One UI 2.5
Everything about the Samsung One UI 2.5
At the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event, Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 20 series, alongside the company introduced the new version of One UI, One UI 2.5. It comes with a bunch of very useful features.
Samsung One UI 2.5 doesn’t bring big changes to the UI, but there are many new camera features, DeX, gesture navigation, and more. The One UI 2.5 is still based on Android 10. Samsung will gradually start rolling out the One UI 2.5 to its eligible devices including Galaxy S and Galaxy Note smartphones.
Samsung One UI 2.5 Features
- New camera features
- Samsung Notes
- Samsung DeX
- Connectivity
- Reminder
- Android 10 Gestures support with a third-party launcher
1. New Camera Features
You can now capture jaw-dropping videos easily. Pro Video mode lets you produce high-fidelity videos with just the Galaxy device alone.
In the Settings app, there’s a new option called “Pro video size” for the Camera, which lets you set the resolution of the Pro Video mode. If you want to give your videos a cinematic look, all you need to do is shoot in 8K with a 24fps frame rate. With the option to record footage in the 21:9 aspect ratio, you can capture more of your experiences.
In addition, with the Pro Video mode in Camera, there’s a new “Zoom” button, with that you can adjust magnification. To produce pro-grade videos, audio quality is as important as the visuals. Pro Video mode on the Galaxy device gives you the ability to control the smartphone’s mic direction, so you can pick up specific sounds when you shoot. When paired with the Galaxy Buds line-up, you can use the earbuds as a pro-style lavalier microphone to minimize background noise and record crystal-clear audio.
You also have a new microphone button in the Pro Video mode in Camera. By selecting the microphone button, it will open new options to manage the audio recording. You now have an option to adjust the mic to record either omnidirectional, in front, or behind you. In addition, you can choose the source when using a USB microphone or external Bluetooth device. There’s an indicator that represents the current signal level of the mics.
There’s an adjust focus button on the viewfinder in the camera. A new button option is available to add a histogram, a chart that shows all the grayscale values of the image. It also adds a Video Playback Indicator to information on the display. Don’t worry, you also have a reset button in the Pro Video modes.
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2. Samsung Notes
The latest One UI 2.5 update is bringing even more powerful features to Samsung Notes to help you get more done faster.
With Audio Bookmark, you can synchronize your notes with audio recordings of lectures or meetings. When you review your notes, you can simply select a section of what you wrote to play back the corresponding audio. Alternatively, you can scroll through audio recordings to see the matching notes.
The updated Samsung Notes also lets you import and write on PDF files, making it simpler for you to review and revise documents on-the-go.
When you are working with multiple devices, Samsung Notes’ Auto save & sync function keeps you in the flow by letting you quickly access notes across your Galaxy device, tablet, and PC.
With a new template and background color options available, as well as the ability to add handwritten text to typed documents, Samsung Notes can help you work more efficiently, no matter your style.
3. Samsung DeX
By tapping on the Samsung DeX icon in the quick panel, you can now connect your Galaxy S20 to a Smart TV wirelessly and instantly enjoy more space to work and play.
Samsung DeX also lets you use the Galaxy device as a touchpad to control the second display with multi-finger gestures. Simply swipe up with three fingers to see recently opened apps, down to return to the home screen, or left or right to switch between apps.
4. Connectivity
You can easily share the password of the Wi-Fi you are connected to with nearby Galaxy devices that are in your contact list. The new Wi-Fi feature will also show you the speed of the connections in your surroundings, so you can quickly find the one that suits your needs.
5. Reminder
With the updated Reminder app, you can preset time and location for upcoming meetings and tasks.
6. Android 10 Gestures support
You can now use the Android 10 gestures with a third-party home screen launcher. In One UI 2.1, you were not allowed to use the built-in gesture navigation system with Action Launcher or other third-party launchers.
7. Other
New Samsung Messages Features: You can now edit categories created in Samsung Messages. The number of apps you can add to the Edge panel has increased from 10 in One UI 2.1 to 22 apps in One UI 2.5. The icons have been rearranged, the exposure is now next to shutter speed instead. Bitmoji Stickers are supported on Always On Display. (Clock style)
A new feature has been added to the keyboard search feature that allows the user to search for YouTube. Split Keyboard is supported on Landscape mode. The search function of the “Manage Input Languages” screen in the Keyboard Settings page has been newly updated to make it easy to find keyboard input languages that the user wishes to add or delete.
