Tag: Galaxy S9

Samsung Rep Claims Android 11 for Galaxy S8 & Galaxy S9 Series
Samsung is busy building up the Android 11 version for its new & last year’s flagship devices. From the next month, Samsung will start to deliver One UI 3.0 for all the supported smartphones and Galaxy S20 will be the first to receive it. Now, in a new twist, the Samsung support team on WhatsApp in India is claiming that the company will also release Android 11 for Galaxy S8 & Galaxy S9 lineup. The screenshots shared by users mention the positive answers by Samsung team members.
I know, first I thought, it could be a mistake by a newly joined representative, but more than one customer has received the same answer. Now, is it true or we have to take it as a grain of salt? Last year, when Galaxy S8 users asked the same questions about Android 10, they also had received ‘Yes’ answers, though the company never released it. It could be true with Galaxy S9 & S9+, as it has recently upgraded to the One UI 2.5 version, but there could be less chance for the Galaxy S8 family.
Here is the screenshot shared by a user for the Galaxy S9 series.
And here is the screenshot by the user for the Galaxy S8 lineup.
Samsung has previously declared that the smartphones launched after the Galaxy S10 series & selected Galaxy A series of devices will get 3-years of Android 11 support. Samsung will soon announce its official roadmap of Android 11 for the selected Galaxy smartphones. In the roadmap, it will be clear which devices are in queue to get the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 version. Do you believe on these answers? Give your answer in the comments box below.
November 27, 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
Galaxy S9 & S9+ Gets Second Android 10 Beta Update
Samsung has pushed a second beta update of Android 10 for Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+ smartphones. The latest version brings many fixes to the existing features to provide stability & improve the overall quality. The firmware version G96*FXXU7ZSL2 is now rolling out in India with the December security patch. Some major fixes are, the data leak by GPS, S Health measurement error, slow hotspot speed issue, can not enter security folder pattern, the noise of the Bluetooth devices.
It has fixed the rebooting issue that occurs while connecting mobile hotspot and when the VPN runs. Samsung Internet has also improved and the terminating problem while opening page with lots of text & images have been fixed. Samsung Dex has improved by solving the crashing issue to give the uninterrupted usage. The latest version also promises, the message ‘Call/text on other devices’ does not disappear in the quick panel.
For gamers, the heating problem has solved so they could play high graphics games for longer duration without device fever. Specifically, it mentioned that fixes come to Clash Royale game where smartphone reboots while playing. It also fixes, screen black right after unlocking the device with fingerprint recognition.
The new firmware has also dispatched with fixes for link sharing app and unsupported mobile hotspot 5GHz. The update for both Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+ has released via OTA. You can check for the latest version from Settings > Software Update > Download & install. The stable Android 10 version for both galaxy S9 duo has scheduled in January 2020 in some countries.
December 10, 2019
Samsung Rescheduled Original Android 10 Roadmap
This week, Samsung has officially released a roadmap of stable Android 10 updates for some Galaxy smartphones. Now, today, the company has rescheduled its roadmap by changing original dates for some smartphones. It is has officially posted in Samsung Members app of India about the changes in previous timetable. This changed reschedule maybe not good for some users but the Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+ users will be happy as their devices will get Android 10 versions in January 2020. The Galaxy M30 & Galaxy A30 is also getting new software in January along with Galaxy M20 and Galaxy S10 & Galaxy Note 10 series.
Previously, Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+were supposed to get Android 10 in April, as well as Galaxy M30 & Galaxy A30 were scheduled to February. Now Samsung has changed the dates and gave priority to these devices by releasing updates earlier than expected.
The mid-range smartphones Galaxy A50 & Galaxy A70 will get the new update in April 2020 along with Galaxy Fold in same month. Samsung has also posted Galaxy M40 will get the latest version in March 2020. And as always, Galaxy tablets will be getting in the second half of 2020, except Galaxy Tab S6 that gets update in April.
As per this official confirmation, in January, Samsung will release One UI 2.0 with Android 10 for eleven devices. Samsung has already said the company could change the roadmap if there is an issue in the process. We will inform you if there is another news from Samsung regarding the official Android 10 roadmap.
November 28, 2019
Android 10 Beta Starts for Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+
Samsung has finally started One UI 2 Beta with Android 10 for last year’s Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+ smartphones. The beta program for both smartphones is now live in UK, India & South Korea. Surprisingly, this time, Indian users have received an Android 10 Beta update before other countries. In the beta testing of Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, Indian users received it after a few weeks. The Galaxy Note 9 users in India are also accepting the Android 10 Beta version, as they are also getting the invitation to join.
As always, South Korea is the first country to receive the new beta update. The official banner has now posted on the Samsung community of UK, India & South Korea. To participate in the program, head to the Samsung Member app and register to it. The firmware version G960FXXU7ZSKD is rolling out on Galaxy S9 and version G965FXXU7ZSKD is available for Galaxy S9+, both counts nearly 1816 MB in size.
