Samsung Galaxy A50 receives February 2021 Android security patch
Samsung has reportedly started rolling out the February 2021 Android security patch for its Galaxy A50 handsets in Thailand. The update is said to be based on Android 10 and it carries some system improvements apart from the new security patch. However, since the official changelog has not been revealed yet, other changes that come with the update are unclear.
Details about the update
The firmware carries version number A505FDDU6BUAA and is currently being released in a phased manner in Thailand. Users can manually check for the update by going to Settings > Software update > Download.
Recalling the Samsung Galaxy A50
As far as its specifications are concerned, the Galaxy A50 features a plastic body with a waterdrop notch, a noticeable bottom bezel, and an in-display fingerprint reader. On the rear, it houses a triple camera unit. The handset bears a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) Super AMOLED screen with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is offered in Black, White, Blue, and Coral colors.
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
Samsung Galaxy A50 is equipped with a triple rear camera setup comprising a 25MP (f/1.7) main sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP (f/2.2) depth shooter. On the front, there is a 25MP (f/2.0) selfie snapper.
Under the hood
Samsung Galaxy A50 draws power from an octa-core Exynos 9610 chipset, combined with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. Under the hood, it packs a 4,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast-charging. For connectivity, it offers support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC (region dependant), a headphone jack, and a Type-C port.