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Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra Android 11 and One UI 3.0 Progress Report: Check current status

Samsung has started rolling out the stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy S20 series users.
The latest version of the One UI comes with many new features. It comes with a lot of exciting new features, including a double-tap gesture anywhere on the home screen to turn off the display.
In this article, we will tell you everything about the One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy S20 series including the features and release date. Let’s find out.
Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra Release Date:
According to a recently shared timeline, Samsung will release an Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra in December 2020 for global users.
Samsung has now started rolling out the stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 to the Galaxy S20 series. However, it is currently only available in the US for the Verizon carrier, locked users.
It should soon be available for all the variants of the Galaxy S20 series – locked, unlocked, 4G, and 5G.
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[DECEMBER 05, 2020]
Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 series in more regions, currently rolling out in European countries, Korea, and the US.
[DECEMBER 02, 2020]
Samsung has started rolling out the stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update to the Galaxy S20 series smartphones in the US. This is currently available for the locked Verizon carrier users. It comes with Android 11 and brings the November 2020 security patch. READ MORE HERE.
Check the software versions below:
- Galaxy S20 5G UW: G981VSQU1CTKH
- Galaxy S20+ 5G: G986USQU1CTKH
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G: G988USQU1CTKH
[DECEMBER 02, 2020]
Samsung will release the stable One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 series tomorrow, according to the official reply in the Samsung Korea community. READ MORE HERE.
In addition, According to Samsung Egypt Android 11 roadmap, Samsung will release the stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 series in December 2020. READ MORE HERE.
[NOVEMBER 27, 2020]
- [UPDATE: New build] Samsung Galaxy S20 series getting One UI 3.0 Beta 7 in South Korea
- Stable One UI 3.0 rollout starting soon for Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series, beta recruitment closed
- [UPDATED] Samsung Galaxy S20 series receiving the latest One UI 3.0 Beta 5 in India
[NOVEMBER 22, 2020]
- Samsung Galaxy S20 series getting One UI 3.0 Beta 7 in South Korea
- [UPDATE: In UK too] Samsung rolling out new One UI 3.0 beta update for Galaxy S20 series in Germany
- Samsung One UI 3.0 Beta 6 arrives at Galaxy S20 in the US, stable release may be near
- Sprint Galaxy S20 series getting new One UI 3.0 beta update
- Samsung Galaxy S20 series receiving the latest One UI 3.0 Beta 5 in India
- Samsung rolling out One UI 3.0 Beta 6 for Galaxy S20 series in South Korea
- Samsung rolling out new One UI 3.0 beta update for Galaxy S20 series in UK and Germany
- [UPDATE: In the US] Samsung rolling out One UI 3.0 Beta 5 for Galaxy S20 series in South Korea
- Samsung fixes several bugs in the latest One UI 3.0 Beta 5 for the Galaxy S20 – Full Changelog
- Breaking: Latest One UI 3.0 beta for Samsung Galaxy S20 series arrived with December 2020 security patch in India and UK
- [UPDATE: Rolling out in India] Samsung Galaxy S20 series getting third One UI 3.0 beta in Poland and U.K.
[NOVEMBER 07, 2020]
Samsung Galaxy S20 gets Google Play Protect certificate after the latest One UI 3.0 beta, stable coming soon. READ MORE HERE.
In addition, the app icons disappearing after the recent One UI 3.0 beta update for the Galaxy S20 series. READ MORE HERE.
[NOVEMBER 04, 2020]
According to the information, the One UI 3.0 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra is now rolling out in the US and Korea with November 2020 security patch for better device security. READ MORE HERE.
