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[List] Samsung releases new One UI software updates schedule for Galaxy devices
As always, Samsung published its revised software update distribution plan, which includes several older and latest Galaxy phones and tablets. At the same time, the company has also brought us the June 2021 Android and One UI patch details, which show fixes for over 6 dozen CVEs from Google and Samsung.
Well, here we’re talking about the eligible Galaxy devices for new software updates. It’s worth mentioning that Samsung has various segments such as Galaxy S and Galaxy Note, and these models get new s/w upgrades on a monthly, quarterly, and biannual basis.
These new software updates include – new CVE fixes, security patches, system stability improvements, additional features, OS upgrades, One UI versions, and more. Usually, Samsung provides new security patches every month to the flagships, while mid-ranger and budgets get quarterly for 3 years since the official launch.
Earlier this year, the South Korean tech giant announced that it will now provide regular security updates for four years to the Galaxy devices launched in/after 2019. But, there’s a catch! In the extended fourth year, Samsung will provide only two new security updates and will discontinue official support.
Eligible Samsung Devices For New Software Updates [Update Schedule]
[June 08, 2021] Samsung released the revised software update eligibility and schedule for Galaxy devices.
Eligible devices for monthly software updates –
- Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Fold 5G, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Flip 5G
- Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 5G, Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10 5G, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy Note 10+ 5G, Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 5G, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G
Enterprise Models: Galaxy A50, Galaxy XCover 4s, Galaxy Xcover FieldPro, Galaxy Xcover Pro, Galaxy Xcover5
Eligible devices for quarterly software updates –
- Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+
- Galaxy Note 8
- Galaxy A10e, Galaxy A10s, Galaxy A20s, Galaxy A30s, Galaxy A40, Galaxy A50s, Galaxy A70s, Galaxy A80, Galaxy A90 5G
- Galaxy A01, Galaxy A01 Core, Galaxy A11, Galaxy A21, Galaxy A21s, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A41, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71, Galaxy A71 5G
- Galaxy A02, Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A32, Galaxy A32 5G, Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy A72, Galaxy A82 5G
- Galaxy M10s, Galaxy M30s, Galaxy M40
- Galaxy M01, Galaxy M11, Galaxy M21, Galaxy M31, Galaxy M31s, Galaxy M51, Galaxy M12
- Galaxy F62, Galaxy F52 5G
- Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019), Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020), Galaxy Tab A7, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Galaxy Tab Active2, Galaxy Tab Active Pro, Galaxy Tab Active3
- Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Tab S6 5G, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Tab S7 FE
- W20 5G, W21 5G
Enterprise Models: Galaxy A8 (2018)
Eligible devices for biannually software updates –
- Galaxy S8 Lite, Galaxy Note FE
- Galaxy A6, Galaxy A6+, Galaxy A7 (2018), Galaxy A8+ (2018), Galaxy A8 Star, Galaxy A8s, Galaxy A9 (2018), Galaxy A2 Core, Galaxy A10, Galaxy A20e, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A30, Galaxy A60, Galaxy A70
- Galaxy J2 Core, Galaxy J3 (2017), Galaxy J3 Top, Galaxy J4, Galaxy J4+, Galaxy J4 Core, Galaxy J5 (2017), Galaxy J6, Galaxy J6+, Galaxy J7 (2017), Galaxy J7 Duo, Galaxy J7 Prime2, Galaxy J7 Top, Galaxy J7 Max, Galaxy J7 Neo, Galaxy J7+, Galaxy J8
- Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30
- Galaxy Tab A (2017), Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018), Galaxy Tab S4, Galaxy Tab E 8 Refresh, Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019), Galaxy Tab A with S Pen, Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy View2
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Recently, Samsung has released a new update of the Expert RAW app with version 4.0.00.24. This new version is available to Galaxy users who are testing the One UI 7 beta. It can also be downloaded through APKMirror.
In addition to the new design, One UI 7 is expected to bring some new features to the Expert RAW app, although details are still limited. Right now, the beta update is available only for the Galaxy S24 series in certain countries, but it could soon roll out to more Samsung devices.
The Expert RAW app allows users to take HDR (High Dynamic Range) photos and offers powerful editing tools for those who want to make detailed adjustments to their photos. However, it’s important to note that the app is only available for a limited number of Galaxy devices. If you have the beta version, you can explore all One UI 7 Expert RAW features.
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Samsung recently launched this year’s One UI Beta Program. The company introduced the Now Bar on the lock screen and a Dynamic Island-inspired feature in the One UI 7.0 iteration, bringing more functionality and flair to Galaxy phones.
Now Bar x Dynamic Island
Located at the top, it dynamically expands to showcase activities like incoming calls, music playback, and app-specific alerts.
For instance, while recording audio with Voice Recorder, the feature provides seamless updates without interrupting the primary interface.
Sound pretty Dynamic Island nah?
Samsung goes a step further—users can swipe up on the on-screen pill UI to jump to secondary or other running activities. It adds a layer of interactivity that Apple’s Dynamic Island currently lacks.
Think you are recording a voice and running a timer at the same time. Simply expand the pill from the status bar and swipe up to quickly switch across the running functions without disruption.
One UI 7 Now Bar | Image: SakiTech
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One UI 7’s Dynamic Island is designed to improve how notifications and real-time updates are displayed. It will also contribute to a better, reliable, and effortless multitasking experience on the flagship Galaxy smartphones.
With One UI 7.0 confirmed to be available for Galaxy devices in the first quarter of 2025, Galaxy fans are eager to see how this innovation will improve day-to-day usage.
[Watch] One UI 7.0 Dynamic Island in action:
Samsung One UI 7.0 gets it's own version of Dynamic Island known as the "NOW BAR" pic.twitter.com/kR0qSACr8P
— sakitech (@sakitechonline) December 5, 2024
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For years, Samsung has stuck with a horizontal, page-based layout for its app drawer, while most Android devices have used a vertical scrolling style. The company kept it as the default, even though third-party launchers or Samsung’s Good Lock could provide alternatives.
With the release of One UI 7 beta, Samsung is changing the way you scroll the apps with Vertical app drawer. Now, the app drawer scrolls vertically by default. This makes it easier to find and open apps quickly, without swiping through multiple pages.
Notably, the change is permanent, and you can’t switch back to the old horizontal layout through the settings after One UI 7 installation. There’s no option for App drawer customizations. The only way to change how apps are organized is by using the “Custom” sorting option
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Moreover, users can adjust the size of app icons for the home and app screens, remove app labels, and even add labels to widgets.
If you’re using a Galaxy smartphone with the One UI 7 Beta, let us know which app drawer you prefer – horizontal or vertical.