Samsung has made a major change in software updates, automating the Wipe Cache function. It seems a downgrade for power users, but it’s a unification of features, which benefits users of all qualifying devices.

According to GalaxyClub, Samsung removed one of the most familiar tools from its recovery environment. With the February 2026 patch, the “Wipe Cache” partition option is gone on several flagship Galaxy devices.

Wipe Cache is no longer available

On updated units of the Galaxy S25 series and foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Android Recovery menu now shows just three options: Reboot system now, Wipe data or factory reset, and Power off.

If you have been using Samsung phones long enough, you have probably booted into recovery. Power plus Volume Up, wait for the bootloader handoff, drop into the text-based interface, clear cache, and Reboot.

When performance dipped after a major One UI upgrade, or battery drain spiked, clearing the system cache was a troubleshooting step. Now, on devices running the latest February firmware, that button is simply not there.

A/B partitions changed the rules

The Galaxy S25 series marked Samsung’s full transition to seamless updates using A and B partitions. Instead of installing a new firmware over the live system, the phone writes the update to an inactive partition.

The update mechanism itself performs much of what users used to trigger manually with a cache wipe (via MyDaebakCafe). The AndroidRuntime (ART) is also tweaked, which renders the manual wipe cache partition concept feel outdated.

If you relied on Wipe cache partition as a post-update habit, this will feel like a loss. The change is driven by the approach that Samsung is tightening the recovery environment and aligning it with modern Android architecture.

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Xiaomi has started rolling out the HyperOS 3.0.15.0 update for its flagship Xiaomi 17 Ultra. This 9.4GB update brings various system optimizations, camera upgrades, and security enhancements. The Leica Edition of the device includes an exclusive feature, which we will discuss at the end.

What’s new in this update?

The update improves the camera experience on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Xiaomi has added a new front-and-rear dual-view mode, which allows users to record video simultaneously using both cameras. The 200MP mode now includes a standard watermark option.

Xiaomi has optimized Dolby Vision recording, boosting brightness and dynamic range for improved video quality. The update also refines motion photo functionality by enabling it by default during video recording, with the option to switch to static photos in the camera settings.

Xiaomi has made improvements to the system as well. The update enhances the auto-brightness feature in night scenes, creating a better viewing experience in low-light environments. It fixes occasional app launch issues that caused temporary unresponsiveness. The package also includes the February 2026 security patch, which strengthens the device’s protection against vulnerabilities.

The Leica Edition of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra adds a Leica Instant Mode 1× tap-to-zoom feature. While the exact functionality remains unclear, it seems designed for quick, street-style photography, potentially enabling users to switch between focal lengths instantly with a single tap.

Xiaomi is holding an event on February 28, where it will launch several new products globally, including the Xiaomi 17 Ultra smartphone, the Redmi Buds 8 Pro earbuds, UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W, and the Xiaomi Tag tracker. The company will also showcase its latest AIoT products. The event will begin at 2 PM CET in Barcelona.

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