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[Official] Samsung GOS-related software update notice (Changelog/Guide)
Just recently, Samsung has begun releasing a major software update to the Galaxy S22 series devices that is related to GOS (Game Optimizing Service). While the update rollout has initially begun for the consumers in South Korea, the official Samsung notice just emerged related to the GOS software update.
To be noted, the Galaxy S22 series comes pre-installed with the One UI 4.1 software on top of Android 12. The One UI 4.1 further enhances the Game Optimizing Service’s functionality, leading it to limit the performance of thousands of high specs games.
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Due to such issues, numerous Galaxy S22 consumers reported about the performance limitation and Koreans even sued Samsung for cheating them with “the best performance ever” advertisement. Hence, the company confirmed that it will provide a software update to fix all the problems of GOS.
[Notice] Samsung GOS-related s/w update
Following the update rollout yesterday, Samsung has also published a Notice regarding the Galaxy S22 GOS software update via the Members app. The notice consists of detailed info about the build, changes, improvements, guide and future plans for other Galaxies.
According to the notice shared on the Members app, Samsung has improved the CPU/GPU to the maximum by lifting the initial performance limit even for high-end games, following the requirements of its customers for GOS (Game Optimizing Service).
Furthermore, the VC5 build adds a new “Game Performance Management Mode” for even better gaming performance on the Galaxy S22 devices.
Changelog
Note: The changelog is translated from Korean language.
- Limit CPU/GPU initial performance when running game apps
- CPU/GPU clock speed is the same as when GOS is turned off, and basic heat control operation according to the terminal temperature is maintained.
- Provided “Game Performance Management Mode” in Game Booster
- You can find the newly added “Game Performance Management Mode” in the Lab menu of Game Booster Settings
Guide
After running the game, enter the Game Booster Settings, and set the Game Booster Settings → Labs → Game Performance Management Mode → On.
Aside from this, Samsung also confirmed to bring a GOS bypass app in the near future so that the consumers will be able to totally disable the Game Optimizing Service.
Other changes
- Application of stabilization code related to camera operation
- Application of stabilization code related to terminal operation
- Application of stabilization code related to terminal security
It’s worth mentioning that the Galaxy S22 consumers will not be able to downgrade to a previous software after installing the VC5 build as it strengthened security policy.
Last but not least, the Korean tech giant has promised to upgrade the existing smartphones and tablets with improvement software as soon as possible.
Samsung’s latest foldable phones come with Google Messages by default. The company has now revealed the reason behind this move on Galaxy devices. Samsung says Google Messages replaced Messages to foster RCS adoption.
According to AndroidAuthority, a source explained Samsung’s decision to switch to Google Messages as the default messaging app. The recently released Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 come with Google Messages with RCS enabled by default.
Looks like promoting Google Messages on Galaxy devices will boost RCS adoption. Samsung Messages isn’t already installed on newer phones. However, one’s stopping you from getting it on your Galaxy from the Galaxy Store.
While many apps support the RCS feature, Google Messages offer the best user experience. Making it a default messaging app is an effort to boost the adoption of RCS tech. Apple is also preparing to bring RCS chat functionality to iMessage for iPhones.
What Samsung source said:
- Even if messaging apps follow the RCS standard, the availability may be limited depending on which app the other party uses. That’s why we decided to make Google Messages the common messaging platform, allowing Galaxy users to communicate more freely. This also enables a messaging app to respond to changes of the RCS standard more quickly and efficiently.
Previously, Samsung devices launched in the US came with two messaging apps. This time, the company has removed the Samsung Messages. During the first setup, users are notified that Google Messages is the default messaging application.
Samsung SmartThings gained the international standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. The company has officially announced this major development in its global connected living platform.
SmartThings received ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security management systems. Certification reiterates that the SmartThings Cloud operates per international standards.
To be certified, a company has to meet the standard across a total of 123 detailed items, including policies for information security, access control for information assets, and incident response.
SmartThings receiving the ISO 27001 certification is the result of our sustained focus on the protection of information in a hyper-connected world with exponentially increasing intelligence.
Seungbum Choi, Executive Vice President and Head of Device Platform Center at Samsung Electronics said “this is just another step in our drive to fortify the platform’s security. We will continue to find new ways to ensure that SmartThings’ personalized services are provided even more safely.”
BSI Prez says that they have recognized that the operation capability and security level of Samsung SmartThings is excellent. It will further boost trust in the SmartThings platform and strengthen business competitiveness.
ISO 27001 is the leading global standard for ISMSs and was established by the International Organization for Standardization. It provides companies with guidance to manage the risks to information assets systematically and achieve information protection goals.
Samsung Health app integrated the Dr.diary (Doctor Diary) glycated hemoglobin feature. The blood sugar management platform announced the launch of its glycated hemoglobin estimation functionality on Samsung’s Health application.
According to ETNews, Dr.diary announced the integration of a glycated hemoglobin level feature in Samsung Health. Galaxy users will now be able to check the estimated glycated hemoglobin level provided by Doctor Diary.
To activate the feature, Health app users will have to permit certain conditions of data in the Blood Sugar service. It is worth noting that glycated hemoglobin is a key figure for diabetes diagnosis, which users will find worth using in the Health app.
Established in 2017, Dr.diary is a blood sugar management platform. It analyzes and predicts the changes in glycated hemoglobin using its own algorithm. Earlier this year, the firm secured a patent for “glycated hemoglobin estimation based on blood sugar data table.”
Song Je-yoon, CEO of Doctor Diary, said, “With our predicted glycated hemoglobin level prediction algorithm being installed in Samsung Health, more people will be able to recognize their glycated hemoglobin level and manage their health more efficiently.”
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a standardized numerical value of the percentage of hemoglobin, such as hemoglobin, which has been glycated by glucose. Glycated hemoglobin reflects the average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months.
Samsung Health (with Wear OS Galaxy Watch) users can conveniently check their estimated glycated hemoglobin level within the app and use this information to manage their blood sugar levels through diet and exercise.