Samsung’s latest update allegedly broke old phones!
Samsung, currently working on the Android 15-based One UI 7 update, has been accused of causing issues with its latest update on older Galaxy models. Some users reported experiencing various problems after installing the update on their phones, with their devices getting stuck in a boot loop. So, which models are affected by this issue, and what is the solution?
Which Samsung models are affected by the latest update?
Based on posts shared on several platforms, especially Reddit, it appears that the software update is affecting models like the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series, as well as models such as the Galaxy M51 and A90. So, what exactly is the source of the problem?
Here is a list of models reported to be affected so far:
- S10 Lite
- S10e
- S10
- S10+
- S10 5G
- Note10
- Note10+
- Note10+ 5G
Although Samsung has yet to release an official statement, industry sources suggest that the problem is linked to a recent update made to the SmartThings Framework app. This issue causes older Samsung devices to get stuck in a boot loop, rendering them unusable.
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Users affected by this issue have noted that it can be resolved by performing a factory reset. However, since the phone won’t turn on, you’ll need to initiate the reset by pressing the power and volume up buttons simultaneously. Be aware that if you haven’t backed up your data previously, you will lose all stored data.
What do you think about this? Have you encountered any issues with your phone after installing the update as reported? Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments section!
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