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Samsung Galaxy A51 5G and two other phones join the Android 13 party with One UI 5
Samsung is on a roll
Samsung is bringing Android 13 with One UI 5.0 to three more devices this week, growing its portfolio of handsets that feature the latest version of Android. The devices being updated are the Galaxy A13 5G, Galaxy A51 5G, and Galaxy XCover 5.
Ken Pillonel adds an Apple Lightning port to an Android phone
Ken Pillonel, the engineer who modded an iPhone X to have a USB Type-C port last year, has now accomplished the opposite modification.
Swiss Robotics and data science student Ken Pillonel modded an iPhone X to use a USB Type-C connector last year, replacing the usual Apple Lightning connector found on all modern iPhone models. It was an impressive technical achievement, but now Pillonel is attempting the reverse: adding a Lightning connector to an Android phone.
One UI 4.1 update arrives on Galaxy A51 and four other phones
Samsung is rolling out One UI 4.1, based on Android 12, to five more of its smartphones across the world. Click to find out which ones!
Samsung started rolling out Android 12 to its phones and tablets last year, with the release of One UI 4.0. When the Galaxy S22 series was released earlier this year, it shipped with the newer One UI 4.1 version, which has a few additional improvements and new features. Now that update is rolling out to other Samsung devices, including the Galaxy A51.
Galaxy A51 is already receiving January 2022 security update
Samsung has started rolling out January 2022 security patches to the Galaxy A51. The update is live in Malaysia and Russia.
While we’re still a couple of days away from moving into the next year, Samsung has already started rolling out January 2022 security patches to its smartphones. This isn’t the first time we have seen the South Korean giant releasing new monthly security patches even before publishing the security bulletin; it’s been doing this since the start of 2021. And that trend continues this month with an early release of the January 2022 update for the Galaxy A51.
Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A21s start receiving the One UI 3.1 update based on Android 11
Samsung is bringing Android 11 with One UI 3.1 to two more devices, including the Galaxy A51 4G and the Galaxy A21s. Read on to know more!
Samsung has been working hard to deliver the sweet delight of One UI 3.1 to its smartphones across various price brackets. After delivering the latest iteration of One UI based on Android 11 for its flagships and mid-range devices, the Korean OEM has started updating budget smartphones one by one. Now, ahead of the schedule it previously laid out, Samsung is bringing Android 11 with One UI 3.1 to the Galaxy A21s. The 4G variant of the Galaxy A51 is also getting the UI refresh with the One UI 3.1 update.
Samsung brings Android 11 to its Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71 5G, and Galaxy M30s
Samsung is bringing Android 11 with One UI 3.0 to three more devices this week, including the Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71 5G, and Galaxy M30s.
Samsung is bringing Android 11 with One UI 3.0 to three more devices this week, growing its portfolio of handsets that feature the latest version of Android. The devices being updated are the Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71 5G, and Galaxy M30s.
Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy XCover Pro get updated to Android 11 with One UI 3.0
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11 to the Galaxy A51 4G and the Galaxy XCover Pro. Read on!
It’s been a busy period for Samsung as the Korean OEM continues to bring Android 11 with One UI 3.0 to its vast portfolio of devices. With another month is in the books, Samsung is spreading some cheer by releasing the latest iteration of Android to the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy XCover Pro.
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G's One UI 3.0 beta based on Android 11 goes live in Korea
A beta of One UI 3.0 based on Android 11 is now available for the Galaxy A51 5G. The beta program is limited to the Korean model only.
Over the past few months, Samsung has been hard at work rolling out the latest One UI 3.0 and Android 11 updates to its flagship smartphones. The company has so far rolled out stable Android 11 updates to the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Fold series, and more. With most of the recent Galaxy phones now on the latest version of Android and One UI, the South Koren smartphone maker has now turned its attention to the mid-range lineup. Yesterday, the company opened up a beta program for the Galaxy M31, inviting select users to get a taste of Android 11. Now one more mid-range device has joined the list: Galaxy A51.
Save up to $335 on the Galaxy A51 5G during Samsung's Black Friday sale!
You can get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G for as low as $165 during Samsung's Black Friday sale. Check it out!
Samsung's Galaxy A51 5G made an appearance on our best 5G smartphones list for one crucial reason — its price. For under $500, the device offers a vivid Super AMOLED display, Samsung's Exynos 980 chip, an impressive quad-camera setup, and a 4,500mAh battery. So, if you manage to get your hands on it for less than $200, you know you're getting a great deal. Well, you can do exactly that during Samsung's Black Friday sale.
Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ and Galaxy A51 receive One UI 2.5 with October 2020 security patches
The Samsung Galaxy S9 series and the Galaxy A51 are now receiving the One UI 2.5 update and October 2020 Android security patches.
Samsung has gotten considerably better at delivering updates to its phones in the last few years. The Korean OEM recently rolled out the One UI 2.5 update to the Galaxy A71 and the Galaxy Note 9. Now, the company has started pushing the stable version of One UI 2.5 to the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and the Galaxy A51.
Netflix adds multiple Samsung Galaxy and TCL phones to its list of HD and HDR capable devices
Popular streaming platform Netflix has whitelisted a bunch of Samsung and TCL devices for HD and HDR10 video playback capabilities.
In order to stream videos in HD resolution from popular streaming apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, your smartphone needs to have Widewine L1 certification. However, despite Widewine L1 certification, some devices aren't able to stream HD content on Netflix because the platform also has to manually whitelist devices to enable HD playback support. Over the last few months, Netflix has whitelisted several Samsung devices for HD and HDR10 support. Most recently, the company added the ASUS ZenFone 6, the ASUS ROG Phone II, and TCL 10 series to its HD/HDR supported list. Now, the company has added several more Samsung and TCL devices to the list.
