Author: Madhav Biradar

Galaxy Note 20 Series Gets One UI 3.0 Beta Update
After the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note 20 has become the second flagship lineup to taste One UI 3.0 with an Android 11 update. Samsung has released this beta version in the US & South Korea. The Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra users can now use an early beta version of One UI 3.0 before the company releases a stable version for the general public. A new firmware version starting with N986NKSU1ZTJH is now rolling out in the home country that brings lots of new features with it. To get the beta version on your Note 20 lineup, open the Samsung Members app. Here, you will see the recruitment banner, once you participate in it, then you will get beta firmware on your smartphone.
Here are the new features & improvement changes that the company brings into the new beta update.
*You can add related widgets by long-pressing the app icon on the home screen.
• Provides a function to turn off the screen by double-tapping a space on the home screen and lock screen (can be set in [Settings> Useful Functions> Motion & Gestures]).
• You can change the interaction by tapping the clock area on the lock screen to check the widget and check various widgets such as schedule, weather, and music on one page.
• Add image categories for dynamic lock screen and select up to 5 categories at once.
• Supports interactive preview function when setting the wallpaper.
• Always On Display and lock screen editing interface improvements.
* The Samsung keyboard input languages increased to 370.
• Added various conditions and execution methods so that Bixby routines can be used as desired.
• Recommend new routines by analyzing users’ repeated daily life and device usage patterns.
• In the Bixby routine, when the routine is finished, the option to return to the previous state is provided, and various actions such as “request from Bixby” and “accessibility”, icon settings for each routine, and lock screen widget added.
• Samsung Internet website translation function and status bar hiding function added to help you immerse yourself in the entire screen.
• The security of the Samsung Internet browser has been strengthened, adding a function to warn/block websites that send too many pop-ups or notifications.
• You can browse and select Cloud Drive files from the file selection screen of My Files.
• Added cache file deletion option to easily free up storage space in My Files app.
• Collect and display duplicate events with the same start time in the month view and list view of the calendar.
• Added a function to read the alarm time and preset alarm name when a ringtone alarm occurs in the clock app.
• Provides the ability to easily organize duplicate contacts stored in the same account in the Contacts app.
• View and edit contact information for multiple accounts at once on the Edit Contact screen.
• Contacts saved in English can be searched by entering Korean, and the storage period in the trash can be extended from 15 days to 30 days after the contact is deleted.
• Added trash can function to keep recently deleted messages for 30 days in the Messages app.
• Addition of Do Not Disturb during the game and improvements to improve performance so that you can focus on the game.
* For some apps, after updating the software, you must update the app itself. (Example: Calculator, Samsung Internet, Samsung Pay, Samsung Health, Samsung Notes, etc.).
The beta update will soon reach the UK, Germany, Poland & India in the coming days. If you haven’t logged in to the Samsung Members app on your Galaxy Note 20 or Note 20 Ultra then log in to it. Then wait for the official banner page. It is for limited users in the first phase, so make sure you participate early in the beta program.
Update: Germany is now also getting the new One UI 3.0 beta version. The official announcement has been posted on Samsung community Germany page by Moderator. He confirms the beta update is being released in the country.
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October 23, 2020
One UI 2.5 update Comes to Galaxy S9 Duo & Galaxy A51
Samsung is treating One UI 2.5 update to its Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+ models. It is the last major update for these flagship smartphones of 2018. It is not the only device to get the latest version. The mid-range smartphone Galaxy A51 is also upgrading to the newer version with lots of new features. The latest firmware for Galaxy S9 & S9+ is rolling out in Germany and the firmware for Galaxy A51 has released in Russia. The Galaxy A51 will receive two more major Android OS updates, but Galaxy S9 users are not that lucky.
With a new piece of code, Galaxy S9 users will get the Wireless Dex feature, which allows them to screen mirroring their phones with Smart TVs, though Samsung recommends using Samsung Smart TVs. The camera department gets single take and pro mode features to make it more advanced and better at taking pictures. The updated Samsung keyboard will allow you to use it in split landscape mode, and the ability to search YouTube videos. Further, both devices get animoji & bitmojis for the rich conversations on social media.
It also extends the functionality of the always-on display to show more details. Apart from that, the firmware brings October security patches and minor bug fixes. The firmware version A505FXXU4CTJ1 is rolling out for Galaxy A51 and the version G96*FXXUCFTJ2 is for Galaxy S9 & S9+. The users in Germany are getting One UI 2.5 in Germany and Galaxy A51 users in Russia. Both devices in the other countries will upgrade to the newer version in the coming days.
