M32 comes with one change in its specs list compared to the Indian variant, and that’s battery capacity. While the Indian version of the Galaxy M32 is powered by a 6,000mAh battery, the UK version uses a 5,000mAh battery.

The smartphone features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a quad-camera setup at the rear, consisting of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. There is a 20MP selfie camera at the front. The device runs Android 11-based One UI 3.1 out of the box.

Samsung has equipped the Galaxy M32 with the MediaTek Helio G80 processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a microSD card slot. The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, 4G LTE, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It features 25W fast charging.

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T-Mobile brings camera improving June 2021 update to Galaxy S21 series

Unlocked Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra units had the honor of getting the June 2021 security update before their carrier-locked counterparts, but the latter are finally beginning to catch up. T-Mobile has started rolling out the latest firmware update for the Galaxy S21 series, and units locked to Sprint are also getting the same update – firmware version G99xUSQU4AUF5.

Camera lag fix reaches Galaxy S21 units on T-Mobile and Sprint

We should ideally be seeing the July security update rolling out at this time for Samsung’s latest flagships, but it’s still good to see that North American carriers aren’t falling too far behind, especially when you considering how important this particular update is. It brings a fix for all the lag in the camera app, particularly when zooming in and zooming out, and also improves performance of the camera’s Portrait mode.

It also adds the ability to scan QR codes saved in the gallery to the built-in QR code scanner (accessible from the notification shade toggles). Furthermore, Samsung says it has addressed device overheating issues, though some users still complain about their Galaxy S21-series phone being a little too hot for their liking.

Of course, the June 2021 security patch is included in the update as well. You can download it over the air from your Galaxy S21, S21+, or S21 Ultra’s Settings » Software update menu or use our archives to grab the latest firmware and install it on the phone using a Windows PC. Don’t forget to backup your data if you choose the latter route.

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Speedtest can now tell you how well your Galaxy device can stream videos

Speedtest is the most commonly used internet speed testing app for Galaxy devices. It can show your internet connection’s download and upload speeds along with other metrics such as ping, jitter, network carrier/ISP, IP address, and location. Now, the app offers the ability to check your network connection’s capability for video streaming.

The latest version (4.6.1) of Ookla’s Speedtest app shows what video resolution you can expect to stream without buffering on your Galaxy smartphone or tablet. The new ‘Video’ tab inside the app streams several videos at varying resolutions and bitrates before showing you what is the highest video resolution that you can stream without buffering.

This new feature can be pretty handy while you are traveling and want to stream videos on Netflix and YouTube. Although you can get an idea of your network connection’s video streaming abilities via the usual speed test, this new feature makes it even easier.

Most video streaming services, including Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube, now offer their video content in 4K resolution and HDR. With 5G networks getting common, it should get easier to stream 4K videos on the go. On 4G networks, though, you should not expect to stream 4K videos without buffering.

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