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Galaxy XCover Pro gets Android 13 (One UI 5.0) in Canada, Global, and the US
Samsung is on an impressive streak of releasing the Android 13 (One UI 5.0). The company has already rolled out the update to most of the Galaxy devices and is still serving the remaining smartphones. Continuing the streak, it has released the Android 13 update to XCover Pro. However, the Xcover 5 and Xcover 6 Pro smartphones already tasted the latest Android a few days ago.
Android 13 for Galaxy Xcover Pro in the US, Canada & Global
Notably, Samsung has now released the Android 13 for the Galaxy Xcover Pro, and it is also worth noticing that two variants of the device are receiving the Android 13 update in Canada and the US. While the international variant of the Xcover Pro is getting the support of a new security patch update in the form of December 2022.
Users who own the Galaxy Xcover Pro can identify the latest update by checking its firmware version number G715U1UEUFDVKA, G715WVLUAEVK9, and G715FNXXSAEVL2 for Carrier locked variant( the US), Canada variant, and Global variant respectively.
As the update supports the latest One UI 5.0 based on Android 13, it includes several new interesting features like Extract text, new AR emoji, and stickers. It also brings improvements regarding multitasking, and some new functions are added in several in-built apps, including a Camera, Gallery, keyboard, system settings, and more.
Moreover, you want to enjoy a brand-new experience with the device. In that case, you should download the latest One UI 5.0 update because it gives some cool features, as well as redefines the UI that gives an immersive experience of using the device. Some new customization features have also been introduced, which are easily accessible through the lock screen; the Android 13 update also carries some new improvements for the existing features, including Auto optimization, RAM Plus, etc.
The Galaxy Xcover Pro was launched in 2020 and came with Android 10 on board as the device launched within the three android update policy and received the third major update in the form of Android 13, and it will be the last update for the device. However, the device is still eligible for future security updates.
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Galaxy XCover6 and XCover7 Get Boost: Second April 2024 Update Brings LTE TDD Support to Europe
Samsung is consistently rolling out a new update to the Galaxy device, which aims to enhance network connectivity. The new software is coming under the second April 2024 security patch. After introducing the update to the popular devices, it has started rolling out the update to the Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy XCover6 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy XCover6 and XCover7 get support LTE TDD
Notably, the Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy XCover6 Pro are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers G556BXXU2AXD6 and G736BXXU5DXD2, respectively. The update is exclusively available in Europe.
With the new update, the company has rolled out a new band as LTE TDD; however, the company hasn’t provided any details about the changes, but it is expected that the company will improve the overall speeds or provide stable connections to the 4G-enabled devices.
According to the changelog, models purchased in Germany cannot receive signals in LTE TDD bands in the following countries: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, Czech Republic.
If you are using the Galaxy XCover 7 or Galaxy XCover 6 Pro in any European country, then you can now update these devices by simply going to the software update menu in the system settings. If the update has not arrived on your device yet, then you have to wait for some time, as it takes time to reach every unit of the devices.
Samsung has recently rolled out an April 2024 security patch update in the Galaxy S23 device. With the last update, it provided security-related enhancements, and now, with the same changelog, the UAE units of the device are getting a second security patch update.
Users of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra are receiving new updates with the firmware S911BXXS4CXD8, S916BXXS4CXD8, and S918BXXS4CXD8, respectively.
As mentioned above, the latest update is coming with the same changelog; therefore, it is unclear what’s new with the update. Hopefully, the update will fix some bugs and improve the functionality of the devices. It is worth noticing that the update is coming after Android 14 and One UI 6.1, so the company may fix the internal issues.
On the other side, the company hasn’t published any official information about it, but if you are using the Galaxy S23 device in Middle Eastern countries, then you should update your device to the latest version by simply going to the software update menu, and if it shows the April 2024 security update is available, then tap on the download button.
Informatively, the Galaxy S23 device was launched back in 2023 and comes with Android 13. The latest version of the device has received one major update in the form of Android 14 and also provides the One UI 6.1 update, which has provided several new features. To get up-to-date features, the device will get three more major updates in the future that will enhance the working of the device.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is one of the rugged smartphones that is dedicatedly made for using it in any weather condition. It is worth noticing that the company hasn’t limited it to giving tough hardware but also keeps it up to date with its fresh software. In the last major update, Android 14, it has grabbed some new features, and unfortunately, it has also got an issue with the camera, which is causing inconvenience to the users.
Galaxy XCover5 getting a camera issue after Android 14
The Galaxy XCover 5 has received Android 14 and One UI 6.0, and after installing them, users have started reporting about the camera issue. In the reports, the consumers have pointed out that they are not able to use the camera focus like before. Since the camera is the most frequently used feature of the smartphone, its malfunction is significantly affecting the overall performance of the devices.
Due to the malfunctioning of the autofocus, users are also having difficulty making payments due to the autofocus malfunction. When they open the QR code scanner, they are unable to do so because the camera is not focusing on the code.
However, the Korean giant hasn’t yet released a statement regarding the issue’s resolution, despite the fact that the issue surfaced after the last update, suggesting a software update-related problem. Hopefully, Samsung could release a proper update that will update it to the latest version.