One UI 2.5
Samsung Galaxy A31 and Galaxy M51 getting One UI 2.5 update
Currently, the One UI 2.5 is the latest stable version of Samsung’s custom skin. Following its release along with the Galaxy Note 20 series, this version of the One UI has already been received by several flagships and mid-range devices of Samsung.
Now, many impressive features with the One UI 2.5 update is rolling out to the Galaxy A31 and Galaxy M51 phones. The Galaxy A31 getting this update in Korea while the Galaxy M51 started receiving the One UI 2.5 from some international markets including Russia.
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Samsung One UI 2.5 for Galaxy A31 and Galaxy M51 adds some exciting new features to increase the user’s experience. After installing this update, the devices will get the support of Samsung DeX for Wireless connection with TVs through Wi-Fi Direct and improvements for Wi-Fi settings, always-on display, inbuilt keyboard app, camera, and some other system functions.
One UI 2.5 update adds a new setting to the Wi-Fi functions that will show the signal strength like Very Fast, Fast, Normal, or Slow. The bitmoji stickers are now supported with the Always On Display feature. The latest software update also provides stability improvements to the Camera for a better image capturing and video shooting experience.
To increase the security and keep your device secure against threats and CVEs, Samsung is also sending the November 2020 security patch.
What about upcoming updates:
As you know, the Galaxy A31 and M51 launched with Android 10 out of the box. So both of these phones will receive two major Android OS upgrade supports. The first major update of Android 11 with One UI 3.0 is on the way and will hit your devices in the coming future.
Samsung has already started the beta testing of the upcoming version of One UI, One UI 3.0 for several eligible smartphones. The Galaxy S20 series smartphones are listed in the top position to collect the One UI 3.0 update.
Here’s how to check for the latest updates:
- Open device Settings
- Go for Software updates
- Hit Download and install.
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.
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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.
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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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