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March 2023 security patches already rolling out for Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20 series
Samsung's impressive update form continues
Every month, Google rolls out a fresh update for Pixel phones with security patches and bug fixes. Typically, the update drops on the first Monday of the month, but the situation is a bit different for the third month of 2023. Although March 2023's Android Security Bulletin went live earlier this week and the second Developer Preview of Android 14 comes with the latest SPL, Google has yet to deliver the update via stable channel.
Samsung's bringing some Galaxy S23 features to older phones with One UI 5.1 update
The rollout has already begun
Samsung has rolled out its Android 13 update to many phones and tablets, branded as One UI 5.0, but the Korean OEM introduced a minor revision with the Galaxy S23 series. The One UI 5.1 update was hinted to arrive on select phones and tablets, but the company didn't specify any official roadmap. Nonetheless, the rollout has already started in full swing, as the Galaxy S22, S21, S20, as well as the foldables have picked up the new release.
From worst to best: Here's how the Samsung Galaxy S series stack up in 2023
Samsung's Galaxy S series has had quite a journey since 2010. Here's how they stack up!
Samsung has become synonymous with premium mobile experiences worldwide, and it's hard to ignore its dominance as a strong force in the Android smartphone space. The Galaxy S series flagships didn't find them themselves atop the pile of iPhone alternatives overnight, though. The company has more than a dozen phones in the series, and it had to go through a few iterations before making it to the big leagues. Not all the Galaxy S series phones were created equal, so we decided to take look back and rank them from worst to best. It's worth mentioning that all these phones were among the best in the market when they arrived, so "worst" in this context only means they're not as impressive as the others mentioned in this collection.
Unlocked US Galaxy S20 series devices begin receiving the December 2022 security update
Galaxy S20 series owners with unlocked models in the US should be on the lookout for the December 2022 security update, which is rolling out now.
As we close out the year, news of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23 series has become more frequent, especially since an event is rumored to be taking place sometime in February. While the company might be looking towards the future, it hasn't forgotten about its past, keeping its older model smartphones up to date with the latest versions of Android and security updates. For those in the United States with unlocked variants of the Galaxy S20, the December 2022 security update has now arrived, bringing you the latest security fixes to your device.
The Galaxy S20 series and Note 20 series are also getting stable One UI 5 based on Android 13
The update is rolling out to the Exynos variants in select regions in Europe
Samsung rolled out the first stable build of One UI 5 for its flagship Galaxy S22 series towards the end of last month. Exynos variants of the older Galaxy S21 series received the stable Android 13 update earlier today. Now, Samsung is rolling it out to the Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Note 20 series.
Samsung Android 13 Tracker: Here are all the official One UI 5.0 beta builds to download and install
One UI 5 beta builds based on Android 13 have begun rolling out to multiple Samsung Galaxy devices. Head on over for the download links!
Software updates can be one of the most important things when it comes to a device. As Android 13 is already available for the Google Pixel smartphones, the time is ripe for smartphone makers to give a new coat of paint to their custom skins. Samsung, being one of the top-tier OEMs, is also busy shaping up the fifth iteration of its One UI software on top of the new version of Android. As is often the case, keeping track of the rollout event of a major update like One UI 5 is a hard job, so we’re here to make things easier for you.
Over the last few weeks, Samsung has opened up One UI 5 beta programs for the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S21 series, and the Galaxy A52, giving users a chance to experience the Android 13 release ahead of the stable rollout. Now, the company has opened a the beta program for the Galaxy S20 series in its home market.
Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy S20 get August 2022 security update ahead of schedule
Samsung has started rolling out the August 2022 security update to the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy S20 series. Read on to know more!
The gap between Google's publication of a monthly Android security bulletin and the update rolling out can vary, but Samsung is typically way ahead of the curve when it comes to this. In keeping up with that trend, the Korean OEM has already started seeding the August 2022 patches to its flagship Galaxy S22 series. The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S20 have also picked up the August patches in select regions.
May 2022 security patches are now available for these Samsung devices
Over the last few days, Samsung has rolled out the May 2022 security patches to a bunch of its devices. Here's a quick overview of all devices that have received the update so far.
Over the last few days, Samsung has rolled out the Android security patches for May 2022 for quite a few of its devices. It started with its flagship Galaxy S22 series towards the end of last month, followed by the Galaxy Tab S8 series, the Galaxy Watch 4 series, and the Galaxy S21 series. Since our previous coverage, Samsung has rolled out the May 2022 security patches to a bunch of other devices. Here's a quick rundown of all the Galaxy smartphones that have received the update in the last few days.
TWRP adds official support for the Samsung Galaxy S20, Note 20, and more
The Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) team has released builds for several new devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20.
Team Win Recovery Project, more widely known as TWRP, is the most popular custom recovery solution for Android devices. TWRP allows you to do everything from flashing custom ROMs to creating full backups, all in a few taps. But in order to do any of this with full compatibility, you need to have a device that’s officially supported by the project. Thankfully, the team behind TWRP keeps adding support for devices ever so often. Since our previous coverage, TWRP developers have expanded support to the Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup, the Galaxy Note 20 series, and a few more devices.
Samsung starts rolling out Galaxy S22 camera features to older Galaxy models
Samsung has started rolling out the new Galaxy S22 series camera features to older Galaxy devices, starting with the Galaxy S21 series.
