Asus ZenFone 2 (ZE550ML) is now receiving a new update which brings along with it a coulee of bug fixes.

The update arrives with the software version 4.21.40.311. It fixes the Bluetooth stability issues alongside improving the ZenMotion sensitivity.

The company has already seeded the update so it is on its way to your device as we speak. However, the company states that it takes around a week to completely auto push to the update to all the users.

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So, you might want to check for it manually. To do so, head straight to the Settings > About > System Update.

Asus had pushed the Android 7.0 Nougat update to a couple of its devices which include Asus ZenPad 3S 10 tablet and the Asus ZenFone 3 Max (ZC520TL).

The company had also pushed the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update to the ZenFone 3 Laser a day earlier.

Source: Asus ZenTalk

Asus is rolling out a new software update to one of the highest spec’d smartphones, the ZenFone AR. This is the second update being received by the phone which was launched in January. The first being pushed earlier this month.

The latest update contains monthly security patch for June. In addition, it also carries improvements for NFC. And as is the case with monthly security patch, the update should also tag along regular bug fixes and system improvements.

The update arrives as software version 14.1600.1706.19 and is being seeded over the air. As it takes about one week for Asus to complete the autopush, it may take a while to hit your device. If you haven’t already received the update, you can check it manually by heading to Settings > About device > Software update.

Read: Zenfone 3 update / Zenfone 3 Laser 

However, take a backup of all of your important data before hitting the download button. Also ensure that your device is sufficiently charged and connected to a WiFi network before installing the update.

Source: Asus

Verizon is currently rolling out the latest security patch for two of its Motorola devices – Moto Z-Droid and Z Force Droid. Arriving as an OTA update, the update installs the June security patch on both the devices.

The update, which comes as version number NCL25.86-11.5 is an update over NCL25.86-11.4 update received last month.

Both the phones run on Android Nougat, which arrived on the Android Marshmallow based Moto Z-Droid and Z Force Droid in November last year.

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As is the case with any security patch, the update takes care of various security vulnerabilities and brings along fixes to existing bugs. You can also expect performance and stability improvements from the update.

It is advisable to connect to a good Wi-Fi network before downloading the update. Further, keep your handset charged as high as 50 percent.

And, if you haven’t received the update yet, you can check for it manually via the device settings. Go to Settings – About – Software updates.

Source: Verizon

Verizon is now pushing a new update to the Moto G4 Play over-the-air.

Arriving with the build MPIS24.241-2.35-1-17, the update installs the latest, i.e. June security patch on the smartphone.

Needless to say, security patches play an important role in eliminating the vulnerabilities thereby improving the security of your handset.

In addition to the latest security patch, the update should also bring fixes to the bugs and stability improvements which is sort of obvious with every update.

Read: Verizon Moto Z Droid and Z Force Droid receiving OTA update with June security patch

Verizon recommends to fully charge your smartphone before installing the software update. Also, do switch to a stable Wi-Fi network before installing the update to save yourself from additional data charges.

Since the update has been rolled out over-the-air already, it should reach your handset any moment. However, you can check for it manually by visiting Settings > About phone > System updates in case you are not among the ones to wait.

Source: Verizon 

BLU has started rolling out a new software update to R1 HD. The update installs latest monthly security patch in BLU R1 HD and is being pushed as we speak.

Arriving as software version 8.5, the update brings June monthly security patch. It also tags along regular bug fixes and system improvements.

As is the case with OTA updates, it may take a while to reach your device. Alternately you can check manually by heading to Settings > About device > System update. Before installing the update, ensure that your phone is at least 50 percent charged and connected to a WiFi network.

Earlier this month, the BLU R1 HD received another update which installs Band 12 support for T-Mobile alongside support for VoLTE (Voice over LTE).

Motorola is finally pushing out the long overdue Nougat update to the 2015’s Moto X Style. The update seems to be rolling out only in Brazil currently. But it should hit other markets very soon now that the process has begun.

Arriving with the build NPH25.200-15, the update installs the Android 7.0 Nougat on Moto X Style alongside the May Android security patch. Besides, the update also installs the Google Duo video calling app on the smartphone.

