Samsung has started rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy S25 series in Europe. This marks the second software update since the series launched. The latest update brings the March 2025 security patch and focuses on security enhancements rather than introducing new features. The update arrives with firmware version S931BXXS1AYC2. It has a … Read more
Samsung has issued an official response in regards to the firmware update earlier in March that bricked the HW-Q990D soundbar — the best soundbar currently available — as well as some other Samsung models, including the HW-Q800D and HW-S801D. The following is the official response sent to Digital Trends by Samsung: “Samsung Electronics has identified … Read more
Last week, Samsung released a firmware update — version 1020.7 — that locked the Samsung HW-Q990D, the best overall soundbar available, and other 900 series soundbars in eARC mode, rendering them useless. As originally reported by The Verge, users started posting to r/soundbars on Reddit, Samsung forums, and AVS Forum soon after the update to … Read more
Some HP laser printers are being blocked following a firmware update Affected models include LaserJet MFP M232-M237 HP says it is aware of a “limited” issue Already in trouble for blocking or reducing the performance of third-party ink cartridges, HP has now been accused of blocking legitimate HP-branded toner in some laser printer models. Firmware … Read more
HP, along with other printer brands, is infamous for issuing firmware updates that brick already-purchased printers that have tried to use third-party ink. In a new form of frustration, HP is now being accused of issuing a firmware update that broke customers’ laser printers—even though the devices are loaded with HP-brand toner. The firmware update … Read more
Users have reported degraded print quality with third-party ink Firmware updates are blamed, but Brother denies all allegations HP previously admitted to updates that affected third-party ink performance Printer maker Brother has denied locking in users to its own ink cartridges via so-called firmware updates. The news came after electronics technician and right-to-repair activist Louis … Read more
Brother laser printers are popular recommendations for people seeking a printer with none of the nonsense. By nonsense, we mean printers suddenly bricking features, like scanning or printing, if users install third-party cartridges. Some printer firms outright block third-party toner and ink, despite customer blowback and lawsuits. Brother’s laser printers have historically worked fine with … Read more
Xiaomi is always working on ways to improve battery life and device performance. Now, reports from users suggest a hidden battery update feature in HyperOS. This tool, called HyperOS Update Battery Firmware, can help fine-tune how your phone manages power. Many users don’t know about this option, but it could be a game-changer. If you … Read more
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The first firmware update for the Galaxy S25 series is now available. The update is available for US and European variants. It includes December’s security patch. Now that the Galaxy S25 series has launched and orders are in, all that’s left to do is wait for shipments to … Read more
Apple periodically updates AirPods firmware to improve performance and add new features. These updates typically install automatically in the background. However, for the first time, Apple now provides step-by-step instructions to manually trigger a firmware update. Apple has added clear instructions for updating AirPods and AirPods Pro firmware to its support page (as reported by … Read more