Samsung's latest update is a serious gut punch to Galaxy power users (Update)
… This update will prevent people from using Odin to downgrade software, install new ROMs, or install leaked firmware. …
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Roku and TCL are being sued for allegedly bricking smart TVs with bad updates (Update)
… By • May 4, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Roku and TCL are being sued after firmware updates allegedly bricked TVs. The class action suit claims both companies pushed updates without proper quality checks. …
Google's got a new tool for making sure your phone is running the Android apps it should
… These tend to get updated a lot more frequently than firmware releases, and it’s just as critical that users are able to trust their software integrity. Just like before, there’s a blockchain-like public record that Google’s publishing records of all its official app and Mainline updates to. …
One UI 8.5 is starting to arrive on the Galaxy Tab S11 series
… It appears that the Galaxy Tab S11 is getting firmware build X736NKOU5BZE3. Meanwhile, you can expect firmware build X936NKOU5BZE3 to come to the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. …
Amazon’s next Kindle upgrade might be a replaceable battery
… The software was later pulled, but according to contributor jhowell , the firmware included warnings for unsupported batteries alongside references to official replacement kits and installation guidance. …
The Galaxy S25 is finally catching up to the S26 with its latest beta update
… To get the latest firmware, enroll through the Samsung Members app. Once approved, you can download the beta from the Settings menu under Software update. …
Samsung didn't forget the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE in its One UI 8.5 rollout
… The update carries the firmware version F761NKSU9BZDP. …
Samsung just expanded the One UI 8.5 Beta to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7
… The build carries firmware version ZZC5 and comes in at 4.2GB. …
Amazon wants you to throw away your old Kindle. Here's why I jailbroke mine instead
… Standard Amazon firmware updates usually require between 300MB and 350MB of free space to download successfully. …
When will it end? Galaxy S25 series gets tenth One UI 8.5 beta
… Galaxy S25 series gets tenth One UI 8.5 beta Samsung's latest 915MB update brings new AI features and critical bug fixes, but stable software could still be weeks away. …