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[Opinion] One UI 3.1.1 will help Samsung to boost Android 12 (One UI 4) rollout for Galaxy devices

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Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0

Google’s Android 12 operating system is official and set to release for the world this September. As Samsung is the leading smartphone brand across the globe, it needs to re-imagine the stock Android and make it more powerful for Galaxy device owners than others.

Today, we’re talking about an interesting fact that’s going to help Samsung boost its Android 12 (One UI 4) development for the Galaxy devices. Since the birth of One UI, its custom Android skin, the company released three iterations of the same generation (also based on the same Android OS) including:

  • One UI 1.0, One UI 1.1 and One UI 1.5
  • One UI 2.0, One UI 2.1 and One UI 2.5
  • One UI 3.0, One UI 3.1 and One UI 3.5 (expected)

Samsung’s Android adoption and One UI development strategy

Sammy Fans are well known for the release plan of One UI versions and generations. The OEM runs its own Beta activity on every new Android generation to build a new One UI iteration for Galaxy devices. The company follows the below-mentioned strategy.

  1. Wait for the official/stable Android release
  2. Announcement for new Android OS-based One UI generation
  3. Developers Preview for Galaxy devices
  4. Public beta activity for general users (select phones)
  5. Stable release begins after a successful Beta trial.

After the official release of the new Android OS, Samsung announces One UI x.0 for developers, followed by a public beta and stable release. With the new Galaxy S flagships, it brings One UI x.1 pre-installed and later on rolls out this new version to other Galaxy owners.

In the third quarter, the Korean phone maker launches its new Galaxy Note flagship line that debuts another One UI variant i.e. the One UI x.5 out of the box. Following the same strategy, the company releases the changes of the x.5 version of One UI to eligible Galaxy phones and tablets.

Due to this heavy workout on the same Android generation, the Korean tech giant needs too much time to deliver the newer Android generation as we can take the Android 11 rollout as an example. However, Samsung is impressively upgrading Galaxies to Android 11, but it’s time to focus on Android 12.

And it looks like Samsung has finally decided to kill rivals with its Android 12 update as it’s going to not waste more time on Android 11-based another One UI 3 iteration. The company’s decision of One UI 3.5 cancellation itself a hint for the public that they are going to see a massive Android 12 distribution this year.

So, upcoming flagship Galaxies will also equip One UI 3.1?

No! As the One UI x.5 version comes along with new Galaxy Note phones, but they are not coming this year and are expected to make a come back in Q3 2022. It’s true, Samsung is going to not introduce the Android 11-based One UI 3.5 with its upcoming flagships, but they will be debuting with a new One UI 3 variant.

Following the future era and popularization of foldable screen smartphones, Samsung canceled its iconic Galaxy Note series this year and gambled its hope on the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 (with S Pen support) and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable flagships.

One UI 3.1.1, Samsung’s best try for robust Android 12 rollout

With the Android 11, Samsung is going to entirely change its One UI development as the next/final version will be the One UI 3.1.1, not One UI 3.5. The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are coming with the One UI 3.1.1 (based on Android 11) out of the box.

One UI 3.1.1, leaked by Ice Universe and later on confirmed by Samsung, is going to help the Korean tech titan for a speedy Android 12 development and rollout as well. The version of this upcoming One UI itself hints that it’s a very minor upgrade over the One UI 3.1.

If we talk about its market debut, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 rumored to be introduced at the company’s next Unpacked on August 11. Unlike the expected One UI 3.5, the One UI 3.1.1 might not bring noticeable changes and features, but it will highlight some foldable-focussed functionalities.

It’s still unclear whether Samsung will distribute the One UI version 3.1.1 to the current Galaxy devices running One UI 3.1 or not. Meanwhile, the recent Good Lock Nice Catch update’s changelog dropped a hint of its arrival to more Galaxies other than the foldables.

Samsung Android 12 (One UI 4) Progress

Usually, Samsung starts the new Android OS adoption process just after its official release for general users. However, reliable sources revealed that the company is internally running the Android 12 development for the Galaxy S21 series.

Aside from this, sources claimed that the One UI 4 Beta will be released for the Galaxy S21 flagship lineup next week that’s too much ahead, compared to the last year’s One UI 3.0 Beta, which was introduced in September for developers, followed by the public (beta) in October.

Conclusion

That’s all folks and I think the arrival of One UI 3.1.1 and cancellation of One UI 3.5 will help Samsung for a speedy Android 12 (One UI 4) development and rollout for Galaxy devices. What do you think about the company’s decision? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!

James is the lead content creator on Sammy Fans and mostly works on Samsung's firmware section. His first phone was the Galaxy S4 and continues to get new S series devices. Most of the time, James tries to learn about new technologies and gadgets but he also sneaks a bit of free time to nearby rivers and nature.

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Android Updates War: Google’s Game-Changing Move to Outshine Samsung

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Samsung July 2023 security patch details

When it comes to Android updates, Samsung is leading the Android world. However, this could be the last day of Samsung’s leadership as Google is expected to double up its current Android updates support for Pixel smartphones launching today.

2020 was a remarkable year in Samsung’s history when the company extended Android updates support from two years to three. A few months later, the company extended the security support as well, totaling it to four years for flagship Galaxy devices.

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In 2022, Samsung launched the Galaxy S22 series, which offers four generations of OS upgrades. In its announcement, the company listed all flagships launched in 2021 and later along with select Galaxy A series smartphones for 4 OS and 5 years of security patches.

With this decision, the South Korean tech giant surpassed Google’s support policy, which owns Android. To be noted, Tensor-powered Pixel smartphones come with three years of Android and five years of monthly security updates support.

Today, