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Samsung Galaxy A52 4G and Galaxy A72 get a taste of Android 13-based LineageOS 20
If you aren’t happy with Samsung’s One UI 5 skin
Since rising from the ashes of CyanogenMod, Lineage OS has been one of the best alternative mobile operating systems for those who prefer a near-stock Android experience rather than any flavor of Android installed on their smartphones. It has become arguably the biggest aftermarket distribution platform for Android since launching in late 2016, and it has never stopped breathing new life into old Android phones. LineageOS 20, based on Android 13, was only launched in late December, but it has already made its way to a handful of devices that it promised to support. The latest handsets to receive the custom ROM are Samsung’s Galaxy A52 4G and Galaxy A72 (via XDA Developers).
Samsung's December 2021 security patch spreads to more Galaxy phones internationally
Now available for the Galaxy Tab S5e
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It's not quite December yet, but that hasn't stopped Samsung from starting to update the first of its devices with the new December 2021 security patch. Kicking things off this week are the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Fold3 running their latest One UI 4 beta.
The Samsung Galaxy A72 just got Android 12, a month ahead of schedule
The Galaxy Note10 Lite is also along for the ride
Despite some initial setbacks, Samsung's One UI 4 rollout has been a resounding success, reaching devices quicker than any version that came before it. Now that all of Samsung's supported flagships have been updated, the company's focus has turned to its mid-range devices. According to Samsung's schedule, the Galaxy A72 and Note10 Lite were supposed to get Android 12 in February, but now One UI 4 is reaching them a month early.
Samsung's latest foldables are getting the September 2021 security patch internationally
The September patch is also available for a plethora of phones and tablets including the S21 series
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Samsung is staying true to tradition this week as it releases the September 2021 security patch before any other company, in some cases before August had even finished. This update includes a new version of One UI for the Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G, bringing features from the new Z Flip3 to the older devices internationally.
Samsung's Galaxy A51 is receiving the August 2021 security patch internationally
It's also available for the Tab A7 LTE and several A series phones
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Samsung's May 2021 update arrives for the Galaxy Tab S6, Note8, and more — here's the full list
Bringing improved Quick Share to more flagships
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Samsung has been trying to improve its image in software lately, especially when it comes to security updates for Android devices. What better way than to release an update several days early? That's the case with the May security update, which is already rolling out to several devices, with new features coming to select flagships.
Samsung's April update is ready for more tablets and Galaxy A phones
Now arriving for the A52, Tab A 10.5 (2018), and Tab S7+
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Samsung has put a lot of effort into improving its software reputation, and a big aspect of that change has been a renewed focus on issuing regular security updates. Over the last couple of years, Samsung has frequently managed to beat Google to the punch, and that continues even now as the Galaxy Note10, Z Fold2, and S21 have all received the April security patch, more recently followed by the Galaxy A72, Tab A 10.5 (2018), and Tab S7+.
If you have a Galaxy S9 or S9+, Samsung will be updating your phone less often now
Galaxy Tab S3 updates will stop entirely
Samsung customers hoping to hold the company to its promises of software updates are keeping a close eye on the update schedule page, and so are we. The latest change to the constantly-updated list features a few additions, a few subtractions, and a significant change for a former flagship, the Galaxy S9. The S9 and its bigger brother the S9+ are now getting quarterly updates, a downgrade from the monthly schedule.
Samsung announces sequels to last year's smash-hit Galaxy A-series phones
Sleeker design, water resistance, and a 5G model
Samsung's been killing it with its mid-range offerings lately. We loved last year's Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 — between those and the higher-end S20 FE, the company had a lot to offer those of us who didn't want to drop a grand on a phone in 2020. Today, Samsung announced three new additions to its sub-flagship lineup: the Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, and Galaxy A72. They've got some big shoes to fill.
Samsung's next big Galaxy launch event is on March 17
The not-so-cryptic event name gives away what’s coming
Traditionally, Samsung’s Galaxy A series phones have gone official before their flagship counterparts, but it's the other way round this time. About two months after the Galaxy S21’s grand debut, Samsung is holding another digital event — Galaxy Awesome Unpacked — later this month to most likely unveil the long-rumored Galaxy A52 and A72 mid-rangers.
The Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 seem imminent as new details emerge
Hands-on photos have leaked and they've surfaced on official support pages
Samsung has so many smartphone series on the go that there's always something to look forward to. Of late, we've been hearing a lot about the broad Galaxy A series and it seems like the A52 and the A72 are not far off from being announced. They've just been spotted on official support pages and hands-on photos have been leaked.
Samsung reportedly bringing 90Hz and 120Hz displays to the upcoming Galaxy A52 & A72
Specs galore on the Galaxy A52 5G
U.S. carriers have often carried and highlighted Galaxy A-series devices as budget options for their postpaid customers, so if you have vested an interest in this niche selection, you might want to pay attention to some progressive developments about the Galaxy A52 and the A72.
New Galaxy A72 leaks give more details about its camera
Samsung's next mid-range budget phone looks promising
The Galaxy A71 (including its 5G variant) was one of Samsung's best-selling smartphones this year, offering most of the features you could want in a phone at a mid-range price. Samsung now seems to be planning a hardware refresh, as device renders have now been published by Steve Hemmerstoffer (OnLeaks).
Samsung Galaxy A72 could be its first with five-camera array
Five times the lenses doesn't mean five times the quality
Samsung's Galaxy A series is one of its best-selling, thanks in part to the "flagship feel" without the flagship price. The A71 is incredibly popular, bearing a close resemblance to the S20 series and its impressive spec sheet. It seems as though its successor, the A72, will have even more to offer thanks to a penta-camera setup, making it the first Samsung smartphone to boast that many rear sensors.