Many Android 11 users are having trouble getting games to recognize their controllers

Ever since Android 11 rolled out, users have been facing issues while trying to connect a gaming controller with their smartphones. According to the reports, phones running Android 11 are either not able to recognize controllers as input devices or they don’t let users map their keys properly.

As per a thread regarding the bug on the official Android Issue Tracker, several Pixel users and beta testers are facing the issue and they’re not able to use Bluetooth game controllers like the Xbox One controller, Sony’s DualShock 4, and even Google’s own Stadia controller with their devices. While a vast majority of the reports are from Google 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, and Pixel 4a owners, a few Samsung and OnePlus users running Android 11 builds have also reported similar behavior.

As of now, there is no confirmation as to what exactly is causing the issue. But it’s worth noting that Google had already acknowledged the issue back in August 2020, right when the initial Android 11 builds started reaching users. Currently, it seems that the development team is still trying to figure out the underlying cause and is working to bring a solid solution.

While Google hasn’t figured out a solution yet, some users have shared temporary workarounds. According to a few reports, the issue can be fixed by turning off certain accessibility options. For instance, a user suggests, “Can confirm, there’s a certain accessibility service that, if I disable it, controller immediately starts working, no reboot or anything. I can actually task switch back and forth from Stadia back to Settings, disable that one service on Accessibility, back to Stadia, and controller works; switch back to Settings, enable, back to Stadia, it’s suddenly dead just like before. That’s with no rebooting, no pairing or conn/disconnecting controllers, nothing.”

In case you’re facing the issue, you can try the workaround mentioned above. Until then, all we can do is wait for Google to address the issue and release a fix in a future update.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold gets updated to Android 11 with One UI 3.0

Samsung has been amazing us with the timeliness of its updates ever since it announced One UI 3.0 based on Android 11. Besides targeting its current generation flagships, the Korean OEM has also shown a similar enthusiasm for its legacy flagship offerings like the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy S10 series. Since then, these smartphone owners from all across the world began wondering when they would start to receive the update. Now, the first widely available foldable smartphone from Samsung – the Galaxy Fold is getting a taste of the Android 11 in select regions.

Samsung Galaxy Fold XDA Forums

As reported by Sammobile, the One UI 3.0-flavored Android 11 update for the Galaxy Fold is available for both the 4G and the 5G variants. The global 4G variant (model number SM-F900F) is receiving the firmware version F900FXXU4DUA1, which is currently rolling out to users in India, France, and the UAE. On the other hand, if you have the 5G model (SM-F907B), you should expect the update in the form of software version F907BXXU4DUA1.

The update brings all of the new features released in Android 11 to the Galaxy Fold, along with the Android security patches for January 2021. Samsung has not incremented the bootloader version (v4), though, which makes it possible to revert back to an older Android 10-based firmware though manual flashing.

In case you haven’t received the update notification on your device yet, you can head over to the Software Update section in the Settings app to check if the new build is available for your device or not. Power users can even download the Odin-flashable firmware right now using one of the community-developed tools. Samsung is expected to release the One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy Fold in other markets in the coming weeks but, as of now, the company has released no concrete timeline regarding the same.

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First Galaxy Buds Pro update adds hearing enhancement feature to adjust sound balance

During its first Galaxy Unpacked launch event for 2021, Samsung unveiled the all-new Galaxy S21 series. Along with the three new devices, the company also launched its latest part of TWS earbuds — the Galaxy Buds Pro — and the Galaxy SmartTag. While the new Samsung devices are yet to make their way into the hands of consumers, Samsung has started rolling out the first software updates for the Galaxy S21 series and the Galaxy Buds Pro.

The first update for the Galaxy S21 series brings improvements for camera performance, Wi-Fi connectivity, the in-display fingerprint sensor, and overall stability. On top of that, the update also includes the Android security patches for January 2021. The update measures 1015.31MB in size, and it has the build numbers G998BXXU1AUA4/G99BOXM1AUA4/G998BXXU1AUA4. According to a recent tweet from @SamsungRydah, the Galaxy Buds Pro has also received an update, which brings a hearing enhancement feature, improved Bixby voice wake-up response, and stability/reliability improvements.

As you can see in the attached screenshot, the Galaxy Buds Pro update measures just 2.20MB, and it goes by the build number R190XXU0AUA1. The screenshot also reveals that the new Hearing enhancement feature will allow users to adjust the L/R sound balance. This will be especially useful for people with different levels of hearing loss in each ear. The feature will, most likely, work alongside the Adapt Sound feature in One UI and provide a better audio experience for those with hearing impairments.

