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Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Update Brings Night Mode Schedule, Wi Fi Improvements, February Android Security Patch

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Update Brings Night Mode Schedule, Wi-Fi Improvements, February Android Security Patch

By Nadeem Sarwar | Updated: 15 February 2019 12:24 IST

The February Android security patch fixes a critical PNG image vulnerability

Highlights

Samsung Galaxy S9 update introduces the ability to schedule Night Mode
It also removes the blur while pulling down the notification shade
There are Wi-Fi stability and NFC improvements as well

Samsung has begun the rollout of a new software update for the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ duo that brings the February 2019 security patch alongside the ability to schedule Night Mode and some system improvements. The option to schedule Night Mode was absent from the stable Android 9 Pie update released for the Samsung flagship back in January. Moreover, the update boosts the stability of Wi-Fi and also brings improvements to NFC and email alongside hand gesture tweaks. The update is currently live in Germany and is expected to reach other regions over the coming weeks.

The most notable change introduced by the update is the ability to schedule Night Mode on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+. The users can now either choose between the default option that automatically enables or disables the Night Mode at sunset and sunrise respectively, or they can choose to create a custom schedule to better suit their usage pattern. Aside from reducing the strain on eyes due to lesser light exposure, the Night Mode is friendly for the battery too. The update's rollout was first spotted by AllAboutSamsung.

The update is currently being rolled out in a staged manner
Photo Credit: AllAboutSamsung

As for the Android security patch version, it has been upgraded to the February security patch level that fixes a critical issue that could allow a bad actor to remotely execute arbitrary code by just sending a specially crafted PNG file. The vulnerability could be exploited as soon as users open the PNG file, but thankfully, there have been no reports of malicious parties exploiting it.

The update – that comes in at 361.35MB and has the build number G960FXXU2CSB3 for the Galaxy S9 and G965FXXU2CSB3 for Galaxy S9+ - also improves the Wi-Fi stability, NFC as well the email functionality. There is also a mention of tweaked hand gestures in the changelog, alongside the removal of the blur effect while pulling down the notification shade. A Redditor mentioned that the UI now seems much smoother and the apps now seem to start considerably faster after updating the Samsung flagship. However, it appears that the update is currently being rolled out in a staged manner with users in Germany receiving it first. We expect Samsung to begin the global roll out soon.

Samsung Galaxy S9

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent build quality and compact design
Stereo speakers
Good battery life
Snappy all-round performance
Very good rear camera
Vivid HDR display

Bad
Intelligent Scan feels clunky
Attracts fingerprints easily

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Display 5.80-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 9810

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 3000mAh

OS Android 8.0

Resolution 1440x2960 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S9+

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent build quality
Stereo speakers
Good battery life
Snappy all-round performance
Very good rear cameras
Vivid HDR display

Bad
Intelligent Scan feels clunky
Attracts fingerprints easily

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S9+ review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 9810

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 3500mAh

OS Android 8.0

Resolution 1440x2960 pixels

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