
Galaxy M31 and Galaxy Fold getting Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update
Samsung has now started rolling out the stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update to the Galaxy M31 and Galaxy Fold smartphones. Alongside several new features, it also comes with the January 2021 security patch.
Software versions:
- Galaxy M31: M315FXXU2BUAC
- Galaxy Fold LTE/5G: F900FXXU4DUA1/F907BXXU4DUA1
The rollout is in the initial phase, it will soon be available to other regions very soon.
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To check the latest software update, you can head into the device Settings, tap on the Software update menu and Download and install option.
Check the complete changelog:
One UI 3 Upgrade (Android 11)
One UI 3 is designed to help you focus on what matters. Our visual redesign has improved the places you visit the most, like the Home screen and quick panel, to reduce distractions, highlight important information, and make your experience more consistent. Performance improvements will help apps run quicker while using less battery power. And One UI 3 puts control in your hands with new privacy controls, one-time permissions, and enhanced Digital Wellbeing.
Scroll down for a full list of changes.
Visual design
We’ve refreshed the look and feel of One UI 3 in lots of ways , from new, more consistent icons to smarter quick panel organization and notifications. Motion is smoother and more natural, with improved animation. And better interface response means the user experience is second to none, on any device.
Improved performance
We optimized One UI 3 with enhanced dynamic memory allocation, so apps run faster and perform better. We’ve also restricted background activities to provide better performance and power usage.
Better customization
• New image categories have been added to Dynamic Lock screen, and you can select up to 5 categories at once.
• On the Lock screen, you can add a widget to check your usage time.
• Get an interactive preview when setting a wallpaper.
• Adjusting the Always On Display and Lock screen is easier.
• Add a call background to see a picture or video when you make or receive a call.
• In Samsung Internet, you can reorder and lock tabs.
• New icons and Lock screen widgets make it easier to find and control your routines.
• Use Digital Wellbeing with separate personal and work profiles.
Enhanced features
Home screen and Lock screen
• Add widgets by touching and holding an app on the Home screen.
• Turn off the screen by double tapping on an empty space on the Home or Lock screen. (Set it up in Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures.)
• On the Lock screen, tap the clock area to see widgets like calendar, weather, and music.
Calls and chats
• See conversations separately in the notification panel. Works with Messages and your favorite chat apps.
• Easily remove duplicate contacts stored in the same account in Contacts. The storage period for deleted contacts has been extended from 15 days to 30 days.
• Added the ability to edit multiple linked contacts from a single screen.
• Added Trash in Messages so that recently deleted messages are stored for 30 days.
Pictures and videos
• Take pictures quicker with improved auto focus and auto exposure.
• View, edit, and share pictures and videos more easily from Gallery.
• Find pictures and videos quicker with new search features and categories in Gallery.
• Revert edited pictures to their original versions at any time, even after they’re saved, so you never lose a shot.
Settings
• Settings has a new simpler look and feel. Your Samsung account is shown at the top, and Home screen settings are now easier to access.
• Find the settings you need more easily with new Search features. You’ll get better results for synonyms and common misspellings, and you can tap on tags to see groups of related settings.
• Quick settings buttons have been reduced to provide only the most commonly used features. You can also add buttons to create your own customized quick panel.
Samsung Keyboard
• Increased the number of input languages to 370.
• Added emoji and sticker suggestions when you enter a text-based emoticon.
• Improved the keyboard layout to provide a larger space bar when entering web and email addresses.
• Reorganized Keyboard settings so it’s easier to access frequently used settings.
Productivity
• In Internet, you can hide the status and navigation bars for a more immersive experience and quickly translate webpages.
• You’ll be prompted to block websites that send too many pop-ups or notifications.
• You can browse and select cloud drive files from the file selection screen in My Files.
• You can now delete cache files in My Files to easily free up storage space.
• Events with the same start time are displayed together in the month and list views in Calendar.
Easy media and device control
Media and device control is easier with the improved media panel in notifications. You can see recently used media apps and quickly change the playback device. You can also check Android Auto settings in the Advanced features menu in Settings.
Identify and improve your digital habits
Improved Digital Wellbeing features make it easy to check how you’re using your phone or tablet and help you form good digital habits. Check your usage while driving or see weekly changes in your screen time by function at a glance through upgraded weekly reports.
Accessibility for everyone
One UI 3 recommends useful accessibility features for you based on your usage. The improved Accessibility shortcut makes accessibility features easier to start and use. You can use the Speak keyboard input aloud feature to get voice feedback of your typing even when TalkBack is turned off.
Stronger privacy protection
You can now let an app access to your microphone, camera, or location just one time. Any permissions that an app hasn’t used in a while will be automatically revoked. You can no longer give apps permission to always see your location in the regular permission popup. To let apps access your location when they’re not in use, you need to go to the location permission page for the app in Settings.
Additional improvements
• In Clock, you can hear the time and preset name of the alarm read aloud when an alarm rings.
Some apps will need to be updated separately after the One UI 3 update.
