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Nokia 7.2 Gets An Android 10 Update
Finland based smartphone manufacturer – Nokia has finally started rolling out Android 10 updates for their much-loved smartphone Nokia 7.2.

Nokia earlier promised to provide Android 10 updates for Nokia 7.2 in the 1st quarter of 2020. Keeping its promise, the company released Android 10 in Q1 itself.

As soon as you update your handset to Android 10, your software will update to version 2.250. As 7.2 is an Android one based phone, you will get the experience of having minimal apps other than the native ones with this update too.

Features introduced
- - VoWiFi Calling
    
    Smart Reply
    
    A native dark mode
    
    Better gesture navigation
    
    Granular privacy controls
    
    Family Link
Just so that you know, Jio users got VoWiFi calling feature a few weeks back, but with the Android 10 update, Airtel users can enjoy this amazing feature too.

However, with the current coronavirus pandemic situation, the company could not release this stable release for all the handset at once. With the delayed rollout users will have to check the software updates settings manually and keep an eye on when they get the update.

The Specs

Talking about the specifications, Nokia 7.2 Phone has –
- - Snapdragon 660 processor
    
    48-megapixel triple cameras
    
    HDR10 display
    
    6.3-inch FHD+ LCD display
    
    6GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt memory
To cater to the photographer inside you, it is geared up with a 48-megapixel main sensor, paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. To make sure selfie lovers aren’t left behind, Nokia 7.2 gets a 20-megapixel front-facing camera as well.

Get your Android 10 update at the earliest; don’t forget to keep an eye on your software updates ‘manually’.
April 5, 2020
Realme 5 Pro: Android 10 Upgrade

Most of the handsets that have been released in 2019 and the previous year have started receiving the Android 10 upgrades. Android had begun rolling out the Android 10 version to the Pixel devices last September.

Now moving to the other devices, it seems likely that Realme 5 Pro is due to get its direct version of Android 10 by the coming month while the Realme X should have it by this month.

Several Realme devices have already been testing the Android 10 beta versions. Still, for now, it is most likely that the Realme handsets will no longer get the beta firmware update but move directly to the stable Android 10 version.

According to reports, Realme has published its software release dates and timeline in January 2020, wherein it has confirmed the Realme 5 Pro to receive the Android 10 version soon. It has assured that its users should keep an eye on the regular announcements regarding the update. It is all set to arrive in March 2020.

The Software Updates

Realme 5 Pro has been receiving regular software updates ever since its release but did not receive the Android update as yet. But, now it shall skip the beta programs moving straight the core version of the Android 10.

It has been the same case for Realme X as well. But it shall have the update to the most recent Android version earlier than the other Realme handsets. The users of Realme X can get themselves prepared for a leap from Android Pie to Android 10.

March 2, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 rolls out Android 10 update in Germany and the USA
Samsung launched the beta release a few days ago. Now, the smartphone giant Samsung has finally released an Android 10 update for Samsung Galaxy Note 9. It comes with UI 2.0 features. Android 10 is now on its way to the public. Samsung has rolled it out in Germany and the USA

For those who didn’t try the beta, it’s been a long time for them to get an Android 10 update. Currently, it is in Germany and the USA. But we can expect its rollout across the globe in a matter of weeks. Comments have also rolled out of the internet from various users receiving the update of Android 10.

Inclusions in Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Android 10 update

Android 10 update comes with a firmware version, N960FXXU4DSLB. This firmware has unique features that will significantly improve the smartphone.

They’ve officially released it as ‘System Update 16’ with the inclusion of the February 2020 Android Security Patch Update. In what’s a new section during the initial update process, it shows only Android 10.0 and updated user experience.

Also, another point to notice here is that only users with Verizon’s network have received the update. If you’re a Note 9 user on Verizon’s network, you might have already got a notification pop-up on the bar.

It mainly contains One UI 2.0 (UI is User interface). So, it is a big package deal for users like a gift that includes all features of UI 2.0. However, everyone is yet to get lucky.

Updates in One UI 2.0

One UI user interface is just a year old, a little earlier than that. But, there is a lot of room for improvisation, according to Samsung.

