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Galaxy S10 Lite gets new update in the US: Android 13 is coming

Surely all owners of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite are interested in the software update coming in December 2022. Thus, the most frequently asked question is whether my Galaxy S10 Lite gets new update in the US?

It is known that Samsung company has published the official schedule for updating devices to Android 13 with One UI 5.0 interface for Europe and Asia. In total, the company announced updates for nearly 70 gadgets in the following months.

One UI 5 includes new privacy features, an updated lock screen with additional settings, “Service Mode” related to the device repair, fresh widgets, and so on.

New OS for customers worldwide

The first to receive the update were the Samsung Galaxy flagships. Next, come middle class Galaxy smartphones. For example, the European Galaxy M33 5G reportedly received the One UI 5.0 improvement along with a security patch back in October (M336BXXU3BVK3).

In South Korea, the Galaxy A52s received the new OS along with One UI firmware (A528NKSU1DVK2) in November. That same month, Galaxy M62 receives firmware M625FXXU2CVK2, which includes both a security enhancement and OS 13, rolling out in Saudi Arabia, India, Malaysia, and other countries.

Since December, the Galaxy S10 Lite is also listed on Android 13. Among the Galaxy S10 family, it will be the only lucky one to gain the latest software update. The same is true for the Galaxy Note phones, where only Galaxy Note 10 Lite possessors are waiting for the fifth One UI update.

Galaxy S10 Lite to get the third OS update

Since August 2020, Samsung is sticking to a three-year OS update period. That means One UI 5.0 is going to be the last major upgrade for this phone.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has originally launched in January 2010 with Android 10 OS out of the box. Later in 2020, the phone was upgraded up to Android 11. Another year later, in 2021, it received an update to Android 12. Thus, Android 13 becomes the latest update for this phone’s OS.

Note that Lite will be the only one of the S10 family to receive the 13 Android update. The other Galaxy S10 devices were released back on Android 9 and have already exhausted their three major updates.

When will Galaxy S10 Lite get Android 13 in the US?

European and Asian regions received the Android 13 update just a month or two ago. It is claimed that the US version will be ready in just a few weeks. So, we US users are in a nice wait for now. We promise to stay tuned and notify you immediately as soon as the release happens.

You can also check the availability of One Ui update in your gadget’s settings by navigating to Download and install. We expect to access in a week or two.

What is the current update for the US?

Currently, Samsung has started rolling December 2022 security patch. This update corresponds to the firmware G770U1UES6GVL2 in the US. According to Samsung’s security bulletin, the latest 2022 security patch fixes 93 security vulnerabilities, improving the phone’s security and stability.

Also make sure your device applies November 2022 security patch. The November improvements protect Samsung’s devices from unwanted viruses and improve system performance. All security updates are freely available on all carrier networks.

To check if there is any update to install, navigate to the software update section and select Download and install. Don’t forget to put your phone on charge and check your Wi-Fi.

Will Samsung S10 Lite get Android 13?

In short, yes, Samsung has included the Lite model in the list for receiving the Android 13 update. Moreover, European, and Asian countries have already started getting this firmware. For the US users, they will have to wait a little longer, counting in weeks.

How many updates will S10 Lite get?

Android 13 is to be the third major update for the Lite model. The phone will get three updates in total, so the upcoming one will be its latest.

Will S10 Lite Get Android 12?

The device has already got Android 12 in 2021, and as of this writing, that’s its current OS.

How long will S10 Lite be supported?

Samsung provides 3 years of support for its phones, giving three generations of OS. Also, all of Samsung’s models get security updates in 4 years.

In conclusion, let’s say that we slightly envy you if you own a Lite handset because soon you are to enjoy the flagship software while staying within a reasonable budget. Follow our publications, we hope our next post will be very soon. Contact us in the comments to share what new features have appeared in your smartphone.

How to root Galaxy S10? Is that easy?

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Sometimes you need to have full control over your own phone when you want to uninstall some apps over which you have no authority or install others.

Then it’s time for rooting. It’s a very complicated and adroit process, any mistake during that may be harmful and may be the last you’ve made with your current phone. So, it’s crucial to find correct instructions and follow them carefully.

Happily, you’ll find the instructions in this article on how to root Samsung Galaxy S10.

Rooting: what is that?

If you want to root the phone, you need to know what generally the rooting is. What does it give to you? And what are the risks? It’s time to find out.

