Neowin News Feed for: Ota

This is why your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold has not received OneUI 8.0 yet

Usama Jawad — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:16:01 +0000

Samsung has stopped the rollout of the OneUI 8.0 update to at least one Galaxy Z Fold variant because of a breaking bug. Read more...

Here's when you can expect the Android 15 update to roll out

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:56:02 +0000

It appears that in the release notes of the Android 14 downgrade OTA, Google might have revealed when it is planning to release the Android 15 update. Read more...

It seems Samsung is finally adopting Android seamless updates, users report

Martin Hodás — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:54:01 +0000

Up until now, Samsung phones used the old-fashioned way of installing updates, locking the user out of the device for a substantial amount of time. However, this might change rather soon. Read more...

Samsung begins rolling out One UI 2.1 update to the Galaxy S9 series

Abhay V — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 14:28:01 +0000

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ have begun receiving the One UI 2.1 update in Germany. It adds a few features from the S20 series, like Single Take, and also brings back Pro mode for video. Read more...

Synology, Plex, and HDHomeRun: How to cut the cord forever

Christopher White — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 09:02:02 +0000

Looking to cut the cord to save money on a monthly basis? Let's take a look into the combination of Synology, Plex, and HDHomeRun to see how they work together to provide one-stop entertainment. Read more...

OnePlus 5 and 5T receive stable Android Pie update via OTA

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 12:04:01 +0000

OxygenOS 9.0.0 based on Android 9.0 Pie is beginning to arrive on the OnePlus 5 and 5T today via an OTA update. The Chinese phone maker announced that the update will be incremental. Read more...

HTC U11 on Sprint will receive Oreo from Monday

Paul Hill — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 07:52:01 +0000

HTC has announced that beginning on Monday, the Sprint HTC U11 will receive Android 8.0 Oreo. You may not see the update right away as the roll out could take several days, but you will get it. Read more...

OnePlus 3 is getting updated to OxygenOS 3.2.6 right now, with a long list of bug fixes

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 06:00:01 +0000

OnePlus is rolling out a brand new update for its OnePlus 3 flagship. OxygenOS version 3.2.6, as it's dubbed, addresses some of the recent issues that have popped up and comes with many bugfixes. Read more...

The HP Elite x3 receives first OTA firmware update as it nears Anniversary Update rollout

Steven Parker — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 08:36:01 +0000

HP Elite x3 users in the UK have reported that their handset was updated this weekend with new firmware, possibly getting it ready for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update in a couple weeks time. Read more...

OnePlus 3 screen color, RAM issues getting fixed in upcoming update; reviewers get it first

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:02:01 +0000

OnePlus is going to put out an over-the-air update that addresses some of the issues that have cropped up since it launched the OnePlus 3. Unfortunately, reviewers will be getting the update first. Read more...

As Android 5.1 rolls out to other devices, Google pushes Android 5.0.2 to the Nexus 9

Andy Weir — Tue, 05 May 2015 20:40:01 +0000

The Nexus 9 has only had one OTA update since it went on sale six months ago - and its latest update doesn't bring Android 5.1, but the older Android 5.0.2, which was originally released in December. Read more...

Android 5.0 Lollipop rollout delayed to Nov 12, possibly due to battery-draining bug

Andy Weir — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:28:01 +0000

Android 5.0 was widely expected to begin rolling out to Nexus devices on Nov 3 - but it seems the OTA updates have been delayed until Nov 12, possibly due to a battery-draining Wi-Fi bug. Read more...

Google rolls out Android 4.4.4 after buggy 'bug-fixing' 4.4.3 release

James Walker — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 17:23:14 +0000

A minor Android update is rolling out to Nexus devices today with version number 4.4.4, after making a surprise appearance on the Google Factory Images webpage yesterday. Read more...

Android 4.3 update resumes for Samsung Galaxy S3

Steven Parker — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 08:52:06 +0000

After nearly a month of waiting for Samsung to resolve numerous issues with Android 4.3 for the Galaxy S3, the company has finally resumed the rollout of the update to handsets worldwide. Read more...

HTC 8X receiving Windows Phone's first OTA update

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:51:15 +0000

Microsoft and HTC are currently pushing the first ever Windows Phone over-the-air update to the Windows Phone 8X, bringing bug and reboot fixes and a persistent Wi-Fi mode Read more...

Samsung remote reset exploit fixed for the Galaxy S III

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:54:49 +0000

Samsung has confirmed that a Galaxy S III updated to the latest software version is not vulnerable to the USSD TEL code remote wipe exploit. No word was given regarding other TouchWiz devices Read more...

Microsoft details WP8 update program for enthusiast users

Andrew Stevenson — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:39:47 +0000

Updating Windows Phone 7 hasn't been the best experience for some users. Now Microsoft is attempting to change this by detailing how the enthusiast user can get the updates ahead of carrier approval. Read more...

Nexus One has latest Froyo, So will other recent HTC devices

Brian Donohue — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:44:12 +0000

It's official. Yesterday after users had reported receiving OTA updates to their Nexus One devices, Google has confirmed that Froyo is out. Engadget originally reported that users on AT&T were getting the latest stable Froyo... Read more...

Sprint OTA for HTC EVO will block rooting

Tzvi Friedman — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:51:47 +0000

A warning to anyone wanting to root their HTC EVO 4G today: don't accept Sprint's OTA (over the air) update when you receive the phone. It will block access to systems that allow users to... Read more...