New update alert: Galaxy A50, Huawei AI Speaker 2, Verizon LG V60 ThinQ 5G, Narzo 10/10A, C3, X50 5G, Vivo NEX S & Honor 10 Lite

We are back with today’s edition of the new update alert story. Notably, Samsung Galaxy A50, Galaxy A71, Galaxy S8, Huawei AI Speaker 2, Verizon LG V60 ThinQ 5G, Realme Narzo 10/10A, Realme C3, Realme X50 5G, Vivo NEX S, Nubia Z18 Mini, and Honor 10 Lite are picking up new security updates.

To make things more clear, most of the aforementioned smartphones are picking up June 2020 security update except Samsung phones, which are reportedly getting served with the July security update.

Let us look at the updates, one by one:

Samsung Galaxy A50, A71 and Galaxy S8

July 2020 security update is now live for Samsung Galaxy A50 and A71 while Galaxy S8 is picking up the June security update with several enhancements. Reportedly, Galaxy A50 is being served in Australia, and both Galaxy A71 and S8 are getting updated in China.

The update on Galaxy A50 arrives with build number BTF4 (OTA size 207.85 MB), build ATF5 for Galaxy A71 5G (OTA size 440.27 MB), and build DTF3 for Galaxy S8 (OTA size 197.61 MB).

Here is the changelog for Galaxy A50 along with the screenshot:

[Improved fingerprint recognition algorithm]
– For better recognition, we recommend that you remove your fingerprints and register them again.
– The security of your device has been improved.

(Source)

Below is the changelog for Galaxy A71 5G:

• New Camera features
– Single take, My filters, Night hyperlapse
• Other bug fixes
– The stability of Wallpaper has been improved.
– Improved Fingerprint recognition funtion.
– Improved battery charging algorithm and stability
– The stability of CMCC RCS has been improved.
※ Group chat service in RCS will be terminated. Group chat function will be deleted.
• The latest Android security patch has been applied.
– Device security has been further enhanced.
• MirrorLink funtion will be deleted.

(Source)

Finally, here is the changelog for Galaxy S8:

• Other bug fixes
– Improved stability of Smart View connection with Samsung TV 2020 model.
– Fixes the issue that sometimes scroll is not smooth on call list screen.
• The latest Android security patch has been applied.
– Device security has been further enhanced.

(Source)

Verizon LG V60 ThinQ 5G

Verizon LG V60 ThinQ 5G is getting the May 2020 security update with version number V600VM10e. The changelog mentions that this new update improves the performance of the device.

Huawei AI Speaker 2

As per a post on the Chinese community platform, Huawei AI Speaker 2 is getting a new firmware update in China. It is tagged with version V9.0.6.2 and brings various optimizations for the device.

1. Optimize the wake-up rate;
2. Optimize the Bluetooth connection experience;
3. Support turning off the “Bluetooth connected” prompt sound in the AI ​​speaker app;
4. Optimize the charging experience (battery version only);
5. Solve some known problems and optimize product stability.

(Source)

Vivo NEX S

A new security update is live for Vivo NEX S in China with version number v8.10.2. It weighs around 138.84 MB in size. However, looking at the changelog does not reveal which month patch it is carrying, but brings some bug fixes for the phone.

Realme C3 and Realme X50 5G

Realme C3 is picking up the June 2020 security update with version A.33 in India, while Realme X50 5G is getting updated with version B.14 in China.

Here is the update log for Realme C3:

Optimized

● Optimized game audio quality

● Optimized system stability

● Optimized probabilistic lagging issue

Known issue fixed

● Fixed the probabilistic lagging issue when pressing power button to light up screen

● Fixed the probabilistic issue that weather app failed to obtain location

● Fixed the probabilistic issue that game center FPS was shown as zero

● Fixed the probabilistic issue that phone cannot be charged in some scenarios

Security

● Updated Android security patch（June，2020）

(Source)

Below is the changelog for Realme X50 5G update in China:

Application

● Add realme Link application

Bluetooth

● Added realme Bluetooth headset (Air and Neo) connection popup prompt (need to update headset firmware in realme Link) function

camera

● Optimized the problem of deep skin tone of low color temperature

● Optimized to open the colorful mode night scene photography noise obvious problem

● Fix the problem of low probability of screen jam in preview interface when switching video mode in rear portrait mode

● Fix the problem of slow motion in photo mode and low probability of splash screen in preview interface

The internet

● Fix the problem of occasional operator name jitter after restarting the phone

clock

● Fix the problem that the border is not displayed occasionally in the city where the dual clock is resident in the dark mode

Safety

● Update Android security patch (2020#6)

(Source)

Thanks, Vrushant for the tip!

Realme Narzo 10 and 10A

The latest June 2020 security update is now live for the Realme Narzo 10 and 10A smartphones. The update on Narzo 10 arrives with version A.23, while Narzo 10 gets it as A.33.

Below is the common changelog for Narzo 10 and 10A update:

Optimized

● Optimized game audio quality

● Optimized system stability

● Optimized probabilistic lagging issue

Known issue fixed

● Fixed the probabilistic lagging issue when pressing power button to light up screen

● Fixed the probabilistic issue that weather app failed to obtain location

● Fixed the probabilistic issue that game center FPS was shown as zero

● Fixed the probabilistic issue that phone cannot be charged in some scenarios

Security

● Updated Android security patch (June,2020)

(Source)

Thanks, Nidhin Kj for the tip!

Nubia Z18 Mini

The official community platform of Nubia has announced a new update is now live for Nubia Z18 Mini smartphone in China. The update arrives with version V2.49 and brings new features and stability for Nubia Z18 Mini (NX611J).

System
Optimization: stability and fluency

Features
New: Three-finger screenshot function
Optimization: quick index of application list in settings
Optimization: battery percentage display in status bar
Fix: The icon is not displayed in the status bar of the inserted headset

Vision
Newly added: “To Jane Cloud Map” theme
Optimization: charging animation update

(Source)

Honor 10 Lite

June security update is now live for the Honor 10 Lite users. As per a Redditor, this new Honor 10 Lite update arrives with version number V10.0.0.201.

Thanks, Vrushant for the tip!

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