Rooting a phone means getting full opportunities to change your device. It simply gives you a superpower, the possibility to get full control over a phone and Android System files. You can install any new customization (like Custom ROM), remove any bloatware, and install any apps.

But there are also disadvantages which you must be warned about. Every rooting attempt is your full responsibility, it may affect your Galaxy S10.

Root Samsung Galaxy S10: disadvantages

Rooting is a clearly secure method to get full control over your Galaxy S10. It has its bad sides.

Firstly, after rooting your phone, you will no longer have any warranty on your phone. It means that every time any issue happens to your Samsung device, you don’t have any chance to repair it with the special services of the Samsung company for free. And you just can’t get a new phone instead of the broken previous device and not pay for this.

Secondly, default secure apps and software will not protect your phone anymore. You can really quickly and simply catch any viruses and trojans, and each time it will be harmful to your device. No security.

Thirdly, the rooting process is quite hard. Any mistake may be fatal. If you miss some steps of the instructions, if you do them wrongly, you can break your Galaxy S10 easily and probably for good.

Can Samsung Galaxy be rooted? Is internal storage important?

Generally, almost every phone that ever existed may be rooted and cracked entirely. And Samsung Galaxy S10 is no exception, any model is no exception, although it may be incredibly hard. Why is that so? What is the peculiarity of that line of phones?

Samsung Galaxy: innovations

A certain thing about the line of the Samsung Galaxy is that with every system Samsung updates, the developers strengthen the software of the phone, getting it harder to break any security warnings and measures; it’s getting complicated for users to root their phones. So, often it means, that with every new update rules for rooting a device are changing.

These new devices also have a special secure system: A-only system-as-root setup. This is protecting your device from rooting, from downloading something clearly harmful and dangerous, no custom recovery. To put it simply, you cannot download any apps with a usual bootloader. Only the kernel string works there in the Samsung Galaxy phone.

The bootloader is locked not only by these measures. There also works another lock: it is a relatively new “Vault Keeper”. It is a second protection that goes to the lock after the first invasion is already done. After you broke the first level of protection, it relocks the bootloader again, especially after the full phone data is gone.

Can you root the S10?

Yes, you can. Moreover, you can root Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus, S10e, with Android system 10 and Android 9 Pie.

To do so, follow the instructions below. Read them all carefully, if you want to avoid damaging any of the devices.

How to root Samsung Galaxy: instructions

First moves

Before coming to the very process of rooting Galaxy S10, you need to do some actions, which will make the rooting possible. These are the moves to unlock the bootloader.

Take a complete Backup of your phone

The rooting of the phone is the process that will inevitably erase every single data of your Samsung device, nothing will be left. If you don’t want to lose something important forever, you strongly need a complete backup. So, taking a backup of your Galaxy S10 which will save all device memory is the very first move you need to make.

Why do you need this

The option is to save all the data on your computer through the Samsung Smart Switch app. Or to move it to another Samsung Galaxy S10 device through the same app. If you did that, ensure that everything important that you’d like to have is saved. Once you started rooting, there is no way back.

Important advice: charge your device

You should charge your Samsung Galaxy S10 phone to 50% of the battery level, at least. This will guarantee that Galaxy S10 will not suddenly turn off during the rooting process, which may be dangerous to your phone.

Unlock the Bootloader

Now, when you’ve saved all the data from Galaxy S10, it’s time to unlock the bootloader. Last warning to you: this action will certainly erase your memory. Now you need an OEM unlocking.

Step 1: Open the “Settings” icon on your Samsung home screen.

Step 2: Go to the “About phone” section.

Step 3: Find and click the “Software information” there.

Step 4: Find the “Build number” button and tap on that button seven times.

Step 5: Then find the “Developer Options” in “Settings”.

Step 6: Turn on the “OEM Unlocking” toddler. Now the most important steps in the switched-on phone are done.

Step 7: Turn Galaxy S10 off. Tap and hold for a while the “Bixby” button and the “Volume Down” button.

Step 8: Now you need to connect Galaxy S10 to the computer and boot it into the download mode. Download mode will help with Magisk.

Step 9: Tap on the “Volume Up” button, and therefore you will finally unlock the bootloader of your phone. Your Samsung Galaxy S10 will reboot automatically. You will see a warning message about unlocking the bootloader, but no worries, it is a part of rooting. Don’t forget to exit Download mode to get root access.

Step 10: Do the first two steps again and turn on the “OEM unlocking”.

Now, if you’ve finished and haven’t made any mistakes, then when your bootloader is unlocked, you can follow the next instructions.

