Samsung rolls out fifth One UI Watch 4.5 beta for the Galaxy Watch 4

Samsung has been working on the One UI Watch 4.5 update based on Wear OS 3.5 for quite a while now. The company has released four beta builds of the update so far, giving Galaxy Watch 4 users a chance to experience the new QWERTY keyboard, accessibility features, and more. The fourth beta build rolled out to users earlier this month, bringing a host of bug fixes and improvements. Now, Samsung is rolling out another update on the beta channel with even more bug fixes and improvements.

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According to a recent post on the Samsung Community forums, the fifth One UI Watch 4.5 beta started rolling out to users yesterday. It includes several bug fixes, stability improvements, and power consumption optimizations. In addition, it comes with a new version of Watch 4 Manager (2.2.11.220718). A screenshot of the update shared on Reddit reveals that it measures 169.58MB and has the software version R860XXU1ZVG7/R860OXM1ZVG7. The complete changelog for the update has been reproduced below.

One UI 4.5 beta 5 changelog

• Bugs that have been fixed
  • Stabilized Watchface function
  • Fixed the issue that downloaded watchface is not recovered
  • Fixed the permission issue of clock and weather complication in digital dashboard
  • Fixed forced close issue when a challenge is completed after setting together complication
  • Improved SGG watchface stability
  • Fixed the compatibility issue of bubble view in Line app
  • Improved the problem that the display is on slowly at wrist up during cycle exercise
  • Improved battery charging function
  • Stabilized the power consumption
  • Improved the correctness of Compass app
  • Other improvements are applied
• Watch4 Manager 2.2.11.220718 for Beta has been newly released. Please update to the latest version though Watch plugin download button in the Beta registration notice.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 XDA Forums

If you’ve already running a previous build of One UI Watch 4.5 beta on your Galaxy Watch 4 or Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, you should receive the latest beta update soon. However, if you’re not enrolled in the beta program, you can do so right away from the Samsung Members app.

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Source: Samsung Community forums, Reddit

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Download: OnePlus Nord CE is getting its stable Android 12 update with OxygenOS 12

Well, that didn’t take long. Less than a month after its initial Open Beta release, a stable version of OxygenOS 12 is ready for the OnePlus Nord CE. It’s been a long road for the device — We’re quickly approaching Android 13‘s official launch — but if you’ve been holding your breath for the Android 12 update, you can finally exhale.

According to a number of user reports on the OnePlus Community forums, the first OxygenOS 12 stable update for the OnePlus Nord CE has started rolling out to some users in India in the form of software version C.04. The OTA measures nearly 4GB and it also bumps the Android security patch level to July 2022.

Here’s the complete changelog:

• System
  • Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
  • Optimized AI System Booster to 2.1 to support the system to run smoothly even when the load is high
• Dark mode
  • Newly added three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
• Shelf
  • Newly added style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
  • Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
  • Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health status
• Work Life Balance
  • Newly added Work Life Balance feature, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
  • Newly supported automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
• Gallery
  • Newly supported switching between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
• Canvas AOD
  • Newly added diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
  • Newly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment

As with all OnePlus updates, the OxygenOS 12 stable release for the OnePlus Nord CE will roll out to users in a staged fashion. It will only reach a handful of users first and after OnePlus confirms that it’s stable enough for a wider rollout, it should reach all users.

OnePlus Nord CE XDA Forums

Download Stable OxygenOS 12 for the OnePlus Nord CE

If you don’t wish to wait for the OTA update to reach your device, you can download the region-specific flashable ZIP file from the index below and use the Local upgrade method to update to the latest release. We’ll update this post with other regional builds as soon as they become available.

• OnePlus Nord CE
  • India (EB2101_11_C.04)
    • Full OTA

Thanks to XDA Recognized Developer mlgmxyysd and XDA Senior Member Some_Random_Username for the download link!

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Source: OnePlus Community Forums

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Google could be working on a new higher-end Pixel for 2022

Google showcased its upcoming flagships, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, during the I/O keynote this year. At the time, the company gave us a glimpse of the devices and confirmed that the phones would feature a next-gen Tensor chipset. While Google has not revealed any details about another upcoming Pixel flagship, a new leak suggests that the company could be working on another flagship Pixel for 2022 with better cameras than the Pixel 7 Pro.

The leak in question comes from developer Kuba Wojciechowski, who recently shared details about the camera hardware on the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Tablet. While going through the GS101 Camera Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) from Android 13 Beta 4, Wojciechowski spotted another device codenamed Lynx (L10). This device seemingly features the same 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN1 primary sensor as the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. However, that’s where the similarities end.

Another device in the code is Lynx – L10 – an alleged third high-end 2022 Pixel:
The main shooter is the familiar GN1, however that’s where that ends. A secondary lens is a Sony IMX787 of unknown purpose, probably tele. This is a first for Google – they usually use older sensors.

