All posts tagged: android 13

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G Is Getting the Android 13-Based One UI 5.0 Update in US: Report

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G is reportedly being upgraded to the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 OS update in the US. The One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy A71 5G is currently available on only select carrier-locked versions. It is said to come with the latest firmware version and November 2022 security patch, along with other features. The smartphone was launched with Android 10-based One UI 2.0 skin on top in April 2020. The handset was updated to Android 11 in early 2021 and received the Android 12 update in 2022. According to a report by SamMobile, the stable version of Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update on the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G is only rolling out for carrier-locked version on Sprint and T-Mobile’s networks. The latest OS update has arrived with firmware version A135FXXU2BVL2. The update is also said to bring in the November 2022 security patch. The Android 13 update is said to be the last major OS update on Galaxy A71 5G. Samsung Galaxy A71 5G users in the US can manually check …

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Wi-Fi and LTE Models Get Android 13-Based One UI 5.0 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 series is reportedly getting the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for both its LTE as well as Wi-Fi versions. The One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy Tab A8 Wi-fi is rolling out in Europe, including Romania, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and more. In India, the update is rolling out to the Galaxy Tab A8 LTE model. The LTE version of the tablet is also getting the OS update in several other markets. The update brings in new features, a cleaner design, and performance improvements. The Galaxy Tab A8 was launched in India in January 2022 with Android 11 onboard. According to a report by SamMobile, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Wi-Fi model is currently receiving the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update in European countries like Romania, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, the UK, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Baltic and Nordic countries, Switzerland, Slovakia, Italy, and more. The Galaxy Tab A8 latest OS update comes with the firmware version X205XXU1CVL6 in Europe, as per the report. …

Samsung Galaxy F13 Receiving Android 13-Based One UI 5.0 Update in India: Report

Samsung has been rolling out the latest Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for its compatible smartphones over the last few weeks. The latest phone to get the Android 13 update is the Samsung Galaxy F13, which was launched in India in June 2022, with Android 12 (One UI 4.1.1) skin on top. The handset is reportedly getting and upgrade to the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 in the country. The new update will bring new features as part of Samsung’s One UI 5.0 interface, along with security and performance improvements. The One UI 5.0 update on Galaxy F13 is said to include the November 2022 security patch. According to a report by SamMobile, the One UI 5.0 update is being currently rolled out to the Samsung Galaxy F13 users in India. The Android 13 stable update for the Galaxy F13 reportedly comes with November 2022 security patch, which is said to fix as many as 46 issues. It also carries the firmware version E135FXXU1BVL2 in India, as per the report. The phone will also …

CES 2023: Google Adds Spotify Connect Support to Bolster Android 13 Media Switcher

Google has announced at the ongoing CES 2023 expo that it is adding Spotify Connect support to Android 13’s media switcher. This feature is similar to what Android 13 media switcher users could already do with YouTube Music and YouTube. Users will soon be able to easily switch music from their phone or tablet to Spotify Connect-compatible devices using Android 13’s audio output switcher. “With Android 13, we introduced a refreshed media player on your Android phone’s lock screen and notification section that allows you to quickly select which compatible Bluetooth or Chromecast built-in devices to play your content on,” Google said in a blog post. The search giant said that choosing and switching devices to play music can be time-consuming, which is what Google has attempted to solve for Spotify users. The availability date was stated as “this year” in the announcement. Initially, the player could only switch audio output between Bluetooth devices. Chromecast support was added to YouTube Music last month. Developers must update their media apps to support it, and Google also …

Oppo Announces Android 13-Based ColorOS 13 Stable Update Rollout Schedule for Q1 2023

Oppo has announced the timeline for the global rollout of Android 13-based ColorOS 13 update for Q1 2023. The Chinese smartphone company will be offering the latest OS update to smartphones including the Oppo Find X2 Pro, Find X2, Find X2 Pro Lamborghini Edition, Find X2 League of Legends Edition, and others. The company is currently rolling out the latest OS update for as many as 28 phones including four generations of Reno series – Reno 8, Reno 7, Reno 6, and even Reno 5. The Android 13-based ColorOS 13 updates will be rolled out in a phased manner. According to the details shared by the official Twitter handle of ColorOS, the timeline has been released for the stable as well as beta ColorOS 13 update rollout in Q1 2023. Meanwhile, 28 of the Oppo phones have already started to receive the stable version of ColorOS 13. The list includes four generations of Reno series – Reno 8, Reno 7 5G, Reno 6, Reno 5, as well as Find X5 series, Find X3 series, F21 …

Samsung Galaxy F12, Galaxy A03 Receiving Android 13-Based One UI 5.0 Update: Report

