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Good Lock's Task Changer now supports Google's swipe gestures
The updated Task Changer in Good Lock's Home Up module now supports Google's swipe navigation gestures. Check the post for a step-by-step guide to enable it.
Samsung rolled out Good Lock 2021 earlier this year for devices running One UI 3.0 based on Android 11. The updated customization suite initially came with a couple of updated modules, which featured a few new changes and improvements. Over the last few weeks, Samsung has updated several more modules to work with the latest Good Lock release. However, Samsung didn't update the popular Task Changer module for One UI 3.0 and above.
Samsung's One UI 3 update reportedly adds annoying app-killing behavior
In the latest One UI 3.0 update, Samsung seems to have introduced a new app-killing policy that’s affecting how apps work in the background.
In its latest One UI 3.0 update, Samsung seems to have introduced a new app-killing policy that’s affecting how some apps work in the background. The restriction appears to be aggressive, breaking many apps in the process of its implementation.
Android 11 update with One UI 3.0 goes live for the Samsung Galaxy M31s
Samsung has begun rolling out Android 10 update based on One UI 3.0 to the Galaxy M31s in Russia, Uktraine, Poland and few other markets.
After rolling out a stable Android 11 update based on One UI 3.0 to the Galaxy M31 last month and to the Galaxy A51 and XCover Pro earlier this month, Samsung is back again with the latest Android update for one more smartphone. The Galaxy M31s has begun receiving stable Andriod 11 update with One UI 3.0 in select markets.
Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy XCover Pro get updated to Android 11 with One UI 3.0
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11 to the Galaxy A51 4G and the Galaxy XCover Pro. Read on!
It’s been a busy period for Samsung as the Korean OEM continues to bring Android 11 with One UI 3.0 to its vast portfolio of devices. With another month is in the books, Samsung is spreading some cheer by releasing the latest iteration of Android to the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy XCover Pro.
Discussion: Has Samsung actually gotten good at software updates?
Samsung is promptly updating its smartphones to the latest One UI 3.0 based on Android 11. Can it be a good example for other manufacturers?
If you've been keeping watch these past few months, you'd have noticed that Samsung has been slaying it with its software updates. Besides working relentlessly to roll out the latest Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update to a wide range of flagships and flagship-killers, Samsung has also rewarded several mid-range devices with a similar treatment. Along with this commendable promptness, the brand also deserves our appreciation for updating mid-rangers that other brands often forget. So, in this edition of our weekly Discussion series, we ask you if you think Samsung is leading the way among Android manufacturers when it comes to software updates?
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy M21, and Galaxy F41 get updated to Android 11 with One UI 3.0
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11 to the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy M21 and the Galaxy F41. Read on!
In the past, software updates from Samsung have lagged many months behind the official release of a new Android OS version. Luckily, the Korean OEM nowadays seems to be speeding up its release cycle a lot. The company has already upgraded a bunch of devices from its portfolio to Android 11 with One UI 3.0, while the Galaxy Tab S7 even received a sweet treat of One UI 3.1. Three more phones, the Galaxy F41, Galaxy M21, and the Galaxy Note 10 Lite have now picked up their stable Android 11 updates across the globe.
Samsung's SoundAssistant app can reduce sound delay for Bluetooth headphones
Samsung is rolling out an update for the SoundAssistant Good Lock module which brings a new audio sync feature for Bluetooth devices.
Samsung recently updated its Good Lock suite of customization tools for devices running One UI 3 based on Android 11. Following the release, the company started updating existing Good Lock modules for One UI 3, starting with the Theme Park, Wonderland, and NavStar modules. Along with One UI 3 compatibility, the updates also brought a handful of new features to these modules. Now, Samsung has started rolling out an update for the SoundAssistant module, and it too brings some new features to the mix.
Good Lock 2021 Module Changelog: What's new in Theme Park, Wonderland, and NavStar
Here's a quick look at all that's new in the Theme Park, Wonderland, and NavStar modules in Good Lock 2021.
Samsung recently released Good Lock 2021 for devices running One UI 3 based on Android 11. With the latest update, the company has introduced a couple of additional features to its existing lineup of modules. In this post, we'll be taking a look at everything new in the Theme Park, Wonderland, and NavStar modules for One UI 3.
Samsung is rolling out updated Good Lock modules with support for One UI 3
Samsung is rolling out Good Lock 2021 and updated Good Lock modules to support the company's latest Android 11-based One UI 3 release.
One of the most common reasons that people root their device is to unlock additional UI customizations. Most OEMs don't offer a lot of UI customizations in their software, but Samsung is a notable exception. Through Good Lock, a suite of Samsung-made apps called "modules" that lets users customize various aspects of Samsung's One UI software, users can theme their phone to their liking or even add new features. Now, Samsung is rolling out updated Good Lock modules as part of its new Good Lock 2021 suite.
Samsung Galaxy M31 is getting its Android 11 update with One UI 3.0
Samsung has begun rolling out the stable One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11 to the Galaxy M31. Read on to know more about this rollout!
Samsung kicked off the One UI 3.0 public beta program for the Galaxy M31 back in December 2020. As per the Android 11 update schedule released early last month, the company had planned to release the stable version of the software to the smartphone starting March 2021, while other budget and mid-range devices were scheduled to receive the update much later. It seems like Samsung has just completely disregarded the One UI 3.0 update roadmap it shared earlier because the Korean OEM has already started rolling out Android 11 to the Galaxy M31 via stable channel.
Samsung rolls out the Android 11 update with One UI 3.1 to the Galaxy Tab S7
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus are now getting stable Android 11 update with Samsung's One UI 3.1 software. Read on!