The Note 9 users in India are getting firmware version N960FXXU4ZSK7 that weighs 1930 MB in size. Galaxy S10 & Galaxy Note 10 series are now coming to the end of beta testing so they will get the stable version in the coming months. Samsung has also mentioned Galaxy S10 users will get a stable Android 10 update in January and later all the Galaxy smartphones as per the schedule.
November 27, 2019
Verizon’s Galaxy Note 9 & Galaxy S9 Gets Night Mode Update
The Samsung Galaxy S9 & Galaxy Note 9 are the next premium devices in the US that are getting Night Mode update. The US carrier Verizon is releasing new firmware for the both smartphones. Last month, it has successfully issued update to Galaxy S10 series smartphones, and now last year’s two biggest models are tasting new camera features. The firmware version N960USQU2CSGA is seeding for Galaxy Note 9 and G965USQU6CSGF for Galaxy S9. Both smartphones are receiving Android’s July security patch. The QR Code scanner for camera is another feature seeded into the update and the shortcut is now added to the notification panel.
The AT&T was the first carrier to bring Night Mode update to its Samsung Galaxy S10 series smartphones in the US. Later, Verizon & Sprint are next to release these features. T-Mobile users are still behind the race. None of T-Mobile’s devices have received dedicated Night Mode or QR Code scanner features. It has released July update for the devices so we can assume, T-Mobile will issue these functions in its next software update. If you are Verizon user then open Settings menu in your smartphone and check for update manually.
In other countries, most of Samsung’s premium and some mid-range devices have received major updates. The international models of Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9 duo are the lucky ones to get latest versions. The Galaxy A50 & Galaxy A70 are also enjoying Night Mode function on the run.
August 3, 2019
New Galaxy S9 Update Brings Camera Night Mode
Samsung has released an important update to its last year’s flagship phones – Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+ to bring them closer to the Galaxy S10 series smartphones. The main feature into the latest software is ‘Night Mode,’ added to the camera, which was only available for Galaxy S10 models. The 574MB update comes with June 2019 android security patch along with another couple of features. The firmware G965FXXU5CSF2 is now rolling out on the Galaxy S9+ Exynos model & G960FXXU5CSF2 is available for Galaxy S9. The update is now available to download in Philipines, Thailand & Vietnam.
Apart from the Night Mode function, the performance of the camera has improved and added Background blur intensity bar for better selfies. You can adjust it with eight intensity levels while using the Live focus mode.
The new version has enhanced the usability of QR code reader and improved experience of messaging, contacts, and Gallery. Samsung also cared about the security of the device and improved it with the latest security patch.
Last time, Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+ received an Android Pie update, which was their big updates this year. Since then, we can say it is the important update users were expecting from the company. Even Samsung’s mid-range devices in Galaxy A series & Galaxy M series have received essential updates from time to time, so it was necessary for Samsung to release an important update for the Galaxy S9 & S9+ smartphones. You can check for the update from Settings and after that Install Update. The update may soon release for other Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ varients smartphones.
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June 11, 2019
Galaxy Note 8 Received Stable Android Pie Update
Eastern Europe’s unpacked Samsung Galaxy Note 8 users are now receiving the full One UI OTA update on their device. The update will take time to expand in other regions gradually, users will get over-the-air notification for download. Last week Samsung has released new update on its 4 year old Galaxy S6 smartphone, shows how it cares about its older devices, same as new updates released for Gear S3 & Gear Sport smartwatches. As per the prior news, Galaxy Note 8 got four separate Android Pie Beta Programs. Looking after Galaxy S9, S9+ and Galaxy Note 9 devices, company is taking care of Galaxy Note series and delivering major OS updates as per the requirement. This stable Android 9.0 Pie update is currently serving only in Eastern Europe, countries precisely Slovakia and Bulgaria.
As preference, supported regions for Android 9.0 Pie Beta Program will get official notifications first. There are not major differences between previously released Pie treats for Note 9, Galaxy S9 & S9+ and this newly discovered Galaxy Note 8 update but currently we don’t have key points or list of software changes to give you. May be, this is the periodical commitment of improvement of all software updates by Samsung. This update will bring Night Mode scheduling which we have for Galaxy S9 & S9+ smartphones.
If you don’t get over-the-air notification of software update and want to check out for it then go to settings option and select check for system update option. The new version will hit on your notification bar when it is available in your country. Be patient & let Samsung do its work before it hit on your Note 8.
If you see a notification of manually updating package then you might be able to download stable Android 9.0 Pie software update. As per the media talks, may be Galaxy S8 & S8+ will be able to upgrade the OS version 9.0 at the end of this month with supporting at least several regions. The update for Galaxy S8 & Galaxy S8+ are now hitting in Europe & some Asian countries so you can check on your device. Some Galaxy Note 8 & Galaxy S9 users have complained serious battery problem on their smartphones after the new version so let us know if you have any such problems.
February 17, 2019