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October 19, 2020
One UI 3.0 Beta for Galaxy S20 Series Now Rolling Out in South Korea
Last week, the beta operation manager at Samsung’s South Korean community had mentioned that the One UI 3.0 Beta with Android 11 for Galaxy S20 series is coming soon. Now, without taking too much time, the beta version is rolling out in the home country for these three Galaxy S20, S20+ & S20 Ultra devices. The official banner and the download link has shared on Samsung Members app, and users can participate by logging into the app. The Beta Operation Manager has mentioned that only limited users can participate in the program and after that they will close it till further date.
If you are Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ or Galaxy S20 Ultra user living in South Korea, and want to take part into the beta program. Then head to the Samsung Members app and login to it. Participation in beta testing is simple. In the Samsung Members app, enter the One UI 3 beta test banner on the main screen, read the instructions carefully, and apply. Then go into your phone settings and hit download and install in software update, and then One UI 3.0 Beta firmware will be installed.
It is One UI 3.0 Beta version and not the stable version so you many face some issues. You can download the update if you can handle such minor issues and want to help the company to build a better version. There is no word on when the beta program will start in the other countries. Also, the update will come soon to the Galaxy Note 20 users in the coming days. Samsung might release the stable version of Android 11-based One UI 3.0 in November for flagship devices.
The beta manager has further requested to update all the Samsung apps from the Galaxy Store once you install the beta version.
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October 6, 2020
WhatsApp, Instagram & Facebook Removed from Tizen Store
This month, after the shutdown of the Tizen Community website and the Community app, now one more shocking news came for Tizen users. Facebook has finally removed all its apps from the Tizen Store. The popular apps WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger are now discontinued from the Tizen Store. Since the last June, Facebook had been sending messages to the users about the termination, and finally today that day arrived. Samsung has stopped making Tizen phones since 2017, and the last model in the market was Samsung Z4.
For five consecutive years, WhatsApp was the number one app in the Tizen Store by the usage and by the most downloads. The other famous social media app Line had already step back from the Tizen phones, so WhatsApp was the only medium for users to chat or make video calls with their friends.
I have posted a video on why WhatsApp, Facebook & Instagram removed from Tizen Store. Watch the video.
Also, the other social media apps Facebook, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger were in the top downloading apps, but now no longer serve the users. Unlike the ACL apps, these were launched by Facebook, and they received regular updates since the beginning.
The decision behind the termination is the lack of new Tizen smartphones in the market. Also, the devices which have been launched in the market is now more than 3 years old. The Samsung Z2 & Samsung Z4 are the most popular Tizen phones in the market. Still, many users in India, Bangladesh & South Africa are using these devices, and today we have received too many emails and messages from users about the situation. Many customers demand that Samsung or Facebook must bring all these apps on the Tizen, but looks like that may not happen.
October 1, 2020
Samsung Confirms One UI 3.0 Beta for Galaxy S20 Users Coming Soon
Samsung Beta manager in South Korea has confirmed One UI 3.0 with Android 11 beta version for the end-users. The Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ & Galaxy S20 Ultra users are the first devices eligible for One UI 3.0 beta testing. The Beta version is already available for developers, so we can expect it very soon for the general users. At current only, the Beta manager at South Korea has confirmed it, but I think the US & some European countries may soon receive it along with Korean users. To participate in the Android 11 beta program, you have to sign in to Samsung Member app.
The head person of the beta program mentioned to post the official launch date, and the download link will be provided on the Samsung Member app. The Member app is by default pre-installed on almost all Samsung Galaxy smartphones, so if you haven’t signed up to it yet, then do it. You will get all the details to install the beta version on the community app once it is made official. Last year too, beta testing was first started in South Korea for the Galaxy S10 users and later opened in the US & Germany.
After the Galaxy S20 lineup, we can see the beta program for Galaxy Note 20 series soon. In the One UI 3.0 version with Android 11, we will get features like improved gesture navigation, prediction tools, security & privacy. Along with it, users will get built-in screen recording, smart home media controls, new conversation tabs, and the better 5G network detection. Samsung also brings some of its features to the table.
