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Galaxy Z Flip 3 in the US gets eSIM Support
Galaxy Z Flip 3 in the US now receives eSIM support. Samsung has dispatched the latest update for this foldable phone that brings eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, and new camera features. The company has recently updated Galaxy Z Fold 3 phone with eSIM support and camera features. For Flip 3, Samsung has cut down some camera functions that have been seeded on the Fold 3.
Besides eSIM & DSDS features, it improves camera quality in some areas. The auto framing feature is now supported in video calls and video modes. It will enhance the video calling experience with WhatApp, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Facebook Messenger, etc.
The quality of images taken from social media apps or camera apps will see improvement. As per the Samsung website, you will see improvement in Snapchat, WhatsApp, and KakaoTalk social media apps. More apps will get support in the coming days.
Not all the Galaxy S22 camera features came to Z Flip 3. Samsung has slashed the night portrait feature, which improves picture quality in a low light areas. Further, it doesn’t get a telephoto lens in pro mode. You should check for them manually on your smartphone.
The package is 1100MB in size, and you can identify it with firmware number F711USQU2DVEE. It brings June 2022 Google security patch with it. The new version is available for T-Mobile & Unlocked users in the US. To download the update, go to Settings – Software update – Download & install.
June 14, 2022
Samsung Activates eSIM on Fold 3 in the US, Brings New Camera Features
In a major software update, Samsung has activated eSIM for Galaxy Z Fold 3. Further, it brings a couple of new camera features to the device to enhance picture quality. The eSIM support is not new to Galaxy Z Fold 3 users outside the US. It is available for all the users, but it was restricted to the Fold 3 in the country. Now unlocking it in the US, users can use a second SIM in the device. Furthermore, the device also supports Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) option.
Along with it, Samsung has brought Galaxy S22’s camera features to the Fold 3 in the US. All these camera features have already been distributed in most of the countries in Europe. The notable addition is telephoto lens is now supported in Pro mode.
Night photography has been enhanced with new software. It improved night portraits which produce high-detailed and bright portraits at the night. It comes with an enhanced video call effect in video calling. The video calling apps WhatsApp, Zoom, Google Meets, Facebook Messenger, Microsft teams, and more get the support.
The Auto-framing feature has been provided in video mode & video call. It provides auto picture adjustment in video calling sessions. By identifying a person, it will zoom in or zoom out by knowing the position of the user. It supports up to 10 persons in a video calling frame.
Finally, users can take better pictures from third-party social media apps. The app, for now, support Snapchat, WhatsApp, and KakaoTalk (A south Korean app). As per the company, more apps will join soon. The firmware version F926USQU1DVEE for Fold 3 is rolling out for T-Mobile & Unlocked variants. Other carriers in the country will soon receive it.
June 14, 2022
Galaxy S22 Camera Features Released for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3
Samsung is now bringing plenty of new Galaxy S22 camera features to Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3. These features have already rolled out for Galaxy S21 series, and now it comes to foldable phones. In May, Samsung announced to release of these new camera functions to its older devices, and it started with Galaxy S21. For the Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3, it seeded the telephoto lens support in Pro mode. It is a useful camera feature for many users and it is good that the company has brought it.
Night photography has also been added with a telephoto lens in portrait mode, which offers stunning and bright portraits in the darkness. In supported video mode & video call, users will get auto picture adjustment. It provides a zoom-in & zoom-out tracking function by knowing the positions of up to 10 people within a 5-meter distance.
Further, it has also improved the video call effect that you can use with third-party video calling apps. The company says it supports WhatsApp, Google Meets, Duo, Microsoft Teams, Facebook Messenger, Zoom, BlueJeans, and more video calling apps.
With the camera enhancement, users can take better quality pictures default camera apps, and social media apps. Recently, Galaxy Z Fold 3 has received Expert RAW app support. Now, with additional features, Samsung enhanced camera quality on foldable phones.
The software update is now rolling out in the European region, starting with Germany & Italy. You will soon receive it in your country. The firmware version F926BXXU1CVEB is seeded on Fold 3, and the version F711BXXU2CVEB for Flip 3. To get the update head to the Settings – Software update section of your smartphone.
June 8, 2022
Galaxy Z Flip 3 Gets Smart Widget Function
Samsung has now brought the smart widget function to Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable phone. Last week, it was successfully released for Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone, and now another device received it. The smart widget function is already available for flagship Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22 & Galaxy Note 20 series devices. As Galaxy Note_Fold in charge said, it rolled out just before June for both foldable phones. It is a useful feature for most of the users, so they were curious about its release date.
