Samsung Galaxy X Cover 5 gets Android 12 based One UI 4.1 update

Sudhanshu — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:02:39 +0000

Samsung is gearing up to launch its next-generation rugged smartphone dubbed the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro. The device has leaked in its entirety and also appeared on multiple certification sites hinting at an imminent launch.

However, the company has not forgotten about its current-gen rugged devices as the Samsung Galaxy X Cover 5 has started receiving the One UI 4.1 update. The Galaxy X Cover 5 launched back in March 2011 with an Android 11-based operating system. Now, Samsung has skipped the One UI 4.0 on the device and directly updated it to Android 12-based One UI 4.1.

The update comes with the firmware number G525FXXU5BVE5 and brings along the latest android, May 2022 security patch, and around 80 privacy and security fixes. Other than that, the update brings a revamped UI design and Material You-based theming that lets users pick a color from their wallpaper and apply it across the UI of their smartphone. One UI 4.1 also features new widgets and multiple dark modes to choose from. Among all these features, the most notable are the privacy-related changes that now let users know when their camera and microphone are active through a prompt. Additionally, users now also get a toggle to enable or disable camera and microphone access on a system-wide level right from the quick settings shade.

If you are a Galaxy Xcover 5 user in Europe, you can download and install the Android 12 update by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install.

Samsung announces Galaxy XCover 5 rugged smartphone for £329

Balaji S — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:14:58 +0000

Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy XCover 5 rugged smartphone. It is priced at £329 in the UK and succeeds the Galaxy XCover 4 from 2017.

Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 Price Availability

Samsung has launched a single memory variant of the Galaxy XCover 5. This variant has 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage and is priced at £329 in the UK. Since it’s a rugged smartphone, you can’t expect fancy colors on the device.

As for availability, Samsung says that the device will be available in regions like Asia, Europe, and Latin America later this month i.e, March 2021. The customers of the UK, however, can get it from March 12 via Samsung Business shop online.

Samsung says that it will make the device available for purchase offline in Samsung Experience stores once they re-open on Government’s guidelines.

Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 Specifications and Features

Design and Display

Just like every other rugged smartphone out there, the Galaxy XCover 5 is aimed at factory and field workers. Samsung says that the device is sleek, durable, easy-to-hold however, it doesn’t compromise on the productivity features.

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Talking about the design, the Galaxy XCover 5 in Graphite Black color has Military standard certification (MIL-STD 810H). This means you can drop it from a height of up to 1.5meteres and still it is claimed to survive the drop. It also has IP68-certified for dust and water resistance(freshwater up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes).

At the back, it has a textured finish in the middle and the corners are designed for shock absorption. Upfront, it has a 5.3-inch HD+ TFT LCD display. This display has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1480 x 720 pixels. Samsung hasn’t mentioned the Protection in its press release but prior leaks say that it is Gorilla Glass 6.

Specifications and Features

Under the hood, it features Exynos 850 chipset paired with 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage. For cameras, you get a single rear 16MP f/1.8 shooter with LED flash and a 5MP f/2.2 sensor up front for selfies.

As for security, Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 has Samsung Knox end-end encryption, and face unlock (biometric authentication) via the selfie shooter. Since it’s a part of Enterprise Edition, it should get 5 years’ worth of security updates.

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Some of the productivity features include push-to-talk for walkie-talkie features using the Microsoft Teams app, barcode scanner(using Samsung Knox Capture). To fire them up quickly, you have a programmable key on the left. This key can also be used for LED flashlights, emergency calls or maps.

Other features include a 3,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging, USB-C port, POGO pins(only for Charging), dual-nano SIM with 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 5GHz Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, and Android 11 OS.