September 29, 2020
Galaxy M21 & M31 Now Receiving One UI 2.1 Camera Features
Samsung’s two Galaxy M series smartphones, Galaxy M21 & M31 are now getting some One UI 2.1 camera features. This Month, Samsung has dispatched Android 10-based One UI 2.1 update for Galaxy M31. And Galaxy M21 has come up with Android 10 since the launching. Now to make them more advanced in the photography, the company is releasing new camera features. The update has brought lots of goodies to the devices in the camera section that we have seen on most of the flagship & upper mid-range devices. For talking about the Galaxy M21, first time it is receiving One UI 2.1 version, so you will see other features too. The changelog hasn’t mentioned any other features, so we have to dig them out.
The firmware version M315FXXU2ATIB is now rolling out for Galaxy M31. The Galaxy M21 has bumped to M215FXXU2ATI9 version. The size of the software on M21 is 1292 MB & the size on the M31 version is 489MB. The updates bring My Filter, Single Take & Night Hyperlapse features to the M21 & M31 to enhance the photography.
For your information, My Filter option allows you to create custom filters with the colors and the style for future shots. In the Single take feature, you can use the shutter button to capture series of pictures and videos. Lastly, the Night Hyperlapse mode allow you to shoot low light hyperlapse videos. The Pro mode is also the part of Galaxy M31 camera and it has seeded in the last major version. The One UI 2.1 contains Music Share & Quick Share, but still there is no sign of them.
Further, the Galaxy M31 will now show you remaining battery charging time to fill up the full battery. It is quite useful for some users, as they will know in how much time they will get full battery. Apart from that, Samsung has improved overall quality of the devices and provided more stability by squashing know bugs. The latest firmware versions for Galaxy M21 & M31 are now rolling out in India. You can check the updates manually from Settings – Software Updates.
September 28, 2020
Galaxy Watch Active 2 & Watch 3 Gets ECG in the US
In the major update in the US, Galaxy Watch Active 2 & Galaxy Watch 3 have received ECG function. The South Korean company has got cleared FDA certification for the approval. After the South Korea, the US is the second country to get the ECG function. Apart from that, Galaxy Watch Active 2 has jumped to Tizen 5.5 and gained some health activities. In the Galaxy Watch Active 2, users can now use fall detection, VO2 Max, sleep score, screen capture and better running analysis. These were all Galaxy Watch 3 exclusive features that last week rolled out on global versions.
To use the ECG, you have to download Health Monitor app on your smartwatch, and then you can open the ECG tab. Samsung has warned that the feature is only for reference purpose and before taking any medicines, visit the doctor. To level the game with older model, Galaxy Watch Active 2 can now tell you details of your daily workout to boost the endurance. It can also detect the hard fall and alert your familiy member or personal doctor. The Galaxy Watches can capture the screenshots, but now users can take whole image of the screen. You can now get better sleep score and better running analysis.
The firmware version R840XXU1BTHA is rolling out for Galaxy Watch 3 and the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is getting R820XXU1CTH8. The update for new watch is 47MB in size, and Active 2 update is 290MB in size. There is no official date for the ECG, Blood Pressure or Blood Oxygen level roll out in the other countries. The US users and South Korean users can no use all these functions.
September 25, 2020
New Galaxy Watch 3 Update Improves Many Health Functions
The Galaxy Watch 3 has brought plenty of essential or we can say forward-looking functions for fitness-centric users. With the launching, it made available ECG & Detect fall features for all the users. Later, in the first software update, the company seeded features like blood oxygen or SpO2, VO2 Max, advanced running analysis & sleep score. Now, the company is rolling out new firmware for Galaxy Watch 3 to enhance overall quality of these functions. The improvements come to 5 most important Samsung Health features. As per the changelog, you will see enhanced quality & stability in VO2 Max, SpO2, Sleep score, heart rate & stress measurement.
Many customers in South Korea complained that sleep tracking function needed to fix. The official team also mentioned there was error and promised to release new version to fix all the issues. It looks like there was some corners in these functions that needed to fix. Despite the fact complaints mostly raised in South Korea, the update currently available in Vietnam. Here is the major part from the conversation.
As mentioned before, it appears that abnormal sleep data is stored in the mobile samsung health due to some reason. Has been confirmed. It will be updated later so that there is no problem with abnormal data processing in the watch. It is necessary to further determine the cause of the abnormal sleep data recorded, but it seems that the problem will be solved by deleting the sleep record from mobile Samsung Health right away. Delete the last sleep data recorded through the watch in mobile samsung health and try again.