There are several features of UI 2.0 and looking at them; it seems they’ve worked on identifying root issues of display, notifications, positions, permissions, camera, arrangement, and many more. Let us list down a few for you.
- - Quick toggles won’t come up on tapping lock screen notifications.
  - Position of app permission dialogues is at the bottom now
  - Separate Active and silent notifications
  - UI interface lock screen can far better recognize color differences
  - Time and date size in the drop-down reduced
  - The camera will be in full-screen mode while opening from messaging apps
  - Optimized Camera app arrangements and feature positions
  - Options such as aspect ratio, split-screen, pop-up view
  - More simplified calendar
  - Device care station now has a new design at screen bottom now
  - All-time related stuff combined in one scree (world-clock, alarm, timer, stopwatch, etc.)
Many other updates are not visible on the front screen but will contribute to the performance of your mobile. Many different corners of the world are yet to receive the update.

You can check if you have the update available in your country. You will need to go to the Software Update menu in settings and select download and install.

It is also available via the Samsung Firmware website. One thing is sure that Samsung Note 9 users will have a more comfortable and smooth life now.
March 1, 2020
Xiaomi Extended Android 10 Release for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20

Xiaomi is a Chinese electronics company and a leading producer of Android mobile phones. The company was found in April 2010 and its headquarters are in Beijing. Xiaomi makes and invests in smartphones and mobiles. The first Xiaomi smartphone got its release in August 2011 in China. It was able to gain market share rapidly so as to become the country’s largest smartphone company in 2014.

Xiaomi decided to upgrade its mobile phones to Android 10, which did not go as planned for some Mi9T and Redmi K20 mobile phones. People reported that there was a major problem with the battery drain that was affecting their devices. Due to this, Xiaomi took off its update to improve it and fix the bugs. The company now extends the Android 10 release for Mi9T and Redmi K20.

Android 10

Android 10 is the 17th version of the Android mobile operating system. It is the tenth major release. Its release took place on September 3, 2019. The One plus 7T was the first device with Android 10.

It offers a wide variety of features including the live caption, smart reply, sound amplifier, gesture navigation, dark theme, privacy controls, location controls, security updates, focus mode, and family link.

The first beta of Android 10 got its release under the preliminary name ‘Android Q’ by google, on 13th March’2019. A total of six beta or release-candidate versions got their release before the final release took place.

Mi9T and Redmi K20, the release of Android 10

Both the Xiaomi smartphones, Mi9T and Redmi K20 offer the same hardware specs. They have a 6.39-inch screen with a resolution of 2340 X 1080 pixels. Also, they boast a flagship-level Snapdragon 855 processor.

Xiaomi is rolling out Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 to the Mi9T and Redmi K20 in various stages. These Xiaomi handsets are the first to get the latest version of Google’s OS.

The OS upgrade’s arrival was as V11.0.2.0. But Xiaomi got Android 10 for EU and Global handsets with V11.0.4.0. It appears that there were some issues with this update because there were reports that some devices were experiencing an unusual problem of battery drain.

As a result, Xiaomi pulled V11.0.4.0, and the version was no longer seen on the Play Store. Now, it looks like the Android 10 is available for downloading again, still as V11.0.4.0. It is unclear whether the first mobile phones releasing will receive the new update or not.

Conclusion

Xiaomi is a global company and works on a very large scale. It has been producing mobile phones and Android systems for a long time. Though the release of Android 10 did not take place as Xiaomi expected, they plan to re-release MIUI V11.0.4.0.

They have already commenced the wider rollout of the stable Android 10 OS to the Mi 9T and Redmi K20. Though the software version did not experience any change; it will remain V11.0.4.0 only.

February 24, 2020
When will my phone get Android 10 Update?
Android 10 has been out for some time now. With many features, Google’s latest update has something for everyone. It could be that you are eager to see its new permission settings for apps or the sophisticated dark mode, there is much to experience. However, there is always that long waiting period between when Google releases its final build and the moment when your phone receives the update. In this post, we will be looking at the different OEMs and which devices are slated for an Android 10 update in 2020.

Google Pixel

Google’s Pixel phones will naturally be among the first models to receive the Android 10 update. The devices that will receive the update this year includes Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel, and Pixel XL.

Google Pixel

Samsung

Samsung is one of the largest and most popular smartphone manufacturers. The Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+, and Galaxy Note 9 have all received the update. Android 10 for Galaxy S9 and S9+ is still in the works, but the company is hoping to release it soon enough. Older devices like Galaxy S8 or Note 8 are not likely to receive the update at all.

LG

Of late, LG has become known for its slow updates. Today, only LG G8 and G7 One have received the update. However, other phones expected to receive the Android 10 update include
- LG V50
- LG V40
- LG G8X
- LG G8S
- LG G7
- LG K50
- LG K50s
- LG K40s
- LG Q60
LG K50

Huawei

Huawei’s Huawei P30 series, Huawei Mate 20 series and Huawei Mate 10 series have all received the EMUI 10/Android 10 update. Other models expecting the update include the following.
- Honor 10
- Honor V10
- Honor 9
- Honor 9X/9X Pro
- Honor 8X
Since the upcoming phones from Huawei will not have any Google services, it is not yet clear how the company plans to handle this issue.