Right out the gate, the @SamsungMobileUS #GalaxyBudsPro have an update to add an option of enhancing sound for left/right boosting, improvements to Bixby wake-up and overall system improvements. pic.twitter.com/D0slHyA3tM

— Rydah | Samsung Daddy (@SamsungRydah) January 17, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is up for sale on Samsung’s website in the US for $199.99. In case you haven’t got one for yourself yet, you can buy one by following the link below. The earbuds will go on sale in India at a price of ₹15,990 on January 29th. They’re already up for pre-order in the country, and Samsung is offering a wireless power bank worth ₹3,699 for just ₹499 to those who pre-book the Galaxy Buds Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

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Honor will unveil its first phone as an independent brand later this week

Huawei recently sold its sub-brand Honor to a consortium of over 30 agents and dealers. But despite the sale, Honor seems to be functioning just as it was before the transaction happened. The company has already launched two new products this year, and it’s now gearing up to launch its first smartphone as an independent brand.

In a recent post on Chinese social media platform Weibo, the company has announced that it will unveil the new device in China on January 22. It also reveals that the device, called Honor V40 5G, will come equipped with a “GPU Turbo X graphics acceleration engine” (translated) to offer an “unprecedented gaming experience.” The post also includes a link to Honor Mall, which is intended to help users pre-register for the launch. However, we weren’t able to access the link.

Additionally, the post includes a short teaser video about the device that repeats the information provided in the post. While Honor hasn’t revealed any further information about the Honor V40 5G, the device will, most likely, feature a HiSilicon Kirin chipset and run Magic UI (a slightly different version of Huawei’s EMUI) out of the box. However, previous leaks suggest that it may pack MediaTek’s Dimensity 1000+ SoC.

It’s worth noting that Honor has previously shared an announcement poster for the Honor V40, which gives us a good look at its design. As you can see in the attached image, the device features a large rectangular camera module in the top left corner of the back panel and a curved display with a pill-shaped hole-punch cutout. Furthermore, a leaked hands-on video of the device has also been spotted recently, which confirms the design seen in the poster above.

As of now, we don’t have any additional information about the Honor V40 5G. We’ll update this post as soon as we learn more.

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Galaxy S21 teardown gives us our first look inside Samsung’s 2021 flagship

While it has just been a few days since Samsung unveiled the all-new Galaxy S21 series, teardowns of the devices have already started popping up online. The first teardown comes from YouTuber PBKreviews, and it gives us a good look at what’s inside the Galaxy S21.

As you can see in the attached images, the Samsung Galaxy S21 doesn’t appear to be a whole lot different from the Galaxy S20 on the inside. Both the devices have a similar construction, with a motherboard at the top next to the camera modules, followed by the battery hidden underneath a wireless charging pad, and a speaker assembly at the bottom that hides a daughterboard. But while the overall construction may not be drastically different, Samsung has made some key changes in the latest model.

Unlike the Galaxy S20, the Galaxy S21 features two mmWave 5G antennas on either side of the device. The top speaker assembly on the Galaxy S21 is also slightly different, and it’s packed with foam balls to make the speaker sound louder. Another striking difference between the two devices is the placement of the vibration motor. On the Galaxy S20, the vibration motor is placed under the speaker assemble towards the bottom of the device. While on the Galaxy S21, the vibration motor is placed in the top right corner of the device. Additionally, the ribbon cable for the display on the Galaxy S21 can be removed, unlike the one on the Galaxy S20. This is may help make third-party repairs a whole lot easier.

Along with the changes mentioned above, Samsung has also made some other minor changes within the Galaxy S21 to accommodate the new hardware and provide better thermal performance. You can watch the Galaxy S21 teardown video attached above for a closer look at what’s inside the new device.

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OPPO launches the Reno 5 Pro 5G phone and Enco X TWS earbuds in India

Chinese smartphone giant, OPPO, announced its Reno series in April 2019. Focussed on style and camera performance, the Reno series has already been updated to its fifth generation in less than two years. Last month, OPPO launched the Reno 5 series with 5G across all models in China, followed by Reno 5 4G in certain Asian countries. And today, the company is launching its Reno 5 Pro 5G in India with Dimensity 1000 Plus chipset. With the smartphone, OPPO has also launched the Enco X TWS earbuds in the country.

OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G (Global)

Last year when OPPO launched the OPPO Reno 4 Pro globally, it lacked 5G connectivity and was somewhat of a downgrade in terms of specifications as compared to the Chinese variant. This time around, however, the OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G global variant is exactly the same as the one launched by OPPO in China.

Externally, the OPPO Reno 5 Pro features a 6.5-inch curved Super AMOLED display with a single hole-punch at the top left corner. The display has a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The display has a peak brightness of 1100nits and is HDR10+ certified, which means it can play HDR content not only on YouTube but also on Netflix and Amazon Prime.

On the rear side, the OPPO Reno 5 Pro now uses a matte glass back, and the surface underneath it comprises micro pyramids that lead to a shimmering effect on the Astral Blue variant. Simultaneously, the Starry Black finish resembles the rather muted and satiny surface we found during our OPPO Reno 4 Pro 4G review.

