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Epic Reborn: Samsung’s Galaxy S3 and Note 2 run Android 14
Samsung’s legendary Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 devices can run Android 14. It sounds unbelievable as the likes of Galaxy S20 and Note 20 flagships are not eligible for this upgrade. Thanks to a developer who made it possible to install Android 14 ROM on these epic flagships.
A 3rd-party ROM developer (via AndroidAuthority) has posted Lineage OS 21 custom ROMs for Samsung’s Galaxy S3 and the Note 2. These firmware builds bring Android 14 to both smartphones, however, it requires custom ROM flashing, which is a tricky yet risky part.
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It’s worth noting that Android 4.4 KitKat was the last major upgrade for Galaxy S3 and Note 2. The devices got a handful of security updates as part of the company’s commitment. However, Android 14 comes as a surprise for our readers who have one of these models in their drawer.
To install Android 14-based Lineage OS, you first need to unlock your phone’s bootloader. Once done, you will require a custom recovery like TWRP through Odin or Heimdall, and then install (aka “flash”) this custom ROM through TWRP.
Due to its unofficial nature, the build has some bugs, which are not a bad deal. Also, there are some stability issues, and storage encryption is not working. Google Apps are not included in the custom ROM package, needing another app package flashing procedure.
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Galaxy S25 vanilla model could use MediaTek Dimensity chip. This wild rumor comes after Samsung adopted Dimensity chipset across the Tab S10 lineup. It is being said that the cheapest S25 model could be equipped MediaTek chip globally.
Samsung will debut the Galaxy S25 series in early next year. Snapdragon 8 Elite chip is all set to be used in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 base variant could make use of the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor.
The reason is, cost…
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 reportedly costs 20% less than the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Samsung could cancel the Exynos 2500 chip in the Galaxy S25 series. Hence, the Dimensity 9400 could be a good option to keep the dual-chip strategy alive.
It seems Samsung is exploring ways to diversify its mobile chip supply chain. Exynos SoCs could stay away from mainstream flagships until reaching the performance benchmark. As MediaTek is doing good, the base variant should get it.
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 shares the same fabrication tech as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite. The US tech giant has fueled its Oryon architecture which brings a major push to overall performance but results in higher costs.
There are rumors of Galaxy S26 cancellation due to low demand for small flagship. The company could make this chip difference to clot the Plus and Ultra sales. However, these all are just assumptions as the official launch is far away.
Dimensity 9400 could feature Arm’s all-new Cortex-X925 CPU and Immortalis G925 GPU. Arm revealed that the target frequency of the X925 is 3.6GHz and higher. Immortalis-G925 GPU is designed to offer the best gaming and AI experience
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Samsung may unveil One UI 7 during the SDC24 keynote today. Samsung Developer Conference 2024 is set to kick off at 10:00 AM PT. You can watch the SDC24 event online to witness the highly anticipated unveiling of One UI 7.
One UI 7 Beta didn’t go live in August and September. October has started with the hope that the first official news will come out at SDC. The months-long wait has now turned into hours of wait as the SDC live stream will start sharp at 10 am PT.
How to watch Samsung SDC24 online
SDC24 live stream will be available through the official Samsung Developer website, YouTube channel as well as X and Facebook handles. You can find the links below and we will also update the page with an official livestream.
What to expect
Samsung is expected to introduce AI-powered Bixby, the Bixby 3.0. The company’s officials earlier revealed that the Bixby will be powered by artificial intelligence capabilities. The upgraded version is highly likely to come out today.
Galaxy AI could also take center stage at the SDC24 today. Samsung could demonstrate Galaxy AI integration across products. The AI functions will help users elevate their experience within products of the Samsung Ecosystem.
Android 15-based One UI 7 is awaited by millions of Samsung users. Beta unexpected delay in the Beta Program has raised the hype further. It would be interesting to see what Samsung has in its bag for Galaxy’s next major upgrade.
Samsung Galaxy users are excitedly waiting for the upcoming One UI 7 update after the release of One UI 6.1.1. There have been some leaks and rumors about its features and release date. Even though the Beta Program hasn’t started yet, Samsung is already updating its stock apps to get them ready for One UI 7 software.
You might be wondering why Samsung is bringing One UI 7 support to Galaxy apps ahead of its release. The reason behind it is very simple. The company is ensuring that these apps work smoothly with One UI 7 when it’s released.
By updating these apps ahead of time, Samsung aims to avoid issues like lagging or crashing to provide users with a better experience from the start. At the moment, Samsung has rolled out One UI 7 support to some Galaxy apps including Galaxy Store, Galaxy Themes, and Samsung Wonderland.
Overall, Samsung’s early updates to its apps are all about making them compatible with the new operating system. Users can expect a seamless transition when One UI 7 finally releases.
As we enter October 2024, many users are eagerly waiting for more news about the One UI 7 Beta. So far, Samsung hasn’t shared any official details, leaving everyone curious about what’s coming.
However, there’s a chance for good news soon. Samsung is going to host the Samsung Developer Conference 2024 (SDC24) on October 3, 2024. This event might include announcements related to One UI 7, like its features and when it will be available. Stay tuned for more information.
One UI 7 may expand One UI 6.1.1 features to non-flagship devices