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One UI Daily Episode 3: One UI 2.5 for Galaxy S9 and Note 9, 5G support for Galaxy A71 and A51 in the U.S. and more
Welcome to the One UI Daily, this episode will provide you all of the coverage of One UI software updates rollout and its latest news for Samsung smartphones on October 19, 2020.
Related: Everything about the Samsung One UI 3.0: Eligible devices, features, and release date
1. Samsung Galaxy J4+ October security update
October security update released for Samsung Galaxy J4+. Read more here.
2. Verizon rolled out One UI 2.5 for Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Users of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 locked on Verizon U.S. started receiving One UI 2.5. Read more here.
3. One UI 2.5 starts to release for Galaxy S9 series
Finally, Samsung began releasing One UI 2.5 for Galaxy S9 and S9+ users in limited markets and expand gradually to other markets. Read the full details in this article.
4. New Camera and security improvements for Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G receiving new camera improvements and October 2020 One UI security in the UK. Read more details here.
5. T-Mobile U.S. sending October security update for Galaxy S20 series
Samsung Galaxy S20 series devices on T-Mobile receiving new software update with October security patch. Read more here.
6. Verizon rolling out 5G nationwide support for Galaxy A71 in the U.S.
Verizon begins releasing 5G nationwide access to Samsung Galaxy A71 in the U.S., the update also includes the latest security patches and improves the phone’s performance. Check more info here.
7. Galaxy A51 getting 5G nationwide with September security patch on Verizon U.S.
Verizon also rolling out 5G nationwide support for Galaxy A51 in the U.S., this update installs September security with system improvements. Read more here.
8. Galaxy S20 series receiving new camera featured software update
Samsung is rolling out a new software update for Galaxy S20 devices that bring new camera improvements. Read more here.
9. T-Mobile sending September 2020 security patch for Galaxy A21 in the U.S.
Galaxy A21 users on T-Mobile U.S. receiving a new One UI update with September 2020 security patch. Read more here.
10. October 2020 security update for Galaxy A3.
Samsung Galaxy A3 receiving a new software update with October 2020 security update. Read more here.
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Stories covered in this One UI episode:
- Samsung Galaxy J4+ gets October 2020 security update
- Verizon Galaxy Note 9 gets new software update without One UI 2.5 in the U.S.
- Breaking: Galaxy S9 series started receiving One UI 2.5, brings latest features
- Galaxy Z Flip 5G in UK receiving important camera improvements and latest One UI security patch with new update
- T-Mobile Galaxy S20 series receiving latest One UI security patch in the U.S.
- Verizon sending 5G Nationwide access to its Galaxy A71 in the U.S. with October 2020 security patch
- Verizon sending 5G Nationwide support to its Galaxy A51 in the U.S. with September 2020 security patch
- Samsung Galaxy S20 series getting new camera improvements with a new update
- T-Mobile Galaxy A21 receiving September 2020 security patch in the U.S.
- Samsung pushed October 2020 security patch to its Galaxy A3 devices
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[Leak] One UI 7 to bring NowBar live activity, Galaxy AI notification summary
One UI 7 could bring many iOS 18-inspired features such as Live Activity and AI-powered Notification Summary. In a recent development, a tipster revealed that the One UI 7 brings NowBar and Galaxy AI Notification functionalities.
NowBar – Live Activity
NowBar is seemingly Samsung’s codename for One UI 7’s Live Activity feature. It’s going to be a welcome addition to look at, especially for apps with frequent content and status updates, which go beyond the push notifications.
In iOS, Live Activities renders frequent information updates in glanceable locations. Recent iPhones also use Dynamic Island for glanceable activities. However, One UI 7 is said to be bringing it with a notification shade overlay.
Recently leaked videos showcased Live Activities like the feature on the lock screen. Remember the charging animation pill on the lock screen that had dynamic functioning? Expect more Live Activity to appear on your Galaxy with One UI 7.
NowBar (One UI 7’s Live Activity)
NowBar is the current name of the lock screen live activity feature (source)
Galaxy AI Notification – Notification Summary
Galaxy AI is said to add an AI Notification feature inspired by iOS 18.1’s Notification Summary. This AI-powered functionality will make it easier to understand important notifications instantly by prioritizing stuff as per user routine.
Apple Intelligence brings a Notification Summary feature to iPhones. It is aimed at reducing interruptions to focus only on the notifications that need immediate attention. Galaxy AI could add an AI Notification feature with similar functionality for Galaxy devices.
One UI may have a button to enable and disable the AI Notification feature. As the function leverages artificial intelligence, responses, and behavior may be misleading sometimes, which could put you in sudden trouble.
AI Notification (Galaxy AI’s Notification Summary)
Galaxy AI now has a notification summary feature, it’s called AI notification. (source)
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One UI 7’s Thermal Throttling key will unleash max gaming power
One UI 7 could come with a hidden key to disable Thermal Throttling. Samsung is working on its Android 15-based One UI software. A tipster revealed One UI 7’s hidden feature that will allow users to maximize gaming potential.
According to the info, One UI 7 carries a Developer options key that lets you completely disable Thermal Throttling. Before the recent removal, it was accessible on One UI 6 through a manual System UI Tuner trick.
Samsung is blamed for aggressively throttling performance in certain circumstances. Previously, the company rolled out an alternate performance management option in the Game Launcher/Game Booster app to bypass throttling.
The Labs trick somewhat reduces Thermal Throttling, but not a solution. Looking ahead, the One UI 7 would address the Thermal Throttling concern so Galaxy users can experience maximum power during long gaming sessions.
The key will let you completely disable Thermal Throttling. It is a better solution than the performance management option of Labs, which increases the thermal heating limit to lessen throttling during extensive usage.
Thermal Throttling could be disabled
Developer options usually contain a set of settings not preferred for general users. It is mainly for developers to test application behavior during development. However, the wise use of Developer options unleashes maximum power from hardware.
The feature is intended to be developed for flagship phones. The upcoming Galaxy S25 series would also have the key to disable Thermal Throttling. The modification will allow users to continue gaming with the maximum performance allowed by the hardware.
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[Leak] Samsung greatly modified One UI 7 Beta, release awaited
One UI 7 Beta continued to be modified in development as Samsung sets “later this year” release. While Galaxy users await the Beta Program to kick off, the company is making radical changes to the user interface and other aspects of the software.
IceUniverse claims that Samsung One UI 7 Beta has modified much with the version ending XJW. It is the latest version that has many changes in terms of UI and appearance. The leaker notes that the new build makes the previously leaked videos meaningless.
Samsung has reportedly brought significant improvements to the One UI 7 Beta. The upcoming software is “full of flexibility,” setting the stage for a grand entry to set a new standard of user experience on Galaxy devices.
While the tipster didn’t note specific changes, notable improvements are likely in animations and motion fluidity. The appearance may have not been revamped much as Samsung already altered that segment in many ways, many times.
One UI 7 XJW leak via Ice Universe
The latest version of One UI 7, XJW, makes the previously leaked videos meaningless, because this version has changed a lot and is full of flexibility, and the previous versions can be thrown into the trash.
Earlier, a YouTuber revealed the One UI 7 interface and features. The video showed many major changes across the user interface as compared to the build that Samsung showcased at CodeLabs after the SDC24 keynote.
Later, we’ve also seen the animation fluidity of One UI 7 in a leaked video. As compared to the One UI 6.1.1, the next iteration has smoother animations, however, the final version is likely to bring it even closer to iOS animations.