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Samsung teases One UI 4 beta based on Android 12 for the Galaxy S21 series

Samsung teases One UI 4 beta based on Android 12 for the Galaxy S21 series

July 28, 2021
Samsung today announced that it will kick off the One UI 4 beta program for the Galaxy S21 series soon. The company shared the info in a recent post on the Samsung community forums, which includes the following banner image. While the banner doesn't mention a specific date for the One UI 4 beta rollout, it...
Changelog hints Samsung’s next software update is One UI 3.1.1

Changelog hints Samsung’s next software update is One UI 3.1.1

June 29, 2021
The next update to Samsung’s custom skin, One UI, might not be called One UI 3.5 as many were hoping for. Rather it will be an incremental upgrade that will see the addition of a third digit to the current number scheme. As spotted by @SamsungRydah, the next version of Samsung's custom skin will likely be...
Google Messages is getting a slick One UI-esque design on Samsung phones

Google Messages is getting a slick One UI-esque design on Samsung phones

April 28, 2021
When Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 series earlier this year, they partnered with Google to preinstall the latter's Messages app in many parts of the world. Google and Samsung's partnership is aimed at unifying the chat experience for Android users, especially as Google continues to lead the charge in rolling out RCS. Samsung's flavor of...
Samsung Galaxy M40, Galaxy Tab Active 3, Galaxy A31, and Moto G Stylus 2020 receive stable Android 11 update

Samsung Galaxy M40, Galaxy Tab Active 3, Galaxy A31, and Moto G Stylus 2020 receive stable Android 11 update

April 21, 2021
Amidst all of the talk about Android 12, some people forget that OEMs are still working on updating their smartphones to Android 11. Samsung, for example, has upgraded a bunch of Galaxy devices to Android 11 with the company’s own One UI 3.1 skin on top in the last few months. Now, three more Samsung...
Android 11 with One UI 3.1 arrives unofficially on the Samsung Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M30

Android 11 with One UI 3.1 arrives unofficially on the Samsung Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M30

April 20, 2021
One UI 3.1 looks to be the best version of Samsung's custom Android skin yet. With a number of new productivity features and several UI/UX enhancements, the Korean OEM's flavor of Android is looking better than ever. If that has you excited, then you’ll be happy to know that you can flash an unofficial port...
One UI 3.1 update with Android 11 rolls out for Galaxy M30s and Galaxy A60

One UI 3.1 update with Android 11 rolls out for Galaxy M30s and Galaxy A60

April 15, 2021
Samsung has been doing a phenomenal job at distributing the One UI 3.1 software to its smartphone portfolio. From the top-of-the-line flagships to cheap, budget-friendly offerings, Samsung has been spreading the One UI 3.1 love across all segments. Late last month, we saw the One UI 3.1 rollout going live for the Galaxy A51, Galaxy...
Samsung launches iTest to help iPhone users get a taste of Android

Samsung launches iTest to help iPhone users get a taste of Android

April 9, 2021
Long-time iOS users who haven't had the opportunity to try an Android phone in a while can now get a taste of Samsung's Android skin right on their iPhones. The South Korean smartphone giant has launched a new interactive web experience, called iTest, that will let iPhone users easily "sample the other side." To try the...
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S5e and HMD Global’s Nokia 4.2 are receiving their Android 11 updates

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S5e and HMD Global’s Nokia 4.2 are receiving their Android 11 updates

April 9, 2021
Android 11 has been here a while now, and while some device makers got an update out the door straight away, others have taken their time to roll out the stable build. Nonetheless, Android 11 rollouts are now in full swing for non-flagship devices of OEMs, and the update love is spreading to more and...
Exynos Galaxy S9 users can now enjoy Android 11 with One UI 3.1 via Noble ROM

Exynos Galaxy S9 users can now enjoy Android 11 with One UI 3.1 via Noble ROM

March 31, 2021
Just a few weeks ago, we showcased an unofficial port of One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 for the Exynos variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. This was possible thanks to the work that XDA Recognized Developer AlexisXDA put in to get it to boot by using a modified system image from the Galaxy...
Stable One UI 3.1 update goes live for the Samsung Galaxy M21 in India

Stable One UI 3.1 update goes live for the Samsung Galaxy M21 in India

March 31, 2021
Samsung’s One UI 3.1 update train is running at full steam. Over the past weeks, the company has delivered the One UI 3.1-based update to more than a dozen Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy M51, Galaxy A50, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A80, and more. Having delivered the latest version of One UI to...
Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A21s start receiving the One UI 3.1 update based on Android 11

Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A21s start receiving the One UI 3.1 update based on Android 11

March 30, 2021
Samsung has been working hard to deliver the sweet delight of One UI 3.1 to its smartphones across various price brackets. After delivering the latest iteration of One UI based on Android 11 for its flagships and mid-range devices, the Korean OEM has started updating budget smartphones one by one. Now, ahead of the schedule...
Developer ports Android 11 with One UI 3.1 to the Samsung Galaxy A7, A8, and A8+ 2018

Developer ports Android 11 with One UI 3.1 to the Samsung Galaxy A7, A8, and A8+ 2018

March 27, 2021
Samsung has been quite generous with rolling out its One UI 3.1 update based on Android 11. Aside from last year’s flagships such as the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy Note 20 getting the update, older mid-rangers such as the Galaxy A50/A50s, Galaxy A70, and even some Galaxy M series devices have already received...