Galaxy Phones
Samsung Expands One-Time Free Screen Replacement for Select Galaxy Models
The Korean brand ‘Samsung’ is quite active in giving premium treatment to its users by acknowledging their issues on time and assuring them rescue the issue soon. Now the brand claims to offer a free screen replacement.
Samsung will relieve the Galaxy S-series users who are facing the green line issue on their Galaxy S-series smartphones by assuring them to offer a one-time free screen replacement. Galaxy S-series models, including the Galaxy S21 series and Galaxy S22 Ultra, are the devices mostly appearing in the report regarding the green line issue.
Yes! Samsung India took a stand for users who are facing green line issues on their Galaxy devices. The brand states that it will offer a one-time free screen replacement. But here’s a condition: the free screen replacement offer is only applicable for the models within three years after purchase.
This free replacement offer is only valid until September 30, 2024; after this period, the brand will not take any responsibility for the green line issue. However, in most cases, the green line issue occurs after upgrading the device with new software updates. So, in general, if any update is available on your device, you can download it. If, in that case, the green line occurs, then you have the chance for a free replacement before the deadline.
The brand has listed the applicable device name for this offer:
- Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E)
- Galaxy S21 FE 5G (SM-G990B/E)
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21
Only the users of these devices are eligible for the free replacement. This one-time free replacement offer is being reported by a well-reliable tipster, Tarun Vats, on X.
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Samsung Health monitor to be discontinued for these Galaxy devices
Samsung has officially announced that it will discontinue the Samsung Health monitor for Galaxy devices running on Android 9 to Android 11. Let’s explore more
Samsung Health monitor support end from December 23
Samsung has officially notified that it will discontinue the software support for the Samsung Health Monitor from December 23. According to the information, the Samsung health monitor new version 1.4.1 will support Android OS 9.0; support for 10.0 and 11.0 will be discontinued.
However, it doesn’t mean that the older version users will not get the functionality of the app. But it will be limited to ending the software support for the app for the respective Android version.
So Samsung has recommended its users update their phones to the latest version before the deadline to enjoy the services without any interruptions.
Samsung Health monitor features
There are many new features that will provide several new changes for the devices; let’s explore them more. Basically works along with the integration of the ECG function that lies within the Health Monitor app that allows users to receive notifications of their atrial fibrillation (Afib) or sinus rhythm while also calculating the heart rate rhythms.
As the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are Wear OS-based Galaxy smartwatches, it’s also expected that all the newer smartwatches launched after the Galaxy Watch 4 will probably get the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature soon in future updates.
Moreover, you can easily activate the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature under the ECG tab in the Samsung Health Monitor app. To enjoy all these features, you should keep the app up to date.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim will follow Ultra camera specs
Samsung has already jumped into the slim phones segment with the Galaxy Z Fold SE, which is released in limited regions, including China and South Korea. According to several rumors, the company is planning to introduce the Slim variant of the Galaxy S25 next year.
Galaxy S25 Slim will also adopt a 200MP camera
Similarly, like the Galaxy Z Fold SE was introduced with the 200MP camera, the Galaxy S25 Slim is also reportedly going to be equipped with the same camera that will also be available in the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
According to the report, a new module number SM-S937U was spotted in the IMEI date labels. It is further said to be the Galaxy S25 slime, which is expected to arrive with higher specifications.
Additionally, a popular Ice Universe claimed that the Galaxy S25 Slim exists and has an “Ultra” camera. However, this may cause confusion among users if the full setup will be exactly the same as the Galaxy S25 Ultra or if it is talking about just the primary camera.
It goes with the similar Galaxy Z Fold SE camera setup, so it may bring a 12 MP ultra wide camera and a 10 MP telephoto camera. Meanwhile, for the selfie camera, it may introduce a 12 MP front camera.
Software
Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 get November 2024 security patch on more carriers
Earlier today, Samsung rolled out the November 2024 security patch for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 devices in the US. The update was spotted for the Verizon locked now it is expanding to more carriers.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 spotted getting a November 2024 security patch update are now available with the firmware versions F936USQS7GXJA and F721USQS7GXJA, respectively.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 November 2024 update: what’s new
With the latest update, the company will provide several new enhancements internally, which will improve the overall security of the devices. The update is currently spotted on the Verizon network and is expected to be available in more countries in the coming days.
According to the official documentation, there are more than 50 fixes done with the latest update. More specifically, there are 38 patches added by Google to enhance the security on the Android level. Additionally, there are 13 patches exclusively added by Samsung that will improve the working of the devices.
Along with this, the update may also include some other new changes that may elevate the performance of the devices while fixing their working. So if you are getting any issues while using the device, then you should definitely go for the latest update