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[UPDATE: Galaxy A70 too] Samsung Galaxy A70s getting a bunch of new features with One UI 2.5 update

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[UPDATE 2: ROLLING OUT FOR GALAXY A70]

Samsung Galaxy A70 has started receiving the One UI 2.5 update which brings plenty of new features. It comes with build version A705FNXXUSCTK4 that also installs the latest November 2020 security patch for better device security.

If you want to check for the update manually, just head into the device Settings, select the Software update menu, and tap on the Download and install option.

[UPDATE 1: NEW BUILD]

Samsung is now rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy A70s devices with software version A707FDDU3BTJ4. It also comes with the October 2020 security patch and brings improvements to the security of your smartphone.

[ORIGINAL ARTICLE: OCTOBER 30, 2020]

With the launching of the Galaxy Note 20 series, Samsung also released its latest custom skin, One UI 2.5 that is based on Android 10. Several Galaxy devices already got the One UI 2.5 in different regions but some devices still waiting for the new user interface for their phones.

The list of awaited smartphones includes the Galaxy A70s, which now receiving a new firmware update in India. This update comes with a software version of A707FDDU3BTH4 and weighs around 1.6GB. It also brings the October 2020 security patch to improve the security and stability of this device.

A few months ago, we’ve reported that Samsung is testing Android 11 on the Galaxy A70s smartphone, so we can expect to see the rollout of One UI 3.0 soon, once it reaches the Stable channel. Other than the A70s, Galaxy A50, A50s, and A70 area also in Queue to receive this One UI version.

READ MORE: Is your Samsung Galaxy device getting Android 11-based One UI 3.0? Check here

While the One UI 3.0 will be the talk of the future but currently the One UI 2.5 brings a set of new features for Galaxy A70s including new Wi-Fi quality measurement as Very Fast, Fast, Normal, or Slow. Now the Bitmoji sticker is supported on the Always-on Display function, enhancements in the Samsung Keyboard. It adds a new feature to the keyboard search that allows you to search Youtube.

Adding to this, it improves the quality and stability of the camera to enhance your shooting experience, a new feature has been added that allows the user to call a person who is saved as a pre-configured SOS message contact.

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If you want to check for the update manually, just head into the device Settings, select the Software update menu, and tap on the Download and install option.

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AT&T rolling out Android 10-based One UI 2.5 update for Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e

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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:

    • 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.

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Samsung One UI 2.5 firmware reaches on the Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A90

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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.

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Last major feature update One UI 2.5 arrives on Samsung Galaxy S9 in Canada

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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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