In addition, the company has pulled the One UI 3.0 Beta 4 released for the unlocked international Galaxy S20 series variant. READ MORE HERE.
[NOVEMBER 03, 2020]
The Galaxy S20 series is now getting One UI 3.0 Beta 4. It comes with improved camera performance and some optimizations. It also brings the November 2020 security patch. The size of this update is nearly 400MB. (G981BXXU5ZTK1/G986BXXU5ZTK1/G988BXXU5ZTK1). READ MORE HERE.
[NOVEMBER 03, 2020]
Samsung has now revealed the plans to roll out the stable One UI 3.0 update starting this month, according to the Samsung Malaysia website. Samsung has now updated its website with more information on One UI 3.0, including the features.
Samsung says the One UI 3.0 update will start rolling out to its flagship phones from “November 2020 or later.” READ MORE HERE.
[OCTOBER 30, 2020]
Samsung is now rolling out the 3rd Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta build to the Galaxy S20 series. The update is currently rolling out in Germany.
According to the changelog, the One UI 3.0 Beta 3 comes with the improved camera performance. It also brings the November 2020 security patch. The size of this update is nearly 650MB. READ MORE HERE.
[OCTOBER 26, 2020]
According to the latest information, Samsung has now started the One UI 3.0 beta program in China. The Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra users are now able to participate in the beta testing program. The company also provided the steps to register for the beta experience program, you can check them below. READ MORE HERE.
[OCTOBER 24, 2020]
Samsung Galaxy S20 has now spotted running Android 11 on Wi-Fi Alliance this week. This is a positive sign that the company is working on a stable build for the S20 series.
These certificates are available for the Galaxy S20 LTE and 5G variants, both US and international models. We may soon see a similar certificate for the Galaxy S20 and S20 Ultra in the coming days. Read more here.
[OCTOBER 23, 2020]
Samsung is now rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 Beta 2 to the Galaxy S20 devices in the US and Korea. Read more here.
Samsung has also started rolling out the first One UI 3.0 beta in India. You can check the complete news here.
[OCTOBER 22, 2020]
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra gets improved camera performance with a new One UI 3.0 beta. The latest beta update improves the camera experience of the Galaxy S20 Ultra. It also brings a problem with the ultra-wide sensor. Read more here.
[OCTOBER 20, 2020]
The Galaxy S20 series users in the UK are now eligible for the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta program. The rollout will start soon.
[OCTOBER 17, 2020]
Samsung has already released the Android 11-based One UI 3 public beta program for the Galaxy S20 series. It is already rolling out for the Galaxy S20 users in the US, Poland, Korea, Germany, and India.
The company is likely to start the One UI 3.0 public beta rollout in more countries and more devices very soon. Samsung has also released a hotfix for the first One UI 3.0 beta in Korea and the US. Read more here.
[OCTOBER 15, 2020]
T-Mobile, a US carrier, has started the development of Android 11-based One UI 3.0 for several Samsung Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S20 devices. Read more here.
[OCTOBER 14, 2020]
Samsung is now sending a new software update, which brings a new One UI 3.0 beta for the unlocked Galaxy S20 series units in the US. Read more here.
[OCTOBER 07, 2020]
The first One UI 3.0 public beta update is currently limited to T-Mobile Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra users. Read more here.
[OCTOBER 06, 2020]
Samsung previously opened One UI 3.0 for developers and now the company finally started to send the first beta update of One UI 3.0 for the public users Samsung Galaxy S20 series has finally started to rollout. Read more here.
[OCTOBER 05, 2020]
Samsung has confirmed that the One UI 3.0 will be released after November 2020. The company confirmed on its Korean website. It means we will see the first stable rollout in December 2020. Read more here
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro getting AI brain, thanks to Gemini