— Kuba Wojciechowski (@Za_Raczke) July 25, 2022

The device codenamed Lynx reportedly features a secondary 64MP Sony IMX787 sensor, which might be utilized for the telephoto camera. In addition, the phone will also pack the unannounced 13MP Sony IMX712 over on the front. Since Google typically offers older sensors on its Pixel flagships, including Sony’s latest flagship sensor and an unannounced sensor seems odd. Wojciechowski speculates that this might be because Lynx is an internal device that Google uses to evaluate new camera sensors. However, we can’t confirm this at the moment.

Lastly, “P7” – an unknown foldable, likely codename “Pipit” or “Passport”:
While the exact positional setup is unknown, there is a list of sensors: Standard GN1 for main sensor, IMX363, IMX386 (Pixel 6’s UW) – listed as “FOLDED” and IMX355 (Pixel 6’s front).

— Kuba Wojciechowski (@Za_Raczke) July 25, 2022

Along with Lynx, Wojciechowski also spotted details about the camera sensors on a foldable Pixel device codenamed Passport or Pipit (P7). While the code doesn’t reveal the exact camera setup for the device, it mentions that the phone will pack a Samsung ISOCELL GN1 sensor, a Sony IMX363 sensor, a Sony IMX386 sensor, and a Sony IMX355 sensor. Note that these details don’t fall in line with previous leaks about the Pixel foldable. However, it’s possible that the two leaks are referring to entirely different foldable Pixel phones.

At the moment, we have no further information about the Pixel device codenamed Lynx or the upcoming Pixel foldable. We’ll make sure to let you know as soon as we learn more.

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Pixel 7 series and Pixel Tablet camera specifications revealed in new leak

While Google typically doesn’t showcase new hardware at its I/O developer conference, the company didn’t stick to the norm this year. During this year’s I/O keynote, Google announced the Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro, and gave us our first look at the Pixel 7 series, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Tablet. While Google did not reveal much about the upcoming devices at the time, a new leak has revealed the camera specifications for the Pixel 7 series and the Pixel tablet.

Developer Kuba Wojciechowski spotted the camera hardware configurations for the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and the Pixel Tablet while digging through the GS101 Camera Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) from Android 13 Beta 4. Although Google had obfuscated the sensor names in the code, Wojciechowski managed to match the sensor IDs in the code to actual camera hardware using various resources.

First of all – Pixel 7 (Pro) – C10/P10:
Both devices use the same GN1 primary sensor and IMX381 UW as before. The front camera is now the same on both – Samsung’s 3J1 – a 11MP sensor with dual pixel, which should improve the quality and allow for semi-secure face authentication.

— Kuba Wojciechowski (@Za_Raczke) July 25, 2022

As a result, we now know that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will feature a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN1 primary sensor and a 12MP Sony IMX381 ultra-wide sensor, like the Pixel 6 series. Both phones will also pack an 11MP Samsung ISOCELL 3J1 sensor over on the front with Dual Pixel autofocus.

In addition, Wojciechowski reveals that the Pixel 7 Pro will sport a 48MP Samsung ISOCELL GM1 telephoto sensor instead of the 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor found on the Pixel 6 Pro. While this change seems strange, Wojciechowski speculates that Google might have opted for Samsung’s ISOCELL GM1 sensor over the Sony IMX586 because “sensor image processing is vastly different between vendors and might lead to less consistent results, if mixed.”

Next device is the Pixel Tablet – T6:
According to the code, it has two sensors, both of them IMX355 – the same 8MP sensor as the selfie cam on regular Pixel 6. It’s probably used as a good cost saving measure.

— Kuba Wojciechowski (@Za_Raczke) July 25, 2022

Along with the Pixel 7 series, Wojciechowski also spotted camera hardware configurations for the upcoming Pixel Tablet. According to the code, the tablet will feature two 8MP Sony IMX355 sensors. For the unaware, the selfie camera on the Pixel 6 utilizes the same sensor.

What do you think of the camera hardware on the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Tablet? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Pixel 7 series and Pixel Tablet camera specifications revealed in new leak

While Google typically doesn’t showcase new hardware at its I/O developer conference, the company didn’t stick to the norm this year. During this year’s I/O keynote, Google announced the Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro, and gave us our first look at the Pixel 7 series, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Tablet. While Google did not reveal much about the upcoming devices at the time, a new leak has revealed the camera specifications for the Pixel 7 series and the Pixel tablet.

Developer Kuba Wojciechowski spotted the camera hardware configurations for the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and the Pixel Tablet while digging through the GS101 Camera Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) from Android 13 Beta 4. Although Google had obfuscated the sensor names in the code, Wojciechowski managed to match the sensor IDs in the code to actual camera hardware using various resources.

