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Google Rolls Out Android XR Patch to Fix Galaxy XR Performance Slowdowns

The update addresses a memory leak that left the Samsung headset stuttering after short sessions.

Overview

  • Google is deploying version I610UEU2AZD8 to Galaxy XR headsets, which Grace Yang announced Wednesday with a note that it delivers stability and performance optimizations based on user feedback.
  • The problems began after an April software update introduced a memory leak that filled system RAM within 20 to 30 minutes, dragging frame rates down and sometimes freezing the interface.
  • Early testers report smoother tracking and less lag after installing the patch, though some still see crashes and a Virtual Desktop cursor glitch that briefly garbles frames.
  • Users can check for the update in Settings under Software Update, then tap Download and install, and some devices may see it later because the rollout is phased.
  • Android XR is a young version of Android built for head-worn devices and is currently available mainly on Samsung’s Galaxy XR, and coverage suggests Google may outline broader plans at I/O.