Samsung’s latest earbuds lineup is getting Google’s best in AI. The Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro are starting to support the AI assistant Gemini in One UI 8. It aligns with Google’s promise to bring its AI assistant to more devices this year.
Screenshots posted by X user ya_sking12767 show that the Gemini AI assistant can now be accessed through the Galaxy Buds 3 lineup. It’s accessible in One UI 8, and devices that have reached the end of their lifespan at One UI 7 may also be able to use it in the future.
Following the July 9 Unpacked, Google announced the rollout of Gemini to Wear OS watches. It seems the silent expansion of Gemini is also underway for hearable devices, starting with Samsung, to be followed by Sony later this year.
One UI 8 has silently added an option to select Gemini as the default voice assistant for Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro. Post activation, users can trigger Gemini by saying the “Hey Google” hotword and access the AI assistant.

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Samsung has not yet officially announced the rollout of Gemini to the Galaxy Buds series. The Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro are the company’s latest, but owners of older earbuds, such as the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, are also anticipating the Gemini feature.
Unlike the Galaxy Watch 8, the Galaxy Buds 3 aren’t the first to support Gemini. Google first deployed the Gemini AI assistant on its Pixel Buds series. Samsung’s Buds mark the first non-Pixel expansion of the Gemini chatbot.
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Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Z Fold 7 – Which Samsung flagship is better and deserves your money?

Samsung fans now have two choices in the premium segment: the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Z Fold 7. The two Galaxy flagships are fully loaded with innovations, packing modern hardware with exceptional performance and the power of AI.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra was released earlier this year, while the Galaxy Z Fold 7 just went official at yesterday’s Samsung Unpacked event. These phones have some surprising similarities, but we will attempt to choose the real winner.
Let’s check which flagship deserves your money.
Design
Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bar-type phone, while the Fold 7 is a book-style folding handset. There’s no comparison between the two in terms of design, as it totally depends on the consumer’s liking whether bar or fold is preferred.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is 8.2mm thick and weighs 218 grams. On the other side, the Fold 7 is just 8.9mm thick when folded and 4.2mm unfolded. It’s a huge difference in thickness due to form factor, and the weight is 215 grams.
Display
Samsung’s Fold 7 brings a larger cover and inner screen over the Z Fold 6. The outer screen is now 6.5 inches, which expands to 8 inches when unfolded. You can use the cover screen as a bar-type phone and unfold it to have a tablet-like experience.

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On the flip side, the Galaxy S25 Ultra keeps its phablet approach alive. It has a huge 6.9-inch screen, but the phone doesn’t feel bulky. It’s crafted for maximum performance and peak experience in all types of usage.

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Camera
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra and Z Fold 7 share the same main and telephoto sensors of 200-megapixel and 10-megapixel with 3x optical zoom.
Samsung has used a better selfie camera in the Galaxy S25 Ultra than the Z Fold 7. The former uses a 12MP lens, while the latter has two selfie snappers of 10MP on the cover and inner screens each.
You get a better 50-megapixel ultrawide camera in the S25 Ultra as compared to the Fold 7’s 12MP sensor. Periscope camera is the biggest advantage, with the S25 Ultra having a 50MP sensor, while the Z Fold 7 lacks 4th sensor entirely.

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Performance
Both the Galaxy Fold 7 and Galaxy S25 Ultra are equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor. This chip uses Qualcomm’s custom Oryon CPU, with the “for Galaxy” variant offering a maximum frequency of up to 4.47GHz.
Durability
Galaxy S25 Ultra features an IP69 rating, whereas the Z Fold 7 has an IP48 rating. Both are resistant to dust and water at certain levels. But if we take practical durability into account, the Galaxy S25 Ultra beats the Z Fold 7 without any battle.
Samsung is doing a great job with its foldable phones. The devices use better and durable screens and hinges. Outer material is also getting advanced to ramp up durability, but the form factor itself is the biggest letdown for durability.