Samsung has reportedly rolled out the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 updates for two more Galaxy handsets- Galaxy F12 and Galaxy A03. While the Galaxy F12 Android 13 update is said to be rolling out in India, the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update on Galaxy A03 is reportedly available in Serbia. The update on both handsets is expected to come with new features like customisation upgrades, improved performance, security fixes, and more. Additionally, the One UI 5.0 update is said to the November 2022 security patch on both Galaxy F12 and Galaxy A03. According to a report by SamMobile, the One UI 5.0 update for Samsung Galaxy F12 is rolling out for users in India. The update is said to include the November 2022 security patch that offers fixes to as many as 46 security vulnerabilities. The stable Android 13 update for the Samsung Galaxy F12 reportedly comes with firmware version F127GXXU3CVL4. The update is also expected to offer new UI elements, camera features, more customisation for the lock screen, animations, and improved battery …

Samsung Galaxy A23, Galaxy A04s Get Android 13-Based One UI 5.0 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy A23 and Galaxy A04s are getting Android 13-based One UI 5.0 updates in the US and Panama, respectively. The update on both handsets brings in new features like customisation upgrades, performance improvements, and more. Additionally, the One UI 5.0 update comes along with the November 2022 security patch on firmware versions A236U1UEU1BVL1 and A047MUBU1BVK5 for Galaxy A23 and Galaxy A04s, respectively. Both the handsets were launched with Android 12 out of the box and this is their first major Android OS update. According to a SamMobile report, the One UI 5.0 update is initially rolling out to the carrier-unlocked units of Samsung Galaxy A23 5G in the US. The update is available for almost all carrier networks including AT&T, Cricket, Comcast, Bluegrass Cellular, Cellular South, C-Spire, and US Cellular. The stable Android 13 update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 reportedly comes with firmware version A236U1UEU1BVL1 and the November 2022 security patch. On the other hand, the Android 13-based Samsung One UI 5.0 update on A04s is currently being rolled out in Panama and …

Realme GT Neo 3T, Realme Narzo 50 Pro Receive Android 13-Based Realme UI 4.0 Update in India

Realme GT Neo 3T and Realme Narzo 50 Pro are receiving the Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 update in India. The latest update on both phones has come with new design themes, customization features, and improved performance as well as the latest security patches, firmware version, and more. The Realme UI 4.0 update for Realme GT Neo 3T and Realme Narzo 50 Pro bears the firmware version RMX3371_11.A.09 and RMX3395_11.C.04 respectively. The update will be rolled out to all users in a phased manner.  According to details shared on the official Community page by Realme, the Realme UI 4.0 update is now rolling out to only 15 percent of Realme GT Neo 3T and Realme Narzo 50 Pro users initially. The wider rollout is said to begin shortly. The stable Android 13 update for the Realme GT Neo 3T reportedly comes with the firmware version RMX3371_11.C.04. Similarly, Realme Narzo 50 Pro comes with the same firmware version RMX3395_11.C.04. The Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 update brings aquamorphic design theme colors, a new clock widget on the …

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Gets Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 Update in India

OnePlus is rolling out the Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 update for OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite smartphones in India. The latest update is currently rolling out to selected users only. A wider roll out will be done in a phased manner. The beta programme of the OxygenOS 13 for the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite was started back in November and now the company has released the stable OS update for those participated in the beta. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite was launched in India back in April 2022 with Android 12. According to a post shared by OnePlus on its Community page, the Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 update for OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite smartphones in India is first made available to the users who participated in the Open Beta Programme. The update comes with the latest security patches, firmware version, and new features. It will also bring new design themes, customization features including vibrant theme colours, and optimised task management tools as well as enhanced security and privacy. The Android 13 update …

Samsung is Testing One UI 5.1 Update; Could Arrive With Galaxy S23 Series: Report

Samsung is reportedly testing its next major OS update for One UI 5.1. The smartphone manufacturer has been spotted testing the new OS update on the models of the Galaxy S22 series — Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. However, Galaxy S23 series is speculated to be the first lineup to get the OS update. It would be the first major OS update, based on Android 13, on Samsung smartphones. Samsung is currently rolling out the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for its compatible handsets across the world. According to a report by SamMobile, Samsung is testing a new firmware update One UI 5.1 internally on this year’s Galaxy S22 series. The update was running as new firmware version S90xEXXU2CVL7. The new OS update is speculated to be rolled out to the upcoming Galaxy S23 series before its predecessor, the Galaxy S22 series, which will receive it shortly after. While there are no details available on One UI 5.1 features and changes, Samsung had hinted to bring some new lock screen …