Apart from that, this second firmware version improves the battery life of the Galaxy Watch 3 to run it last longer. It is always good to have extra juice in the battery, so you could forget the charger for a while.
The firmware version R845FXXU1BTH4 is currently rolling out in Vietnam and it is 54.90MB in size. The new software version will soon release in South Korea & other countries in the coming days. To check the update manually, go to Galaxy Wearable app – Watch software update.
September 15, 2020
New Galaxy Note 20 Update Improves Camera Performance
Samsung has released a second update for Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra in the current month. The first software of this month was only dispatched with the September security patch. This time, the update has brought some improvements to the new flagship devices. The firmware version N98*NKSU1ATI2 is now rolling out in South Korea and brings enhanced camera performance. The update has also enhanced the overall performance and security of the Note 20 series.
Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra launches with one of the most innovative cameras in the industry, however, the company always seeds new updates to improve camera quality. As the changelog mentions, you will get better camera usability, and some users say they have witnessed faster to focus while taking images. I don’t think, there was an issue with the camera and not any complaints about slowness. Still, it is better if Samsung has made it much faster compared to the last version.
After the launch of the Galaxy S20 series devices, Samsung is regularly updating the camera quality of the flagship devices. Now, Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra is getting the same treatment. Apart from that, the devices have upgraded to advanced security and provide system stability. You can manually check for this 424MB firmware, by visiting Settings – Download & install – Software Update. The update will soon available in the other regions.
September 14, 2020
Galaxy Watch Active 2 Receives Galaxy Watch 3 Features
As always a year old Galaxy Watch Active 2 is now receiving some Galaxy Watch 3 features. The new Watch 3 is quite lucky to get some of the best features that can be comparable to Apple Watch Series 5 or upcoming Series 6. Where to start, blood oxygen, ECG, fall detection & VO2 max is the future innovative functions that you can use in many areas. Not all these are coming to Active 2 due to the hardware limitations, but some of them have landed here. The VO2 Max will not let you check how much oxygen your body has observed during the workout for better endurance.
The second most important feature is to Detect fall, it will call or message to the emergency number via SOS to your friends or family. It automatically calls them when the watch detects a hard fall or accidental fall. Enhanced notifications are now open windows while receiving new messages and also show the images. Previously, only WhatsApp was able to show the images. With the Advanced Running Analysis, you can improve your running stay yourself fit & active. You will get all the necessary information in one place with the running analysis.
Now, in the new software, you can easily take screenshots of the watch and send it to the paired smartphone. The screenshot option is not new to the Active 2, though now you can take scroll captures. Finally, in the messages & notification replies, you can use AR Emojis & Bitmojis for better communication. The firmware version R820XXU1CTH8 is now rolling out in some European countries & South Korea.
September 10, 2020
(Update: Note 10 too) One UI 2.5 Update Now Rolling Out for Galaxy S10 Series
With the launch of Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra, Samsung has introduced One UI 2.5 version with some new features. Nearly two weeks ago, the company has dispatched this new update to the 2020’s Galaxy S20 series flagship models. Now the company is seeding a newer version to the Galaxy S10 series (not Galaxy S10 Lite) with almost all the features of One UI 2.5. The firmware version G97*FXXU8DTH7 is now rolling out for the devices, and as per the users mentioned, it is available in Germany. Along with it, you will see the latest Android’s September security patch.
The One UI 2.5 brings support for Wireless Dex, which lets you mirror your smartphone screen to the supported Samsung smart TVs. The Pro Video Mode has also been enhanced to get the most from the camera. Also, the update has made it easy to share Wi-Fi credentials with other Samsung Galaxy devices. In the keyboard, the keyboard search has been added that allows users to search for YouTube videos.
The keyboard also supports landscape mode for easy writing. In the SOS function, users can now share their real-time location every 30 minutes for 24 hours. Further, in the Always On Display users can set Bitmoji stickers, and finally Screen zoom & Font Size options have added for the customization of display size. The update is currently rolling out in Germany, and it will soon distribute in other countries. You can check for the update manually from the Settings – Software Update.
As the Galaxy S10 is receiving One UI 2.5 firmware version, we think Galaxy Note 10 lineup will also get the same version very soon. Samsung has also confirmed One UI 2.5 software for Galaxy S9 & Note 9 and as per the report, the company has started building it.
