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Bad News About Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra August Camera Update
Samsung may disappoint Galaxy S24 Ultra users waiting for the August 2024 Camera update. The company never pledged an August update to fix the camera. However, a Samsung insider had revealed that a major firmware is under development for the device.
Now, IceUniverse claims that the firmware is unlikely to optimize the Telephoto camera. Samsung’s alleged August 2024 update might not improve the Telephoto camera experience on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. It’s a disappointing development for those waiting for improvements in the zoom camera.
It is very likely that Samsung will not continue to optimize the telephoto camera of Galaxy S24 Ultra. So far, the Test version updated in August has not improved. Please prepare for the worst.
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) July 13, 2024
With the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung introduced a new 50MP Periscope solution. It replaced the conventional 10MP Periscope with 10x optical zoom. The phone, meanwhile, continues the 10-megapixel 3x Telephoto used in the Galaxy S21 Ultra, S22 Ultra, and S23 Ultra.
Compared to its Chinese counterparts, the zoom camera capability of the S24 Ultra is low. Smartphones like Vivo X100 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra introduce highly optimized zoom camera capabilities, that result in better photography experience than the S24 Ultra.
As the update’s arrival was a rumor, the cancellation is also a rumor. At the same time, the development of firmware is still underway. Therefore, there’s still the least possibility of deployment if the developers gain adequate results in optimization.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra may have three upgraded camera sensors. The company may use an enhanced 200-megapixel primary, a 50-megapixel ultrawide, and a 50-megapixel 3x Telephoto camera. The 5x Periscope and 12-megapixel front camera may remain the same as the S24 Ultra.
Aside from this, Samsung is rumored to bring new Galaxy AI features included in One UI 6.1.1 to the Galaxy S24 series. The rollout might begin in August, bringing select new AI features debuted with Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Stay tuned with SammyFans, we will keep you updated with the latest developments.
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Google Pixel phones received the fourth Beta update of Android 15 in July 2024. The new OS remained limited to the Pixel devices till I/O 2024. Samsung will likely open its Android 15 Beta Program — One UI 7 — for Galaxy devices this month.
Following the I/O 2024 event, many Android vendors such as Xiaomi, OPPO, and OnePlus have commenced Public Beta for their flagships, which Samsung is not subjected to follow. Meanwhile, the company is swiftly working to kick off the One UI Beta program soon.
One UI 6.1.1 is the latest Galaxy skin based on Android 14. The Android 15-based One UI 7 will arrive on many Samsung devices later this year. While we are in August 2024, we already know Galaxy devices are eligible for Android 15.
Android 15 Easter Egg
The Galaxy S24 series will surely be the first to get One UI 7 Beta sometime in August this year. The South Korean tech giant will then expand its Beta activity for other latest flagships including Galaxy Z Fold 6/Flip 6, and some older lineups including but not limited to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Check the device list below:
Galaxy S Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Z Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
Galaxy Tab Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Tab A9 / A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
- Galaxy Tab S8 / S8+ / Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 / S9+ / S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+
Galaxy A/M/F Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy A05s / A15 / A25 /A35 /A55
- Galaxy A14 / A24 / A34 / A54
- Galaxy A33 / A53 / A73
- Galaxy M14 / F14
- Galaxy M34 / M54 / F54
- Galaxy M35 /M55 / F55
In case you don’t find your Galaxy device in the list mentioned above, don’t panic. As the year progresses, we will update the list according to the eligibility of devices. Do note that the list is compiled on previous rollouts, software guarantees, and experience.
The official list will only come when the stable One UI 7 rollout will begin around October 2024.
Samsung revealed nearly 15,000 Galaxy devices are being used by 2024 Paris Olympics organizers. The company has worked closely with the IOC and IPC for several years to help athletes better connect and communicate with their families and fans.
According to Samsung, 2024 Paris organizers utilized nearly 15,000 Galaxy devices. The volume includes over 7,100 Galaxy smartphones, over 2,500 Galaxy Tab series tablets, and 5,200 Galaxy Book series laptops.
These devices supported the Olympics task force across the IOC, OCOG, OBS, and International Federations. Interestingly, Galaxy devices have been used by staff or volunteers to deliver efficient and seamless operations.
Thousands of Flip 6 distributed
Samsung provided an exclusively designed Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition to each athlete participating in the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. The foldable supports athletes with pre-loaded apps and services to overcome language barriers.
Fans in Paris for the Olympic and Paralympic Games can try out the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition smartphone and other Galaxy innovations at OlympicTM rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Élysées 125 and OlympicTM rendezvous @ Samsung | Square Marigny.
- The OlympicTM rendezvous @ Samsung | Square Marigny is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. until August 11 for the Olympic Games and between August 29 and September 8 for the Paralympic Games.
- The OlympicTM rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Élysées 125 is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays until October 31.
Samsung recently started releasing the August 2024 security update for the Galaxy S24 series in the US and the company is now expanding this update to users in Europe. The update improves the system’s security and stability to provide a better experience.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones in Europe can identify the August 2024 security update from One UI build versions S921BXXS3AXGF, S926BXXS3AXGF, and S928BXXS3AXGF respectively.
August 2024 security patch addresses 1 critical and 34 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. However, 1 CVE was resolved by previous updates from the company and 2 is not relevant to Galaxy devices.
Also, the update includes 14 Samsung-specific patches, which improve the security and performance of system services, Knox services, Galaxy Watch, and more. Not only this, it also fixes 1 high-level Samsung Semiconductor issue.
To check the update, you just need to navigate to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.
Aside from this, Samsung is reportedly preparing the second August 2024 update based on One UI 6.1 for Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, the exact timeline or features have not been revealed yet, but it is expected to bring the One UI 6.1.1 features.
Samsung Galaxy S24’s One UI 6.1.1-based August update is delayed