These Samsung Galaxy devices will get 3 generations of Android updates
Samsung has promised to provide three generations of Android updates to these devices in the Galaxy S, Note, Fold, A, and Tab S lineups. Read on for more!
Android updates have long been a problem point for the OS. There is an incredible variety of Android devices out there, and ensuring that these get updated to the latest Android version is a big challenge that Google has attempted to tackle through multiple measures (notably, Project Treble) in the past. And while the entire ecosystem still has some ways to go on this road, Samsung is improving the overall update situation by promising support for three generations of Android OS on several Galaxy devices.
Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 get new privacy features in Samsung's AltZLife update for India
Samsung's Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 are receiving new privacy features as part of a new AltZLife update for users in India.
Samsung recently rolled out an update for the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71, which introduced some of the headline-worthy features from the Galaxy S20 series to the mid-range devices. The update included features like the Single Take camera mode, a better Pro mode, Quick Share, Music Share, and much more. Now, the company is rolling out another noteworthy update for the two devices, which introduces two privacy features for users in India under a new 'Make in India' innovation called AltZLife.
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G comes to T-Mobile and Verizon starting at $499
The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G is coming soon to Verizon and T-Mobile with a $499 price tag and mid-range specs. Check it out!
The Galaxy A51 was Samsung's big mid-range hit of 2020. It features an immersive 6.5-inch OLED display with a centered hole-punch camera, quad rear cameras with a 48MP sensor, and a competitive price tag of $399 in the U.S. With the influx of more affordable 5G smartphones, Samsung is adding its own mid-range 5G smartphones to its catalog. Hence, earlier this year, the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G was announced with the same design, display, and cameras, but with added support for 5G connectivity. A few months after its initial announcement, the Galaxy A51 5G will soon become available in the U.S. starting at $499—making it Samsung's cheapest 5G smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 get updated with Single Take and other features from S20 series
The Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 have received an update that adds S20-series features like Single Take, Music Share, Quick Crop, and more!
The Samsung Galaxy A51 and Samsung Galaxy A71 help Samsung maintain a comfortable presence in the upper mid-range of the smartphone market. The Samsung Galaxy A51 was also among the best selling Android smartphones of Q1 2020, indicating just how much the audience had loved Samsung's effort in this segment. Now, Samsung is making both of these smartphones more useful by porting over some headline-worthy features from the Galaxy S20 series.
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G and LG Velvet are both headed to Verizon
The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G and the LG Velvet are heading to the United States market, and will be coming to Verizon's 5G network.
Back in April, Samsung announced the availability of the Galaxy A51 5G for the U.S. market. The original Galaxy A51 was a vast improvement over the original Galaxy A50 and A50s with upgrades such as a more modern Infinity-O display, quad cameras, a different design language, and more. The Galaxy A51 5G took it even further by bundling in a hot 2020 feature: 5G support. Likewise, the LG Velvet was also announced recently with a mid-range Snapdragon 765G processor for 5G-enabled markets. As it turns out, both devices might be coming to Verizon soon.
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71 5G, and ZTE Axon 11 5G/4G forums are open
We've opened up forums for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71 5G, and both variants of the ZTE Axon 11 (4G and 5G flavors).
Phone launches typically slow down in the summer months, but there have still been plenty of new phones as of late. Samsung, unsurprisingly, has announced a couple of new devices and ZTE has joined in as well. We've opened up forums for the Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71 5G, and both variants of the ZTE Axon 11 (4G & 5G).
Samsung Galaxy A51 and Redmi 8 were the best selling Android phones of Q1 2020
The Samsung Galaxy A51 and Xiaomi Redmi 8 were the best selling Android smartphones in Q1 2020, according to a recent report from Strategy Analytics.
When it comes to global smartphone sales, Samsung dominates the Android side of the playing field with its budget and mid-range devices. In fact, the company's Galaxy A series is so popular among the masses that it took the top three spots in the best selling Android smartphones list last year. However, riding on the fast growth of the Indian smartphone market, Xiaomi also managed to secure a spot on the list last year with the Redmi Note 7. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent decline in smartphone sales, Samsung and Xiaomi seem to be continuing the trend this year.
Samsung Galaxy A51 receives One UI 2.1 with April 2020 security patches
The Samsung Galaxy A51 has started receiving its One UI 2.1 update in multiple countries. The update weighs 1.2GB and brings April 2020 security patches.
The Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip were the first phones to run the latest revision of One UI. Since then Samsung has brought the new update to several of its high-end phones such as the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, and Galaxy Fold. After updating the Galaxy Note 10 Lite and Galaxy S10 Lite last month, Samsung has now begun rolling out One UI 2.1 to the Galaxy A51 in multiple regions, giving the same update treatment to its upper mid-range phone.
Samsung Galaxy A51 is now available from AT&T and Xfinity Mobile in the U.S.
The 4G Samsung Galaxy A51 mid-range smartphone is a great buy in the U.S., and it's now available from AT&T and Xfinity Mobile.
Back in December, Samsung launched the Galaxy A51, the mid-range successor to the Galaxy A50. Priced at $399, this mid-range smartphone is a strong competitor to the Apple iPhone SE and upcoming Google Pixel 4a. The phone was launched in the U.S. early last month and is already available through multiple carriers and retailers. Now, the Samsung Galaxy A51 can be purchased directly through AT&T and Comcast's Xfinity Mobile.