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Dark Mode Is Rolling Out to Android 9 Pie and Android 8 Oreo for Google Photos

Google is working very hard to introduce the dark mode on its apps and Android OS. The buggiest implementation has been on Google Photos with the new dark mode. The problem is when the dark theme has been shown with a half-black and a half-white interface to Android Q. Also, the dark theme doesn’t have a turn-off setting for the app.

However, the UI issue has been fixed, and now the dark mode is rolling out to Android 9 Pie and Android 8 Oreo for Google Photos. The users that are using Android Pie and Oreo are having now their own system, and the dark theme enabled. If you are curious about the dark theme and if your Android Pie is equipped to receive it, you can do these steps: Go to Settings-Display- Advanced-Device theme – and turn on the dark mode.

Dark Mode Is Rolling Out to Android 9 Pie and Android 8 Oreo for Google Photos

On the other hand, you can always switch the themes automatically if you pick one dim wallpaper. The automatically turn will be used if you are an Oreo Android user, because the update doesn’t support manually selecting. So you can try your Google Photos and see the settings if they are switching off and on. Of course, this server-side change can last a little until the app is doing the job for you. So maybe using the latest version of the app could be helpful for you.

Also, if you didn’t know, the apps are connected, so maybe using the dark mode on another Google app, such as Messages, this action can trigger Google Photos as well. On the other hand, Google Photos doesn’t come with a toggle for its own dark mode in a system setting. Finally, take note that if you are an Android 9 Pie or Android 8 Oreo user, you can now take advantage of the dark mode for Google Photos.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Gets Android 9 Pie and One UI Across Canada, Finally

Right after Android 9 Pie update rolled out for Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus in Canada, Samsung Galaxy Noe 9 smartphones across Canada finally get Android 9 Pie and One UI. The updates were spotted by MobileSyrup which received information from their readers that Android 9 Pie and One UI are already rolling out to Samsung Galaxy Noe 9 devices from the majority of carriers, including Telus, Freedom, Koodo, Rogers, Fido, and Bell.

The new One UI from Samsung is revamping the whole user interface with new elements. “Samsung’s One UI is the company’s most simple and streamlined UI yet, built from the ground up to help users focus on what matters most. One UI’s intuitive design fosters convenient interactions, while its clean aesthetic minimizes clutter to make viewing your screen more comfortable. Follow along as we examine the innovative interface in more detail,” Samsung said about its One UI.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Gets Android 9 Pie and One UI Across Canada, Finally

Besides One UI, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 devices across Canada will also receive Android 9 Pie. The latest mobile OS from Google is focusing on the user’s preferences and learns them on the go. With adaptive battery and brightness, as well with the many other features in accessibility, camera app, and more, Android 9 Pie is the best Android OS so far. Nonetheless, under the hood changes that it boasts are designed to increase the stability and performance of devices, while they also focus on security.

Now, all the Canadian users of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 can enjoy both Android 9 Pie and Samsung’s One UI, as these updates have already started to roll out across Canada, from the majority of carriers, including Telus, Freedom, Koodo, Rogers, Fido, and Bell. Some Note 9 users have already received these updates, according to Mobile Syrup, so, in case you haven’t, you should get them in a few days.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus Gets New Android 9 Pie Build With Pro Camera and Notch Hiding Function

Nokia 6.1 Plus receives a new Android 9 Pie build, version 3.45B, which comes with several GUI improvements, enhanced stability of the operating system, plus the December Google Security Patch. Among the most significant updates Nokia 6.1 Plus would get, there are Pro Camera and a notch hiding function.

About Nokia 6.1

Nokia 6.1 Plus is a budget smartphone with a 5.8-inch FHD+ IPS LCD, protected with Gorilla Glass 3 for durability, Snapdragon 636 SoC, and 4 Gb of RAM and 64 Gb of internal storage. The device comes with LTE Cat. 4, 150Mbps DL/50Mbps UL, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS/AGPS+GLONASS.

Nokia 6.1 Plus also boasts a USB-C port and a dual-camera setup on the back (16-megapixel, f/2.0 primary camera, paired with a 5-megapixel f/2.4 depth sensor), while on the front, there is only one selfies camera of 16 megapixels, fixed focus, and a f/2.0 aperture.

