Samsung April 2021 One UI and Security Updates Tracker [April 25]
Introduced alongside the Galaxy S21 series, Samsung One UI 3.1 version is already rolled out for numerous Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Still, the company is working to expand the availability of the third generation of the One UI which is built on Android 11.
Aside from this, the OEM has also started releasing the April 2021 security update for the Galaxy devices from March 29, 2021. Moreover, the Galaxy S21 series became the first to get the newer security patch even before changing the calendar month.
Just like every month, Samsung will also roll out several new software updates including Android OS, One UI, features, bug fixes, system improvements as well as new security patches to its dozens of Galaxy phones, tablets, wearables, etc.
In this tracker, we’ll put all the One UI and Security Patch updates which will be released in April 2021.
SAMSUNG APRIL 2021 SECURITY PATCH DEVICE LIST: SAMMY FANS
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy A51
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy Tab S6
- Galaxy S9
- Galaxy S9+
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy Tab S5e
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy A71
- Galaxy A51
- Galaxy Note 20
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20+
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite
- Galaxy F62
- Galaxy Note 8
- Galaxy S8
- Galaxy S8+
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy A52 5G
- Galaxy Note 9
- Galaxy A31
- Galaxy Note FE
- Galaxy A30s
- Galaxy A20
- Galaxy A30
- Galaxy A8 2018
- Galaxy A70
- Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy Tab S5e
BELOW, YOU CAN CHECK April 2021 FEATURE AND SECURITY UPDATES: SAMMY FANS
April 25, 2021
April 2021 security update now rolling out for Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e running One UI 3.1. Source
Latest Galaxy Note 8 software update brings April 2021 security improvements. Source
April 24, 2021
Verizon updates Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy S10 5G with new camera features, April 2021 security patch. Source
April 23, 2021
Samsung Galaxy A70, A30, A20, A8 and Tab Active 2 getting April 2021 security update. Source
April 23, 2021
Bluetooth connectivity and April 2021 security improvements rolling out for Samsung Galaxy A50. Source
April 22, 2021
Verizon updates Galaxy Z Fold 2 with new camera features, April 2021 security patch. Source
April 21, 2021
Samsung Galaxy A30s gets April 2021 security update, no signs of One UI 3.0 or One UI 2.5. Source
April 20, 2021
Breaking: Samsung Galaxy Note FE gets April 2021 security update. Source
April 19, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung is now delivering the latest Android and One UI security patches released in April 2021 to the four-year-old Galaxy Note 7 smartphones. Source
April 19, 2021: Samsung Galaxy A31
Samsung started releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update to the Galaxy A31 smartphones alongside the April 2021 security patch. Source
April 18, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE [Verizon]
Samsung and Verizon are now rolling out April 2021 security update to the Galaxy S20 FE smartphones in the United States. Source
April 17, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S10 [Verizon]
New s/w update for Verizon locked Galaxy S10 series smartphones comes with April 2021 security patch and new camera features. Source
April 16, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung pushed a new software update to the Galaxy Note 9 smartphone users, which brings the April 2021 security patch. Source
April 15, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip & Galaxy A52 5G
Recently, Samsung’s four years older flagship devices – Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 series have begun receiving the April security patch, and now the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy A52 5G are the latest to get this update. Source
April 15, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S8
Just recently, the South Korean tech giant released the April 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 8 smartphones, and now this new security patch landed on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 phones. Source
April 15, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 [Verizon]
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones get various new camera features, April 2021 security update. Source
April 14, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung’s April 2021 security update rollout is in full swing as a number of Galaxy devices have been receiving this security improvement over the air. Now, the company started rolling out this software update to its four year old flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 8. Source
April 14, 2021: Samsung Galaxy F62
Samsung Galaxy F62 gets a hefty update with camera improvements, April 2021 security patch. Source
April 11, 2021: Samsung Galaxy A51 [Verizon]
Verizon Samsung Galaxy A51 gets Android 11 One UI 3.0 update with various new features. Source
April 09, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S21 [Verizon]
Verizon has begun improving the system security of the carrier bounded Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra phones by installing the April 2021 security patch in the US. Source
April 08, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S20
Samsung pushed a new software update to the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra devices, which brings the April 2021 security patch. Source
April 08, 2021: Samsung Galaxy A71
Samsung started releasing a new software update to the Galaxy A71 smartphones that was launched back in March 2020. This OTA brings system security improvements as well as fixes for some bugs by installing the April 2021 security patch. Source
April 07, 2021: Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G started getting the One UI 3.1 update, which brings a set of new and smart features. Moreover, the new firmware also includes the April 2021 security patch. Source
April 06, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite
Samsung started sending the April 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 10 Lite smartphones. Identified via release number N770FXXU7EUC6, this update is initially rolling out in France and will soon be available widely. Source
April 05, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series begun receiving a new software update, which improves the system security of the Galaxy Note 20 phones by installing the April 2021 security patch. Source
April 05, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 [US Unlocked]
Samsung started to roll out the April 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra in the US, which enhances the system security to keep your device protected against threats. Source
April 04, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 – March 2021 security patch
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 gets March 2021 security update in the US. Source
April 03, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite – April 2021 security patch
Samsung releases April 2021 security update to the Galaxy S10 Lite running One UI 3.1. Source
April 02, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ – April 2021 security patch
Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ receiving April 2021 security update. Source
April 01, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S20 [T-Mobile] – March 2021 security patch
T-Mobile rolling out March 2021 security patch without Director’s view camera feature. Source
March 31, 2021: Samsung Galaxy A51 – One UI 3.1 & April 2021 security patch
The latest firmware update for the Galaxy A51 models comes with One UI 3.1 features and April 2021 security patch. Source
March 30, 2021: Samsung Galaxy A52 – April 2021 security patch
Samsung’s latest mid-range smartphone – Galaxy A52 is now picking up the latest security improvements released in April 2021. Source
March 30, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE – April 2021 security patch
The Galaxy S20 FE phones have started getting the April 2021 security update in some European markets. Source
March 30, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 – April 2021 security patch
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 devices have begun grabbing April 2021 security patch over the air. Source
March 29, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 – April 2021 security patch
After Galaxy S21, Samsung released the March 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ smartphones. Source
March 29, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S21 – April 2021 security patch
Just like every month, Samsung started sending April 2021 security update before changing the calendar month. And the Galaxy S21 became the first to get the latest security update alongside huge camera improvements. Source
* This article will be updated regularly.