Motorola

Motorola is a popular smartphone brand which has been lagging the past few years. However, the company still is providing the update to a decent number of devices.
- Moto G7 Plus
- Motorola One Power
- Motorola One Vision
- Motorola One Action
- Moto G7, G7 Power, and G7 Play
- Moto Z4
- Moto Z3 and Z3 Play
- Moto E6
- Motorola One
Nokia 3.2

Nokia

Nokia devices that are already running on Android 10 includes Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 7.1, Nokia 8.1, and Nokia 9 PureView. Nokia phones slated for the update include the following devices.
- Nokia 2.2
- Nokia 3.1 Plus
- Nokia 3.2
- Nokia 4.2
- Nokia 1 Plus
- Nokia 5.1 Plus
- Nokia 8 Sirocco
- Nokia 2.1
- Nokia 3.1
- Nokia 5.1
- Nokia 1
OnePlus

OnePlus is among the manufacturers that are known to provide the fastest updates. OnePlus 5 or 5T users will receive the update in the second quarter of 2020. This is the list of OnePlus phones already running on Android 10.
- OnePlus 7
- OnePlus 7 Pro
- OnePlus 6T
- OnePlus 6
If you own one of these phones, keep an eye out for the updates. The time is not too far away!
February 3, 2020
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro Launch Discloses Removable Batteries & More Control

Samsung has officially announced that it is bringing its latest smartphone: Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro along with removable batteries to the US in a partnership with Verizon and Microsoft. Removable batteries were a thing of the past and have been seldom seen in models in the last decade and their relaunch may open a can of worms full of good or bad news!

Samsung says, “Microsoft is the first company and the partner to leverage the push-to-talk feature in their latest smartphone.” This Sunday, the company has disclosed the information that the new mid-range smartphone will be available in the market during the first half of 2020, and It will cost something near about 499$, the company said.

Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro

Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro

The latest smartphone from the Samsung is not yet designed to rival the flagships models like the S10, S10+, and the Note 10 series of Samsung. It is primarily made for the enterprise market, including the retail, manufacturing, and also, the health care industries.

The company also claims to sell this smartphone to the individual customers – According to Tech Crunch.

Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro Specifications

Unlike the past XCover series of Samsung. The company decided to make XCover pro more fluent and according to the modern-day design. It gets a 6.3 Inch LCD along with a 20:9 ratio. The screen can also be operated using the wet hands and with the gloves as well.

The latest smartphone from Samsung will run on it’s latest Samsung’s octa-core Exynos 9611 silicon processor. Additionally, 4GB ram along with 64GB inbuilt storage. It also gets a 4050 Mah battery with 15W charging.

The new Samsung XCover Pro also gets the dual primary camera setup that includes a 25MP wide lens and 8MP ultra-wide lens. You will also be getting a 13MP lens on the front camera for more explicit selfies.

The only difference in this smartphone is that it comes with a removable battery option, unlike the other smartphones or Samsung series. It also has IP68 water and dust resistance that is powered by US military standard certification (MIL-STD-810) for more durability – Samsung said.

The new Samsung Galaxy XCover pro also has the new two programmable buttons apart from the volume and power button. The two programmable buttons is mainly for the voiceover and also to turn the flashlight on or off.

The phone is currently running on the Android 10 program, and that is eventually on the testing series. The report said that the smartphone would be eligible for the latest Android 10 update as the security part is ideally handheld by the Samsung Knox program.

Microsoft and Samsung have a deep history of developing better software and hardware smartphone togeather. This statement has been said by Satya Nadella, chief executive at Microsoft, during the recent announcement on Sunday. The powerful combination and the partnership of Microsoft Teams and Samsung engineers will make perfect technology, and they only have to more productive and collaborative.

January 25, 2020
Android 10 OS arrives on the Xiaomi Redmi K20 & Mi 9T

The Redmi K20, which is sold in the European market as Mi 9T, is one of the latest devices upgraded to Android 10 by Xiaomi. For some clarity, we are going to call this device Redmi K20. Xiaomi launched K20 in June as part of its MIUI 11 release.

The device was initially running Android 9 Pie and it recently upgraded from MIUI 10 in October. Though is Pro version already upgraded to MIUI 11 based on Android 10, Redmi K20 still remains on older Android 9 Pie.

