These smartphones have received an update in recent days Overview

Smartphone manufacturers take care of their devices and improve them several years after their release. While it’s not always a big update with a lot of features, even current security patches and occasional performance optimizations can keep your device looking like new for longer. Several devices from various manufacturers have received an update this week.

Huawei Mate 20 Series

Huawei Mate 40 Pro

Devices from the Huawei Mate 20 series, which run on the EMUI 11 system, receive a minor update to improve system performance and stability, according to the Huawei Central portal. However, according to the list of changes, it does not bring any further improvements. The update is currently only available for devices in China, but is expected to reach other countries later.

OnePlus 8 a 8 Pro

OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro in Europe are receiving the August security patch along with several new features, bug fixes and overall performance and stability improvements. The changes were announced by the Gadgets 360 portal.

An optimized portrait mode for the front camera has been added to the Camera app, and both devices have received a new OnePlus Store app (which can be uninstalled). However, the Always On display has undergone the biggest change. From now on, you will be able to take a screenshot of the Always On screen or have your own Bitmoji displayed on it.

Samsung Galaxy A50s

Samsung Galaxy A52s

The Sammobile portal informs that the Galaxy A50s model is currently receiving an August security patch. The new firmware is marked A507FNXXU5DUG4 and users in Asian countries are among the first to receive it.

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

The Samsung Galaxy Fold recently received an update with an August security patch, Sammobile said. The latest patch removes 40 vulnerabilities related to user privacy and security. The official list of changes is not known, but the update may also bring general bug fixes or improve device stability.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

Lastly, we have the rugged Galaxy Xcover 5 smartphone. According to the Sammobile portal, it is now receiving an August security update in several Asian and European countries, including Slovakia. The new version of the system has been given the designation G525FXXS3AUH1 and removes 40 vulnerabilities related to user privacy and security.