One UI 6.1.1 introduced several new features and enhancements, one of which is the Motion Clipper feature of Editor. This feature lets you enhance your photos and create unique GIFs and stickers. This tool is perfect and useful for those who want to add a bit of fun and creativity to their photos and share them.
Motion Clipper is a minor yet powerful feature of One UI 6.1.1 that allows you to turn a part of your Motion Photos into animated GIFs or motion stickers. Users can easily use this feature when they have a motion photo in the Gallery app.
You have to open the motion photo in the Gallery app and long-press on a person or object you want to select. By doing so, you create a GIF or sticker from it. You can now use these custom GIFs and stickers on messenger apps or social media platforms that support Sticker Center.
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Currently, Motion Clipper is available on select Samsung models including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6. Additionally, several other flagships will get this feature with next major update.
These Galaxy devices will soon get the Motion Clipper feature of One UI 6.1.1.
Galaxy Z series
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
One UI 6.1.1 will bring Sketch to Image feature to older Samsung devices
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra users can expect major camera optimizations in One UI 7. A tipster reveals that the company has greatly optimized the camera of the S24 Ultra. These improvements will uplevel the camera performance.
IceUniverse now claims major significant camera optimization in One UI 7 for Galaxy S24 Ultra. The source says that the new software has seriously optimized the 1x and 5x (50-megapixel resolution) modes of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Samsung is rumored to release a camera-centric firmware next month. The tipster added that these changes will not be included in the incremental update. Major design changes are likely in the next update, but Samsung isn’t skipping Galaxy camera aspect.
It’s worth noting that the 5x photography will be as clear as 12MP visual experience. The S24 Ultra debuted a new 5x Periscope solution of 50-megapixel resolution. However, the long-standing optimization demand might be fulfilled in One UI 7.
One UI 7 has significantly optimized the 1x and 5x50MP modes of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, basically achieving the visual experience of 12MP, but with higher clarity. This is not included in the camera optimization of One UI 6.1.1 August, which means that Samsung is still optimizing…
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That said, the next month’s update won’t improve the Galaxy S24 camera. This means the Korean tech giant hasn’t done with optimizing the functionalities. We expect more refinements and performance shifts before the Beta Program begins.
Galaxy S24 users are eagerly waiting for the Beta Program to commence. Meanwhile, the same source recently disclosed that the firmware is full of bugs. It is possible that the company may postpone the Beta activity to August.
Recently, Max Jambor reported that this year’s One UI Beta will start on July 29. Given the difficulties in the internal firmware, it’s hard to expect Beta on Monday. However, Samsung will surely manage to kick off the Beta for S24 by mid-August.
Before we conclude, it’s noteworthy that the Beta Program won’t be available globally. Samsung launches it in at least seven countries every year. If your country misses Beta, you will have to wait till October to get Samsung’s Android 15 software.
Samsung One UI 7 Beta update may not release on Monday, July 29. Yesterday, Max Jambor revealed the launch date of the One UI 7 Beta Program. Tipster IceUniverse reports that the internal Beta has bugs that could delay the program.
One UI 7 internal Beta that is supported to be available as a Public Beta has so many bugs. Samsung insider IceUniverse says that the new software “is still full of bugs and is almost unusable.” In that case, the company is unlikely to commence the Beta.
One UI 6.1.1 rollout hasn’t yet been announced for older Galaxy devices. It is another fact that Samsung could postpone the Beta activity to the next month. The latter half of next week lands in August, where the Beta Program may commence.
Samsung’s development of One UI 7 seems comparatively slow. Google is about to release Android 15 on the Stable channel. The latest operating system version has already reached its Platform Stability milestone with Beta 3 last month.
Galaxy’s Android 15 upgrade is delaying in optimization isn’t a concerning matter. In the last two years, Samsung started Beta activity in August. As far as the One UI 7’s Stable rollout is concerned, it will hopefully begin by October this year.
One UI 7 update will bring a pure new set of app icons with elegant gradient colors. The Quick Settings and Notification Panel could also be separated. New Galaxy AI features would also be inducted throughout the Beta activity.
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