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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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Samsung has released a new update for its Checkout app with version 5.0.75.1 for One UI devices. The fresh update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 15.02MB.
The new update enhances user experience by improving current functions and resolving known issues within the app. The update aims to make the app more efficient and reliable.
It’s advisable to install updates promptly to benefit from the enhanced features and improved stability. To check and install the update, visit Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.
Samsung Checkout is a billing application for purchasing paid content within Samsung Content Services. Samsung Pay/Wallet enables buying products from these services. It is compatible with Galaxy devices running Android 4.4 Kitkat or higher.
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Samsung created interactive spaces in seven cities where fans can experience the new Galaxy AI. The upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 run Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 software. It will include new artificial intelligence-derived features powered by Galaxy AI.
According to the announcement, Samsung’s interactive spaces in 7 cities give fans firsthand experience of enhanced Galaxy AI features included in One UI 6.1.1 across the latest Galaxy ecosystem.
With locations in Paris, Berlin, New York, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo, Samsung fans around the world can explore the next phase of Galaxy AI firsthand in an immersive and interactive way.
Galaxy Experience Space Venues:
- Paris
- July 10 to the end of October at CE 125, 125 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, France
- Berlin
- July 10 to August 7 at Mall of Berlin, Leipziger Pl. 12, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- New York
- July 10 to August 7 at 500 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, USA
- Dubai
- July 11 to August 7 at Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1, Dubai, UAE
- Jakarta
- July 11 to August 4 at Kota Kasablanka, Jl. Casablanca Raya Kav. 88, Jakarta Selatan 12870, Indonesia
- Seoul
- July 11 to August 11 at The Hyundai Seoul,108 Yeoui-daero, Seoul, Korea
- Tokyo
- July 11 to August 6 at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA(Q FRONT), 21-6 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan
Samsung made these experience spaces interactive so fans can be fully immersed in Galaxy AI features.
“We’re excited to introduce a new world of possibilities, offering Galaxy fans an exclusive look at how Galaxy AI capabilities across the Galaxy ecosystem can enhance our everyday lives.” – Jamie Park, VP & Head of Experience Marketing Group, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics.
The company has also talked about the segments where Galaxy AI will bring new features such as new ways to boost productivity by simplifying trip planning and organization, new ways to capture their most memorable moments, as well as enabling communication without the burden of language barriers.
Samsung has acknowledged the clock overlap issue on One UI devices and confirmed to resolve it with an upcoming software update. The clock issue occurs primarily when Lockstar is used with an automatic restart routine.
Users have noted that sometimes upon turning on their phone, the lock screen clock appears to overlap and a manual restart is required to fix it temporarily.
In response to this concern, a Samsung community moderator apologized for any inconvenience caused and assured users that the company is actively working on a solution. He also confirmed that the issue arises specifically when using LockStar and Autostart Routine simultaneously.
The good news is that Samsung is planning to release a software update shortly to address this issue. The update aims to fix the clock overlap issue to enhance the user experience and ensure seamless functionality of the lock screen.
Samsung advises Galaxy users to keep their software up to date to take advantage of this upcoming improvement. Stay tuned with us for further details regarding the software and app update rollout