The smart widget will gather all essential widgets in one place to utilize screen space. It shows context-sensitive information on the front which matters to you.
To install the smart widget on Galaxy Z Flip 3, press & hold on the wallpaper screen. It will show you the Widget selection option on the below side. Open the Widget section, and here, you can select the smart widget option.
Along with it, Samsung brings extra security to Flip 3 in the Apps from Unknow Source section. It added to disallow all apps which have been silently downloaded on the device. It will secure the device and block unwanted malicious apps.
The firmware update F711NKSU2CVEE for Galaxy Z Flip 3 rolling out in South Korea. It will soon release in other regions.
May 31, 2022
Smart Widget Comes to Foldable Phones with Z Fold 3
Samsung has introduced the Smart Widget feature with Galaxy S22 series devices. With One UI 4.1 update, it has been released for most of the flagship models including the Galaxy S21. The One uI 4.1 version was also distributed to Galaxy foldable phones, but they missed the features. When asked by an official member, he had confirmed to release in the June update. Now, Samsung is rolling out a new function to Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the latest firmware version.
The smart widget function on the devive will combine useful widgets in a single format to save space and display context-sensitive information. Along with it, Samsung added new settings to the ‘Apps from Unknown Sources’ feature. Users can disallow all third-party apps which could be malicious. The vibrating sound has also been added in the Sound & vibration section.
Finally, it has enhanced the overall quality of the device by squashing minor bugs. The new software F926NKSU1CVEE is currently rolling out in South Korea will reach soon other countries. It will also bring this function to other foldable phones including Z Fold 2 & Flip 3 in the coming days.
May 26, 2022
Samsung Once Again Resumes One UI 4-based Updates
Since the release of the One UI 4 version, many users are facing serious issues with their devices. The Galaxy S21 series was the first to receive the major update, followed by Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3. Later, Samsung has to suspend the rollout due to known issues with all these devices. Now, looks like Samsung has once again fixed all these major & minor problems because it is once again releasing new updates based on the One UI 4 version.
The Galaxy S21 series, Z Fold 3, Flip 3, Galaxy Note 10 & Galaxy S10 series are receiving the new versions. The Galaxy S21 series gets firmware version G99*BXXSBULC in South Korea & India. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is receiving firmware version F926NKSS1BUL6 in South Korea for now. The new version still brings December security patches by solving known issues. We still have to hear from the end users about these issues and whether they have been solved.
For the Galaxy S10 & Note 10 lineups, it is the third beta version that comes with a couple of fixes. As per the changelog, it fixes photos taken by camera or from social media not saving on the device, improvements in system slowdown when a notification occurs, and AKG N400 earbuds connection errors. The third beta version is releasing in South Korea and will come to other countries soon.
December 27, 2021
One UI 4 Beta Testing Program Reopened for Galaxy Z Flip 3 & Fold 3
Earlier this month, Samsung had rolled out the official Android 12-based One UI 4 version for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3. When users installed it on their foldable phones, they had received plenty of serious bugs in the code. Later, Samsung decided to suspend the roll-out of One UI 4 firmware for these devices. Now, it looks like many issues need to solve because Samsung has reopened the One UI 4 beta testing program for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 phones.
It sounds crazy, but the Beta Operation manager has also confirmed it in South Korea, The users in Samsung’s home country is now again seeing sign-up form to join the beta testing program. The Beta Operation manager says, the users can participate in the fourth installment of One UI 4 beta, so the official team could solve the issues. It means users have to wait for a while to get a stable version of Android 12-based One UI 4.
The stable version was released in South Korea, but users faced many problems after installing it. The issues like a phone going into recovery mode, screen flickering, failing to take screenshots, photos which were taken by camera deleted automatically from internal storage, poor sound quality, apps like Netflix, YouTube & Facebook not working properly, etc were founded by users. Samsung will start dispatching stable versions when it solves all these known issues.
December 13, 2021
Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 One UI 4 Beta Now Open
Samsung is now recruiting users in the latest Android 12-based One UI 4 beta testing program for this year’s foldable phones. It is now live in South Korea, and users can see the announcement banner in the Samsung Members app. The beta testing is open for both Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 smartphones. Unfortunately, the update is not for the Thom Browne Edition of both devices. The Beta Operation Manager has requested Thom Browne Edition users to not apply for the beta, and if you are, then you must cancel it.
