In an unexpected but not entirely surprising move, Samsung recently began rolling out a new firmware update for the discontinued Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S8. We told you that Samsung’s seemingly preparing a similar firmware for other aging Galaxy smartphones, and lo and behold, the company is now rolling out a new update for the […]
Read MoreSamsung’s new Galaxy S22 Ultra could do what other S Pen devices before couldn’t and break new sales records. The S22 Ultra might be one of the most successful Galaxy Note devices in recent years, even though it doesn’t wear the iconic brand. According to a new report, Samsung could achieve nearly 11 million Galaxy […]
Read MoreT-Mobile announced a new limited-time campaign today, wherein it’s willing to pay off the Samsung smartphone you bought from another carrier if you decide to switch networks. T-Mobile will cover your current device payment plan with a virtual prepaid card worth up to $1,000 if you switch networks, and the offer is available for up […]
Read MoreThe Galaxy Note 8 was a very important device for Samsung. It had to reassure customers that Samsung’s Galaxy Note series was safe. Samsung had a point to prove with this device. It sent a message that the Galaxy Note lineup was here to stay. Samsung hit it out of the park with the Galaxy […]
Read MoreThe Galaxy Note 8 has become the second Note series smartphone to get the latest security patch. After rolling out the August 2021 security update to the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Fold 5G, and the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung has released it to the Galaxy Note 8. The new […]
Read MoreSamsung’s software support keeps finding new ways to shine. From pushing future security patches ahead of time to promising three generations of OS updates for many devices, the Korean giant is doing all it can to show customers that it cares about them after they have paid for the hardware. In the latest such move, Samsung […]
Read MoreThe April 2021 Android security upgrade for the Galaxy Note 8 is still in the process of rolling out worldwide. But it has definitely been picking up pace lately, based on the fact that it just went live in the United Kingdom. The UK launch was carried out in less than two days, starting this […]
Read MoreSamsung’s implementation of the April 2021 Android security update has just reached the Galaxy Note 8. The patch is already live across Latin America and is expected to keep expanding to more territories momentarily. The Galaxy Note 8 thus joined the dozen or so Samsung devices that already made the jump to the latest firmware. […]
Read MoreIt has been more than three years since the Galaxy Note 8 was launched, and Samsung has now dropped its security software update schedule from monthly to quarterly. The company had done the same with the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ a few months ago. Usually, Samsung releases monthly software updates and security patches […]
Read MoreSamsung had first deployed the September 2020 security patch last week, with the Galaxy Note 9 being the first device in its portfolio to receive it. A handful of other devices have followed suit, including the Galaxy Note 10 Lite which also received One UI 2.5. As the rollout continues to expand, the company has […]
Read MoreEveryone at Samsung is probably busy preparing for the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 launch, but that hasn’t stopped the company from continuing to push out security updates to its existing Note flagships. The Galaxy Note 8 has been getting security updates regularly these last couple of months, and it’s now getting another new update. This […]
Read MoreDo you remember the Galaxy S20 green tint issue that reared its head not long after the flagship’s release? Samsung did fix it with a quick firmware update for the Galaxy S20 a couple of months ago, but it looks like the problem is making a comeback for other Galaxy smartphone models.Multiple new threads on […]
Read MoreThe June 2020 Android security update started rolling out to select Galaxy Note 8 models in the United States on Tuesday. Identified by build number N950USQS7DTE5, the latest software update is now reaching the SM-N950U models on Verizon Wireless and Xfinity Mobile. The arrival of the new firmware version comes mere three days after the […]
Read MoreSamsung began the June 2020 security patch rollout earlier today with the Galaxy S20 series. The Unlocked Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 lineups in the USA followed suit, and now, three very different Galaxy smartphones are joining the party. They are the Galaxy A50 (SM-A505FN), the Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F), and the Galaxy Xcover […]
Read MoreSamsung’s May 2020 security patch rollout continues and the latest device to get it via a new update is the Galaxy Note 8 with model number SM-N950F. The latest update for the international Galaxy Note 8 is identified as version N950FXXSBDTE6.The update including the May 2020 security patch is now available for the Galaxy Note 8 […]
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t seem to be having any effect on Samsung’s update game, as the company has continued to release important updates for many of its devices in the last few weeks. We saw the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 get One UI 2.1, many mid-rangers got the Android 10 update (and so did […]
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