It has been more than a year since the first Black Shark phone was revealed. Following its launch in April 2018, the Xiaomi-backed company has released three successors to its very first gaming smartphone.
When the Black Shark 1 launched, it ran Android Oreo out of the box. Since then Google has announced two new versions of Android. While it is unlikely it will get updated to Android 10, the Black Shark 1 is finally getting updated to Android 9 Pie.
The update has begun rolling out and it brings along some new features in addition to those that Android Pie brings.
The changelog says there is a new version of SharkSpace and GamerStudio. The update also brings ScreenRecorder and Face Unlock and a feature that lets users share a WiFi network through hotspot. It has also been reported that the update brings August 2019’s security patch.
The Black Shark 1 also gets optimizations for its camera, performance, and system stability.
The update is said to be rolling out globally, so if you own a Black Shark 1, you should go check System Updates under Phone Settings or wait for the OTA’ notification.
The Black Shark 1 has a 5.99-inch FHD+ display. It has bezels at the top and bottom and the chin is home to a fingerprint scanner. There is a Snapdragon 845 processor inside along with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and a 4000mAh. Storage is 64GB and 128GB respectively with no option for memory expansion.
The phone has 12MP + 20MP dual rear cameras with 2x optical zoom. It also has a 20MP selfie camera. There is no audio jack but it has stereo speakers. It has Dual-SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB Type-C port. It also supports 18W fast charge.
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