Samsung launched the Galaxy F41 in India in October 2020 with Android 10 (One UI 2.x). The smartphone was updated to Android 11 (One UI 3.x) in January 2021. More than a year from that, the handset has now started receiving the Android 12 (One UI 4.1) update.

According to SamMobile, Samsung has begun to roll out One UI 4.1 update based on Android 12 for the Galaxy F41 in India. The latest software update for the phone arrives with March 2022 security patches carrying firmware version F415FXXU1CVD1.

Like any other OTA system update, this one is also being pushed in batches. Therefore, it will take some time to reach every unit. Some users may get access to the update earlier, while others may have to wait.

Additionally, the Galaxy F41 is also known as Galaxy M21s in Brazil. Hence, that device should also receive the Android 12 update soon.

Having said that, since the phone has received two Android updates since its release, it will no longer get any more OS updates. However, it will be receiving security updates for a while.

The Galaxy F41 was one of the best Samsung budget smartphones of its time. It offers features like a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, Exynos 9611 SoC, 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 storage, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (depth) triple camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, 6,000mAh battery, and 15W charging.

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A few days back, the Galaxy M31 became the first Samsung budget smartphone to receive the One UI Core 3.0 update based on Android 11. Now, the same update has started rolling out to an even cheaper Galaxy M21 and Galaxy F41 handsets.

Samsung has been seeding the One UI 3.0 stable update to the eligible devices since December. Up until the last few days, the update was only available for the flagship smartphones and tablets. But now, the South Korean tech giant has begun to release the update for budget phones as well.

The first affordable Samsung handset to get the stripped-down One UI Core 3.0 update was Galaxy M31. Now, this update is also live for Galaxy M21 and Galaxy F41 in India. 

The Android 11 update for these devices comes with firmware version M215FXXU2BUAC and F415FXXU1BUAC respectively. Apart from bringing new features, the latest update also bumps up the security patch level to January 2021

The Galaxy M21 and the Galaxy F41 are receiving the One UI Core 3.0 update at the same time as they are basically the same phone with a different primary sensor. Also, the Galaxy F41 is known as Galaxy M21s in Brazil, and therefore, it should also get the update soon along with other regional variants of Galaxy M21.

Anyway, if you own any of these smartphones, then head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether your unit has got the update yet.

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Samsung recently announced its budget F41 smartphone which is a first one of a possible F-series of devices. Just more than a month, and we have already been hearing news about more devices like the Galaxy F12/M12. Now, live images of what could be a prototype of Galaxy M12’s rear panel has leaked. This hints that the F12, M12 could be two distinct devices. And it certainly looks different from the design that leaked earlier.

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91Mobiles, through their sources, shows us a pair of images that show the rear-panel view of the alleged Galaxy M12. Interestingly, the device has a two-tone finish, unlike the previous leak. The majority of the rear panel looks like a brushed textured finish. And a part of the rear fuselage below has a glossy paint job. Simply put, the two-tone looks something like the first Google Pixel but in reverse.

However, the camera layout is similar to a squircle design with a cut-out for four sensors inside the housing. There is also a small cut-out below probably for the LED flash. Another image, which is basically a flip-over of the rear panel, shows the model number inside. Looking at it closely, we see SM-M127F written on it. All this not only strengthens the existence of the Galaxy M12 but also reveals a unique rear-design compared to its predecessor, Galaxy M11. Anyway, let’s wait for more leaks to ascertain this claim.

Galaxy M12 Specifications(Expected)

Although it’s very early to talk about the specs of Galaxy M12, we might have a few guesses here. According to the early reports, the device might have a 6.7-inch display with a punch-hole for selfies. Additionally, it might feature a whopping 7,000mAh battery which currently exists only on the Galaxy M51 in the M series.

Also, if we look at the live shots of the prototype, there is no fingerprint sensor at the back. Considering its a budget device, we speculate that Samsung might place it at the side onto the power button. That said, Sadly, we might have to wait for a bit to know more about the specifications.

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Last week, Samsung India confirmed that it will be launching the Galaxy F41 smartphone at 5:30 PM IST on Oct. 8. The smartphone’s appearance has already been revealed through its microsite at Flipkart retailer site. The listing is now updated with a new image of the phone that confirms that it is equipped with a 64-megapixel triple camera system on its rear.

So far, the South Korean company has revealed that the Galaxy F41 will be arriving with an S-AMOLED display with Infinity-U notch, a 6,000mAh battery, a 64-megapixel triple camera setup, and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. The company is expected to reveal some of its other specs and features through the Flipkart microsite in the upcoming days before launch. It is speculated that the Galaxy F41 as well as other F-series in the future will be exclusively available through Flipkart in India.

It is unclear whether the 64-megapixel primary camera of the Galaxy F41 is a Samsung or Sony lens. The Galaxy F41 is speculated to borrow many of its specs from the Galaxy M31 smartphone that debuted earlier this year. Rumors have it that the device could be priced around Rs 15,000 (~$203). The smartphone is rumored to arrive in color options such as black, blue, and green.