Nokia 6.1 Plus Gets New Android 9 Pie Build With Pro Camera and Notch Hiding Function

The notch hiding function also comes with various modes, including a Full Bezel mode which means that it would hide the notch replacing it with a more traditional notification bar than the notch can be. In comparison with Nokia 7.1, which boasts a similar feature within the Developer Options under the Settings section, the new Android 9 Pie build for Nokia 6.1 Plus would place the option under the Display settings section.

As for the other significant feature the new Android 9 Pie build brings, Nokia 6.1 Plus would get Pro Camera function within the camera app. Pro Camera mode is designed to make your photos look like taken with professional equipment thanks to software-made enhancements. This mode, which is available by default in other Nokia models, was purposely omitted in Nokia 6.1 Plus.

In short, Nokia 6.1 Plus gets a new Android 9 Pie build which would bring Pro Camera mode and a notch hiding function, both being some of the most sought-after features by the users of this Nokia budget smartphone.

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Second Android 9 Pie Public Beta For Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus Is Available

Two weeks after the release of the first Android 9 Pie Public Beta for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, the South Korean company has just announced the deployment of the second Android 9 Pie Public Beta version. This latest update comes with version number G960FXXU2ZRKL for Galaxy S9. As reported by SamMobile, it has 700 MB and includes the most recent Android November security patch. Do not forget that this is still a test version, so, as usual, if you decide to install it, you must be aware that you may experience some performance issues and bugs. The final Android 9 Pie for Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus is due to roll out in January 2019.

As far as we know, the second Android 9 Pie Public Beta for Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus includes interesting new features. One of the most outstanding is the improved performance of the front camera. Thus, when making selfies in low light conditions, the brightness and quality of the image will improve significantly.

There are also some rumors talking about an improvement in the overall performance of the device and security. Added to this is the new Samsung One UI which completely redesigns the overall look of the device, primarily focusing on making it easier to operate by placing the controls in the bottom half of the display.

Download The Second Android 9 Pie Public Beta For Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus

The first step is to download and install the Samsung Members application. You can do it from the Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Apps. Afterward, follow the next steps to install the second Android 9 Pie Public Beta for Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus:

  • Log in on Samsung Members app with your Samsung account (if you don’t have one you need to create one);
  • Go to Notifications and then select Samsung One UI Beta Program Registration and submit the application;
  • Once you are accepted into the program go to Settings -> Software Update -> Manual Download.
  • Finally, you just have to wait for your terminal to be updated to the second Android 9 Pie for Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus;
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Android 9 Pie To Come To LG G7 ThinQ And LG V40

Android 9 Pie update for LG G7 and LG V40 is one of the most sought-after updates of the year for the users of the before-mentioned devices. Although the Korean firm LG has not been exceptionally punctual regarding the updates it rolled out, after the release of Android 8 Oreo for some of its handsets, the firm promised to launch following patches at a slightly faster pace.

Android 9 Pie to come to LG G7 ThinQ and LG V40

Now, LG G7 ThinQ and LG V40 would be the first to benefit from the Android 9 Pie update. These models are two of the Korean company’s flagships, so it’s not surprising that these are the ones chosen for the deployment of the new upgrade.

The first to receive the expected Android 9 Pie update will be the LG G7 ThinQ. The company has launched a public beta program in Korea which commenced yesterday and is open to any LG G7 ThinQ user who wants to enter into the program, regardless of the mobile phone operator they work with.

Currently, LG runs a beta program to test the Android 9 Pie update for LG G7 and LG V40

With this beta program, LG wants to detect and solve the bugs and errors that may exist in the Android 9 Pie update for LG G7 before the upgrade rolls out to a broader public. Samsung has done the same with the upgrade to Android 9 Pie for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus.

At the moment, the company did not disclose when the Android 9 Pie update for LG G7 ThinQ and LG V40 would come out, depending on how long the beta program will last and what bugs the testers will find. Thus, it can be expected that Android 9 Pie for LG G7 and LG V40 would start landing on these smartphones between late December and early January.

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