Why unlocking the bootloader of Galaxy S10 is important?

When you unlock the bootloader, you can install and flash all the custom files you want through recovery mode. And, for instance, it will let you flash the app, which will help you to root your Samsung Galaxy S10 device.

Root Samsung Galaxy S10

To root Galaxy S10, you need to install “Magisk”, strongly after unlocking the bootloader of your device. But you would probably ask what exactly you need to install. In other words, what is the “Magisk manager”?

Magisk: what is that?

“Magisk manager” is a well-developed resource that will help you to get all control over your device. The instrument is highly advanced and highly qualified. The advantage of the program is that the percentage of damaging your phone, like bringing any change to the system partition, is low (if you read the instructions carefully, of course).

By the way, any OTA updates will be installed and received to the Galaxy S10 safely with no struggle, and no problems. So, you will need Magisk manager application. And installing Magisk is easy.

Compatibility: any device with Android versions from 4.2 to 11 (and any latest after that).

Rooting Samsung Galaxy S10 phone: “bootloader warning screen appears”

Now we can get to the process itself for the rooted system. Prepare your Samsung phone and prepare your computer because you will need it again.

Step 1: After turning on “OEM Unlocking”, as was said in the previous instructions, you need to verify the build number of installed on the Samsung Galaxy S10 software. To do so, find the “Settings” icon first.

Note: It needs to be done to make sure that you are a user of the correct and current firmware file, which you will certainly need further.

Step 2: In the “Settings” find the “About phone” section and there you have to tap on the “Software information” line. There you must note all information that is under the “Build number”. This information is a large number, and the last part of it is what you are actually looking for.

Example: QP1A.190701.020.G970FXXU8DTH7.

Step 3: This build number is required for downloading the stock firmware package. Strongly for your actual build number. And download it to your computer, not the Galaxy S10.

Step 4: When you downloaded the package, you need to extract what is inside the package through the zip archive to a folder on your computer.

Note: the folder, where you put the downloaded data, must have a special format: .tar.md5.

Note 2: it is important to keep the whole data. Don’t delete anything, even if you think that you will not need it. It may ruin the rooting process.

Step 5: Then you need to connect your Samsung Galaxy S10 device to the computer. Use the USB cable. And don’t forget to turn on the “File Transfer”.

Step 6: Copy and transfer the downloaded information to the phone’s internal storage to the root directory, not in any of the folders, as it is important for safety.

Step 7: It’s time to use the “Magisk Manager app”. Download and install on your Samsung Galaxy the APK file of the “Magisk”.

Step 8: Open the “Magisk” app on the phone. In the app, you need to tap the ‘‘Settings” icon. You will find it in the top-right corner of the app’s main screen.

Step 9: Tap on the “Update channel” line. Choose the “Beta” option.

Step 10: On the app’s main screen, tap on the “Install” button, then the “Next” button in the top-right corner, and the “Select and Patch a file” line of the suggested options after that.

Step 11: When the list of folders in Galaxy S10’s internal storage is open, select the AP firmware file, that you’ve transferred there recently.

Step 12: After selecting of the file, click on the “Let’s go” line if you’re ready to patch the file.

Step 13: Now the firmware is saved in the “Download” folder in your Samsung Galaxy S10 phone’s storage, and you need to copy this patched file of AP firmware and then transfer it to the computer, in a folder of the rest of such files which are in the “MDS file” type.

Step 14: it’s time to use “Odin”. You need to turn Galaxy S10 into Download mode so that the program will notice your device. The Download mode here is important. Firstly, turn your phone off, then connect to your computer through Samsung USB drivers. Hold the “Volume Down” button and the “Bixby” button. When you did this action, you will see that the screen has changed: now it is the “Bootloader” screen.

Step 15: Launch the “Odin” and work with firmware files. Then you need to flash the patched AP firmware file to root Galaxy S10. Then tap “BL” and choose the correct code firmware. Tap “AP” and choose the Magisk patched AP firmware file. Then do the same by tapping and choosing “CP” and “CSC” and with the correct firmware files.

Step 16: When the firmware is loaded, find the “Options” section in the Odin and turn off the “Auto-Reboot” line. Press the “Start” button. Then, when the flashing process is done, you’ll the “Pass!” message. It means that now you should close the “Odin” and disconnect your Galaxy S10 from the computer. The most important steps are done.

Step 17: Now you need to exit Download Mode. To do that, hold the “Volume Down” button and the “Power” button for no more than 5-6 seconds. Then you need to tap the “Power” button again, this time just to turn it on.

