Updates

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 5

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...

Software and Security Updates are Done for the Nexus Player

Tim March 23, 2018 16

The Nexus Player was launched in late 2014, which is basically three and a half years ago. This week, we're getting confirmation from Google by way of Android Police that updates, both software and security, are officially done for Google's streaming box. We...

AT&T Galaxy S8 Now Also Receiving Oreo Update

Tim March 20, 2018 25

Following Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile, it appears owners of the Galaxy S8 on AT&T are beginning to receive Oreo. The update should also be rolling out to the Galaxy S8+, but we're waiting to hear from owners that's the case. For the Galaxy S8, the build...

Samsung Halts Oreo Update Due to Reboot Bug, is Currently Investigating

Tim February 15, 2018 34

Oreo was rolling out to international models of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ this week, which we assumed meant it was soon coming to the US. Sadly, the update has officially halted, due to a random reboot bug that Samsung needs to investigate. Samsung provided the...