As the users reported, the Galaxy Note 10 series is also now getting the latest One UI 2.5 update. The new firmware is now rolling out in European countries and soon it will distribute in other regions. You can check the new version in Settings – Software Update – Download update.
September 3, 2020
Mi Band 5 Receiving 1.0.1.84 Firmware Update
Xiaomi’s latest Mi Smart Band 5 is now promoted to the firmware version 1.0.1.84. The latest piece of software will improve the overall quality of the band by enhancing its performance and squashing some known bugs. The previous version had brought automatic workout detection which automatically knows your workout mode and act on it. But this new version doesn’t bring that much along with it. Stilll, you wil not see any new function on the fitness tracker, there are some improvements to the core apps. Also, it brings some new languages to users. Most of the languages are from Europe, and Polish is one of them. On the reviews of some users, the device has brought accuracy to the tracking functions and the increased speed in some features.
As per the users, Xiaomi has fixed some bugs of sleep tracking to give you accurate results. The REM sleep is the feature that has enhanced in the 1.0.1.84 firmware version. Since the beginning, we haven’t seen any major or minor issue with the sleep pattern or with REM Sleep data. Though, some customers on social media has raised questions about the accuracy of the sensor. Now, as we go with those customers, then we could see major bump in the result. Apart from that, you will see better results in heart rate monitoring and step counter. Hope this time we get few ghost steps in the outdoor.
The new update is currently rolling out in Indonesia and soon you will see it in other countries in the coming days. As always, you have to first update Mi Fit app to the latest version. Once you update the Mi Fit app then Mi Smart Band 5 will install the new 1.0.1.84 version. The update is only for new band, as there is no software available for Mi Smart Band 4C, Band 4 or Band 3 at the moment.
August 25, 2020
High-end Galaxy A Series Phones may Get Android OS Updates For 3 Years
In the launching event of Galaxy Note 20 & other major Galaxy devices, Samsung has promised to deliver major Android OS updates for 3 years to its flagship devices. The promising devices that will receive the major rollouts are Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S20 & Galaxy F series, which are eligible to get three-year support. Now, the new revealing from the customer representative at Samsung South Korea, some Galaxy A series of smartphones may also get the same treatment. When the customer asked about his Galaxy A90 to whether the smartphone will get 3 years of Android OS updates, the executive answered with a possible answer.
In the answer, the representative clearly mentions the upper mid-range or high-end Galaxy A series of smartphones released after Galaxy S10 is under additional reviews. Further, he said, the company is checking hardware specs and resources of these devices to come to a final thought. Once the company decides, it will publish the news on the Samsung Member app. There are also chances for high-end tablets to get 3-year support, as they have also launched with top-notch hardware specs.
Here is the important translation from the screenshot.
Please note that, unfortunately, the previous release models Galaxy S9, Note9, A series and tablet products are not applicable, as hardware specifications and resources are considered. High-end A series and tablet products released after the S10 are under additional review, and detailed OS upgrade policies will be announced later by checking hardware specifications and resources.Please refer to the Samsung Members app announcement, Samsung Electronics’ official channel.
Samsung has already declared that the Galaxy Note 9 & Galaxy S9 and the previous flagship or Galaxy A series devices will not get major updates. Even there is less possibility that the Galaxy S9 & Note 9 will receive One UI 2.5 version. Now we have to see what Samsung makes in the final decision about the high-end Galaxy A series. If this happens, the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A80, Galaxy A71, and their 5G variants will surely get the 3-years support.
August 12, 2020
Samsung Activates ECG on Galaxy Watch Active 2
Samsung has finally activated ECG or Electrocardiogram feature on Galaxy Watch Active 2. For now, South Korea is the only country where the users can use it, as the company has got green signal. It may be the marketing strategy of Samsung to enable the function right after the launching of Galaxy Watch 3. Samsung was previously promised to release the function in the first of this year, but later postponed it. Due to the lack of permission from the authorities it delayed again, but in May it received necessary certificate from the MFDS, so finally Samsung opened this function for Active 2 users, at least in the home country. Users need to download & install Samsung Health Monitor app on the watch & on the paired smartphone to use it.