Samsung launched its flagship Galaxy S22 series with a new version of One UI based on Android 12. The software release included a host of new camera features for the devices, like an advanced portrait mode with pet recognition, portrait support in night mode, telephoto lens support for portrait videos, etc. Back in March, Samsung shared a list of older Galaxy devices that would also receive some of these new Galaxy S22 camera features with a software update. However, the company did not share a definite timeline for the release. Thankfully, the wait is now over, as Samsung has started rolling out the new camera features to older devices, starting with the Galaxy S21 series.
Samsung will sell replacement parts for Galaxy phones and tablets
Samsung is partnering with iFixit to create repair guides and sell replacement parts for some Galaxy phones and tablets.
Tech companies love to tout how their products are more friendly to the environment, but it often amounts to little more than marketing. For example, while Apple uses smaller boxes and more recycled materials in its newer products, the company has also fought against right-to-repair legislation that could extend the life of older iPhones and Mac computers and keep them out of landfills. Samsung is now taking another small step towards sustainability, with the promise to sell replacement parts for repair to anyone.
One UI 4.1 starts rolling out to Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung has started rolling out a stable One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and Galaxy Z Flip.
After making its debut on the Galaxy S22 series, One UI 4.1 has slowly been making its way to more and more Galaxy phones over the past weeks. We have already seen Samsung rolling out a stable One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Note 20, and Galaxy S21 FE. And now some more phones are joining the party.
Geekbench accuses Samsung of benchmark manipulation, delists last four years of Galaxy flagships
Geekbench has accused Samsung of benchmark manipulation, delisting the last four years of Galaxy series flagships from its benchmark browser.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is clearly a hit, with pre-order sales through the roof. However, that hasn't stopped it from facing its own set of controversies. The most recent of which surrounds the company's Game Optimization Service, which reportedly throttles approximately 10,000 applications. Samsung has since said that it will give users the choice to prioritize performance in an upcoming update, but it's too little, too late, as Geekbench has now delisted the last four years of Galaxy flagships from its benchmark browser.
Samsung Galaxy S20, Note 20, and Z Fold 2 start receiving stable One UI 4 update based on Android 12
Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 are the latest to receive stable One UI 4 update on top of Android 12. Read on!
Samsung’s rollout of Android 12 to its lineup of devices continues, with the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Note 20, and the Galaxy S20 lineup are the latest to receive the stable One UI 4 update. Just a day ago, the Korean OEM resumed the One UI 4 distribution for its 2021 flagships after resolving a number of compatibility issues. Now that the groundbreaking bugs have been addressed, older models are also getting the sweet treat of Android 12.
Samsung Galaxy S20, Note 20 series get second One UI 4 beta with December 2021 security patches
The second One UI 4 beta update is now rolling out to the Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy Note 20 lineup with December 2021 security patches.
It’s been a busy period for Samsung, as the Korean OEM is working hard to bring Android 12 with One UI 4 to its portfolio of Galaxy devices. Besides updating the current generation flagships, the company is also taking care of its legacy flagship offerings. Continuing the trend, Samsung has now started rolling out the second One UI 4 beta build to the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy S20 family of smartphones.
One UI 4 beta based on Android 12 goes live for the U.S. Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20
After the global variants, the U.S. carrier-unlocked Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 are now getting One UI 4 beta based on Android 12.
One UI 4 is Samsung’s latest customized build of Android based on Android 12. 2021's Galaxy S21 series has recently started receiving the first stable release of One UI 4.0 across the globe. Older flagships, such as the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy S20 lineup boarded the update train too, as the Exynos-powered global variants of these devices got their first beta build of One UI 4.0 a few days ago. The Korean OEM is now expanding the beta initiative to the western hemisphere - with a catch. The Snapdragon Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 can now get a taste of Android 12, but only the U.S. carrier-unlocked models are eligible for the beta testing.
Samsung Android 12 Tracker: Here are all the official One UI 4.0 stable and beta builds to download and install
One UI 4 beta builds based on Android 12 have begun rolling out to multiple Samsung Galaxy devices. Head on over for the download links!
It’s that time of year again when Google releases the new version of its mobile operating system! The stable version of Android 12 is finally here after a long few months of beta testing, and a range of smartphone makers have already announced that they plan to roll it out to their users. Being one of the largest Android OEMs, Samsung is also busy finalizing the features exclusive to its custom skin, One UI, on top of the new version of Android in preparation for an eventual rollout of One UI 4.0 via the stable channel.
[Update: US rollout schedule] Samsung reveals the One UI 4.0 upgrade rollout schedule for its devices
Samsung accidentally publishes One UI 4.0 upgrade schedule for most of its devices. Read on to learn when you might receive the update on your phone.
Over the last few weeks, Samsung has released One UI 4.0 beta updates based on Android 12 to quite a few of its devices. The flagship Galaxy S21 series has already received four closed beta builds of One UI 4.0, while older models like the Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Note 20 series just joined the beta program. The company's latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, have also received beta builds of Samsung's latest software skin, and a new notice on the Samsung Members app suggests that the stable builds might start rolling out soon.
Galaxy S20 users can now try One UI 4.0 based on Android 12
Samsung today announced that it has opened up the One UI 4 beta program for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra,
Samsung kicked off its Android 12 campaign with the One UI 4.0 beta program last month. While the program was limited to the Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3 so far, Samsung is now inviting Galaxy S20 owners to try out the latest Android version.