[U: Changelog added] Samsung Galaxy A10 receives Android 11 Update

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The Galaxy A10e and Galaxy A10s already received its second major OS upgrade, the Android 11 update. Now it’s a time for the vanilla Galaxy A10. Yup, the company has started rolling out One UI 3.1 based Android 11 update for Galaxy A10. For the time being, the update is limited to India, it will join more regions in coming days.

The Galaxy A10 was announced back in March 2019 with Android Pie 9.0 OS. Last year, it received its first OS upgrade, in the form of Android 10 OS. Now the second and most probably last major release is out. Samsung plants the big update with A105FDDU6CUH2 build number in India. As it a major release, it is going to weigh higher than usual OTA patches.

The latest patch comes with August June 2021 monthly security patch. In terms of features and changes, then the Galaxy A10 users can use the features like Nearby Share, better privacy tools, improved notification management, along with a few other features. As obvious, users can also access the essential features of Android 11. As for now, the update changelog is not available to us, weโ€™ll add it later.

Samsung has kicked-off the update in India, it is rolling in a staged manner, it is already available for some users. Here’s the screenshot shared by a user (Mdsarim) on Samsung’s community forum.

Samsung Galaxy A10 Android 11 Update

Samsung Galaxy A10 users in India can upgrade their smartphone to One UI 3.1 based Android 11 OS. So, if you are a Galaxy A10 user in India, you should be receiving the update soon. As of now, the update is in a rolling phase and will be available to everyone within a few days.

To check for the update manually, go to Settings > Software Update. Then refresh the page, if the update is available then click on Download & Install to get the latest Android 11 on Galaxy A10.

If you canโ€™t wait for the update to arrive over-the-air, then you can also manually install the update using firmware. You can download the firmware fromย Frija tool,ย Samsung Firmware Downloader. If you are using one of the tools then enter your model and country code and download the firmware. Once downloaded, you can flash the firmware usingย Odin Tool. Then flash the Firmware on your device. If you want to do so, then I recommend you take a backup prior to diving into the process. Thatโ€™s it.


14th August: Galaxy A10 Android 11 Update Changelog

Here’s the full changelog of Galaxy A10 Android 11 update.

Visual Design

Weโ€™ve refreshed the look and feel of One UI Core 3.1 in lots of ways, big and small, from new, more consistent icons to smarter organization of the quick panel and notifications. Motion is smoother and more natural than ever, with improved animations and haptic feedback for common interactions. And the interface responds to different screen sizes to provide the best experience on any device, whether itโ€™s a phone, foldable, or tablet.

Improved Performance

We optimized One UI Core 3.1 with enhanced dynamic memory allocation, so apps run faster and perform better. Weโ€™ve also restricted background activities to provide better performance and power usage.

Better customization

  • New image categories have been added to Dynamic Lock screen, and you can select up to 5 categories at once.
  • On the Lock screen, you can add a widget to check your usage time.
  • Get an interactive preview when setting a wallpaper.
  • Add a call background to see a picture or video when you make or receive a call.
  • In Samsung Internet, you can reorder and lock tabs.
  • Use Digital Wellbeing with separate personal and work profiles.

Enhanced features

Home screen and Lock screen

  • Add widgets by touching and holding an app on the Home screen.
  • Turn off the screen by double tapping on an empty space on the Home or Lock screen. (Set it up in Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures.)
  • On the Lock screen, tap the clock area to see widgets like calendar, weather, and music.

Calls and chats

  • See conversations separately in the notification panel. Works with Messages and your favorite chat apps.
  • Easily remove duplicate contacts stored in the same account in Contacts. The storage period for deleted contacts has been extended from 15 days to 30 days.
  • Added the ability to edit multiple linked contacts from a single screen.
  • Added Trash in Messages so that recently deleted messages are stored for 30 days.

Pictures and videos

  • Take pictures quicker with improved auto focus and auto exposure.
  • View, edit, and share pictures and videos more easily from Gallery.
  • Find pictures and videos quicker with new search features and categories in Gallery.
  • Revert edited pictures to their original versions at any time, even after theyโ€™re saved, so you never lose a shot.

Settings

  • Settings has a new simpler look and feel. Your Samsung account is shown at the top, and Home screen settings are now easier to access.
  • Find the settings you need more easily with new Search features. Youโ€™ll get better results for synonyms and common misspellings, and you can tap on tags to see groups of related settings.
  • Quick settings buttons have been reduced to provide only the most commonly used features. You can also add buttons to create your own customized quick panel.

Samsung Keyboard

  • Increased the number of input languages to 370.
  • Made it easier to paste copied images and verification codes from text messages.
  • Added emoji and sticker suggestions when you enter a text-based emoticon.
  • Improved the keyboard layout to provide a larger space bar when entering web and email addresses.
  • Reorganized Keyboard settings so itโ€™s easier to access frequently used settings.

Productivity

  • In Internet, you can hide the status and navigation bars for a more immersive experience and quickly translate webpages.
  • Youโ€™ll be prompted to block websites that send too many pop-ups or notifications.
  • Events with the same start time are displayed together in the month and list views in Calendar.

Easy media and device control

Media and device control is easier with the improved media panel in notifications. You can see recently used media apps and quickly change the playback device. You can also check Android Auto settings in the Advanced features menu in Settings.

Identify and improve your daily habits

Improved Digital Wellbeing features make it easy to check how youโ€™re using your phone or tablet and help you form good digital habits. Check your usage while driving or see weekly changes in your screen time by function at a glance through upgraded weekly reports.

Accessibility for everyone

One UI 3.1 recommends useful accessibility features for you based on your usage. The improved Accessibility shortcut makes accessibility features easier to start and use. You can use the Speak keyboard input aloud feature to get voice feedback of your typing even when TalkBack is turned off.

Stronger privacy protection

You can now let an app access to your microphone, camera, or location just one time. Any permissions that an app hasnโ€™t used in a while will be automatically revoked. You can no longer give apps permission to always see your location in the regular permission popup. To let apps access your location when theyโ€™re not in use, you need to go to the location permission page for the app in Settings.

Additional Improvements

  • In Clock, you can hear the time and preset name of the alarm read aloud when an alarm rings.
  • Some apps will need to be updated separately after the One UI 3 update.
  • App copies made using Dual messenger can no longer access SD card files directly. To share SD card files in an app copy, select the files in Gallery or My Files, tap Share, then select the app copy.
  • You can no longer use Wi-Fi Direct to send files to other devices. You can use Nearby Share instead. You can still receive files using Wi-Fi Direct.
  • You can no longer connect to Chromecast using Smart View. You can use Google Home instead.

Weโ€™ll share more details once available to us, make sure to follow us on (@YTECHB) and Google News (@YTECHB) for quick updates.

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