Samsung Galaxy M40 Starts Receiving Its First Software Update With May Security Patch in India

Samsung Galaxy M40 update is just 152MB in size.

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By Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 18 June 2019 14:57 IST
Highlights
  • Samsung Galaxy M40 price in India has been set at Rs. 19,990
  • The phone went on sale in India for the first time today
  • The new Samsung phone is powered by Snapdragon 675 SoC

Samsung Galaxy M40 update is available over-the-air (OTA)

Samsung Galaxy M40 has started receiving its first software update just as the phone has been put on sale for the first time in India. It doesn't seem to be a major update and primarily includes the May Android security patch. The Samsung Galaxy M40 buyers will see the update as the first thing when they are done setting up their brand-new smartphone. To recall, Samsung had introduced the Galaxy M40 in India last week. It is the fourth smartphone to be released in the Galaxy M series.

As per the official changelog, the Samsung Galaxy M40 update is 152.36MB in size and carries the version number M405DDU1ASF2/ M405FODM1ASF4/ M405FDDU1ASEB. The update, as we mentioned earlier, mainly includes the May Android Security patch. It also brings bug fixes and improvements to the phone.

Like all software updates, the Samsung Galaxy M40 over-the-air (OTA) update will also most likely be released in batches. So, it might take a few days to reach all units. To manually check for the update, head over to Settings > Software updates.

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Samsung Galaxy M40 runs on Android 9 Pie with One UI on top

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Samsung Galaxy M40 was launched in India week and carries a price tag of Rs. 19,990 for the lone variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

In other specifications, Samsung Galaxy M40 comes with a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display with a hole-punch design. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC and packs 3,500mAh battery.

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On the imaging front, you will get a triple rear camera setup, which houses a 32-megapixel primary shooter with an f/1.7 lens, a 5-megapixel secondary depth sensor, and an 8-megapixel shooter with an ultra-wide-angle lens. There is a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front as well

Additionally, the Galaxy M40 includes a microSD card slot (up to 512GB), a fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C port, and the usual set of connectivity options.


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REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Bright, vivid display
  • Modern design
  • Excellent battery life
  • Up-to-date software
  • Good app and gaming performance
  • Bad
  • Runs hot when gaming
  • Strictly average camera quality
  • Hybrid dual-SIM tray
  • No headphone socket
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.30-inch
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
Front Camera 16-megapixel
Rear Camera 32-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 8-megapixel
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 3500mAh
OS Android 9 Pie
Resolution 1080x2340 pixels
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