The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is now receiving its final major OS upgrade in East Africa, with the stable One UI 8 update, based on Android 16, rolling out to users in Kenya and surrounding countries.

• The update features firmware version G990EXXUIHYJ2.
• Notable new features include Improved Quick Share, sticky notes in Samsung Notes, and an enhanced DeX experience.
• The update includes the September security patch, while other regions have already received the October update.

OPPO officially unveiled ColorOS 16 for global devices yesterday, October 28, built on Android 16, with an initial rollout schedule planned from late 2025 to early 2026.

• The first phase targets premium OPPO Find and Reno lineups, beginning in November 2025 and continuing into Q1 2026.
• Key devices included in November 2025 are the OPPO Find N5, OPPO Find X8 Pro, and OPPO Reno14 Pro 5G.
• Several mid-range and budget OPPO A-series devices, such as the OPPO A5 and OPPO A6 families, are notably missing from this initial rollout, with a Phase Two announcement expected in early 2026.