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[Update: Rolling out] Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 starts getting One UI 3.0/Android 11 beta

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[UPDATE 3: Rolling out]

Following yesterday’s report, the One UI 3.0 beta was supposed to begin today. According to the latest information, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 devices have again started getting the One UI 3.0 beta build in South Korea. The initial beta rollout was suspended due to critical issues founded with the lock screen on these devices. Users can now install the One UI 3.0 beta update on the Galaxy Z Fold 2 devices in the country.

[UPDATE 2: Beta to resume tomorrow]

The One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 was halted due to a lock screen bug. According to the beta operation manager, the hotfix version of One UI 3.0 beta is currently being carefully verified and will resume from tomorrow. (Samsung Community)

[Update 1: Beta Halted]

Shortly after starting the One UI 3.0 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 in Korea, Samsung has found the Lock Screen bug, which leaves the users locked on the lock screen. And now, Samsung has temporarily halted the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 but there is no official date available for its reopening. (Samsung Community)

Original Story: Beta Started

Last week, we’ve informed that Samsung will resume the One UI 3.0 beta rollout for the remaining eligible device including the Galaxy Note 10, S10, Z Fold 2, and Z Flip. And now the company has started the beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold devices in South Korea.

Previously, Samsung has stopped sending One UI 3.0 beta build for the remaining eligible devices due to multiple issues regarding critical battery draining and phone overheating for the Galaxy Note 10 series devices.

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The South Korean tech giant has already resumed the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy Z Flip LTE and also for the Galaxy Note 10 devices in South Korea. Later this One UI beta was also available for the Galaxy Note 10 smartphones in India. And now the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is also added for getting One UI 3.0 beta.

Android 11 based One UI 3.0 installs brand new user interface including the Home screen and quick panel. It also brings performance improvements to open apps quicker while spending less power on the tasks.

If you are using a Galaxy Z Fold 2 device in South Korea and have participated in the One UI 3.0 beta testing, then check for the latest updates manually by following the steps given below.

  • Settings
  • Software updates
  • Download and install.

Chanakya Shrutam is the lead writer and Editor-in-chief at Sammyfans.com. He is experienced in the field of App development for Android, Machine learning, and graphics designing. Most of the time he writes news articles and stays in front of his computer but he also takes some time off to practice calligraphy with new fountain pens.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra earns historic iFixit repair score, but trails iPhone

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Galaxy S25 Ultra is being praised not only for its innovations but also for repairability. iFixit is the latest in line, awarding the newly released Galaxy S25 Ultra the best repair score for a Samsung phone in a decade.

Listening to consumer feedback, Samsung has significantly improved repair options on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, admitted by iFixit too. The teardown (video) goes through various phases to evaluate the repairability of the device.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has four simple tabs, which you just pull to remove the battery. Samsung has seemingly made this change to comply with the new Right to Repair laws in Europe, anyway, it’s a step in the right direction.

However, you’ll still need to deal with a lot of adhesive when opening up the device. This excessive use of adhesive could make repairs messy and complicated.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Teardown

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The camera is designed in a way that makes it easier to swap out parts. If your phone requires a camera repair, you can fix it with ease, and you’re not stuck buying parts only from Samsung.

iFixit verdict: The S25 Ultra earns a provisional 5 out of 10 on our smartphone repairability scale—better than most Samsung flagships of the past decade, but still far from an ideal scenario where anyone can comfortably fix their own phone with readily available parts.

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iFixit gave the S25 Ultra a repairability score of 5 out of 10. That’s better than older Galaxy models but not as good as some other phones like the iPhone 16 Pro Max (7/10).

There’s still room for improvement and I’m sure Samsung will keep improving. Galaxy phones will continue to offer endless possibilities apart from improving other crucial aspects.

S Pen

S25 Ultra’s S Pen doesn’t have the crucial chips and capacitor that once powered Bluetooth. However, the stylus has retained the PCB and some familiar structures, which continue to offer decent handwriting and Air Commands.

Galaxy S25 Ultra’s stylus remains to be a minus point on the table. General users have no regret losing iconic features like Air Actions. However, it’s a big downgrade if you are either a tech enthusiast or the one who often uses S Pen.

S Pen - S24 Ultra vs S25 Ultra

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The new S Pen lacks Bluetooth, ditching remote control, and Air Actions. Samsung noted that less than 1% of users used Bluetooth-powered features. Qi2 is blamed to be a prime suspect behind the removal of the functionality.

You can watch the full teardown video here.

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Samsung brings MagSafe-like Qi2 to Galaxy S25 Ultra, S Pen struggles

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Samsung has officially launched the Qi2 magnet case for the Galaxy S25 Ultra but it reportedly disrupts the S Pen. The new Qi2 Clear Magnet Case brings MagSafe-like charging functionality to the new Samsung flagships.

Galaxy S25 family’s Clear Magnet Case is now available for purchase in the US. Using this accessory, you can make your smartphone compatible with the Qi2 charging standard, which brings it close to Apple’s MagSafe.

If you own the Galaxy S25 or S25 Plus, you can go ahead with your Qi2 case purchase. But you should think twice before buying a Qi2 magnetic accessory for your S25 Ultra, more importantly, if you often use the S Pen stylus.

Magnetic accessories are disrupting the S Pen functionality on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The device shows a warning that the accessory can interfere with the S Pen, resulting in broken signals between the stylus and the phone.