The cheaper variant K20 devices are now getting the latest update to come in line with K20 Pro after closed beta testing. According to the reports at Piunikaweb, the OTA update rolled out in China but it weighs whopping 2.3GB.

Xiaomi has not announced when it will launch Android build to stable and global release for Redmi K20 yet. So, you need to have a Chinese model to get the OTA. Xiaomi has a record of launching both stable versions on the same Android version. Hence, if Android 10 builds appear on one device, it suggests that other devices will soon get them.

If you are running Chinese builds already on the global version of Redmi K20 due to some reason, you can find the build on Android File Host or SourceForge uploaded by Xiaomi.EU if you want to load it. You will have to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP as well.

On the other side, you can also go to Xiaomi’s servers to download the update manually. However, you have to cross-flash Android builds if you have an Indian or European version.

The most awaited Android 10 OS comes with lots of features, such as Live Caption, integrated dark theme, improved smart reply and even more. Google is going to improve privacy and security with the new update as well. From now on, users can allow apps to collect location information only when they need it.

Other features are now being added with Android 10 OS. You can also expect improved system stability, user interface improvements, and the latest Android security patch by Google. It is also worth noting that update is being released for Chinese models only. The global models must soon get the update once it becomes available to Chinese users widely.

Key Features and Specs

The Redmi K20 features Super AMOLED 6.39 inch full view display. There are three color finishes available for the device – Glacier Blue, Carbon Black, and Flame Red. It has got a cool new reflective design with a curved glass body. The Redmi K20 is powered by Snapdragon 730 CPU on-board along with 6GB RAM and storage options of 64GB and 128GB.

The device also packs triple rear cameras on the back, including the main 48MP snapper, 13MP ultra-wide angle lens and 8MP telephoto zoom lens. The device also comes with a pop-up selfie camera of 20MP.

January 5, 2020
Huawei P30 Pro Phone gets EMUI 10 update
Huawei stands up with its promise and is finally here with EMUI 10 update for Huawei P30 Pro Phone and P30 Pro in China. Android 10 update will soon roll out on global units.

Key Highlights of Huawei P30 Pro Phone Version
- Huawei rolling out EMUI 10 to P30 and P30 Pro in China.
- Android 10 based EMUI 10 will roll out on global devices soon.
- EMUI 10 features performance improvements and dark mode.
Huawei has finally started offering the latest EMUI 10 update to P30 and P30 Pro devices in China. The company had promised to release EMUI 10 update in the middle of November for the P30 series and the stable version is finally here. Huawei promises to deliver the latest UX design and faster performance.

The Chinese version of EMUI 10 will arrive with number 10.0.0.166 for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro. The update weighs up to 5GB for the common public and over 1GB for beta testing. If you haven’t got the push notification for the update, one can manually check by going to Upgrade under HiCare App > Services.

For Other Countries

At the same time, Huawei is planning to release an Android 10 update based on EMUI 10 for P30 and P30 Pro devices in other countries soon. The exact timeline is not announced yet. But since EMUI 10 is finally here in China, one can get the global roll out any time. For P30 and P30 Pro buyers, it comes as good news as they were worried whether they would get the next updates in the future after the conflicts between Huawei and Google.

One can get an EMUI 10 stable version with a lot of amazing features, such as magazine-type UI, dark mode, performance improvements, and so on. After rolling out EMUI 10 on P30 and P30 Pro, Huawei is also planning to roll it out to Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20X, Mate 20 and Mate 20 RS Porsche edition by the end of November.

Following the ban in the US, Huawei is no longer able to work with Google. Hence, you will see the next Honor and Huawei devices without Play Store and Google apps access, except Mate 30 series. However, users are rest assured that devices like Mate 20 Pro and P30 Pro will keep getting Android security patches and updates in the future.

Stable Android 10 Update Now Available in Europe for Huawei P30 Pro Phone

Huawei has rolled out a stable Android 10 update for P30 Pro in European markets with EMUI version 10.0.0.168 and the update will be available in stages. The size of the update is massive 4.47GB. The availability will take a few weeks for the update.

The EMUI update will soon start rolling out in other countries, along with Europe. The update is being pushed in Portugal, Serbia, and other regions in Europe, according to the people using P30 Pro on Reddit.

