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  • August 2022 security patch from Samsung makes a late appearance on the Verizon Galaxy Tab S7 series

    August 2022 security patch from Samsung makes a late appearance on the Verizon Galaxy Tab S7 series

    When it comes to upgrades, carrier-locked phones typically lag behind their unlocked counterparts since carriers enjoy taking the time to customize stock firmware. While this is true for many phones in the US, Samsung’s experience is unique. US carrier-locked variants of the Galaxy S22 series are now receiving the same treatment as the unlocked ones, following the August security patch’s international rollout to the company’s newest flagships late last month.

    With this month’s security patch, Samsung began distributing software version S908USQU2AVG6 to carrier-locked models of the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra in the US yesterday. According to SamMobile, the three have joined their Russian, Korean, and Latin American counterparts in utilizing the August security patch, leaving only the unlocked variations in the US and Asian regional models.

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    The firmware for the carrier-locked models appears to be a simple security patch, similar to the last update that went out to these devices globally. However, Samsung claims in the changelog that the “overall stability of functions” has been improved, so expect updates to the system apps or other undocumented changes along with it.

    As always, we’ll keep this article updated as more Samsung devices get the August 2022 security patch in the US.

    Galaxy S10 series

    • Verizon
      • Galaxy S10e: SP1A.210812.016.G970USQU6IVH2, released August 31st
      • Galaxy S10: SP1A.210812.016.G973USQU6IVH2, released September 2nd
      • Galaxy S10+: SP1A.210812.016.G975USQU6IVH2, released September 2nd
      • Galaxy S10 5G: SP1A.210812.016.G977UVRU8HVH1, released August 31st

    Galaxy S20 series

    Galaxy S21 series

    Galaxy S22 series

    Galaxy Note 10 series

    Galaxy Note 20 series

    Galaxy Z series

    Galaxy A series

    • AT&T
      • Galaxy A53: A536U1UEU3AVH2, released August 25th
    • Comcast
      • Galaxy A53: A536U1UEU3AVH2, released August 25th
    • T-Mobile
      • Galaxy A53: A536U1UEU3AVH2, released August 25th
    • Verizon
      • Galaxy A01: RP1A.200720.012.A015VVRS8BVH1, released August 23rd
      • Galaxy A11: RP1A.200720.012.A115USQS7BVG4, released August 23rd
      • Galaxy A42 5G: SP1A.210812.016.A426USQU4CVH1, released September 13th
      • Galaxy A53: A536U1UEU3AVH2, released August 25th
      • Galaxy A71 5G: SP1A.210812.016.A716VSQS5EVI2, released October 7th
    • Xfinity
      • Galaxy A53: A536U1UEU3AVH2, released August 25th

    Galaxy Tablets

  • Multitasking improvements and more on the new update for OnePlus 9 series

    Multitasking improvements and more on the new update for OnePlus 9 series

    May 19, 2022: OnePlus has released a new system update for the OnePlus 9 series (via XDA Developers). It has version C.60 and is over 1.5GB in size.

    The most recent OTA update improves multitasking and adds some connection and gaming features. The May security patch, however, is still unavailable for the phones. The complete changelog is available below.

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    Convenience & efficiency

    • You can now open up to 3 apps in floating windows at the same time in Split-screen mode and switch between Floating window and Split screen modes
    • You can now use the Clock app in Quick Return

    Connectivity

    • You can now open up to 3 phone windows on your PC

    Games

    • Adds the HyperBoost end-to-end frame rate stabilizer
    • Heterogenous graphics: Reduces gaming loads and power consumption (only for some games)

    As always, this OTA will be incremental. It will reach a small percentage of users initially. A broader rollout should start in a few days.

    To check if an update is available, head to Settings > System > System updates on your device.

    Previous OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro updates

    • April 18, 2022: OnePlus rolled out a new system update for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. The update carried Oxygen OS 12 version C.48 and went out to the flagships in India, North America, and Europe. There were no new features added with the update. However, it brought the April 2022 security patch to the phones. The changelog also mentioned system stability improvements.
    • March 21, 2022: OnePlus pushed out the stable Oxygen OS 12 update to the OnePlus 9R. The update was rolled out to users who were previously running the open beta version of the software. The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro also got the incremental OxygenOS 12 update C.47 in North America and Europe. It optimized the stability of communication, fixed issues causing the operator’s name to be displayed incorrectly, improved system stability and camera fluency, and brought the March 2022 security patch.
    • March 10, 2022: OnePlus pushed out the Oxygen OS 12 C.46 update to the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. The company noted that the build will not release in North America due to specific country-related limitations. The firmware brought a bunch of improvements. However, the major change was the addition of the February security patch.
    • January 21, 2022: OnePlus rolled out update LE2125_11.C.44_1440_202201182114 (or 115) to the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro in January. This update brought plenty of fixes for performance, display issues, cameras, and more. It also included the January 2022 security patch.
    • December 30, 2021: The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro received Oxygen OS 12 C.40, which initially rolled out to global and Indian variants. The update fixed a few issues that the second Oxygen OS 12 release missed.
    • December 6, 2021: After a months-long beta program, the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro started getting a stable version of Oxygen OS 12, based on Android 12. However, due to intensely negative feedback to the update’s many bugs, OnePlus pulled it. The update restarted a week later.
    • November 25, 2021: Oxygen OS 11.2.10.10 rolled out to the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. The update brought the November security patch and a few bug fixes but no significant changes.
    • September 17, 2021: OnePlus is rolling out a new Oxygen OS update (11.2.9.9) to the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. The update adds the September 2021 security patch and also brings the brand new Hasselblad XPan camera mode. There is also a slew of camera-related tweaks and other miscellaneous bug fixes.
    • July 29, 2021: OnePlus is rolling out Oxygen OS 11.2.4.4 to the OnePlus 9R. The update adds the July security patch to the phone and also brings the Bitmoji AOD feature that lets users place an avatar on their always-on display screen which changes based on activity and other factors. Fixes for “known issues” are bundled in the update alongside the updated GMS package.
    • July 19, 2021: OnePlus rolled out Oxygen OS 11.2.8.8 to the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. It added one big feature for Ambient Display users — Bitmoji AOD. This lets users place an avatar on their always-on display screen which changes based on activity and other factors. The update also Fixed some “known issues” and added the July 2021 Android security patch.
    • June 6, 2021: The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro gained Oxygen OS 11.2.7.7 which brought power consumption improvements, and camera tweaks, including an HDR option for video recording on the OnePlus 9 Pro.