First of all – Pixel 7 (Pro) – C10/P10:
Both devices use the same GN1 primary sensor and IMX381 UW as before. The front camera is now the same on both – Samsung’s 3J1 – a 11MP sensor with dual pixel, which should improve the quality and allow for semi-secure face authentication.

— Kuba Wojciechowski (@Za_Raczke) July 25, 2022

As a result, we now know that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will feature a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN1 primary sensor and a 12MP Sony IMX381 ultra-wide sensor, like the Pixel 6 series. Both phones will also pack an 11MP Samsung ISOCELL 3J1 sensor over on the front with Dual Pixel autofocus.

In addition, Wojciechowski reveals that the Pixel 7 Pro will sport a 48MP Samsung ISOCELL GM1 telephoto sensor instead of the 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor found on the Pixel 6 Pro. While this change seems strange, Wojciechowski speculates that Google might have opted for Samsung’s ISOCELL GM1 sensor over the Sony IMX586 because “sensor image processing is vastly different between vendors and might lead to less consistent results, if mixed.”

Next device is the Pixel Tablet – T6:
According to the code, it has two sensors, both of them IMX355 – the same 8MP sensor as the selfie cam on regular Pixel 6. It’s probably used as a good cost saving measure.

— Kuba Wojciechowski (@Za_Raczke) July 25, 2022

Along with the Pixel 7 series, Wojciechowski also spotted camera hardware configurations for the upcoming Pixel Tablet. According to the code, the tablet will feature two 8MP Sony IMX355 sensors. For the unaware, the selfie camera on the Pixel 6 utilizes the same sensor.

What do you think of the camera hardware on the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Tablet? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Pixel 6a’s fingerprint scanner seems to have a major issue

Shortly after Google launched the Pixel 6 series last year, we saw reports about users facing issues with the fingerprint scanner on both models. While some claimed that the fingerprint scanner on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro felt sluggish compared to other flagships, others said that it just refused to work sometimes. Google tried to address the issue with various software updates for the devices, but it achieved limited success. The company seems to have made some changes to avoid this issue on the recently released Pixel 6a, but new reports suggest that the Pixel 6a’s fingerprint scanner has another major problem.

In our review of the Pixel 6a, we found that the in-display fingerprint scanner on the device wasn’t much faster than the one on the flagship models. But that doesn’t seem to be the only fingerprint scanner issue on the affordable handset. Recent videos from Geekyranjit and Beebom (via Android Police) highlight that the Pixel 6a can be unlocked with an unregistered fingerprint. The former shows the device unlocking with an unregistered thumb, while the latter presents evidence of multiple users unlocking the device without registering their fingerprints.

This new issue is far more concerning than the slow fingerprint scanner on Google’s flagship models. But, since the Pixel 6a is yet to make its way to users, we haven’t seen many reports about the issue. Google has not released a statement on the matter so far, but we expect the company to release a software update with a fix before the Pixel 6a reaches early buyers.

Note that we were not able to replicate the issue on our Pixel 6a review unit and the folks at Android Police did not face the issue either. This leads us to believe that the problem could be limited to regional variants of the device. However, we can’t confirm that at the moment.

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Source: Geekyranjit, Beebom
Via: Android Police

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Pixel 6a’s fingerprint scanner seems to have a major issue

Shortly after Google launched the Pixel 6 series last year, we saw reports about users facing issues with the fingerprint scanner on both models. While some claimed that the fingerprint scanner on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro felt sluggish compared to other flagships, others said that it just refused to work sometimes. Google tried to address the issue with various software updates for the devices, but it achieved limited success. The company seems to have made some changes to avoid this issue on the recently released Pixel 6a, but new reports suggest that the Pixel 6a’s fingerprint scanner has another major problem.

In our review of the Pixel 6a, we found that the in-display fingerprint scanner on the device wasn’t much faster than the one on the flagship models. But that doesn’t seem to be the only fingerprint scanner issue on the affordable handset. Recent videos from Geekyranjit and Beebom (via Android Police) highlight that the Pixel 6a can be unlocked with an unregistered fingerprint. The former shows the device unlocking with an unregistered thumb, while the latter presents evidence of multiple users unlocking the device without registering their fingerprints.

This new issue is far more concerning than the slow fingerprint scanner on Google’s flagship models. But, since the Pixel 6a is yet to make its way to users, we haven’t seen many reports about the issue. Google has not released a statement on the matter so far, but we expect the company to release a software update with a fix before the Pixel 6a reaches early buyers.

Note that we were not able to replicate the issue on our Pixel 6a review unit and the folks at Android Police did not face the issue either. This leads us to believe that the problem could be limited to regional variants of the device. However, we can’t confirm that at the moment.

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Source: Geekyranjit, Beebom
Via: Android Police

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