One of the major focuses of this smartphone is the rear camera and its video functionality. The OPPO Reno 5 Pro features a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP monochrome camera. On the front, the Reno 5 Pro features a 32MP selfie camera. It supports a host of influencer-centric features such as:

• AI Color Portrait to isolate the foreground and the background by showing the latter in monotone. This applies to both photos and videos
• AI Highlight Video for better HDR in videos
• Dual-View Video to capture videos from front and back cameras simultaneously
• Ultra-steady Video for AI-powered EIS on primary front and back cameras as well as the ultra-wide camera
• 960fps slow-mo video

Inside, the OPPO Reno 5 Pro rocks a MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus which is a 7nm octa-core chipset with inbuilt 5G support. The smartphone comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The Reno 5 Pro is powered by a 4350mAh battery and supports OPPO’s 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 proprietary charging technology. The smartphone also comes with a supported charging brick within the box.

In terms of software, the OPPO Reno 5 Pro runs on ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11. At the moment, this appears to be the only smartphone running the stable version of ColorOS 11 globally.

OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G XDA Forums

OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G Specifications

Specification	OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G
Build
Dimensions & Weight	Weight: 173g Thickness: 7.6mm
Display	6.5″ Super AMOLED 20:9 FHD+ Single Punch-hole Display 90Hz refresh rate Up to 180 Hz touch sampling rate HDR10+ 1100nit peak brightness
SoC	MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
RAM & Storage	8GB + 128GB
Battery & Charging	4350mAh 65W SuperVOOC 2.0
Security	In-display fingerprint Face Unlock
Rear Camera(s)	64MP primary camera 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera 2MP macro camera 2MP mono camera Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps/30fps, 720p@60fps/30fps
Front Camera(s)	32MP
Port(s)	USB-C
Connectivity	5G FDD/TDD, LTE-TD, LTE FDD, GSM, WCDMA Dual SIM Support Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.1 GNSS: BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
Software	ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11

OPPO Enco X TWS

The OPPO Enco X is the most advanced TWS launched globally by OPPO yet. It comes with a design similar to the AirPods Pro with audio tuned in partnership with Dynaudio. Like the much cheaper OPPO Enco W51, the Enco X supports Active Noise Cancellation and LHDC Bluetooth codec along with SBC and AAC.

The Enco X TWS comes with wireless charging and touch-controlled gestures. It will be available in black and white color options. The earphones are already available in Europe and you can read our OPPO Enco X Review for more details.

Price & Availability

The OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G is priced at ₹35,990 (~$490) in India while the Enco X earbuds are priced at ₹9,990 (~$135).

The devices will be available in India starting January 22nd, 2020.

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ASUS ROG Phone 4 could launch soon with 65W fast charging

ASUS was rumored to be working on a new ROG gaming smartphone for 2021 in collaboration with Qualcomm right before the launch of the Snapdragon 888. It was also speculated that the new smartphone would be unveiled by the end of 2020 followed by a launch in the first half of 2021. While that hasn’t materialized, ASUS has certainly started teasing the upcoming smartphone, which means that the launch could happen soon.

According to the teaser (via MySmartPrice), the next-gen ROG Phone could have slimmer bezels above and below the display. The teaser also mentions, “Your combat power will be upgraded soon! The new generation of Tencent ROG gaming phone, all faith players, stay tuned!” This hints at the fact that a Tencent version of the smartphone, just like the ROG Phone 3 and ROG Phone 2, would be introduced.

The handset was allegedly spotted on Geekbench recently suggesting that the handset would be powered by the latest Snapdragon 888 SoC with 8GB of RAM and Android 11 out of the box. As per a recent 3C certification listing, the handset is expected to come with model number ASUS_I005DA and 65W fast charging. In comparison, the ROG Phone 3 came with 30W fast charging, and we are hopeful that ASUS will continue to offer a large 6,000mAh battery.

Image credits: Weibo

A leaked live image of the upcoming ROG Phone on Weibo has also stirred some rumors. It showcases that the handset has three cameras with a glass back that has a similar design approach as the previous-gen smartphone. It is said that the primary camera will include a 64-megapixel sensor with Quad-Bayer technology. The handset also has the number ‘05’ written on the back panel alongside various branding, which could mean that ASUS would launch it as the ROG Phone 5 instead of the ROG Phone 4. This is something that we have seen in the past from certain smartphone manufacturers, as the number 4 is considered unlucky in various Asian countries including China, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. Also, if you look closely, there is a red shoulder button, which could mean that ASUS is going to incorporate physical triggers for gamers. Of course, these are just speculations and the image does not seem to be from a credible source, so make sure you take this with a pinch of salt.

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