Back in August 2020, Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S7 (our review). With the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC, a fluid 120Hz display, and up to 8GB of RAM, the Galaxy Tab S7 lineup was, and still is, the most powerful Android tablet offering from the Korean OEM. The Galaxy Tab S7 series launched with Samsung’s One UI 2.5 skin on top of Android 10, but now, the update to Android 11 is rolling out. Surprisingly, the update also brings the latest One UI 3.1 software with a plethora of new features.
Samsung Galaxy Fold gets updated to Android 11 with One UI 3.0
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11 to the Galaxy Fold with January 2021 security patches.
Samsung has been amazing us with the timeliness of its updates ever since it announced One UI 3.0 based on Android 11. Besides targeting its current generation flagships, the Korean OEM has also shown a similar enthusiasm for its legacy flagship offerings like the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy S10 series. Since then, these smartphone owners from all across the world began wondering when they would start to receive the update. Now, the first widely available foldable smartphone from Samsung – the Galaxy Fold is getting a taste of the Android 11 in select regions.
The Galaxy S21's new Object Eraser feature can remove people from photos
Samsung's new Object Eraser feature, debuting on the Galaxy S21 with One UI 3.0, can remove people from the background of your photos.
At Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung took the wraps off of its Galaxy S21 flagship smartphones. Samsung's latest flagships run the company's Android 11-based One UI 3.0 software, which has already rolled out to many of the company's previous flagships. But the Galaxy S21 is the first to get one of Samsung's latest features called "Object Eraser."
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 gets updated to Android 11 with One UI 3.0
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 3.0 update with Android 11 to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 via stable channel. Read on to know more!
Back in November last year, Samsung announced the One UI 3.0 beta program for Galaxy Z Fold 2 users in its home country of South Korea. Following that, the company rolled out the beta build based on Android 11 through the Samsung Members app. The Korean OEM had promised to bring the stable version of One UI 3.0 to its current flagship foldable device within January 2021. Staying true to their word, Samsung is now rolling out the long-anticipated update to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in South Korea and Germany.
Samsung rolls out stable One UI 3.0 update with Android 11 to the Galaxy S10 series
Samsung has begun rolling out Android 11 with One UI 3.0 to the Galaxy S10 series. The update includes January 2021 security patches.
Samsung kicked off its Android 11 update rollout with the Galaxy S20 series in December last year. The company then went on to update its other premium phones, including the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Flip series, and the Galaxy S20 FE. Samsung even released a roadmap detailing various other smartphones it had planned to update to One UI 3.0. As per the update roadmap, the company is supposed to bring the Android 11 update to its older flagship and mid-range smartphones throughout this year. In fact, Samsung recently rolled out One UI 3.0 with Android 11 to the Galaxy Note 10 series. Now, the Galaxy S10 lineup has also joined the list.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4G is getting Android 11 with One UI 3.0
Samsung has now begun rolling out the One UI 3.0 update with Android 11 to the Galaxy Z Flip 4G. Read on to know more!
Just yesterday, Samsung began rolling out the One UI 3.0 update on top of Android 11 to the Galaxy Note 10 lineup. Today, the Korean OEM is starting to deliver the same update to the Galaxy Z Flip 4G, introducing several improvements along with a new security patch.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s One UI 3.0 stable update with Android 11 is starting to roll out
Samsung has begun rolling out the stable One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11 to the Galaxy Note 10 series. Read on to know more!
As 2020 nears its grand finale, Samsung has something special in store for the Galaxy Note 10 owners: the sweet treat of Android 11. According to the update schedule released at the beginning of this month, the Korean OEM had planned to release the stable version of One UI 3.0 to the Galaxy Note 10 lineup starting January 2021. However, much to the surprise of device owners, the Android 11 update for the Exynos 4G and 5G variants of the Galaxy Note 10 is now live across a number of European countries.
Discussion: What was your favorite smartphone feature in 2020?
Which software or hardware feature on your smartphone helped you the most in 2020? Tell us your favorite smartphone feature in the comments!
Over the years, our usage of and dependence on smartphones has increased multifold. Our smartphones are smarter, faster, and more capable than ever, data is cheaper, and we can charge our smartphone batteries much quicker than ever. However, when cabin fever hit most of us in 2020, smartphones became more than just objects of use — they became reliable aides. As the world remained locked up, smartphones were the only means of communication for a large number of people. We used and overused our smartphones way too much this year. And, it is likely that you got to enjoy and appreciate certain features on your smartphone more than ever, while growing to despise some others. So, which was your favorite feature on your smartphone that helped you the most in 2020? Comment below!
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G's One UI 3.0 beta based on Android 11 goes live in Korea
A beta of One UI 3.0 based on Android 11 is now available for the Galaxy A51 5G. The beta program is limited to the Korean model only.
Over the past few months, Samsung has been hard at work rolling out the latest One UI 3.0 and Android 11 updates to its flagship smartphones. The company has so far rolled out stable Android 11 updates to the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Fold series, and more. With most of the recent Galaxy phones now on the latest version of Android and One UI, the South Koren smartphone maker has now turned its attention to the mid-range lineup. Yesterday, the company opened up a beta program for the Galaxy M31, inviting select users to get a taste of Android 11. Now one more mid-range device has joined the list: Galaxy A51.
Samsung opens an Android 11 beta with One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy M31
Samsung has now opened up the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Exynos 9611-powered Galaxy M31, bringing Android 11 to the mid-range segment.
Back in October, Samsung kicked off the One UI 3.0 beta program for its flagship Galaxy S20 series. The update brought all the new features introduced in Android 11 to the devices, along with some minor improvements to Samsung’s own Android skin. Shortly thereafter, the program was extended to the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Z Flip 5G, S10, and Note 10 series. And now, after the update started rolling out to a number of devices via stable channel, the Galaxy M31 has made it to the beta-list, making it the first mid-range Samsung smartphone to get a taste of Android 11.