Step 18: Now you have to hold several buttons: the “Power”, the “Bixby” and the “Volume Up” together. Release them only when the Bootloader Warning screen appears on your phone to turn it into the “Rooted system” with “Magisk”. Check the bootloader warning screen carefully.

Step 19: We are close to the end. You have to hold the “Power”, the “Bixby” and the “Volume Up” buttons together. Then release only the “Power” and the “Bixby” buttons. Release the “Volume Up” button when you see the stock recovery mode screen.

Step 20: Install the “Magisk Manager app”. Then open the app and when it asks you about the additional setup, tap on the “OK” button. Wait a little bit. Then your phone will reboot the system.

Now the rooting process is finished, your phone is successfully rooted.

How do I root my Samsung Galaxy S10 without a computer?

Although the computer is a very important part of rooting Samsung Galaxy, there is a way to root it without a PC. It requires an absolutely different program. You will need the TWRP recovery.

You need to turn off your device and hold the “Volume Up” button and the “Power” button until the screen is changed. Press the “Install” button when you see the TWRP recovery main screen. Then on your phone find and choose the “Magisk installer zip” and move the toggle when you see it. Then your phone will reboot automatically. Go to the Magisk Manager app. The process is successful if you see the green checks.

How do I unroot my S10? With the recovery mode

To unroot your phone, you need to find the “SuperSU” and then find the settings of the app. When you see the line with the “Full Unroot”, click on it.

The process of unrooting the Samsung Galaxy S10 will be started immediately, wait for a while.

When it’s completed, your phone will auto-reboot the system. After that, you will see that your device is fully unrooted, and you can use it as you used to.

In conclusion: rooting Galaxy S10 is easy

Now you know how to root Samsung Galaxy S10 and you see that it is not so hard when you know what to use to do that. Enjoy the process!

How to scan QR code Samsung Galaxy phone in 2 ways

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Nowadays QR code is a fast way to transmit information, no matter if it’s a video, a photo, or a text because most commonly QR codes contain links to websites. So how to scan QR code Samsung Galaxy?

As it is written in the title, there are 2 ways to do it: using Bixby Vision and through the Internet. Both of them are extremely easy and don’t require any additional apps.

There may be some subtleties in the algorithm of turning QR code scanners because of the differences in the Samsung models. However, these nuances are not significant, so you still will be able to figure everything out.

From the article, you will learn everything about Samsung scanning software and also how to screenshot on a Samsung s10.

Let’s begin!

How to scan QR code Samsung Galaxy using Bixby Vision

It is almost guaranteed that you have a Bixby vision function if your Samsung model is not older than Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note 8.

The advantage of the Bixby QR code scanner is that it is easy to set it. All you need to do is to open the app, press the button, and agree with the messages.

Follow these steps to scan a QR code:

Open the Camera app.
Press on the Bixby vision button in the upper left corner.
In case you have never used the function, you’ll get requests for permission to the app. Agree with all of them.
Put the QR code in the camera range. When the phone will recognize the QR code, a message with the QR code’s content will appear on the screen.
Click on the message to go to the content.

How to scan QR code Samsung Internet

One more way how to scan QR code with Samsung galaxy is to do it with the help of the Internet. Just like in the case with the previous method, you have to do some additional actions when you use the function for the 1^st time.

Follow the steps to get a QR code’s content available:

Go to the Internet app.
Press on the 3 lines icon in the lower part of the screen.
Press on the Settings button, after choosing Useful features.
Turn on the Samsung QR code scanner by pulling the slider to the right.
Get back to the browser page you left clicking on the back arrow.
Press on the address string and find the sign of the QR code in the right corner of it.
Press on the sign to turn on the camera.
Put the QR code in the camera range.
The scanner will recognize the QR code and give you a message with a link to it. Click on the message.

In case you find the Samsung scanner is not working, maybe the quality of the QR code is too bad to be recognized. Try to come closer or focus the camera better.

By the way, if you use the Samsung Health app, there’s an option allowing you not only to scan with s health barcode scanner but also give your own screens to the others, so they can follow you in the app.

If you have no possibility to meet, you can send a screenshot to your friend. Here’s how to screenshot of Samsung s10. Just press on the Volume down and Power buttons together.

That is all! We hope you will manage to turn on the function of QR code reader. Good luck!

Is the Samsung Galaxy S10 Waterproof?

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Waterproofness is one of the main parameters to consider when buying a phone. That’s why it is important to answer the question “Is samsung galaxy s10 waterproof case or not?