On the Galaxy Watch Active 2, the ECG function will tell you about Atrial Fibrillation or AFib & Sinus rhythm. It gives Sinus rhythm when there is nothing wrong, and it gives results of Atrial Fibrillation when the heart rates is more than usual. There are also two more outputs, Judgement failure & Signal failure, when the measurement is wrong or value is incorrect, respectively, so users won’t panic. The use of ECG is very simple. Wear the Galaxy Watch Active 2 tightly on your wrist. Open the Samsung Health Monitor app, tap on ECG tab & press Measurement. It will take 30 seconds to give the output. After that, you can check the results on the watch or on smartphone.
Samsung has already said that, don’t get any treatment based on this function. You better visit the doctor, if you found anything unusual. It warned it could be dangerous to take medicines by only getting the ECG results. The Users in the US may also get the feature soon, as Samsung received certification from FDA to release ECG function on Galaxy Watch 3 & Galaxy Watch Active 2. Apple’s two premium watches Apple Watch Series 4 & Series 5 has this feature for the US users, and now Samsung’s two watches will join the club. It is not a software update, the users in South Korea can just go to the app and will find ECG tab is enabled for use.
August 7, 2020
Galaxy Watch Active 2 ECG Update may be Delayed Again
There are many users in various countries that want to receive ECG function on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active 2. The smartwatch is near to complete its first year and still, there is no sign of the update. The only good news came from Samsung was in May, when the company certified to launch ECG on the Active 2. Now, when eagerly waited customers asked Samsung customer representatives then they got the answer which is not in favor of customers. The official said the ECG function may implement with My BP app, the third-party app, and very few markets like the US, Uk, Australia & Canada will receive the app update.
It means there may be another delay from the company to introduce Electrocardiogram on the Galaxy Watch Active 2 at any time soon. Also, Samsung still has to get certified in other countries to launch the function, so the update release may take more than usual time. Here is the statement from Samsung customer representative (translated from German). The answer is for German & Austrian customers, but still, there is uncertainty about the other markets too.
“The functions of ECGs and blood pressure measurement can be implemented via the My BP Lab app, but so far these are only available in other countries such as the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, and others. There are no plans to introduce these functions on the German market at the moment.”
To confirm the news, the popular tech website in German, Notebookchek, interacted with Samsung officials. In response, Samsung said the Galaxy Watch Active 2 still receives the long-promised ECG functionality, but only between the third and fourth quarters. In the official reply, it mentioned the fourth quarter, which is the end of the year. The Galaxy Watch 3, the next Samsung smartwatch will get ECG & blood pressure function right from the first day, at least in South Korea. The new watch would release soon along with Galaxy Buds Live & Note 20 series.
July 19, 2020
Global Mi Band 5 Spotted with Alexa, SpO2 & NFC Support
In last month, we have revealed that the Mi Band 5 will get NFC support in the global market. Further, we also mentioned the SpO2 & Amazon Alexa functions for the international version. Now the leaked resource file for Mi Band 5 has confirmed all of these functions. Xiaomi has unpacked Mi Band 5 in China on June 11, but the SpO2 & Amazon Alexa features were missing from the tracker. Now, these functions will be exclusively launching on global versions rather than the home version.
It will be the first time Mi Band series will receive SpO2 or blood monitoring along with Women’s heath tool & PAI functions. After the launch of SpO2, it will compete with Honor Band 5, Huawei band 4 Pro & Fitbit Charge 4 which has the blood oxygen monitoring. The animated images of Amazon Alexa have also spotted in leaked files. It will be the replacement of Xiao Ai voice assistant outside China. The revealed code suggests, Alexa will first support with Mi Home devices and later users may connect it with other devices.
SpO2 spotted on Mi Band 5
Alexa Animation on Mi Band 5
We are also the first to claim about the NFC support for international Mi Band 5. The recent launch of Mi Band 4 NFC in Russia is the start of it and the next device will support in many countries. Also, the resource file shows the images of Mastercard, which is the first partner to pay with Band 5 in many places.
Mastercard logo spotted on Mi Band 5
In other countries, Mi Band 5 will launch in July and Europe would be the first market. Recently, the fitness tracker has cleared BIS certification in India, so the Indian launch maybe also near. In the more twist, the recently leaked source code has mentioned there would be three models – Mi Band L, Mi Band 5 Pro & Mi Band 5 Lite. If that is true then, then it is unclear, which model will get SpO2, Alexa, and NFC versions on the board.
June 26, 2020