In the beta program, you can use & test new features of One UI 4 with Android 12 software in the early stage. The One UI 4 version brings extended privacy protection, where you can get extra security to stop privacy leakage. You can prevent the privacy of personal information, camera location access, microphone, and many other functions. In the Dynamic color or color palette, you can customize the color of a system based on the color of the wallpaper. You can apply colors to menus, buttons, backgrounds, and apps.
Samsung has also changed its stock apps with additional features, and without ads. You will notice several changes in the new Android 12 version. If you want to participate in the beta testing program, then log in to the Samsung Members app. On the main page, you will see recruiting banner to signup. Once you successfully participate in the beta program, then you will receive beta firmware on your device. Meanwhile, the Note Manager has mentioned beta for Galaxy Note 20 series will start in early November.
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October 29, 2021
New Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 Updates Improve Camera Quality
The latest Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 carry one of the top-notch cameras. Samsung has added plenty of new features to the camera of these foldable phones. Now, in the new software updates, both devices are receiving pet recognition functions to the portrait camera mode. It is part of Samsung’s Scene optimizer feature which is available since the Galaxy S9 smartphone. The Scene Optimizer has the ability to recognize over 30 objects, and pet recognition is one of them. Now the function has been applied to portrait mode.
The company has further enhanced the camera quality of the devices to get better results. As per the changelog, Samsung has given cover screen brightness settings to the phones. With the settings, users can adjust the brightness of the cover screen as per their requirements. Further, Samsung says it has stabilized essential functions on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3. The stabilization code has applied to screen, gesture, capture & multi-window functions. It is too early to tell what has changed in these functions.
Finally, it brings small bug fixes to enhance the overall quality of foldable phones. The new firmware comes with the same October security patch, and is currently available in South Korea. You can identify new firmware with the number F711NKSU2AUJ4 for Galaxy Z Flip 3, and firmware number F926NKSU1AUJ4 for Z Fold 3.
October 18, 2021
Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 Receive Digital Car Key in October Updates
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 has received the Digital Car key function in the latest firmware update. Yesterday, Samsung has opened this feature for Galaxy S21+ & Galaxy S21 Ultra devices. Along with the new function, both foldable phones have received an October security patch to enhance their security and performance. Further, the company has improved existing features by taking care of known issues.
On the Z Fold 3 & Flip 3, users can register their car key to Samsung Pass. The feature will help users to open the door, close the door, adjust seats & mirror, and start the engine on supported cars. To start the engine, the user has to place the phone on a wireless charging pad.
Currently, cars from Ford, Audi, BMW & Genesis are supported, and Samsung said the supported car models will be confirmed later. Along with it, Z Fold 3 users will see improvements in screen, flex mode usability, and device security.
Furthermore, the firmware for Z Flip 3 brings improvements in Flex mode usability and camera performance. As per the changelog, the Z Flip 3 users will also get stability in device charging, screen, and notification. The firmware version F926NKSU1AUID has been released for Z Fold 3, and it weighs 403MB in size.
The Z Flip 3 gets firmware version F711NKSU2AUIE, and it comes with a 387MB file size. Both devices are receiving new firmware versions in South Korea. The other countries may soon receive the October security patch along with other improvements (not sure about Digital Key function) in the coming days.
September 29, 2021
Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 September Updates Bring Plenty of Improvements
The new Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 foldable phones are selling in the market like hotcakes. They are receiving good reviews from both users as well as from some famous reviewers. Both devices have included plenty of new features. Now, to make them even better or to improve every corner of the devices, Samsung has released new firmware updates to enhance the quality and raise the bar. The company has improved many essential functions on both devices.
Talking about the Galaxy Z Fold 3, it has improved multi-window usability. Further, the Edge panel app display and the keypad behavior on cover screen features have improved to get better results. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 also has received many improvements. Samsung has improved Multi-window usability and Edge panel app display features. Furthermore, the firmware brings improvements to the cover screen flickering during wired/wireless charging.
Finally, the Z Flip 3 has raised the quality of cover screen clock visibility and improved behavior when setting GIF as cover screen image. The security and stability of the foldable phones have been enhanced in the update. The firmware version F926NKSU1AUHB is releasing for Galaxy Z Fold 3, and version F711NKSU1AUHC is releasing for Z Flip 3. Both devices have been promoted to Android’s September 1st security patch. The new updates have been dispatched in South Korea, which will soon reach other regions.
September 6, 2021