A feature has been added that allows the user to call a person who is saved as a pre-configured SOS message contact. A feature has been added that allows the user to send SOS location-sharing messages every 30 minutes for 24 hours.
Samsung One UI 2.5 device list:
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 – Pre-installed
- Galaxy Note 20 5G – Pre-installed
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – Pre-installed
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G – Pre-installed
- Galaxy Tab S7 – Pre-installed
- Galaxy Tab S7+ – Pre-installed
- Galaxy Z Fold 2 – Pre-installed
- Galaxy Flip 5G
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Fold 5G
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20+ 5G
- Galaxy S20+
- Galaxy S20 5G
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy S9
- Galaxy S9+
- Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy Note 10 5G
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite
- Galaxy Note 9
- Galaxy Tab S6
- Galaxy Tab S5e
Note: Above devices are now confirmed by Samsung to receive the One UI 2.5 update. For other Galaxy devices, Samsung is still committed to providing the latest update until the hardware specifications allow it to provide the optimized mobile experience for the users. The One UI 2.5 features may vary by device.
One UI 2.5 Release Date:
Samsung released the One UI 2.5 update for the Galaxy S20 series, and the company is expending the rollout to the Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy S10 series, and other eligible devices.
The rollout is in progress in all the eligible smartphones globally. You should soon get the update on your device.
What about Samsung One UI 3.0?
Samsung One UI 3.0, the next version of One UI, which is based on Google’s Android 11 OS. The company has already started the One UI 3.0 developer pre-beta program for the S20 series users in Korea and the US.
Samsung is likely to start the One UI 3.0 stable rollout in December this year, before that the company will start the One UI 3.0 public beta program for the eligible Galaxy devices.
Back in February 2019, Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S5e, which comes pre-installed with Android 9 Pie-based One UI 1. Later on, the OEM provided the first major Android upgrade that is the Android 10 to these tablets. This version also equips the second generation of the One UI, the One UI 2.0.
As we know, the South Korean tech giant is just killing with software updates in terms of delivering the Android 11 and One UI 3 update. Not only the One UI 3.0, but the company also impressing its consumers by rolling out the 3.1 version of One UI. Meanwhile, Samsung has not forgotten the remaining devices that are eligible to get the One UI 2.5 features.
According to the latest news, AT&T branded Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e tablets have started receiving the One UI 2.5 update in the US. It is worth mentioning that the One UI 2.5 is also based on Android 10 and brings plenty of new features and system optimizations.
Identified via release number T727AUCU1CUB2, this update weighs over 500MB and installs the latest Android patches released in February 2021. New security updates keep your tablet secure against different threats and exploits. There’s a bunch of new features included with this update, check out them below.
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WHAT DOES ONE UI 2.5 BRINGS:
Samsung One UI 2.5 adds a new Wireless DeX feature (AKA Samsung DeX) that lets users connect their device with TVs without any wired connection. Moreover, it also brings numerous major features but doesn’t change the user interface.
Always On Display now supports bitmoji stickers, and you can search on YouTube directly via Samsung Keyboard. The Pro Video feature of the Camera app has also been enhanced. Coming to Wi-Fi, after this software update, you’ll notice Wi-Fi connections strength as Very Fast, Fast, Normal, or Slow.
HERE’S HOW TO CHECK FOR UPDATES:
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- Open Device Settings
- Scroll down until the Software updates option
- Select the Download and install button.
Samsung One UI 2.5 Changelog:
Samsung DeX
– Wireless DeX connection support.
. Wireless connection with TVs through Wi-Fi Direct (compatible with Miracast).
* Quick panel – DeX
. Usage of Samsung Smart TVs released after 2019 is recommended.
– Screen Zoom and Font Size options are supported to allow customization in various display sizes.
Wi-Fi
– If quality information on nearby Wi-Fi routers can be measured, this information will appear as Very Fast, Fast, Normal, or Slow.
* This feature can be turned on or off in “Network Quality Information Display” settings.
