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Samsung rival Oppo bringing memory expansion with new ColorOS 11 update
Recently, one of Samsung’s major Chinese opponents made a big announcement regarding the memory expansion of its old phones. According to the info, Oppo started releasing a new ColorOS 11-based memory expansion firmware update that expands the memory of smartphones in GBs.
The report further suggests that after installing the new OTA update, the memory of old models will be expanded up to 7GB at the same time, phones with 12GB memory can achieve performance similar to the phones with 19GB memory.
Rivals choosing back door to chase Samsung
Aside from Xiaomi, Oppo is the biggest competitor of Samsung in the global smartphone market. A few days ago, a Canalys report revealed that the Korean tech giant led the world with the highest units shipment, while Xiaomi overtook Apple and grabbed the 2nd spot.
As Apple slipped to the 3rd position, Oppo managed its fourth spot by grabbing 10% of the total market share with 28% year-on-year growth. Following Samsung’s software support, rivals like Oppo and OnePlus have also promised three Android OS upgrades for their select models.
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As the competition is becoming tough in the global smartphone market, Samsung needs a solid strategy in terms of everything such as software updates, Android OS upgrades, better after-sales, and regional pricing in order to maintain the crown of the global smartphone market leader.
What’s memory expansion?
Oppo revealed that memory expansion technology is an auxiliary function. When the running memory is not enough while using the smartphone, a part of the storage space can be temporarily used as the running memory.
As result, smartphones can open more applications at the same time even without performance reduction in order to make the best use of the mobile phone configuration and most efficient operation.
How Oppo consumers can enable memory expansion after update?
Eligible users can expand the running memory of their Oppo smartphone by opening device Settings followed by About phone. With the updated ColorOS 11 version, you can find a new option to select the needed expansion memory size under the memory expansion section and restart the phone after selection.
Eligible Oppo phones for memory expansion
According to Oppo, all the Find X2 series, Reno4 series, Reno3 series as well as Oppo A series and K series devices supports memory expansion technology. However, Oppo is releasing this s/w update to Find X2 series models widely, while the Oppo Reno4 series grabbing it gradually.
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After the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S25 series, Samsung is now rolling out the July 2025 security update to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6
Samsung has just revealed the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. Right after completing its biggest reveal, the company has started deploying the latest software updates. Last year’s foldable lineup is starting to get the latest security improvements.
July 2025 security update for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 is available in South Korea. The new firmware brings July security patches, which bring system security improvements and address Android + One UI vulnerabilities.
Version numbers:
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 – F956NKSS2BYFC
- Galaxy Z Flip 6 – F741NKSSU2BYFC
This release comes at a time when users are eagerly waiting for the One UI 8 upgrade. While the new foldables come pre-installed with Samsung’s newest skin, owners of existing devices are still guessing the One UI 8 release timeline.
Well, you can install the July update today through Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Galaxy Buds 3 Series
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro are also getting a new firmware update. The new release weighs around 8 megabytes and is available in South Korea.
Owners of the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro earbuds can identify the update via the PDA build version that ends with AYG2. Users can expect better functional operations and a smoother pairing experience post-installation.
You can install the latest Buds update through Galaxy Wearable app on your device.
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Following the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung has begun releasing the July 2025 security update, and Galaxy S25 series users are receiving it. This update is currently live for Galaxy S25 users who are not testing One UI 8 Beta, as the update is based on One UI 7.
The fresh update improves the system security and stability by fixing a bunch of issues. It mainly enhances functions related to Knox security, Galaxy Watch system interface, Samsung Account, Wi-Fi passwords, Bluetooth, Emergency SOS, and more.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra can verify the July 2025 security update with One UI builds S931NKSS5AYF6, S936NKSS5AYF6, and S938NKSS5AYF6, respectively. They will have to download around 550MB package to install the update.
Notably, the update is currently available for users in Korea and will expand to more countries in the coming days. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours to days to reach all models.
Users who are still on One UI 7 can install the latest update via Settings > Software Update >> Download and install. If you are testing One UI 8 beta on your Galaxy S25 smartphone, you will have to wait longer for this update.
One UI 8 stable debuted with the latest Galaxy foldable phones. Now, it is expected that the company will soon start the One UI 8 rollout for Galaxy devices. It means Galaxy S25 series users will soon receive a stable update. However, Samsung hasn’t revealed any exact timeline for release.
Samsung has started pushing the One UI 7-based July 2025 security update for Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones. The update is currently rolling out for users in Korea, and the company will soon expand it to more countries.
The July 2025 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series enhances system security and stability, providing a better Galaxy experience. Users can identify the latest update through the One UI builds given below.
- S921NKSS8BYF1 – Galaxy S24
- S926NKSS8BYF1 – Galaxy S24 Plus
- S928NKSS8BYF1 – Galaxy S24 Ultra
The installation package size of this update is around 300MB. Users can download this update through Settings > Software Update > Download and Install.
As per the official notes, the July 2025 security update fixes 1 critical and 21 high-level common vulnerability exposures. It also includes 17 SVE items, which Samsung included to further elevate security and privacy status on Galaxy devices.
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Notably, the update mainly fixes issues related to problems related to Knox security, Galaxy Watch system interface, Samsung Account, Wi-Fi passwords, Bluetooth, Emergency SOS, and more. These improvements help keep your phone safe from threats and bugs.
Samsung just released One UI 8 with the latest Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE smartphones. However, the Galaxy S25 series users are still testing the One UI 8 feature through the beta update.
Even after the official release, Samsung hasn’t released the One UI 8 Roadmap for older Galaxy devices. It is expected that Samsung might soon start or release official details about the One UI 8 rollout. The Galaxy S24 series will soon receive this update.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE starts receiving the July 2025 security patch. A new firmware is rolling out in South Korea, which installs the latest security patch. The update will be expanded to Global markets over the next few days.
Galaxy S24 FE 5G’s July 2025 security patch can be identified via PDA build version S721NKSS5BYF1. It’s a regular firmware update, which aims to improve system security and functional reliability.
Earlier, Samsung disclosed that its July patch addresses 1 critical and 21 high-level common vulnerability exposures. Additionally, it has one patch from Samsung Semiconductor and 17 SVE items for One UI.
Users may experience better performance after the installation. The software may have also included new app versions for some stock titles, which will also be updated along with the smartphone’s software system.
You can check for updates via Settings > Software update > Download and install. If the new OTA is available, download it first and hit the install button. Your phone will restart and take a while to optimise One UI and the entire app set.
Samsung will gradually roll out the July 2025 security patch to eligible Galaxy devices over the next couple of weeks.
Samsung releases July 2025 patch details – Here’s everything Galaxy users should know
We are in July 2025, and Samsung is rolling out the second June 2025 security update for the Galaxy A56 5G smartphone. The device had already received its first update early last month, but it appears Samsung needed to address additional issues that may have been missed in the initial patch.
The second June 2025 security update for the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G smartphone arrives with One UI build A566BXXU4AYF2. Users will have to download around 450MB package to install the update. The update is currently live for users in North African countries, including Morocco.
The update improves system security and stability to deliver a smoother and more reliable user experience. It is also expected to fix issues that users encountered in the previous software. Aside from this, the changelog doesn’t include anything special.
Users are advised to install the update promptly to benefit from the improved security measures. For those who have not received an update notification, the update can be manually checked and installed.
To install the update, open the smartphone’s settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy smartphone is up-to-date with the latest security protections.
Samsung is going to introduce stable One UI 8 with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 smartphones on July 7. After that, the company will expand this update to more Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy A56 5G. At the moment, this smartphone is under One UI 8 internal testing.
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