On top of that, you’ll also get some stability and performance improvements with the new update. Since it’s a big update, expect it to weigh high in terms of memory. So, ensure you are hooked to a stable Wi-Fi network to avoid additional data charges.

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Also, try to maintain at least 60% of battery life on your phone before installing the update.

With the update installed, users get access to all the Nougat features which include enhanced Doze mode, revamped notification shade and Quick Settings menu, and of course, the multi-window split-screen mode among other features.

Via: Phone Arena

Samsung is currently rolling out June security patch for its flagship devices, Galaxy S8 and S8+ in US.

The update is an OTA update and will reach your device in the coming days. The update has the Build number G950USQS1AQF7 for S8 and G955USQS1AQF7 for Galaxy S8 Plus.

As is the case with any security patch, the update takes care of various security vulnerabilities and brings along under-the-hood performance improvements.

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It is advisable to connect to a good Wi-Fi network before downloading the update and keep your handset charged as high as 50 percent.

As already mentioned, the update is an OTA update, however, if you haven’t received the OTA update yet, you can check for it manually via the device settings. Go to Settings – About – Software updates.

Android 7.1, which was announced in October 2016, is an incremental update to Android 7.0. Since its launch this year, many devices other than Google Pixel are getting Android 7.1 Nougat update.

If you own a Sony Xperia device in Australia from Vodafone, we have some good news for you. Vodafone will soon release Android 7.1 Nougat update for two Sony Xperia devices – Sony Xperia X and Sony Xperia Z5.

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According to the Vodafone website, Android 7.1 Nougat update is currently under testing for both the devices. Once the testing is complete, and if no issue is found in the update, the Nougat 7.1 update will roll out soon.

Android 7.1 adds features like app shortcuts support, blue light filter, circular app icons support, and Daydream VR, Google’s virtual reality platform. It also adds support for almost 100 new Emojis.

Source: Vodafone

Samsung is rolling out a new software update to its Android tablets which include Galaxy Tab S3, Tab S2, Tab 4, and the Galaxy Tab E.

The update installs the June security patch on all these handsets and is arriving with the following build respectively.

• Galaxy Tab S3 (WiFi): T820XXU1AQF3 
• Galaxy Tab S3 (LTE): T825XXU1AQF3 
• Galaxy Tab E: T560NUUEU1BQF1
• Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G): T531XXU1AQD1 
• Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 (LTE): T715CZCU2CQF1

As is the case with any security patch, the latest update also adds an additional layer of security on your tablet by getting rid of vulnerabilities that could compromise the device’s security.

Also, it brings several bug fixes and performance improvements to the tablet which is sort of common with any update.

The company has already seeded the update over-the-air (OTA) so you should receive a notification stating the same on your tablet anytime now.

In case you didn’t receive the notification yet, you can manually check for the update by visiting Settings > About > System updates. Ensure you have enough charging left on the tablet before clicking the download button.

The Nexus 6P on Optus carrier is slated for a new software update by the end of this month. The Australian carrier has updated its software update page which shows that it will start pushing Android 7.1.2 to Nexus 6P by July end.

Optus has revealed that the testing for the update will also include Google security patches which is expected to complete mid to late July. The update should also optimize device performance and fix regular bugs.

Once the testing has been completed, Optus will start rolling out the stable build of Android 7.1.2 to Nexus 6P. The update would be delivered via OTA, and owners of the supported devices should receive a notification.

Read: Nexus 5X update / Nexus 6 Nougat update

The update when first released will be made available for a small number of users. If no unforeseen problems pop up, it’ll gradually be made available to more and more users over the following weeks.

Source: Optus

Looks like LeEco is testing new software update for four of its devices – LeEco Le 2, Pro 3, Max 2 and S3. And the update is none other than the Android 7.1 Nougat with EUI 6.0

Although LeEco has not announced the testing phase officially, a recent report suggests the same. Therefore, it is just a matter of few months before Android 7.1 Nougat will reach your LeEco device.

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Android 7.1, which is an incremental update of Android 7.0 adds features like app shortcuts support, blue light filter, circular app icons support, and Daydream VR (Google’s virtual reality platform). It also brings 100 new Emojis.

Meanwhile, other devices such as Xperia XZ (Vodafone Australia), Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom will also receive Android 7.1 in the coming days.

