All articles tagged with #firmware
Samsung's Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra are receiving the March 2026 security patch in South Korea with firmware versions S921NKSS5CZC1, S926NKSS5CZC1, and S928NKSS5CZC1; rollout to other regions is expected in the coming days, and users can update via Settings > Software update > Download and install. The piece also notes an upcoming One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) beta program for the lineup.
Espressif’s ESP32-P4 has a new hardware revision that isn’t clearly identifiable by SKU: a pin changes from NC to a power rail, a few extra passives are needed, and firmware must be compiled for each revision. Some wholesalers sell both revisions under the same SKU, leading to boards being built with the wrong chip and firmware, so verify the exact revision and use the correct firmware for your design.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra has received its first One UI 9 build (global SM-S948B, BZC5, ~2.6GB), signaling development of the Android 17–based update; the build, spotted on Samsung servers with accompanying screenshots, hints at UI and security enhancements, including improved windowing and lock-screen widgets, while Google rolls out Android 17 Beta 2. Samsung may open a One UI 9 beta program ahead of a mid-2026 stable Android 17 release alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8.
Texas Attorney General Paxton filed suit against TP-Link Systems, alleging the company marketed routers as secure while hiding Chinese-sourced components and firmware flaws exploited by state-backed hackers, tying TP-Link to a credential-theft botnet; the suit seeks civil penalties and injunctions to disclose origins and curb data collection.
A Hackaday piece describes upgrading a MacBook Pro by replacing its original Core Duo with a Core 2 Duo from a dead motherboard, a process that requires desoldering and careful preheating due to moisture ingress; after a firmware update the system recognizes the new CPU, and the article notes these older machines can run open firmware and serve as Linux machines despite hardware limits.
Sony releases PS5 system software version 26.01-12.60.00, adding optional read receipts for messages and a minor Welcome Hub improvement that lets you jump from the Friends Activity widget to the games friends are playing; the update also includes general UI tweaks and performance/stability improvements, and weighs in at about 1.3 GB with a gradual rollout.
Libreboot 26.01-rc1, a new release of the open-source boot firmware, adds support for several older systems including the Lenovo ThinkPad T580 and HP Pro 3500 Series, along with improvements and bug fixes, with a stable release planned by the end of January.
The issue of disappearing SSDs in Windows 11 after the August 2025 update is caused by preliminary firmware versions on certain SSDs, not the update itself. Updating the SSD firmware can resolve the problem, and users should back up data before doing so.
Phison confirmed that the SSD failures and corruption issues linked to Windows 11 updates were caused by the use of engineering preview firmware in testing, not the final consumer firmware, and that the failures do not occur with retail versions of the drives.
The recent Windows 11 24H2 update caused SSD problems, but the root cause appears to be pre-release engineering firmware used in some SSDs, not the final production firmware. Users with retail SSDs should be unaffected, but updating firmware and backing up data is recommended for those experiencing issues.
Millions of Dell PCs with Broadcom chips, specifically the BCM5820X series used in ControlVault3 secure enclaves, are vulnerable to critical security flaws that could allow attackers to take over devices, steal sensitive data, and implant backdoors. Dell has issued updates to address these vulnerabilities, but the risks include remote exploitation and physical tampering, emphasizing the importance of applying firmware updates and disabling certain security features like fingerprint login in high-risk environments.
Nintendo released a new update (Version 1.2.1) for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury on Switch 2, fixing system behavior issues and maintaining compatibility with previous versions, following recent updates that enhanced visuals and performance on the new console.
Samsung has potentially released a stable version of One UI 8 for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, indicated by a non-beta firmware build, suggesting the official rollout may be imminent, possibly alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. The update includes features like adaptive clock styles, gallery-based wallpaper suggestions, and live captions during calls.
Nintendo has released a new firmware update (ver. 20.1.5) for the Switch 2, focusing on general system stability improvements, with no additional details provided. This is the first update since launch day, which introduced key features like GameChat and backwards compatibility. The update should automatically download or can be manually installed via system settings.
Nintendo Switch has released firmware version 20.1.0, featuring visual updates to parental controls, a new sound for the Online app launcher, and general system stability improvements, following previous updates that added virtual game cards and support for Switch 2 transfers.