– When attempting to access a Wi-Fi router with a password, a newly added feature now allows the user to request the password of the Wi-Fi router from someone nearby who is saved in their contact list and has already connected to that router.
* The “Request Password” button will appear on the Wi-Fi password input screen when you can request a password.
Always On Display
– Bitmoji Stickers are supported on Always On Display. (Clock style)
Samsung keyboard
– A new feature has been added to the keyboard search feature that allows the user to search YouTube.
– Split Keyboard is supported on Landscape mode.
– The search function of the “Manage Input Languages” screen in the Keyboard Settings page has been newly updated to make it easy to find keyboard input languages that the user wishes to add or delete.
Camera
– The Pro Video feature has been enhanced.
Messages
– A feature has been added that allows the user to call a person who is saved as a pre-configured SOS message contact.
– A feature has been added that allows the user to send SOS location-sharing messages every 30 minutes for 24 hours.
Samsung Note
– Importing PDF files is supported.
– Adding handwriting over text is possible.
– Dividing by pages and searching by page number are supported.
Just recently, we’ve reported that a Galaxy A50 user communicated Samsung Support via a social media platform to know when will his device receive the One UI 2.5 update.
The support representative informed the user that they haven’t any information about the announcement of releasing the One UI 2.5 update for Galaxy A50 phones.
One UI 2.5 for Samsung Galaxy A50:
Following this report, Samsung Galaxy A50 smartphone users have started getting the Android 10 based One UI 2.5 update with plenty of new features, after a long wait.
Samsung One UI 2.5 for the Galaxy A50 comes with a software version of A505FDDU5BTL1 and a package size of more than 1GB. For security enhancements, this firmware also installs the December 2020 security patches.
One UI 2.5 for Samsung Galaxy A90:
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G also getting the latest One UI 2.5 update with a build version of A908NKSU3CTL3. It is currently rolling out in South Korea and will soon be available in other smartphone markets in the coming days/weeks.
WHAT DOES ONE UI 2.5 BRINGS:
Samsung One UI 2.5 adds a Wireless DeX connection (AKA Samsung DeX) to connect with TVs without any wired connection. Meanwhile, it brings numerous major features but doesn’t change the user interface.
Read More: Samsung One UI 3 Features
Always On Display can now support bitmoji stickers, and you can now search on YouTube directly via Samsung Keyboard. The Pro Video feature of the Camera app has also been enhanced. Coming to Wi-Fi, after this software update, you’ll notice Wi-Fi connections strength as Very Fast, Fast, Normal, or Slow.
HERE’S HOW TO CHECK FOR UPDATES:
- Samsung One UI 2.5 version is ready to install on your Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+.
- Open Device Settings
- Scroll down until the Software updates option
- Select the Download and install button.
Back in October, Samsung has started fulfilling its commitment to bring another major feature update to the older Galaxy S9 series flagships. Moving on, the One UI 2.5 version is continuously arriving for these phones in various regions.
Following this episode, Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now collecting the Android 10 based One UI 2.5 update which adds plenty of new features. This firmware comes with a package size of more than 760MB, and build versions: G965WVLU8FTK and G965WVLU8FTK1 for the Galaxy S9 and S9+ respectively.
What does One UI 2.5 brings:
For security enhancements, it also installs the November 2020 security patches. Samsung One UI 2.5 brings numerous major features but doesn’t change the user interface. It adds a Wireless DeX connection (AKA Samsung DeX) to connect with TVs without any wired connection.
Read More: Samsung One UI 3 Features
Coming to Wi-Fi, after this software update, you’ll notice Wi-Fi connections strength as Very Fast, Fast, Normal, or Slow. Always On Display can now support bitmoji stickers, and you can now search on YouTube directly via Samsung Keyboard. The Pro Video feature of the Camera app has also been enhanced.
Samsung is not bringing Android 11 to Galaxy S9:
Following its new software update policy, Samsung has decided to not bring another platform upgrade to the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones. Launched with Android 8 Oreo, these devices have already received two generations of Android updates.
HERE’S HOW TO CHECK FOR UPDATES:
- Samsung One UI 2.5 version is ready to install on your Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+.
- Open Device Settings
- Scroll down until the Software updates option
- Select the Download and install button.
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