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Software
Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the first smartphone that launch with Android 16. It runs One UI 8, which Samsung is currently Beta testing on the S25 Ultra. It’s not a big deal as S25 Ultra is getting all the bells and whistles with the software upgrade.
If we look long term, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will end up getting an additional OS upgrade than the S25 Ultra. It gets One UI 8 out of the box, which is a generation ahead of the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s One UI 7, but it’s not a winning factor.
Price
Available for pre-order, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 starts at $2,000 in the US. It’s the most expensive Samsung smartphone due to its folding form factor. You can purchase the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which has a starting price tag of $1,300.
Note – Both prices are listing prices for the US market.
Verdict
Having over half a decade of covering Samsung, I can’t advise a Galaxy Z Fold 7 purchase over the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The foldable phone is the greatest in terms of innovation and experience, but the form factor is literally immature.
If you prefer longevity, go ahead and snag a Galaxy S25 Ultra – you will never regret it. Samsung’s durability claims aside, once your foldable phone gets faulty, you will gonna regret your decision of owning a premature technology.
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Samsung One UI 8 release date: Here’s when we could see major Android 16 software update

Latest Update:
Android 16 with Samsung’s One UI 8 officially launched for Samsung devices on July 9, 2025, at Galaxy Unpacked. Samsung is also running the One UI 8 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series, which started on May 28, 2025.
The new Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and Z Flip7 FE were introduced with One UI 8 pre-installed at the July 9 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event, marking the official start of the rollout.
Samsung’s One UI is a big part of what makes Galaxy phones and tablets unique. With One UI 7 finally rolling out to users, attention is shifting to the next chapter: One UI 8. The upcoming software update, based on Android 16, brings exciting new features to Samsung devices.
In this article, we will discuss the release date, the beta testing program, which devices will get One UI 8 based on Samsung’s update policy, and what this means for Galaxy users.
Samsung One UI 8 Release Date:
Historically, Samsung has aligned its major One UI releases with the annual Android update cycle, typically landing in the fourth quarter, around October or November, following Google’s stable Android release. For instance, One UI 6 debuted on October 30, 2023, while One UI 7, delayed significantly, launched on April 7, 2025. However, One UI 8 is breaking this pattern completely.
Android 16-based One UI 8 was officially released on July 9, 2025, at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event. The company successfully achieved an ambitious summer 2025 stable release timeline, arriving in July, months ahead of Samsung’s traditional fall update schedule.
Samsung says the update is set to gradually roll out to other compatible Galaxy devices, ensuring a broader reach across its ecosystem.
For existing devices, the Galaxy S25 series stands the best chance of getting the stable One UI 8 update in late July 2025, with stable versions already found on Samsung’s internal servers. The update for other devices like the Galaxy S24, S23, and older foldables will likely start in August 2025, with a phased rollout to ensure stability.
Samsung One UI 8 Beta Program:
Samsung officially launched the One UI 8 beta program on May 28, 2025, starting with the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in Germany, Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Beta program has now expanded to India and Poland.
Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra users can apply to install the One UI 8 beta through the Samsung Members app using the new sign-up process announced by Samsung. Samsung released the beta program without any major official announcement, with Beta 1 arriving on May 28, Beta 2 on June 12, and Beta 3 on June 30, 2025.
The beta program followed Samsung’s usual approach of starting with flagship devices. Samsung successfully rolled out One UI 8 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 series and has extended the beta program to the Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra.
Samsung One UI 8 Eligible Devices:
While Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed the One UI 8 device list, we can rely on its official software update policy to identify the devices guaranteed to receive the update. Samsung now offers up to seven years of OS upgrades for select flagship devices (starting with the Galaxy S24 series) and four years for others, alongside five years of security updates for many models. Based on this policy and the confirmed One UI 7 rollout, the following devices are certain to be eligible for One UI 8:
- Galaxy S Series:
- Galaxy S25 Edge, S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE, Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra.
- Galaxy Z Series:
- Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Flip7 FE (Launched with One UI 8), Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4.
- Galaxy Tab Series:
- Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra.
Mid-range models like the Galaxy A55 and A35 may also qualify under the four-year policy. Older devices, such as the Galaxy S21 series, may miss out, as four-year support may end before One UI 8 arrives.

