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After OnePlus, Oppo’s 4 OS update promise going to benefit Samsung customers?
Android updates game is now becoming more and more adventurous, and this immense competition will benefit Samsung consumers. OnePlus recently promised to bring up to 4 Android + 5 years of regular security updates to select flagship devices launched in 2023, and Oppo now makes a similar announcement.
As reported by AndroidAuthority, Oppo announced a revised updates policy, promising 4 major ColorOS versions along with five years of security patches. Notably, the Chinese phone maker didn’t specifically mention Android updates, while, it promised three Android updates to flagships last year.
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Since Oppo’s new updates guarantee is going to only benefit devices launching next year, the current topmost flagships such as Find X5 Pro and Find N is compatible with a total of three Android updates. Oppo noted that this applied to “selected flagship models” starting in 2023.
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At present, the only confirmed information is that Oppo promised four major ColorOS updates, rather than Android. Similar to Samsung, the Chinese vendor also introduces x.1 versions of ColorOS, which can be referred to a major ColorOS update, but it can’t be an Android upgrade.
Benefit for Samsung fans
Earlier this year, Samsung announced its new Android updates policy, which promises up to 4 major Android/One UI updates and five years of regular security patches. Ahead of rivals, the Korean tech giant clearly mentioned which devices are eligible for the revised software policy.
As the OS updates competition is getting tough day by day, Google is now helpless to confirm at least 4 OS updates for Pixel devices. On the flip side, this software updates race is going to benefit Samsung customers, which could be up to 5 Android upgrades for flagships.
Not only premium, but select mid-range Galaxy devices are also eligible for four OS updates along with five years of regular patches. Seeing this, flagship Galaxy customers wish there should be at least five major upgrades along with better security patch support than mid-range devices.
Update – December 27// According to Android Authority, Oppo confirmed that select smartphones launched in 2023 will have 4 major Android OS updates. Earlier, the company noted ColorOS instead of Android OS, which left confusion among consumers.
Android 15’s Easter Egg includes a secret Landroid screensaver mode that One UI 7 might borrow. Samsung’s next One UI iteration will be based on Android 15 OS. Core Android features such as Easter Egg will be included in Galaxy’s next major upgrade.
Debuted as a Landroid screensaver, Android 15’s Easter egg was added with the latest Beta. Google News Telegram channel’s Nail Sadykov discovered that the Easter egg game is equipped with an integrated screensaver mode.
To activate Easter Egg, head into Settings followed by About phone and Android version. Once done, tap the displayed Android version several times until you see the Android 15 bugdroid logo floating in space.
Space travel mini-game will be available to play added with Android 14. When you initially trigger the mini-game, you should have unlocked the new screensaver, tucked away under Settings → Display & Touch → Screen saver → Landroid.
After activating the screensaver, you can set your phone on your desk. Now, the phone will let you watch the Easter egg game take over in autopilot mode, as the spacecraft automatically dodges planets – it provides a better experience on a tablet placed on a dock.
Google introduced the AI Wallpaper feature with the Pixel 8 series. The same functionality is also available in Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series thanks to Genini Nano. Now, Google is preparing to make AI-generated wallpapers sharable with Android 15.
Pixel’s ability to create AI-generated wallpapers is quite popular among users. Currently, the feature only allows users to generate stunning wallpapers and apply on the home screen and lock screen. Sharing with someone presently requires to be saved as a screenshot.
Threads user @the_husbandalorian discovered interesting evidence in the latest Beta. The company is working on a new option in Android 15 to share AI-generated wallpapers. A new share button is added on the preview screen in the wallpaper picker interface.
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The preview will display how the wallpaper will be applied to your phone’s home or lock screen. The pencil button will allow you to refine the prompt used to create the wallpaper. Share button is all you need to share AI-generated wallpaper with others.
At present, the ability to share AI-generated wallpaper is broken. It suggests the feature is still under development and requires additional work. The next Beta might make it functional for Beta users, and we guess public availability with a Stable rollout.
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Samsung is very well known for its excellent after-sales service and software support. The company announced that it will provide up to 7 years of major OS upgrades and security updates for its flagship devices, starting with the Galaxy S24 series. This is a remarkable achievement that will allow Samsung users to enjoy the latest features and security enhancements for a long time.
Not all Samsung devices will be eligible for the upcoming Android 15-based One UI 7 update, which is expected to bring several new features and improvements. Some older and lower-end models of the Galaxy A, Galaxy M, and Galaxy F series have reached the end of their software upgrade cycles, and will not receive any further OS updates.
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However, these devices will still receive security patches for another year, but they will miss out on the new features and benefits of One UI 7.
Android 15 Easter Egg [Customized by Camila Foster, Sammy Fans]
Samsung Android 15 One UI 7 Ineligible Device List
The following is the list of Samsung devices that will not get the Android 15 One UI 7 update:
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A04s
- Galaxy A13
- Galaxy A23
- Galaxy A72
- Galaxy A52
- Galaxy A52 5G
- Galaxy A52s
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M53 5G
- Galaxy M33 5G
- Galaxy M23
Galaxy F series
- Galaxy F23
If you own any of these devices, you may want to consider upgrading to a newer model that will support One UI 7 and beyond.
Note: The list is compiled on software update policy and previous rollouts.