Samsung Galaxy S20 FE gets One UI 5.0 update, Tab S6 Lite receives Android 12L

The Galaxy S20 FE is the latest Samsung phone to receive the One UI 5.0 update. Samsung has issued the G780FXXUAEVK3 update for the Exynos 990 version of the device and it comes in at just under 2GB in size. The firmware update also brings the latest November security patch. The update is currently seeding […]

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Galaxy Tab S6 Lite LTE gets Android 12L and One UI 4.1.1 update

A couple of months ago, Samsung released the Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 update to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. However, the update was limited to the Wi-Fi-only version of the tablet. Now, the company has finally released the Android 12L update for the LTE version of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. The Android 12L […]

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Windows Central Podcast #291: Android 12L bugs, Twitter fallout, Adaptive Accessories

We’re back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and for this week’s episode Dan and Zac dive into the latest developments surrounding the implosion of Twitter, Windows 11 updates, problems with Android 12L on Surface Duo, poor customer service, Microsoft Adaptive Accessories, and so much more! Links ExpressVPN: (opens in new tab) […]

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Android 12L is causing bugs on Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2

What you need to know Several Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 owners have run into bugs after updating to Android 12L. The phone app has several issues, including not allowing people to hang up or its user interface not appearing when someone receives a call. The frequency and number of bugs varies from device […]

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Windows Central Podcast #289: New Surfaces, Project Volterra, Android 12L

We’re back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, signs point to a downturn in the laptop market, but Dan finally has the new Surface products on hand with preliminary thoughts to share. He and Zac also talk about Android 12L, Windows 11 news, and a whole lot more. Links […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: Android 12L on Surface Duo, new Xbox dashboard, face of Windows Phone leaving Microsoft, and more

Microsoft releasing Android 12L to the Surface Duo lineup, Steam breaking usage records, and a glimpse of the new Xbox dashboard are just some of the stories that broke this week. With so much news to go around, it’s easy to miss a few things. That’s where our weekly roundup comes in. Windows Dev Kit […]

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Microsoft’s Surface Duo just got Android 12L, and it’s now available for its lowest price ever on Amazon

Microsoft’s original Surface Duo just got a major boost with the release of Android 12L. The OS update brings a fresh look to the Duo that aligns more with Windows 11. Overall, the phone feels much more polished, giving it a second life. If the update wasn’t enough to push you over the edge, a […]

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Microsoft brings Windows styling to Surface Duo and Duo 2 with Android 12L update

Windows for smartphones may be dead and buried, but its spirit haunts Android – Microsoft has leveraged Android 12L’s advanced theming system to make the interface look more like the Fluent UI that is used on Windows 11. This arrives as a common update for the Microsoft Surface Duo and the Surface Duo 2. The […]

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Android 12L for Surface Duo is now available with new UI and more

What you need to know Microsoft’s big Android 12L release for Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 is now available. It features a new UI based on Microsoft’s own Fluent design language. There are also new fluid animations and pen features, and is 3.2GB in size. It’s finally here! After months of waiting, Microsoft has […]

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Android 12L for Surface Duo to feature Windows 11-inspired UI design updates

Microsoft is hard at work finalizing the next major OS update for Surface Duo, which is based on Android 12L and is expected to ship in the next handful of weeks. According to my sources, the update will feature a refreshed design with Windows 11-inspired “Fluent” elements in many areas, such as the notification shade, […]

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 gets Android 12L update with One UI 4.1.1

Samsung is continuing to update its older foldable smartphones to Android 12L – the custom-tailored Android version for foldables and tablets. The latest device to get the Android 12L update with OneUI 4.1.1 on top is the Galaxy Z Fold2 which launched back in 2020. Earlier this month Samsung also seeded the update to the […]

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Galaxy Z Fold 2 is Samsung’s latest foldable to get Android 12L (One UI 4.1.1) update

After the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Samsung had promised that it would soon release the Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 update to its older foldable phones and tablets. And the company is keeping its promise. A few days ago, the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Tab S7, and the Galaxy Tab S8 […]

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Android 12L exists only because of Samsung’s commitment to foldables

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the first Samsung phone to run Android 12L, and we seem to finally have an explanation as to why this tablet-centric OS version didn’t debut on Galaxy devices before August 2022. Despite their silence on the matter, it turns out that Samsung and Google have worked closely to develop […]

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Android 12L update with One UI 4.1.1 starts rolling out to Galaxy Tab S7 series

Samsung’s first device to run Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 software out of the box was the Galaxy Z Fold 4. A few days after the launch, the Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 update was first released to the Galaxy Tab S8 series. Now, the update has been released to the Galaxy Tab S7 series. […]

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Samsung rolls out Android 12L with OneUI 4.1.1 to older foldables

Samsung is now seeding the OneUI 4.1.1 update with Android 12L on board to the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Z Fold3. The update involves a download of 1,500MB and brings a bunch of enhancements for folding phones, like improved multitasking with a new taskbar, as well as options like changing the call background, better search, […]

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Here’s what Android 12L looks like on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the first Samsung device to ship with Android 12L and One UI 4.1.1 on top. However, this OS version designed primarily for tablets and devices that have unusual aspect ratios is not meant as a Fold-exclusive feature. The Galaxy Tab S8 series received the Android 12L update near the […]

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BREAKING: Galaxy Tab S8 finally gets Android 12L (One UI 4.1.1) update with better multitasking

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is Samsung’s first device to launch with Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 on board. Now, the Galaxy Tab S8 series has become the first set of tablets to get the Android 12L (One UI 4.1.1) update in Europe and South Korea. In Europe, the latest software update for the Galaxy […]

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Here’s our first look at Android 12L and One UI 4.1.1 on the Galaxy Z Fold 4

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the first Samsung smartphone to run Android 12L. Google developed this OS version for large-screen and foldable devices, and Samsung paired the OS with an updated version of One UI, i.e., One UI 4.1.1. Let’s check it out in our latest video below. As you may have guessed, One […]

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 officially pioneers Android 12L

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 arrived yesterday, and immediately went up for pre-order. The new foldable flagship comes with One UI 4.1.1 out of the box and has plenty of new features for optimal multitasking that were developed “with partners”, Samsung said. With all the focus on the new camera and design changes one of […]

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Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the first device to ship with Android 12L

The Galaxy Z Fold 4, which was unveiled today during the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event, is Samsung’s first smartphone to ship with Android 12L out of the box. It runs One UI 4.1.1, which is the same One UI version as the Galaxy Z Flip 4, but the Galaxy Z Flip 4 runs Android 12. […]

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