What possibilities does a waterproof phone give? With a waterproof phone, you will be able to shoot videos and take photos under the water, whether you swim in the sea or in the swimming pool. Moreover, your phone will be safe if you drop it in the toilet, sink, or bath.

How long can the Galaxy S10 stay underwater?

Samsung galaxy s10 and s10 + is waterproof actually. If you are wondering “Is the note 10 plus waterproof?”, the answer is yes, too. After answering the question “Is the galaxy s10 plus waterproof or not?”, it is needed to say what the subtleties of submersion of the phone in water are.

The longest time it can be in the water is 30 minutes. Of course, this time is approximate and there is no guarantee that if you put the phone in water for a few minutes more than 30, it will break down with 100% probability. So, what happens to the phone after 30 minutes under the water? The thing is its casing has a particular level of water resistance according to which water begins to infiltrate inside the phone after about 30 minutes.

This way, if you plan a big photo shooting with this phone, the model doesn’t suit, but you can be calm that dropped s10 will not be damaged. S10 dropped in water requires only wiping dry after to stay in working condition.

How deep under the water can the S10 go?

Though Samsung galaxy s10 and s10 plus are waterproof, there are restrictions for the depth of the phone’s submersion.

A maximum depth is 1.5 meters. It is exactly how deep the average swimming pool is.

The reason for the presence of depth’s limit is the fact that water obviously has weight and the pressure on you and your phone increases as far as you go deeper. The inner systems of the phone can be harmed by a big pressure.

What is the IP rating?

To measure a level of water and resistance, IP or Ingress Protection rating is applied. Samsung s10, which we know now is waterproof, has IP rating which equals 68. Such a value says that the phone can be submerged under the water for 30 minutes and a maximum depth shouldn’t exceed 1.5 meters. So, it is necessary to pay attention to this characteristic in the description.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S10 Waterproof?

When picking a phone which you want to use for underwater photo shootings, it is needed to know the difference between the questions “Is the galaxy s10 water-resistant?” and “ Is galaxy s10 waterproof?” for example. If a phone is resistant, it means that it manages not to let the water in, however, only to a particular degree. The presence of an IP rating says that a phone is exactly water-resistant, not waterproof. As you understand, there are no ratings for waterproof phones since all of them would have the highest estimations.

That was all, we hope you got a full answer to the question “Is the s10 or s10 plus waterproof or not?” and there are no details connected to this topic that are not clear.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Price Comes with Balance Features

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How much does Samsung Galaxy S10 price? Apparently, the previous discussion still forgets to mention the price of the phone. Yeah, this is intentionally done so you focus on the specs. Besides that, the date release is also unknown. However, it needs to know soon because the time is closer. So, you can save money to buy it after the company announces the launching. Why do people really wait for this Samsung product? It is because Samsung Galaxy S10 comes to replace Galaxy S9. People hope that it will be better than the previous type. That is why the people really want to know about Samsung Galaxy S10 price and release date.

The Prediction of Samsung Galaxy S10 Price

News about the emergence of Samsung Galaxy S10 is still very confusing. Moreover, the release date is still a mystery. Usually, new products will appear at very high prices. Nonetheless, people keep hope that the price is not far from the Samsung Galaxy S9. The company gives the price around $ 719,99 / £739 / AU$ 1,199 in the launching day. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has a price of $ 840 / £ 869 / AU$ 1,349. Certainly, Samsung will give the official price later at the release date. Cheap or expensive wants are not important. The most important thing is how this smartphone gives you a satisfaction that is commensurate with the price given.

There are many advantages owning Samsung Galaxy S10. It is water resistant, dust resistant, and fast charging. Then, it dares to give the perfect security from the Fingerprint and the 3D Face ID. By the way, those security systems are very cool and it will secure your privacy very well. You are going to find them on the screen. Besides that security, the phone satisfies you with the camera in 12 MP. The rear camera presents three lenses on the top-end model. Actually, the lens consists of 12MP, 13MP, and 16MP. Afterward, the front camera uses the double lens.

Many features and advantages come from Samsung Galaxy S10. Even, between Samsung Galaxy S10 price and specs look balance. What a perfect the phone is! You will not feel disadvantaged when you touch it directly. You will prove the specs and feature by yourself. Seemly, Samsung will hold an event in Barcelona on February 19, 2019. Fly there and get the honorable change to see the phone directly. On the event, everything is clear so that you will not confuse again.