[March 21] Samsung March 2021 One UI and Security Patch Tracker
After introducing the latest version of One UI – One UI 3.1 at the Galaxy Unpacked 2021, Samsung delivered this update for the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ tablets globally. On February 18, the company announced that it will send the One UI 3.1 update for several Galaxy flagships and mid-rangers.
So far, several Galaxy flagships including the Galaxy S20, Note 20, Fold 2/Flip have received the One UI 3.1 features over-the-air. And today (February 25, 2021), the Korean tech has initially released the One UI 3.1 changes for the Galaxy Note 10 phones in Germany.
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Along with the One UI 3.1, the Galaxy Note 10 also gets the March 2021 security patch. It makes the Galaxy Note 10 the first to collect the latest security update ahead of three days of the next month. On the other hand, Samsung is rapidly working to send the Android 11 update to its several eligible devices within the first half of this year.
Apart from the major/feature updates, Samsung also rolls out new security patches, bug fixes, system improvements, and new features for its different smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables every month.
In this tracker, we’ll put all the One UI and Security Patch updates which will be released in March 2021.
Samsung March 2021 Security Patch Device List: Sammy Fans
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 5G
- Galaxy S20+ 5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy Tab S6
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
- Galaxy Note 20
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy S9
- Galaxy S9+
- Galaxy M31
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy Tab S7
- Galaxy Tab S7+
- Galaxy A30s
- Galaxy A20
- Galaxy M30
- Galaxy A21 [Verizon]
- Galaxy Note 9
Below, You Can Check March 2021 Feature and Security Updates: Sammy Fans
[March 27, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Note 9 – March 2021 security patch
Samsung releasing the March 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 9 users in the US as well as globally. Verizon | Global
[March 21, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy S20 Series – One UI 3.1 & February 2021 security patch
T-Mobile started sending the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update to the Galaxy S20 series in the US. This update also includes the February 2021 security patch for better device security. Source
[March 20, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 – March 2021 security patch
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ locked on Verizon carrier have begun collecting March 2021 security patch over the air. Source
[March 16, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy A30s and A20 – March 2021 security patch
Samsung’s two entry-level smartphones – Galaxy A30s and A20 are now receiving the March 2021 security update over the air. Source
[March 15, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Fold and Z Fold 2 – March 2021 security patch
After bringing the One UI 3.1 features, Samsung pushed the March 2021 security update to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Fold models.
[March 14, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy A42 5G – One UI 3.1
The Galaxy A42 5G has started getting the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 firmware update. Source
[March 13, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy M31 – One UI 3.1 & March 2021 security patch
Samsung’s popular Galaxy M31 is now updating to the One UI 3.1 version. This update also includes the March 2021 security patch. Source
[March 12, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Note 20 [US] – March 2021 security patch
After the international variants, the Galaxy Note 20 series (without carrier branding) has begun receiving the latest security improvements released in March 2021 over the air. Source
[March 11, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ – March 2021 security patch
Samsung started sending the March 2021 security update to the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones. Source
[March 11, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy S20 FE [US] – One UI 3.1
The US unlocked Galaxy S20 FE getting the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update. Source
[March 10, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Note 20 – March 2021 security patch
After the US, the company has begun releasing the March 2021 security patch to the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra in more markets. Source
[March 07, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy A71 – One UI 3.1 & February 2021 security patch
The Galaxy A71 on One UI 2.5 started receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update along with the February 2021 security patch. Source
[March 04, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Note 8 [Verizon] – January 2021 security patch
Verizon started releasing January 2021 security update to the locked Samsung Galaxy Note 8 devices in the US. Source
[March 03, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and Tab S6 Lite – One UI 3.1 & March 2021 security patch
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and S6 Lite receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update. It also installs the March 2021 security patch. Source1 | Source2
[March 01, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy S20 – One UI 3.1 & March 2021 security patch
Samsung started releasing the One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy S20 series devices in the US. Along with this, these phones are also receiving the latest March 2021 security patch. Source
[February 28, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy S21 – March 2021 security patch
Samsung Galaxy S21 series March 2021 security update is now live in select countries including Taiwan. It will soon be available in other markets. Source
[February 25, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy S10 – One UI 3.1 & March 2021 security patch
After the Galaxy Note 10, Samsung started to deliver the One UI 3.1 and March 2021 security update for the Galaxy S10 series devices. Source
[February 25, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Note 10 – One UI 3.1 & March 2021 security patch
As promised, Samsung released the One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy Note 10 devices alongside the March 2021 security patch. Source
* This article will be updated regularly.