One UI 8
The launch of One UI 8 aligned perfectly with Samsung’s new foldables—the Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and Z Flip7 FE, which launched on July 9, 2025. These devices ship with Android 16-based One UI 8 preinstalled. This marked a significant change for Samsung, bringing a major update much sooner than fans expected.
If you have any questions about One UI. Let me know on my X handle (SamsungSWUpdate), and I’ll help you figure out when it might get the update!
Disclaimer:
Some information in this article is based on historical patterns and Samsung’s official software update policy as of July 10, 2025. Device eligibility reflects confirmed support policies but may expand or shift based on future announcements. Stay tuned to Samsung’s official channels for the latest updates.
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Confirmed: Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 getting surprise revival with One UI 8 Watch

At Unpacked, Samsung officially confirmed the One UI 8 Watch 4/Classic upgrade. That said, the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are now confirmed to be getting the Wear OS 6-based One UI 8 Watch upgrade this year.
On June 30, Samsung kicked off the One UI 8 Watch Beta Program. The company mentioned that the Watch 5 and later models are eligible. It sparked a debate that Samsung has dropped the Watch 4 series from Wear OS 6 eligibility.
Well, the official confirmation at Unpacked has cleared all the doubts.
Wear OS 6 plus One UI 8 Watch
Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are the first Samsung smartwatches that launch with Wear OS. While the software support is about to end this August, Samsung is still bringing a big free upgrade, marking the 4th OS release.
Wear OS 6 will come to the Watch 4 series as its fourth major update. This new OS arrives on Samsung smartwatches as part of One UI 8 Watch. The development hasn’t yet begun, so a specific timeline is tough to predict.
Samsung’s new One UI 8 Watch succeeds the One UI 6 Watch version. The company has entirely skipped v7 to match the Galaxy Watch and One UI Watch numbering. Like One UI 7 for Mobile, One UI 8 Watch brings big visual revamps.
The new design and tiles are being hated by many. Samsung is likely to make some visual changes during the Beta Program. Notably, the entire focus is shifted to offering streamlined user experiences to Galaxy Watch owners.
Meanwhile, your Galaxy Watch is also getting a big AI upgrade. Google started rolling out the Gemini AI assistant to Wear OS watches running Wear OS 4+. Samsung’s entire Wear OS smartwatch lineup is eligible for this AI upgrade.
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Google rolls out AI assistant Gemini to Samsung and Wear OS smartwatches

Google officially announces AI assistant Gemini for Samsung and Wear OS smartwatches. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch 8 series marks the debut of official Wear OS 6 and integrates the Gemini AI assistant as well.
Starting July 9, Google has started rolling out Gemini AI to Wear OS smartwatches from Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus, and Xiaomi, along with its own Pixel watches. This major upgrade will replace the classic Google Assistant on your watch.
AI assistant Gemini is starting to roll out to Wear OS 4+ watches over the coming weeks. Watches upgrading to Wear OS 6 will also include support for your watch brand’s apps, so you can keep using the apps you use every day.
Google says Gemini for Wear OS is as powerful and smart as its Android variant. Users will have a consistent, smart assistant right on their wrist. Gemini unlocks a more natural, intelligent, and capable way to manage tasks and access info.
Gemini for Wear OS – Key Features
You can start talking with Gemini by simply saying “Hey Google,” as well as pressing and holding the side button on your watch, or tapping on the Gemini app icon on your watch screen. It’s easy to access and ready to impress with its capabilities.

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You can talk to it naturally, just like you would with a friend, and it gets you, picking up on your speech patterns and giving quick, clear answers.
Your watch can now tackle bigger tasks that used to mean grabbing your phone and jumping through hoops. With Gemini, it’s all streamlined, working across your apps to get things done fast.
Gemini can also connect to Gmail and Google Calendar. Just head to the Gemini app settings on your paired phone, turn on the apps you want to use, and give it the okay with permissions.
Plus, Gemini has got your back for keeping track of important stuff. Ask it to save something you need to remember, and it will pull it up for you whenever you ask.
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