Pixel July update comes with fixes for various problems

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The official July OTA update is finally rolling out to Pixel owners, and this time it addresses issues that were addressed in an accidentally dropped July 5 update. That said update made its way to Google Pixel 3a users in June when it was just supposed to be used internally for feedback but got released to the public. Now, the latest update comes just in time and address so bugs that weren’t touched on previously.

This includes a fix for the detection of the “OK Google” hotword and music playing in the background for the Pixel 2 and 3 lines. Another fixes a bootloop issue that’s happening to some Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL units after installing the Android Q beta 4 update. Users had to do a factory reset or put the phone in recovery mode and reboot the device before they were able to escape the bootloop. The update also includes fixes for Japanese language support for emojis on all Pixel handsets. And it also improves the Titan-M security chip on the Pixel 3 and 3a. If you want to check if the update has made its way to your device, head to Settings > System > Advanced > System Update.

Source: PhoneArena

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will get Night Mode for its camera

We were already alerted of the dedicated Night Mode coming to older Samsung devices. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ got the June 2019 update with this feature. And now the Galaxy Note 9 is getting it, too. Well, at least the Note 9 owners in Germany are getting the over-the-air update. Firmware version N960FXXU3CSF9 brings Night Mode as well as the ability to scan QR codes without using Bixby Vision. It comes in at just under 704MB and includes the June 2019 security patch. Overall camera performance is thrown into the mix as well. Now, it’s just time to wait for the update to head this way.

Source: SamMobile

Samsung Galaxy Note8 and Galaxy S6 edge+ get security updates

Samsung has begun rolling out new updates to the older Galaxy S6 edge+ and its recent flagship the Galaxy Note8. The updates bring with them security fixes as well as other Android fixes for the month. The Galaxy Note8 update comes in at 707MB and is starting to hit devices in France. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S6 edge+ update is coming to units in Mexico with a build number of G928GUBU4CRA1.

Source: GSMArena

December security patch hits Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ Premium, XZ1 Compact, and Nokia 8

If you own either a Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, XZ Premium, or Nokia 8, keep an eye out on your devices. The December security patch for Android has begun rolling out for these smartphones. For the three Sony devices, the update comes with build number 47.1.A.8.49. As for the Nokia 8 update, it’s coming to the following models: TA-1052 and TA-1012. The update weighs in at around 87MB. There aren’t any details yet on what the over-the-air update brings but we’ll let you know if we find anything.

Source: GSMArena