[UPDATE: Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Unlocked too] Samsung starts Android 11 One UI 3.0 public rollout for Galaxy S20 FE
[UPDATE 2: January 22, 2021]
The Galaxy S20 FE is now getting the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update on the Sprint network in the US. The software version is G781USQU1CTLC. Along with the new Android features, it also adds December 2020 security patch.
UPDATE 1: January 20, 2021]
After the international variant, Samsung now started rolling out the stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 FE units in the US.
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The latest major OS update is rolling out on the US carriers T-Mobile and Verizon. The unlocked units are also getting the latest software update. Alongside several new features, it also adds the December 2020 security patch.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE software versions:
- Verizon: G781VSQU1CTLC
- T-Mobile: G781USQU1CTLC
- Unlocked: G781U1UEU1CTLD
[Original Article: December 18, 2020]
Aside from the One UI 3.0 beta testing for the Galaxy S20 FE smartphones in South Korea, Samsung has started Android 11 based One UI 3.0 firmware public rollout globally. As per the official roadmap, this device has listed to get the stable One UI 3.0 update from January 2021.
According to the latest information, the Android 11/One UI 3.0 software update for the Galaxy S20 FE comes with a build version of G780FXXU1BTL1. This stable firmware update is initially rolling out from Russia. We can expect that it will soon be available in other countries in the coming days/weeks. In addition, it also installs the latest December 2020 security patch for system security improvements.
Related: Following One UI 3.0, Samsung Gallery will no longer save a copy of real image after editing
One UI 3.0 features:
Samsung One UI 3.0 is built on Google’s Android 11 that brings several new features such as a refreshed app drawer, Settings menu, lock screen, notification panel as well as system enhancements for improved the user experience.
Android 11 features:
The eleventh generation of Android – Android 11 also comes with some exciting new features like chat Bubbles that help you to focus on your current work, one-time permissions to apps, pin conversations, and much more.
Touchscreen issue:
Furthermore, we can surely expect that this major upgrade will completely solve the severe touchscreen issues that were reported for a long time.
HOW TO CHECK FOR UPDATES:
Check for the latest software update manually by following the steps given below.
- Open device’s Settings
- Scroll down and select Software updates
- Hit the Download and install option.
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Component partners of Samsung say that the number of parts ordered for the two recent models did not change significantly or decrease slightly compared to expectations.
Earlier, it was expected that the Korean tech giant would order 12 to 13 million units of parts for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 by the end of this year. However, recent reports revealed that there may be a decrease of about 1 million units.
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The prevailing view is that LG Display will have 15% more OLED volume than Samsung Display (9 million to early 10 million units). Those who see it differently predict that Samsung Display will secure around 20 million units of 15% OLED, which will be more than LG Display.
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Apple’s Surprising Victory: Takes the Crown in Indian Smartphone Exports, Samsung Drops to Second
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