Firmware News: Google Brings Adaptive Sound Feature, Samsung Prepares for One UI 4.0 Stable Release, OnePlus Initiates CBT or the 8 Series, and More

Devices That are Lined Up for Today

Google

Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro

Samsung

S21 Series, Note 10 Lite, Wearables

OnePlus

OnePlus 8 Series, OnePlus Nord 2

RealMe

RealMe GT Master Edition

Google

Google Rolls out a New Update to Bring the Adaptive Sound Feature to Pixel 6 Duo

As per a recent tweet from @MishaalRahman, Google is silently but surely planning to send updates for the latest Pixel 6 and 6 Pro devices. The update majorly focuses on bringing the adaptive sound feature, which is already available on some of the older Pixel smartphones.

In case you’re a bit confused about this new sound thing, the primary aim of the feature is to simply improve the quality. The Adaptive sound uses technology that allows your device to dramatically adjust the sound according to what your surrounding is. It usually uses the microphone to access the acoustics near you, changes the same, and amplifies the best out of it.

Talking about the update, there is no official word yet. However, you might have to wait a bit before loading your device with this new feature.

Samsung

No More One UI 4.0 Beta for Samsung S21

After releasing the fourth installment of One UI 4.0 Beta last week, Samsung has made it clear that there will be no fifth firmware for the Samsung S21 devices. The Beta Operation Manager revealed that the next update in 2021 will indeed be the stable version. He further added that the issues that revolve around the fourth beta release would be answered with the stable release.

So, finally, the scenes are definite about the first Samsung devices, which will be getting the stable One UI 4. You can expect the Galaxy S20, Z Fold 3, and Z Flip 3 series to line up next.

As per the sources, Samsung has even started delivering the Android 12 based One UI 4.0 to the Galaxy S21 devices. Although there is no definite detail, hopes are high that the One UI 4.0 will unveil by next week. Make sure to join in.

OnePlus

The Android 12 Based Closed Beta is Live for the OnePlus 8

After releasing the beta update for the OnePlus 9 series, the company has finally started recruiting Android 12 testers for OnePlus 8, One Plus 8T, and One Plus 8 Pro devices. But before you wish to get yourself into it, there are a few things to keep in mind.

• First of all, the participants will have to sign an NDA.
• Secondly, it requires a clean flash, which means getting the update will erase all your data.

In case you're still interested, here is the list of eligibility requirements:

• You must own a OnePlus 8 series device or a OnePlus 8T device.
• You must be an active member of the OnePlus Community.
• You're open and willing to regularly communicate and provide all sorts of feedback to the OnePlus team on the official Telegram channel.
• After updating to the closed beta version, you need to be patient and tolerant, as the stable version might take some time to appear. Also, you need to accept the instability and all risks which might be coming along.

Are you all okay with the requirements? In that case, head over and apply here. Make sure to do it quickly as there are only 200 slots to fill for the OnePlus 8T users and around 200 slots between the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro owners.

OnePlus Nord 2 Gets November Security Patch

Tagged DN2101_11_A1.13 for the Indian market and DN2103_11_A.12 for the European market, OnePlus rolled out a new update for its Nord 2 series devices to introduce the November 2021 security patch. A quick look at the change log will help you understand what the update is all about:

System:

Reduced power consumption.

• Optimized the overall backend management. This is indeed an excellent thing for enhancing the gaming experience.
• Updated the Android security patch to 2021.11
• Improved stability.

Network

• The update has optimized the stability of network connection,
• It has also improved the VoWifi and ViLTE experience.

RealMe 

Android 12 Based RealMe UI 3.0 Public Beta Rolls Out for RealMe GT Master Edition

Last month, Realme announced the Realme UI 3.0, which will be based on Android 12. Recently the users in China got a great piece of news as the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition devices are ready to get the first-ever early access beta program.

Although nothing is clear about the application submission or eligibility yet, there are 700 slots available to grab.  Apart from the Chinese market, the only Realme smartphone that is currently having beta access is Realme GT 5G. Also, the Realme 8 Pro, X7 Max 5G, and GT Neo2 in India are scheduled to receive the early access builds by the next month.

Additional News

• Samsung handed a new update for the wearables. The new firmware, which is out for Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active 2, Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Watch 3, will allow the users to enjoy a set of enhanced health features alongside new watch faces.
• Galaxy Note 10 Lite gets the November security patch.  With the firmware version, N770FXXS8EUJ3, the new firmware is exclusive for the devices in France, and it is hoped to get global exposure in the upcoming days.

A Quick Round Up

• Google Rolls out a New Update to Bring the Adaptive Sound Feature to Pixel 6 Duo
• No More One UI 4,0 Beta for Samsung S21
• The Android 12 Based Closed Beta is Live for the OnePlus 8
• OnePlus Nord 2 Gets November Security Patch
• Android 12 Based RealMe UI 3.0 Public Beta Rolls Out for RealMe GT Master Edition
• Samsung Wearables Get New Health Feature Updates
• November Android Security Patch is Out for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite

Wrapping Up

This is pretty much everything about the firmware updates that have been running over the past week. Use the comment section below to let us know about your favorite part. Also, please bookmark Updato and join us next week as the scenes have perfectly blended for a series of excellent OEM-based news like the one for Samsung's brand new One UI 4.0 stable release.