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March 17, 2021: [Officially Confirmed]

Just two days ago, we’ve exclusively reported that the Galaxy A52 and A72 will get three years of Android upgrades. And now Samsung has officially confirmed that these phones are eligible for three generations of Android updates.

“The Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 will support software upgrades for three generations, and regular security updates for a minimum of four years,” said Samsung.

March 15, 2021:

Back in January 2020, Samsung launched two premium smartphones under its Galaxy A lineup – Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51. The company ships these devices in 4G or 5G variants as per the country’s network infrastructure. Both of the Galaxy A71 and A51 came pre-installed with the Android 10-based One UI 2.5 and currently running on the latest One UI 3.1 based on Android 11.

On August 5, 2020, the South Korean tech giant introduced the Galaxy Note 20 flagships that exclusively came with Android 10-based One UI 2.5 out of the box. At the same time, the company announced its new Android updates policy and committed to delivering at least three years of major Android upgrades to every flagship smartphone launched with Android 9 Pie or higher.

Surprisingly, Samsung also listed the Galaxy A51 and the Galaxy A71 to deliver three years of Android OS upgrades. However, the OEM also stated that select upcoming Galaxy A series devices will also be eligible for three generations of Android update support. As the leaks and reports suggested, it is clear that Samsung is going to launch the successors of the Galaxy A51 and the Galaxy A71 that will be the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72 this month.

According to our info, Samsung will also deliver at least three generations of Android upgrades support to the upcoming Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72. As people hold their phones for a long time, the company will surely bring exciting new features and secure protection to the devices already in their hands.

For example, both the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 phones to be launched on March 17 powered by Android 11-based One UI 3.1, to be eligible to get support for three OS upgrades starting with Android 12 (One UI 4.0) to Android 14-based One UI 6.x to give users a refreshing phone experience.

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“Samsung is committed to providing the latest Android OS upgrades until the hardware specifications allow us to provide an optimized mobile experience for our users,” said Samsung in a previous event.

It is the first time when the Korean phone maker holding an event to unveil non-flagship smartphones. In detail, the company announced the “Galaxy Awesome Unpacked” event for March 17 and stated to bring something awesome to every user. As per the name of this new event, the Awesome is surely indicates the rising future of the Galaxy A lineup as Samsung is all set to launch mid-rangers through the virtual events.

Read More: Here’s how to watch Samsung Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event

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James is the lead content creator on Sammy Fans and mostly works on Samsung's firmware section. His first phone was the Galaxy S4 and continues to get new S series devices. Most of the time, James tries to learn about new technologies and gadgets but he also sneaks a bit of free time to nearby rivers and nature.

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Android 15 upgrades with battery-saver adaptive refresh rate feature

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Android 15 Adaptive Refresh Rate

Android 15 introduces an adaptive refresh rate (ARR) feature, which allows your phone’s screen to automatically adjust its refresh rate based on the content you’re viewing. This means the screen can lower its refresh rate when you don’t need high refresh rates, saving battery and reducing lag.

Previously, Android could only switch between fixed refresh rates like 60Hz, 90Hz, or 120Hz. This switch worked for most situations but it wasn’t as efficient as ARR, which can make the display work at the most appropriate rate without needing to switch between different modes.

Android 15 now lets the display change the refresh rate within a single adaptive mode to make it smoother and more efficient. The ARR feature reduces power consumption and eliminates jank caused by mode switching.

Android 15 Adaptive Refresh Rate

This feature is especially useful for phones with high refresh-rate screens, like those with LTPO displays. These displays could save battery by lowering the refresh rate but Android still relied on switching between fixed modes.

However, not every phone will get this feature. To support ARR, devices must have the latest version of Android’s display software (HWC HAL version 3), which some older phones don’t have. Smartphones like the Google Pixel 7 and those with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip already support this feature, but older models likely won’t.

When it works, ARR could help fix issues like phones sticking to 60Hz even when watching films at 30Hz or 24Hz. Despite smoother video and less power consumption, it won’t give Android the same level of variable refresh rate support that PC-like VRR experience.

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Android steals handy battery saving feature from One UI

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Android adopting Samsung’s One UI-like battery-saving feature. Pixel smartphone users receiving a new battery feature with the November 2024 update. It aims to extend the total lifespan of their smartphone batteries.

AndroidAuthority spotted that Google’s November 2024 update brings a handy battery-saving feature to Android 15. Similar to Maximum Battery protection in One UI, the new feature only charges your Android phone to 80% each cycle.

Smartphones usually use a lithium-ion battery that prefers to stop charging at 80%. Users commonly charge their device up to a full 100%, but going to 100% every time will eventually erode the battery’s capacity.

It’s interesting to see Pixel users waiting for a feature that stops their phone from charging beyond 80%. However, it’s worth enabling as the overall lifespan of your phone’s battery will increase as the charging will stop at 80% itself.

Notably, Google hasn’t yet opened a broader rollout of the new battery-saving tool. Some Pixel users confirmed the deployment, while some haven’t yet received it. It seems the rollout would take a bit longer than usual to expand globally.

Battery protection features in One UI 6:

Samsung’s latest One UI 6.1 brings three battery protection features. These functions help Galaxy users extend their phone’s battery life. You may have less juice on the battery, but it’s a beneficial deal for the long term.

  1. Basic:
    • Whenever your battery is charged to 100%, charging will automatically stop until the battery level drops down to 95% before it starts charging again.
  2. Adaptive:
    • Your device will switch to ‘Maximum’ mode while you’re asleep and back to ‘Basic’ mode before you wake up. Your Sleep time is estimated based on your phone usage patterns.
  3. Maximum:
    • Your battery will stop charging when it reaches 80%.

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November 2024 Android 15 security update starts rolling out

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November 2024 Android 15 update

We are in November 2024, Google has started rolling out the first monthly software update based on Android 15. It brings some important fixes and improvements to Pixel devices. It is available for Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7A, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold.

The November 2024 Android 15 software update arrives with enhancements for Bluetooth, the camera, display graphics, and user interface performance to provide a better experience.

Moreover, this update includes the latest November 2024 security patch, which provides users with important protections for their devices. Devices from the Pixel 6 through Pixel 8a will receive software version AP3A.241105.007, while the Pixel 9 series will get version AP3A.241105.008.

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The update is rolling out gradually, so it may take some hours to days to reach all models. Users of Pixel devices can check manually by visiting Settings >> System >> Software updates.

WHAT’S NEW

You can check the full changelog below:

The November  2024 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details

Bluetooth

  • Fix for issue with Bluetooth range under certain conditions*[3]

Camera

  • Fix for issue observing camera tilt when zooming between cameras under certain conditions [Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold]

Display & Graphics

  • Fix for issue causing white dots to flash under certain conditions [Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold]
  • Fix for issue with screen brightness flickering under certain conditions[Pixel 8a]

Sensors

  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing Adaptive brightness from activating in certain conditions[Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold]

Touch

  • Fix for issue in pressing the keyboard dismiss button in certain conditions [Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold]

User Interface

  • General improvements for performance and stability in certain UI transitions and animations [Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a,  Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold]

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