In other news, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 FE, which is a refurbished version of the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 will release on July 7 in Korea.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 (launched in April this year) and last year’s Galaxy A7, are currently receiving June security patch as an OTA update.

The June update arrives as build number G390FXXU1AQF8 for Galaxy Xcover 4 and A7100ZCU1BQF1 for Galaxy A7 2016.

Similar to all security patches, the update takes care of various security vulnerabilities and brings along fixes to existing bugs. The update includes various other under-the-hood performance improvements as well as other minor system enhancements too.

Also read: How to recover notifications cleared from notification bar on Android, including Samsung devices

It is advisable to connect to a good Wi-Fi network before downloading the update and keep your handset charged as high as 50 percent.

If you haven’t received the update yet, you can check for it manually via the device settings. Go to Settings – About – Software updates.

Up till now not everything has been smooth regarding the roll out of Android Wear 2.0 update to Asus ZenWatch 2 and 3. And it continues to be so. It seems users of ZenWatch 2 and 3 will need to wait a bit longer before they can boast of Android Wear 2.0.

Rewinding a bit, back in February Asus promised to release Android Wear 2.0 for ZenWatch 2 and 3 in early Q2. That clearly did not happen. This was followed by another announcement from Asus Germany via its Twitter handle of pushing the update to 1.63-inch ZenWatch 2 in July and to the 1.45-inch model in August.

Again, in another announcement Asus USA mentioned a few days ago that “Android Wear for the ZW3 will be released in the coming weeks if everything goes smoothly.” However, this seems highly unlikely as the said Tweet has since been erased.

Read: Armani to launch its first Android Wear Smartwatch in September

Asus has not officially mentioned any reason for the delay in the roll out of  Android Wear 2.0 update to ZenWatch 2 and 3. Neither has it come forward to make any clarifications why it failed to stick to the timeline announced before. The present scenario leaves us clueless regarding the arrival of the update to either ZenWatch watch.

Via: Android Police

Samsung’s mid-range device Galaxy J7 Prime may soon be getting Android 7.0 Nougat update. We draw our inference from a GFXBench listing which has the Galaxy J7 Prime listed running Android 7.0 Nougat OS.

This possibly could mean that Samsung is currently testing the Nougat update for the mentioned Galaxy device. And once the testing is completed, a stable build of the new software will be rolled out to the Galaxy J7 Prime.

Samsung launched the Galaxy J7 Prime last year in September to woo the mid-range section with great internal hardware. The specsheet which boasts of 5.5-inch HD display with Gorilla Glass on top, octa-core Exynos 7870 processor, 13MP/8MP camera combo, 3GB RAM and 16GB/32GB ROM is near perfect. The only missing link is the Android Marshmallow OS which has not been upgraded yet.

Read: Galaxy J7 Prime Nougat update: All you need to know

Therefore, with the spotting of an Android Nougat running Galaxy J7 Prime on GFXBench, we can safely guess that the release of the Nougat update is imminent. And with that the users of this device will get to enjoy all the Nougat goodies making the smartphone more worthy of its price.

Source: GFXBench

Asus is pushing a new software update to the ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE601KL) over-the-air (OTA).

The update arrives with V21.40.1220.2153 and brings with it a bunch of changes to the smartphone.

Firstly, there are a couple of bug fixes. The first fix lets you increase/decrease volume when using the Line app in handsfree mode. Then there’s a fix for the volume burst issue while playing music.

Also, with the update, the Bluetooth performance has been improved and the GMS APK has received an update.

Read: ASUS slashes price of entire Zenfone 3 series by INR 2000 in India

And finally, there’s the Android security patch which adds an additional layer of security to the handset.

As mentioned above, Asus has already started seeding the update over-the-air and it could take a week or two for the system to completely autopush the update to all the devices.

So, in case you haven’t received the update notification, head to Settings > About > System Update to manually check for the update.

Source: Asus ZenTalk

After receiving May security patch last month, Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are now receiving June security patch. The update, which was released on June 29 is rolling out as an OTA update.

Both the devices should be running on Android Nougat 7.0 to receive this update. The Galaxy S7 update arrives with the build number G930TUVU4BQF6. In case you are wondering, the previous update had build number G930TUVS4BQE1.