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Samsung Galaxy M31 specifications

The Galaxy M31 has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display that offers 1080 x 2340 pixels full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The One UI 2.1 based Android 10 OS runs on the device and it is equipped with Exynos 9611 SoC. The chipset is accompanied by 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage.

It has a 32-megapixel selfie camera and a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro shooter, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The smartphone features a 6,000mAh battery that supports 15W charging.

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Yesterday, a microsite for the new Galaxy F-series went live on the Flipkart retailer site in India. While it is speculated that the first F-series smartphone will be called Samsung Galaxy F41, the microsite did not have any information on its name or specifications. The retailer has now updated the microsite to confirm that Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy F41 smartphone on Oct. 8.

The microsite states that the Galaxy F41 will go official at 5:30 PM IST on Oct. 8 in India. It has an image of the phone that showcases its front and rear design. The handset is equipped with an S-AMOLED display panel that sports an Infinity-U notch design.

The device is packed with a 6,000mAh battery. The rear side of the smartphone features a fingerprint scanner and a rectangle-shaped camera housing. The phone features three rear cameras and an LED flash.

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Past reports have revealed that the Galaxy F41 will borrow its specs from the Galaxy M31 handset that debuted earlier this year. Hence, the Galaxy F41 is rumored to be equipped with a 6.4-inch FHD+ display and Exynos 9611 chipset. The phone may ship with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of internal storage.

It may feature a 32-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel triple camera system. The phone may arrive in black, blue, and green color variants. Since the unveil event is around two weeks away, the Flipkart listing is expected to get updated with some more features of the phone in the coming days.

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Samsung recently confirmed that it will be introducing the new Galaxy F-series of smartphones soon in India. Reports surrounding it have claimed that the first Galaxy F-series smartphone could be called the Galaxy F41. The support page of the smartphone, which confirms SM-F415F/DS as its model number, is now live on Samsung India’s website. A microsite for the Galaxy F-series has appeared on Flipkart. The microsite has information on the specs of the device yet, but it hints that the company will confirm its launch date tomorrow (Sept. 24).

Probably, the Galaxy F-series could be exclusively available through Flipkart since the Galaxy M-series are only available through Amazon India. In recent days, the Galaxy F41 phone has appeared in Google Play Console and Geekbench benchmarking platform through which some of its key specs have been revealed.

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Rumors have it that the Galaxy F41 could be a rebadged version of the Galaxy M31 smartphone that debuted earlier this year. The two phones may only differ in the camera department. The Galaxy M31 has a quad-camera system on its back. It is speculated that the F41 will be equipped with triple rear cameras.

The Galaxy F41 is expected to arrive with specs like Full HD+ display with Infinity-U notch, Exynos 9611 chipset, 6 GB of RAM, and Android 10 OS. It also features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm audio jack. It will come in two storage versions and three color variants such as blue, black, and green.

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Samsung is working on a new phone with model number SM-F415F. Since the model has the letter F, it was being speculated that it could be the rumored budget-friendly foldable smartphone.  However, recent information has revealed that it is just a mid-range phone. According to a new report by 91mobiles, Samsung is gearing up to launch camera-focused Galaxy F series smartphones in India. It is now speculated that the SM-F415F phone could be debuting as Galaxy F41.

The SM-F415F’s support page is already live on Samsung India’s website and the handset has also received Wi-Fi certification. According to a last week’s report by Sammobile, the Wi-Fi Alliance listing of the SM-F415F phone had the firmware version of SM-M315F (Galaxy M31) mentioned in it. The publication even went to say that the SM-F415F and Galaxy M31 are one and the same thing with matching specs. According to a known tipster, the Samsung SM-F415F will be debuting as Galaxy F41.

Correction, F41 not F31. Sorry guys https://t.co/oULU8TpH6m

— Chun (@chunvn8888) September 14, 2020

Another tipster has revealed that Samsung has started with the firmware development of the Samsung Galaxy F41.

Firmware development of Samsung Galaxy F41 (SM-F415F) started.https://t.co/IvZTb8QQLN pic.twitter.com/ur4k14kf8s

— the_tech_guy (@_the_tech_guy) September 15, 2020

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Coming back to 91mobiles’ report, the new Galaxy F series smartphones will be priced between Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000 in India. The first phone in the series is expected to debut by the end of this month or by the first week of October. Initially, the South Korean company is expected to sell the new Galaxy F phone through online channels. Later, it could be available through offline stores.

It remains to be seen whether Galaxy F41 arrives with identical specs as Galaxy M31. If it does, the camera-centric F41 may come with enhanced cameras to offer a better photography experience.

Samsung Galaxy M31 specifications

The Galaxy M31 comes with specs like a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED Infinity-U notch that supports Full HD+ resolution, One UI 2.0 based Android 10 OS, Exynos 9611 chipset, a 6,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel quad-camera system.

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