FIberborne Qi2 case for Galaxy S25 Ultra issues a warning (via AndroidCentral):

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“Magnetic accessories can interfere with your S Pen: The magnets in accessories can interfere with the signals your S Pen sends to your phone. They may cause your S Pen to not write correctly or cause Air commands to occur unintentionally.”

With a MagSafe adapter and Samsung’s silicon case, the S Pen interference warning didn’t appear. As the compatibility and functionality fluctuate, shoppers should hold off their horses and wait until Samsung officially drops a clarification.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Qi2 Case S Pen Warning

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Why Samsung should fear DeepSeek’s lightning-fast adoption

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Samsung has dominated the AI Phone race with Galaxy AI. Meanwhile, Chinese phone makers are trying hard to topple Samsung in the AI Phone game as they are aggressively serious about the lightning-fast DeepSeek adoption.

Leaker IceUniverse highlights that DeepSeek adoption will pick up pace across Chinese smartphone brands. Various vendors have already announced the integration of DeepSeek into their devices to power AI and generative AI experiences.

Following its debut, DeepSeek has become a major global player, with its AI chatbot surpassing even ChatGPT in popularity. The AI model has even shaken up the US stock market, with Nvidia flagging a notable decline in shares.

Originating from China, DeepSeek’s open-source approach offers a competitive advantage, delivering cost-efficient AI models with robust performance, which has become a big hurdle for US tech titans such as OpenAI and Google.

Following the Galaxy S24’s lead, Chinese smartphone brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Honor began embedding AI deeply into their devices last year, with initiatives like AI-as-a-Feature becoming standard.

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Samsung has outlined strategies in 2025 to focus on personalized AI experiences. The rapid integration of DeepSeek by Chinese brands could lead to a unified AI ecosystem in China, potentially sidelining Apple and Samsung.

The impact won’t be limited to China, with challenges likely in markets like Europe, India, and Latin America. Samsung needs to enhance its AI offerings, possibly deepening its collaboration with Google or accelerating its own AI innovations.

Meanwhile, Samsung is still struggling to provide the last year’s Android OS to Galaxy devices. The company must quicken its unbeatable yet lazy software update system to keep pace with the agility of its Chinese competitors.

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Could Samsung’s setback be MediaTek, Nvidia’s golden opportunity in AI phones?

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MediaTek and NVIDIA could join forces to redefine AI phones. Samsung struggled with its 3nm Foundry process, leading it to cancel the highly anticipated Exynos 2500 mobile platform’s debut with the Galaxy S25 series.

Samsung is exclusively using the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset in the new flagships. The Exynos 2500 is being evaluated for a potential debut in the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The company is also running test production to stabilize its 2nm process.

DigiTimes report suggests that MediaTek and NVIDIA could partner on mobile chips to target the AI phones arena. The two companies already collaborating on automotive chips and projects like the Nintendo Switch 2 and an AI PC platform.

It is rumored that Nvidia and MediaTek are eyeing the development of a cutting-edge AI smartphone chip. Even at least possible, it is an alarming situation for leading vendors like Apple, Qualcomm, and Samsung.

The integration of Nvidia GPUs with MediaTek’s expertise in mobile chipsets could usher in a new era where smartphones not only consume AI but actively process it at the edge, enhancing privacy, speed, and efficiency.

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If MediaTek and Nvidia craft a mobile chipset, the solution would introduce enhanced AI capabilities, high performance, energy efficiency, improved gaming and AI/VR applications, and on-device AI processing.

Production isn’t a big hurdle with MediaTek as TSMC is geopolitically bound with it. Nvidia’s expertise would make a significant impact on the graphics performance, potentially becoming a nightmare for leading mobile platform OEMs.

Nothing has been revealed by MediaTek or Nvidia, take this information as a grain of salt.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra simplifies 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0, no 5A cable needed

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Samsung has simplified its Super Fast Charging 2.0 with Galaxy S25 Plus and S25 Ultra. The new smartphones feature a more streamlined charging profile that ditches the requirement of using a special 5A charging cable.

The Galaxy S25 Plus and S25 Ultra support 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0 at 15V and 3A. This difference from the conventional 10V and 4.5A ends the need to use a 5A cable to get the maximum 45W charging speed.

The new charging profile also improves the fast charging on the new flagships. Tests show the Galaxy S25 Plus and S25 Ultra charge faster than their predecessor, that too at the same charging speed of a maximum of 45W.

Switching to the new 15V 3A charging profile is a subtle yet potentially game-changing modification. It allows for 45W charging without the need for a 5A cable, as any standard USB PD cable capable of handling 45W should suffice.

However, the general user base is divided on the charging profile shift. Feedback from users on various platforms indicates mixed results. Some found the 45W charging works with 3A cable, but a portion of the user base has contradicted these claims.

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A significant portion of the user base claims that achieving maximum charging speed still necessitates the use of a 45W power adapter paired with a 5A USB-C cable as PPS support might still play a role in achieving optimal speeds.

We’ve tested our S25 Ultra with Samsung’s 45W charging adapter and a non-5A cable. The device has started charging on Super Fast Charging 2.0 mode and the charging duration was marginally different from the S24 Ultra.

We asked Samsung about the new charging profile and its impacts. The article will be updated once the company’s response arrives.

Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0

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