Samsung Find app helps users easily locate their Galaxy devices, friends, and items. With the upcoming One UI 7 update, Samsung is giving the Find app a fresh look and adding new features.
A recent leak from Gerwin Van Giessen showed the updated Samsung Find app icon. While the color scheme stays the same with white, dark, and light blue shades, the new icon has a sharper tip location symbol. The tip is now more defined, there’s a circle instead of a spread-out triangle.
Moreover, the app has a new navigation bar style, giving it a more modern and streamlined look.
The Samsung Find app was introduced in January 2024. It is similar to the SmartThings Find app but with some additional features. It allows users to share their location with friends, family, or other contacts on their Galaxy phone, tablet, or watch. You can also ask others to share their location with you. Another helpful feature is the ability to set a time limit for location sharing.
Since its launch, Samsung has made the app more useful by adding new features and improvements. The upcoming One UI 7 update will further enhance the Samsung Find app with a redesigned icon and other improvements.
The new changes aim to make the Samsung Find app easier to use and more helpful for Galaxy users who need to find their devices.
Samsung Find 1.4 boosts location search for better device tracking
One UI 7 retains the best Galaxy AI camera features debuted in One UI 6. Samsung has accidentally published the official One UI 7 website. The listing revealed key changes and new features of the upcoming software.
The One UI 7 carries innovative new camera features from Galaxy AI, such as Sketch to Image, Live Effect, and Portrait Studio. Samsung flagships that have received the One UI 6.1.1 update, now include the advanced Galaxy AI features.
Portrait Studio is the modern feature that makes every photo feel more personal and special. There’s Sketch to Image for enhancing photos with fun and cheerful visuals. Live Effect will make every photo more dynamic and lively.
Learn more about the features and how to access:
Portrait Studio
Samsung’s Portrait Studio allows you to generate unique AI characters from selfies of family or friends, adding a creative touch to your holiday moments.
Choose a character style, with options like Comic, 3D Cartoon, Watercolor, or Sketch. Just take a photo, select a style, and within seconds, an AI character resembling your real face will appear.
One UI 7 Portrait Studio pic.twitter.com/snfCK8HsO9
— Samsung One UI Software Updates #OneUI7 #OneUI (@SamSWUpdate) November 29, 2024
Sketch to Image
With Sketch to Image, you can transform any photo into a unique piece of art. You can add objects to your photos to beautify your travel moments and create a more unique narrative. Your photo will look even more beautiful with visual touches processed by Galaxy AI.
Here’s how:
- Open the Gallery and select the photo you want to add objects to.
- Tap on “Sketch to Image.”
- Draw the desired objects using the S Pen.
- Tap “Generate” to process the image.
Sketch to Image in One UI 7 that Samsung Spain leaked accidentally#Samsung #OneUI7 #SketchtoImage #GalaxyAI pic.twitter.com/ZjzlqwOYRO
— Samsung One UI Software Updates #OneUI7 #OneUI (@SamSWUpdate) November 29, 2024
Live Effect
One UI’s AI Live Effect lets you make your photos even more unique and eye-catching. Simply put, this feature turns 2D, still photos into 3D creations with motion.
The cool parallax effect created by Live Effects makes every photo more dynamic, eye-catching, and different from others. Here’s how to use Live Effect:
- Open the photo you like.
- Make sure the subject of the photo is more dominant than the background.
- Activate Live Effect by swiping up from the bottom of the image to display the Live Effect icon.
- Save the photo. After processing, the Live Photo will begin to move.
One UI 7 Live Effects #Samsung #OneUI7 #LiveEffects pic.twitter.com/xDP8AdN7W2
— Samsung One UI Software Updates #OneUI7 #OneUI (@SamSWUpdate) November 29, 2024
Recently, Samsung accidentally revealed new features and improvements of the upcoming Android 15-based One UI 7 update. Now, new features and fresh UI changes of the One UI 7 Samsung Calculator surfaced online.
Samsung Calculator app is known for its simple design, and the One UI 7 version doesn’t bring many changes. However, there are a few noticeable tweaks that you can check on your phone if you are using a Galaxy smartphone running One UI 6 or later.
With One UI 7, the numbers, symbols, and text are now larger to make them easier to read. Apart from that, the overall look and layout of the app are very similar to the previous version of One UI 6.
Moreover, Samsung Calendar is also getting a new icon with One UI 7. The new icon features a color scheme of green, black, and gray. This icon includes three symbols – Add, minus, and equal to.
While the Calculator app hasn’t changed much in terms of design, the larger text could improve readability. It’s unclear if there will be more updates to the app before One UI 7 is officially released, but these changes are a small but useful improvement. Stay tuned for more updates related to One UI 7.