Android 10
[Update: Nokia 2.3 too] Android 10 now rolling out for the budget-friendly Nokia 2.2
The Android 10 update is now rolling out for the ultra-budget Nokia 2.2 after being confirmed by HMD Global’s Juho Sarvikas.
[Update: US Verizon] Samsung Galaxy A50 Android 10 update rolling out in some markets
Samsung’s Galaxy A50 was one of the best mid-range smartphones to hit the market in 2019 and it has the sales numbers to back that up. Now, Samsung is finally giving the millions of customers who purchased that device the support they deserve by rolling out Android 10 for the Galaxy A50 in some markets.
Possible Android 10 flaw causes Google Pixel, other phones to randomly lock up
There might be a concerning issue hidden in the background of Android 10. Lately, more and more users have noticed that if an app locks up on their device, the entire system can grind to a halt on several devices with Pixels and other Android 10 devices experiencing the issue.
Paranoid Android returns w/ Android 10 builds for OnePlus, other devices
The custom ROM scene certainly isn’t what it used to be for Android, but an old name is returning yet again. Paranoid Android is back with Android 10 builds for select devices.
Android 10 update essentially kills Android Daydream on Samsung Galaxy devices
While Android Daydream never really captured our imaginations in the way Google hoped, it is now completely missing from any Samsung Galaxy device running the latest Android 10 build.
Google kills Android distribution numbers on the web, but we’ve got you covered
For years, Google publicly displayed the percentage of Android devices running each historic version of Android in what is known as the Android distribution chart. After not updating it in nearly a year, Google has finally taken the Android distribution chart off of the web altogether.
Pixel 4 April update adds ‘require eyes to be open’ setting to face unlock, Bluetooth fixes
At launch, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL saw some critique for not having an option to require that your eyes be open during the face unlock process. Android 11 DP2 last month introduced that preference, and it’s now available on Android 10 with the Pixel 4’s April update.
April security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images & OTAs live
With the year well underway, the next update for the Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 4 family of devices is rolling out. The April security patch contains the usual big and security fixes after last month’s feature drop.
LineageOS 17.1 based on Android 10 is now officially available
After hints were found that we might see the first builds of LineageOS 17.1 based upon Android 10, the team behind the project have confirmed that it is now officially available.
Pixel 4 Face Unlock support comes to Microsoft OneDrive
The distinct lack of apps that support Face Unlock on the Pixel 4 is disappointing, but to ease that frustration, Microsoft has now added the biometric security option to OneDrive.
[Update: Sprint in US] OxygenOS 10.0.4 with Android 10 begins rolling out for the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G
After some concerns and quite an extended wait, Android 10 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G as part of the OxygenOS 10.0.4 update.
[Update: Re-released] Xiaomi Mi A3 gets, then delays Android 10 update over bugs
Xiaomi’s Android One smartphones come with the promise of clean software and quick updates, but the company hasn’t been very good at delivering those updates over the years. Now, Xiaomi has finally delivered Android 10 for the Mi A3, but the rollout has already been paused due to bugs.
[Update: OTA release] Poco F1 gets its official Android 10 update w/ MIUI 11
The Poco F1 took the Android community by storm in 2018 and it’s looking like a second-generation is finally right around the corner. Before that arrives, however, the original Poco F1 is finally getting its official Android 10 update.
Nokia delays some Android 10 updates as a result of coronavirus
The impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak hasn’t just affected hardware, but also software efforts in the tech industry. Today, Nokia is revising its Android 10 update schedule to reflect the virus.
Android 10 Report Card keeps Pixel, OnePlus on top, Samsung’s first non-failing grade
Due to the open nature of Android, updates are generally a fairly big issue when looking at the ecosystem as a whole. As Android 11 starts preparations for release later this year, a report card for Android 10 shows how companies like OnePlus and Samsung are leaving the competition behind.
EMUI 10 rollout for Honor 20/20 Pro, View 20 starts March 15
Honor, the subsidiary of Huawei will begin the EMUI 10 rollout for the Honor View 20, Honor 20, and Honor 20 Pro starting March 15.
Android 10 is now rolling out for the ASUS ROG Phone II
ASUS has now confirmed that its flagship ROG Phone II gaming phone is now receiving the full, stable Android 10 update.
[Update: AT&T Pixel 4] March security patch rolling out, factory images & OTAs live
The latest Android 10 update for the Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 4 is rolling out today, but somewhat overshadowed by the Android 11 Developer Preview. The March security patch contains the second Pixel Feature Drop.
March Pixel Feature Drop: Hands-on with all the new additions [Video]
The March Pixel Feature Drop is here which means if you’re a Pixel owner, you’re about to get a ton of new features to enjoy on your smartphone.
Google Pixel 2 brings back missing Android 10 sound effects w/ March security patch
Based on how often they’re seen in the wild and praised by users online, Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL might just be the best devices to come out of the lineup, but Android 10 had some negative side effects for these devices. One unfortunate casualty was the collection of sound effects for things like unlocking the Pixel 2, but they’re back with the latest update.
Pixel 4 March update fixes face unlock bug, improves camera, and much more
In addition to the second Pixel Feature Drop, this month’s security patch addresses a number of user-facing bugs. Several of the March updates are exclusive to the Pixel 4, but the majority apply to all supported generations of Made by Google phones.
Google’s March Pixel Feature Drop adds Cards & Passes, Motion Sense play/pause, more
Last December, Google introduced the inaugural “Feature Drop” to make its phones “more helpful.” The second Pixel Feature Drop — which we’ve been expecting — coincides with the March security patch, and sees some hotly-awaited features like Cards & Passes, more Motion Sense gestures, and a slew of other fixes.
[Update: T-Mobile S9, Note 9] Galaxy S9 Android 10 update rollout begins, starting with US and Germany
After some hints, an updated roadmap, and extensive beta program, the Android 10 update is now rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy S9 with Germany and those on Verizon’s Xfinity network in the US first in line.
How to use DarQ to force dark mode for specific Android 10 apps without root [Video]
Arguably, the best feature of Android 10 is its dark mode toggle, allowing you to swap your phone and its apps over to a newer, darker theme. While not every app has a dark mode, Android 10 has a way to force apps to be dark. With a little help from a third-party app, DarQ, you can now change specific apps to use dark mode — and even schedule dark mode to be enabled — without needing root.
