Updates

HTC Says U12+, U11+, U11, U11 Life Will Receive Android P at Some Point

Tim August 10, 2018

In a tweet today, HTC confirmed which of its devices will receive an update to Android 9.0 Pie. Officially as of today, HTC plans to launch the update for U12+, U11+, U11, and U11 Life (Android One). Four devices in total. Sadly, the company did not provide a...

Verizon Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, Moto E5 Play, and LG K20 V Updated With July Security Patch

Tim August 2, 2018

Verizon is shipping out updates this week to owners of Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Moto E5 Play, and LG's K20 V. Each update contains July's security patch. For build numbers you'll see following the updates, Galaxy S7 will have R16NW.G930VVRS4CRG2, S7 Edge...

Verizon LG V30, Moto Z2 Force Updated With July Security Patch

Tim July 23, 2018

Verizon is pushing the July security patch out to owners of the LG V30 and Moto Z2 Force. For V30 owners, look to see software version VS99620e following the update, while Z2 Force owners can expect to find ODXS27.109-34-14 after updating. Nothing else is...

OnePlus 6 Gets OxygenOS 5.1.6, Highlights Do Not Disturb Scheduler and Front Camera Portrait Mode

Tim June 11, 2018

OnePlus 6 owners not on the jank-filled Android P beta should see an OTA notification right around now, informing them that OxygenOS 5.1.6 is ready for install. Inside, owners will find fantastic updates, especially one that includes scheduling Do Not Disturb....

T-Mobile Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note 8 Updated With May Security Patch (Updated)

Tim May 23, 2018 15

T-Mobile and Samsung are pushing updates out to the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note 8. Inside, owners will find the May security patch, which was released on May 7. Following the update, the S8 will be on build G950USQS3CRE2, the S8+ will show build ...

That Was Quick: Essential Already Pushing May Security Update

Tim May 7, 2018 33

Google dropped the May security patch about an hour ago, but already, Essential Phones are receiving the update via OTA. Listed as build OPM1.180104.166, nothing besides the update to the May patch is listed in the changelog, but provided this is happening so...

Razer Pushing Android 8.1 Update to Razer Phone Owners

Tim April 16, 2018 6

Announced this morning, Razer is now pushing out the Android 8.1 update to owners of the Razer Phone. For what's new, Razer doesn't appear to provide a specific changelog, but does link everyone to Google's overall 8.1 changelog. That includes changes for...

Razer Phone Going Straight to Android 8.1 Next Month, Developer Preview Available Now

Tim March 29, 2018 9

The Razer Phone launched with Nougat, and ever since then, owners have been wanting that sweet update to Oreo. Announced this morning, Razer is skipping the update to Android 8.0, and will push an Android 8.1 update to the device in mid to late-April. If you...