With a few hours left before concluding the third week of January, we’re here with the latest updates from the OEM industry. While the news related to the One UI 4.0 has been something usual now, the major update from One Plus is an exciting one to look at this time around. Having said that, let’s start uncovering the latest firmware releases.

Devices Lined up for Today:

Samsung

Galaxy A42, Galaxy S10 5G

One Plus

One Plus 9, One Plus 9 Pro, One Plus 6, One Plus 6T

RealMe

Various Devices

Samsung

Android 12 Based One UI 4.0 is Live for Samsung Galaxy A42

14 January 2022, and Samsung releases the Android 12 based One Ui 4.0 for yet another mid-range device, Galaxy A42. Labeled as A426BXXU3CUL9, the new firmware is currently exclusive for the devices in Poland. However, you can expect it to stretch over Europe in the upcoming weeks before getting entirely global. 

As usual, the update features all the Android 12 goodies alongside the brand new UI. Sadly, Galaxy A42 will still get the December 2021 security patch, whereas the January version is already out.

In case you’re from Poland and still waiting for the update to hit your device, I’d recommend manually checking if it is live. All that you’ll need to do is visit the Settings menu and hover over to the Software Update menu.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G devices in the US and South Korea Gets One UI 4.0 Stable Version

While the third week of 2022, initiated with Galaxy A42 getting the stable update for One UI 4,0, the Galaxy S10 5G variant joined in days later. The Android 12 update is currently live for the US and South Korean market until the latest information.

Firmware Versions:

• For US carrier Verizon: G977UVRU8GULD
• South Korea: G977NKSU6GULB

What’s New?

• Android 12 goodies
• The new refreshed One UI
• January 2022 Android security patch

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G owners in South Korea and the US who’re still waiting for the update can opt for a manual check. Just launch the Settings panel and head over to the Software Update menu.

One Plus

January 2022 Security Patch is out for One Plus 9 and One Plus 9 Pro. But there is More to Look At

2022’s first big update is finally live for the One Plus 9 and One Plus 9 Pro users. Started making headlines just a few hours back, One Plus has released the update featuring the 2022 January security patch for its latest flagship. However, the long changelog suggests it carry more than a security upgrade.

Tagged under C.44, the new firmware is already hitting the global stage (except the Chinese market). To talk about the update period, we already know One Plus believes in rolling out the OTA update in a manner that reaches only a small percentage at a time. So if you haven’t got the notification yet, there is nothing much to worry about.

Firmware Versions:

One Plus 9

• IN LE2111_11_C.44
• NA LE2115_11_C.44
• EU LE2113_11_C.44

One Plus 9 Pro

• IN LE2121_11_C.44
• NA LE2125_11_C.44
• EU LE2123_11_C.44​

OP9 Pro

IN LE2121_11_C.44

NA LE2125_11_C.44

EU LE2123_11_C.44​

Changelog

• System
  • Desktop icons have been with a set of improved textures. The enhanced textures use a design that is inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers.
  • The update has optimized the overall system power consumption helping extend the battery life.
  • Post update, the smoothness of fingerprint unlocking is optimized.
  • The update brings optimization to the charging animation display.
  • The Android Security Patch has been updated to 2022.01
  • A scrolling lag issue sitting in Notification Bar has been resolved.
  • The update fixes the notification Bar abnormal display during some gameplay sessions.
• Dark mode
  • The update brings optimization in the Dark mode. It will now have three vivid and adjustable levels. All these ensure bringing a more personal touch alongside a comfortable user experience.
• Shelf
  • With the update, your device will feature an additional style option for Cards. It makes the data contents get more visual and more accessible to read.
  • The update adds Earphone Control Card alongside the seamless Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment capability.
  • The new firmware brings the brand new OnePlus Scout on Shelf. It allows users to search for multiple contents on their phone, which includes Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc.
  • The firmware brings OnePlus Watch Card to the Shelf. It is for glancing the health status.
• Work-Life Balance
  • The Work-Life Balance feature is now made live for all users. Being optimized efficiently helps allow users to seamlessly switch between Work and the Life mode directly from quick settings.
  • The update has added the WLB 2.0 feature.
• Gallery
  • The gallery is well optimized, and it now allows a quick switch between different layouts employing pinch gestures.
• Canvas AOD
  • The new canvas AOD is set to bring diverse lines and elegant colors to provide a more personalized lock screen. The experience ensures inspiring visuals.
  • Your device’s canvas now features brushes, effects, and seamless color adjustment.
  • The overall software algorithm has been optimized. The update also improves the face recognition capability to work better identifying the features and skin color of vivid figures.
• Camera
  • The update has optimized the camera response speed when you intend to take videos.
  • The startup speed of the Camera has been optimized.
  • The image effect of the device’s rear Camera is now optimized.
• Network
  • With the firmware, the company has addressed the issue when a user is unable to access the 5G network.

One Plus Confirms No More Updates for One Plus 6 and One Plus 6T 

A piece of sad news for the One Plus 6 and One Plus 6T users is that one of the company representatives has confirmed that these devices will no longer receive updates. However, to be honest, we all knew it was coming. The last time these devices got a major firmware update was the one that featured OxygenOS 11, based on Android 11. It was followed by the December security patch last year.

RealMe

Stable ColorOS 12 Rolls Out for OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G, Reno6 Z 5G, A73 5G

Although the schedule has been quite a number of alterations, the stable version of Color OS 12 is finally out for the following devices:

• OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G, Rolling in Indonesia (Comes with Firmware version C.14)
• OPPO Reno6 Z 5G – Rolling in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam UAE (Comes with Firmware version C.14)
• OPPO A73 5G – Rolling in Saudi Arabia (Comes with Firmware version F.14)

A Quick Round-Up

• Android 12 Based One UI 4.0 is Live for Samsung Galaxy A42
• Samsung Galaxy S10 5G devices in the US and South Korea Gets One Ui 4,0 Stable Version
• January 2022 Security Patch is out for One Plus 9 and One Plus 9 Pro. But there is More to Look At
• One Plus Confirms No More Updates for One Plus 6 and One Plus 6T 
• Stable ColorOS 12 Rolls Out for OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G, Reno6 Z 5G, A73 5G

Wrapping Up

That wraps up the third week of January. Read all the way through and learn about the OTA updates that have been keeping the OEM industry busy over the week.