Similarly, for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, June update arrives with the build number G935TUVU4BQF6. Previously, the build number was G935TUVS4BQE1.

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The update includes various under-the-hood performance improvements as well as other minor system enhancements too. As is the case with any security patch, the update takes care of various security vulnerabilities and brings along fixes to existing bugs.

It is advisable to connect to a good Wi-Fi network before downloading the update and keep your handset charged as high as 50 percent.

If you haven’t received the update yet, you can check for it manually via the device settings. Go to Settings – About – Software updates.

Source: 1, 2

HMD Global made it quite clear that it will push the monthly security updates on time (alongside the OS updates) during the launch of Nokia 6, 5, and 3 at the MWC event earlier this year.

And, the company has kept its promise so far with regular software updates that too as early as possible. Continuing the trend, Nokia has rolled out the July security patch to the Nokia 6 (TA-1003) which apparently makes it the first smartphone in the world to get the latest security patch.

Yes, even Google’s very own Pixel didn’t receive the July security patch reportedly.

Read: Nokia 6 releasing in US on July 10 for $229

The update weighs around 149MB in size and is currently hitting the Nokia 6 handsets in Hong Kong and Taiwan only for now. That said, the July security update (along with the June patch) should soon hit the Chinese variants as well, according to a report.

Currently, Nokia 6 is available only in three markets: China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The company had recently unveiled all the three Nokia handsets, i.e., the Nokia 6, Nokia 5, and Nokia 3 in India with the former two to be made available for purchase later this month.

Source: Nokiapoweruser

HTC has not forgotten the predecessor of HTC’s latest release HTC U11, the HTC 10. Be it the unlocked models or carrier models, HTC 10 keeps on getting monthly security patches. That’s another thing it’s not on time but at least they are getting something.

Anyway, T-Mobile HTC 10 is currently receiving the April security patch. The update, which arrives as an OTA update has version number 2.41.531.44.

The update will hit your device in the coming days. You will get a notification on your device. However, if you want to check it manually, go to device Settings– About – Software updates.

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As is the case with any security patch, the update takes care of various security vulnerabilities and brings along fixes to existing bugs. The update includes various other under-the-hood performance improvements as well as other minor system enhancements too.

It is advisable to connect to a good Wi-Fi network before downloading the update and keep your handset charged as high as 50 percent.

Source: HTC

Since few months, Verizon has been constantly pushing security updates to BlackBerry PRIV. After receiving May security patch last month, the BlackBerry PRIV is now receiving June security patch for Verizon customers.

The June security patch arrives with the build number AAL748 and weighs 126.7 MB. To recall, the previous update that arrived in May had version number AAL425 and the one that arrived before that came with build number AAK687.

As is the case with any security patch, the update takes care of various security vulnerabilities and brings along fixes to existing bugs. You can also expect performance and stability improvements from the update.

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It is advisable to connect to a good Wi-Fi network before downloading the update and keep your handset charged as high as 50 percent.

If you haven’t received the update yet, you can check for it manually via the device settings. Go to Settings – About – Software updates.

Meanwhile, BlackBerry has already pushed out June security patch for its global BlackBerry PRIV users.

Source: Verizon

OnePlus has started rolling out a new incremental update for OxygenOS for OnePlus 2. The new update arrives as an OTA update with version number 3.5.9.

The last update to OnePlus 2 that arrived in March came with version number 3.5.8. As already mentioned this is an incremental update.

Since OnePlus 2 is based on Marshmallow, the Oxygen 3.5.9 update is also Marshmallow based. Unfortunately and sadly, OnePlus 2 will always remain on Marshmallow, as OnePlus won’t update it to Nougat.

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The update primarily fixes VoLTE issue in OnePlus 2 and brings in many under-the-hood improvements. You can also expect performance and stability improvements from the update.

It is advisable to connect to a good Wi-Fi network before downloading the update and keep your handset charged as high as 50 percent.

If you haven’t received the update yet, you can check for it manually via the device settings. Go to Settings – About – Software updates.

You can download the firmware from the below link:

→ Download Oxygen 3.5.9 firmware for OnePlus 2

Source: OnePlus