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Verizon rolls out Samsung Galaxy S21 screen refresh rate issue fix with new Android 12 One UI 4.0 update
Update: Nov 24
New One UI 4.0 update fixes refresh rate issue
On November 15, Verizon rolled out the stable Android 12 update for the Galaxy S21 series devices in the US. However, the update had a severe issue related to the display refresh rate in which the display automatically turns to 60Hz just after the user pulls the finger from the panel.
Now, Verizon started to release a new One UI 4.0 update for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra in the US. The changelog mentions improvements to the system performance and enhancements to the device stability. However, consumers claimed that it fixes the display refresh rate issue.
Firmware versions:
- Galaxy S21 – G991USQU4BUK9
- Galaxy S21+ – G996USQU4BUK9
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998USQU4BUK9
- Security patch level – November 2021
If you want to check for the latest update manually, head to your device Settings tap on Software updates and finally hit the Download and install button.
Original Article: November 15
Recently, Samsung officially announced the rollout of the stable One UI 4.0 update based on Android 12 OS for Galaxy devices. Accordingly, the Galaxy S21 series phones have started getting the stable One UI 4.0 update in various parts of the world.
According to the latest information, a major US network carrier – Verizon, has also started rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra devices. As it’s a major s/w update, it comes with plenty of new features as well as improvements for existing ones.
Software versions:
- Galaxy S21 – G991USQU4BUK7
- Galaxy S21 Plus – G996USQU4BUK7
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998USQU4BUK7
What’s new:
This major firmware update brings the all-new Android 12 and One UI 4.0 with new features as well as enhanced customization and privacy capabilities, which allows you to control many aspects in order to let users create their own optimized mobile experience.
Dynamic wallpapers: Samsung One UI 4.0 also adapted Google Android 12’s Dynamic wallpapers, commonly known as Material You theming engine. Besides the capability to select from featured and downloaded wallpapers, you can now choose different color themes based on colors from your wallpaper.
Widgets: One UI 4.0 introduces redesigned Home screen widgets for the Galaxy devices. It gives you more information at a glance and lets you personalize and decorate your home screen in your way, thanks to the new structure of the widget list.
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- Weather widget
- Lock screen widgets have a simple design.
Quick Panel: With the One UI 4.0, consumers can manage brightness more comfortably with the larger brightness bar in the quick panel. In addition, the name of the “Media” button has been changed to “Media Output”.
Apart from the above-mentioned features and changes, Samsung One UI 4.0 update has a lot to offer. You can check out all the One UI 4.0 tips and tricks and all the One UI 4.0 insights.
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Samsung Calendar app got a new icon with One UI 7, including new icons and enhanced features. The One UI 7 Beta update has been released, and a new report suggests that beta users just received the first app update, which is for the Samsung Calendar app.
The latest update of the Samsung Calendar app arrives with version 12.6.00.35. It brings a new tweak to the app icon, you can now see the name of the day along with the date. This update is truly useful as users no longer need to open the calendar to check the day, they can see its glance on the icon.
The new revamped icon of the Samsung Messages app is available for devices running Android 15-based One UI 7 beta, which means it’s currently only for the Galaxy S24 series. More devices will get this revamped icon with One UI 7.
Aside from this, the One UI 7 update makes handling your calendar easier. You can now reschedule events by simply dragging and dropping them in the Month view.
You can now choose which calendars to show on your widgets which lets you display different calendars on your home screen. With the “Add countdown widget”, you can add countdowns for events like birthdays to see the days left and right on your home screen.
Moreover, you can also move all events from one calendar to another without hassle, perfect for switching from a phone-based calendar to a cloud-based one. If you are a Galaxy S24 user, register and install the One UI 7 Beta to enjoy new Samsung Calendar features.
The most anticipated One UI 7 Beta Program kicked off yesterday. Among the most highlighting advancements, Samsung announced that the One UI 7.0 allows you to transfer recovered, private data to a new device.
Leveraging Knox Matrix, the new software brings a new recovery method for Enhanced Data Protection. Samsung’s One UI 7.0 adds ease and convenience to the process of retrieving data stored on Samsung Cloud.
Samsung’s Enhanced Data Protection feature keeps connected devices synchronized and secure, as well as ensures that if access to a trusted device is lost, users have a backup plan to prevent the loss of their data.
With One UI 7.0, Samsung Galaxy smartphone users will be able to transfer recovered, private data to a new device by verifying the lock screen factor — whether pin, pattern, or password — of their previous device.
Simply put, you will gain access to the recovered data on your new device by the lock screen factor using the security pick of your old device. The feature may safely store your security factor to ease the verification process during recovery.
You may find it less useful, but it will become a boon in case you are about to lose your data. Knox Matrix is a vision for the future, enhancing protection through multi-layered, intelligent threat monitoring between connected Samsung devices.
Apart from this, Samsung users can now also create and use passkeys to log into their Samsung Account. As digital authentication credentials, passkeys enable a faster, easier way to securely log in to apps, devices, and websites.
One UI 7 introduces even more ways users can adjust security settings to best suit how they use their devices. Read more here: One UI 7 introduces advanced security and privacy features for Samsung devices
TSMC could commence mass production of cutting-edge 2nm products next year. While Samsung is facing issues with its 3nm process tech, its Taiwanese rival is set to widen the gap further.
Taiwan’s LibertyTimes reports that TSMC has decided to operate mass production of 2nm products after the test production yield of its 2nm process exceeded 60%.
Currently, the most advanced mass-production technology worldwide is 3nm. With the 2nm process yield surpassing 60%, TSMC plans to transfer it to the newly constructed Kaohsiung plant.
TSMC plans to build 10 new factories in Taiwan and overseas simultaneously next year. Details of these capital investments will be disclosed during the Q4 earnings briefing.
Samsung vs TSMC – Foundry Market
TSMC’s capital expenditure is expected to reach up to $38 billion in 2025. If this happens, the expenditure will surpass the previous record of $36.29 billion.
The company has widened its lead over second-place Samsung in the global foundry market during the third quarter, meanwhile, Samsung saw its market share fall from 11.5% to 9.3.
The gap between Samsung Foundry and TSMC expanded from 50.8% in Q2 to 55.6% in Q3.
TrendForce explained, “TSMC saw increased capacity utilization and wafer shipments driven by flagship smartphone products and AI semiconductors, whereas Samsung Electronics faced intensified competition with Chinese firms in mature process technologies, leading to price cuts and a subsequent decline in revenue and market share compared to the previous quarter.”
Nanometer
The term “nanometer” (nm) refers to the width of semiconductor circuits. The narrower the width, the lower the power consumption and the faster the processing speed.
TSMC’s 2nm factories are being built at the Nanzih Science Park in Kaohsiung and are scheduled to begin operations in the first and third quarters of next year, respectively.
Via – Jukanlosreve