App copies made using Dual messenger can no longer access SD card files directly. To share SD card files in an app copy, select the files in Gallery or My Files, tap Share, then select the app copy.
You can no longer connect to Chromecast using Smart View. You can use Google Home instead.
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Samsung has acknowledged bugs in Galaxy S25 Plus and Ultra’s Superfast Charging. It appears to be a widespread problem as the social platforms and Samsung’s Community forums have exploded with similar complaints.
Recently, Samsung Italia acknowledged bugs in Superfast Charging on the Galaxy S25 Plus and S25 Ultra. The vanilla model remains excluded as it doesn’t support 45W superfast charging functionality and is capped at 25W.
The official release has started on February 7 and consumers are gradually receiving their new Galaxy devices. Several owners reported on X, Reddit, and Samsung Community that the new S25 +/Ultra doesn’t properly support 45W charging.
The reason is suspected to be a lack of support for the 5A cable. Samsung’s Italia subsidiary asked a user, while pledging a fix with future One UI 7 update, whether they are using a 5A cable instead of the 3A cable that arrived in the box.
Galaxy S25 Plus and Ultra feature a new charging profile. The company has made hardware-level tweaks to end the necessity of a 5A cable for Superfast charging. The in-box cable of 3A is also capable of charging the phone at 45W.
Samsung fans having a 5A cable and 45W brick may have been charging their S25+ or Ultra with the same products. The shift in the charging profile was probably overseen by the software team resulting in bugs in the Superfast Charging.
It’s worth noting that the lock screen shows Superfast Charging 2.0 but the real experience isn’t the same. The flagship models allegedly take hours to recharge the battery with the same adapter and cable used to charge existing Galaxy devices.

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According to BusinessKorea, Nvidia is pushing Samsung and SK Hynix for commercialization of SOCAMM (System on Chip Advanced Memory Module) AI memory technology.
A report from another trusted outlet suggests that Nvidia, Samsung, and SK Hynix are exchanging SOCAMM prototypes for testing, with mass production expected to start by the end of 2025.
SOCAMM uses low-power LPDDR5X for better efficiency and performance. It can dramatically boost data transfer speeds, which would be crucial for AI computing with extra I/O pins.
SOCAMM’s detachable module design is the biggest strength that lets users easily replace the memory. NVIDIA’s push for its memory standard marks a major shift from the JEDEC framework.
Earlier this year, the US chip giant introduced GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip and Project DIGITS. SOCAMM could be the next-gen HBM with superior performance and power efficiency.
An industry source noted:
“Memory standards have traditionally been determined by a consensus among multiple PC, memory, and server companies at JEDEC, but NVIDIA is pursuing its own memory standard, reflecting confidence in its innovation and influence.”
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Samsung is now appointing multiple chip specialists to its Board as part of efforts to restore competitiveness. The Board meeting is set to be held on February 18 to finalize the appointment of internal and external directors.
The Korean tech giant is considering tripling the number of semiconductor experts on the Board from one to three. Currently, Samsung’s Board has nine members including three internal directors and six external directors.
Jun Young-hyun, head of the DS Division (vice chairman and CEO) who oversees semiconductor operations, will be appointed as an internal director.
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The 12 awards that Samsung won at ISE 2025 were distributed across a range of its innovative products and initiatives, highlighting its leadership in the digital signage industry. Here’s a breakdown of the products and solutions:
Best of Show Awards (5):
Samsung Color E-Paper:
- This display won three “Best of Show” awards from different publications (AV Technology, Digital Signage, and Installation), recognizing its ultra-bright, lightweight, and energy-efficient design.
HoloDisplay:
- This 3D display also earned a “Best of Show” award from Installation, highlighting its innovative approach to creating floating images.
Interactive Display with Samsung AI Assistant:
- This educational solution received a “Best of Show” award from Tech & Learning, acknowledging its smart features and AI-powered interactivity.
AV News Awards (2):
AV Project of the Year (Commercial) Award:
- This award recognized Samsung’s use of its Outdoor LED Signage XHB series at the Shinsegae Department Store in Seoul, South Korea.
Digital Signage Innovation of the Year Award:
- This award celebrated the Transparent MICRO LED display for its groundbreaking design and functionality.
Inavation Awards (1):
Applied Technology Award:
- This award was given to Samsung for its installation of Onyx LED screens at Pathé Palace in Paris, France.
Top New Technologies (TNT) Awards from Commercial Integrator (3):
All-Weather Display:
- This award recognized Samsung’s OHDX Outdoor Signage 46″ and 55″ models.
TVs:
- This award was given to Samsung’s 2024 HBU8000 Hospitality TV.
Video Monitors:
- This award celebrated Samsung’s QHFX 115″ Smart Signage.
ISE Stand Design Awards from EXHIBITOR Magazine (1):
Sustainability Recognition XL (250 m2 or more):
- This award acknowledged the eco-conscious design of Samsung’s booth at ISE 2025.
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One UI 7 to be thanked
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