Are you a OnePlus 8 user? Well, there is a major firmware update to talk about. Apart from that, there has been a lot going around the OEM industry. From HMD Global releasing the wave map for rolling out the Android 11 to Samsung spreading the August 2021 security patch across a number of devices, you better be ready to walk through a series of interesting pieces of stuff.
Devices That Are Lined Up Today:
OnePlus
OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T
HMD Global
Nokia 3.4
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Samsung Galaxy A31, Samsung Galaxy A71
Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Duo
OnePlus
OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T Gets Massive Update
The OnePlus Buds Pro is finally live in the European market. Recently, the parent company has started rolling out the 11.0.8.8 version of firmware for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro devices. The update features the support for the TWS headset alongside the introduction of the August security patch and improvements in the overall working of the camera.
India and the rest of the world have also been introduced to the new firmware bearing version number 11.0.9.9 and 11.0.10.10, respectively. In case you're wondering what changes were actually brought to the scene, have a look at the detailed changelog:
For the One Plus 8 Series:
System
- The update brings in a newly adapted OnePlus Buds Pro. Alongside, a set of new powerful features are also brought.
- With the update, your device will bring a new screenshot feature for AOD
- No more failed issue of Navigation gestures which was common in some scenes
- Improved the overall system stability and other fixed, known issues
- Updated the Android security patch to 2021.08
Camera
- Optimized the functionality of the portrait mode effect of the front camera
OnePlus Store
- The update brings in an intuitive and convenient way that lets you manage your OnePlus account. You can now get easy-to-access support, discover a range of exciting benefits which are exclusive for the members.
Ambient Display
- The new firmware brings in a newly added Bitmoji AOD. The element is co-designed with Snapchat, which is pretty sure to liven up the ambient display with your own Bitmoji avatar. Your avatar will get updated throughout the entire day based on the activities and things happening around you. To have that turned on, move to Settings and hover over to Customization. From there, click on the ambient display and select Bitmoji.
For One Plus 8T Series (Pretty Similar)
System
- The update brings in a newly adapted OnePlus Buds Pro. Alongside, a set of new powerful features are also brought.
- With the update, your device will bring a new screenshot feature for AOD
- No more failed issue of Navigation gestures which was common in some scenes
- Improved the overall system stability and other fixed, known issues
- Updated the Android security patch to 2021.08
Camera
- Optimized the functionality of the portrait mode effect of the front camera
OnePlus Store
- The update brings in an intuitive and convenient way that lets you manage your OnePlus account. You can now get easy-to-access support, discover a range of exciting benefits which are exclusive for the members.
Ambient Display
- The new firmware brings in a newly added Bitmoji AOD. The element is co-designed with Snapchat, which is pretty sure to liven up the ambient display with your own Bitmoji avatar. Your avatar will get updated throughout the entire day based on the activities and things happening around you. To have that turned on, move to Settings and hover over to Customization. From there, click on the ambient display and select Bitmoji.
HMD Global
Android 11 is Live for Nokia 3.4
September 2020 launched Nokia 3.4 is finally ready to get its share of Android 11 stable update. As usual, the update will go live in different waves. The first wave includes 39 countries, which are:
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Cambodia
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- HongKong
- Iceland
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Oman
- Philippines
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Spain
- Srilanka
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- UAE
- Vietnam
In case you don't belong to any of those countries, no need to worry about it. Nokia has promised the update to spread over the entire global scene really soon.
To talk about the newbies, the official changelog is not out as of yet. However, you can expect all the Android 11 goodies, including one-time permissions, notification history, and chat bubbles.
Samsung
Galaxy Watch 4 Gets New Firmware Even Before Getting Shipped
We've just passed a few days after Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 4 Series. Although the device is yet to get shipped for all the pre-order customers, Samsung is ahead of time and has pushed an update already.
The update weighs around 290.52 MB and bears a build number R8xxXXU1BUH5. Talking about the features, the new firmware is set to enhance the watch's stability. Moreover, it will play a vital role in fixing a few bugs and improving various elements' performance.
Here is what the changelog looks like
- Device stability improvements alongside bug fixes
- A set of new and enhanced features
- Improvements in the performance
Samsung Galaxy A31 Receives August 2021 Security Update
The Samsung Galaxy A31 is among the few devices that are ready to receive the latest August 2021 security patch this week. Bearing version number A315GDXU1CUG5, the new update is live for the devices in Brazil and Colombia. As per the sources, you can expect the latest firmware to reach the global scene within a few days.
US Based Galaxy A71 Gets August Security Patch
Recently Samsung has started rolling out an update that focuses on bringing the August 2021 security patch for the Samsung Galaxy A71 devices in the US. The new firmware comes with version number A716USQU5DUG1 and promises to fix around 40 privacy-related vulnerabilities.
July 2021 Security Update
- Galaxy Note 10+ : Version Number: N976USQU5EUF1, Location: US
- Galaxy M01 Version Number: M015GXXU3BUH1, Location: India
August 2021 Security Update
- Galaxy A10 Version Number: A105FPUU6CUH3., Location: Russia
Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Duo Gets August 2021 Security Patch
If you're a Microsoft Surface Duo user, then there is a piece of good news. The company has finally launched the August security patch. The new firmware weighs 40.22 MB and has the following version number:
- North America: 2021.721.41
- Europe: 2021.721.43
- AT and T Locked Devices: 2021.721.42
Additional News
As per many Beta testers, the pre-existing Android Auto mode will see a make-over with Google's Android 12 OS. They stated that the chances are high that the Google Assistant Driving Mode is about to replace it once for all.
A Quick Round Up
- OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T Gets Massive Update
- Android 11 is Live for Nokia 3.4
- Galaxy Watch 4 Gets New Firmware Even Before Getting Shipped
- Samsung Galaxy A31 Receives August 2021 Security Update
- US Based Galaxy A71 Gets August Security Patch
- Microsoft Surface Duo Gets August 2021 Security Patch
Wrapping Up
We're done talking about everything that happened in the OEM industry over the past week. Let us know which one was able to grab your attention in the first place. Also, in case you think we missed out mentioning anything important, make use of the comment section below.