The EMUI update will soon offer some cool new features along with Android 10’s standard features. It will have amazing UI design, dark mode, magazine-style UI, improved security, faster performance, GPU Turbo improvements, 1-touch screen sharing, and others.
December 5, 2019
Android 10: Google Unveils Major New Update

The latest and most awaited version of the world’s most popular mobile OS is finally being rolled out by US tech giant, Android 10. As usual, the Pixel range of smartphones by Google will be the first to get the stable Android 10 update, followed by Sony, Samsung, and other devices that run on Android, which would get the update in the next few weeks or months.

Android 10 marks a huge change from the last versions of the mobile OS. Since 2011, Android has been the most popular mobile operating system in the world. For the first time since its inception in 2008, Google has decided to discontinue its naming after a dessert or a sweet treat.

In terms of simplicity, Google has made this decision for Android 10 after Android 9 Pie, Android Oreo, and Nougat. The new name has been here to define the change to its design, logo, and branding. It is intended to keep things simple for the users to understand which version is latest and navigate the software itself.

Google has announced the changes in a blog post and also added, “Our brand must be most accessible and inclusive to the community as we build Android for everyone.”

Also, Google has been planning to give Android a “more accessible and modern look” by changing its color scheme and logo in terms of a design update. Additionaly, Google is also going to change the logo color to black from green which would be easy to be seen for people who have impaired vision.

Behind the scenes, Android is going to have improved security by Google in order to fight against the increasing cases of cyber attacks as well as scam apps rising on the platform.

Today, over 2.5 billion devices have been running Android globally. Even a glitch in security can have a devastating effect on the life of its users. According to a recent report which got published earlier this month, Android users had downloaded malicious apps over 8 million times from Google Play store.

On a blog post announcing the arrival of Android 10, Google also wrote that Android devices are receiving security updates regularly already.

You will get security updates even easier and faster in Android 10. With regular system updates of Google Play, major Privacy and Security patches will be sent to your device directly from Google Play. It is exactly the same way as other apps update. This way, you will get those patches whenever they become available.

Google has also announced the most awaited feature, dark mode for Android users these days as part of the new update. When you are using the device in low-light environments, the new Dark theme will come in handy. Google says it would take it easy for your eyes and improve battery life.

A sound amplifier is another cool feature for noise cancellation and improved sound quality. It would also have gesture navigation to switch between apps with swipes.

For improved gesture navigation, the back button has finally been removed, which has been the most common part of the Android OS. It would require users to pull and swipe to get around. According to Google, this new system will be more intuitive and faster.

November 23, 2019
Android 10 rolling out for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro
It seems it is just a week ago or a month ago when android 9 was launched for One Plus 7 and 7 PRO. Well, now android 10 is about to launch for the very desirous One plus 7 and7 PRO. Hold your heart because this time when android 10 is about to roll out for the One Plus 7 and 7 PRO you really to read the whole article to know about further information.

It is even said that the implementation of the One Plus is even better than Google. And it has brought all the good features. One plus 7 and 7 Pro is going to introduce some new Game space feature which would work as a unified hub for the game lovers and many more.

Features of android 10 rolling out for the One plus 7 and 7 pro

Those who have had used even android version 9 of one plus and 7 PRO, they know what exactly it is going to serve. Here are some of them.
- - The brand new UI design
  - Game space
  - Fullscreen gestures
  - Added a bottom navigation bar to permit switching left or right for the recent apps.
  - Introduces new game space functions. It has brought all of your favorite games in one place for easy and simple access and better gaming experience.
  - There is a new customization function in settings permitting one for choosing icon shapes to their display in the Quick Settings.
  - Message – along with this it is possible in blocking spam by keywords for message and the process is Message- Spam- settings – Blocking settings.
  - Smart display – there is a good thing about a smartphone that offers intelligent info based on particular times, events and locations and events for Ambient display. (settings- display- ambient display – smart display)
  - Personalized location permissions for privacy
  - Upgrade to Android 10
Highlights of One plus 7 and 7 pro

Game space

As this one is ready to launch its new Game Space features an effort of making tan ambiance for the game lover. By doing this, it will offer a good gaming experience and full of a variety of games.

Message

The message is one of the important things which has always given a simple design to its category. But Oneplus7 and 7 PRO help users in blocking spam with the help of keywords for the message.

System

It includes a new redesigned user interface and escalated location permissions for privacy. There is more with this category which is a new customization feature in settings permitting users for choosing icon shapes. This feature is going to be introduced in quick settings.

Fullscreen gestures

This feature includes facilities such as inward swipes from the left or right edge of the screen for going back. There will also be a bottom navigation bar for allowing switching left or right for current apps.

Above are the features which One plus 7 and 7 Pro is offering to its every one of its users.
October 29, 2019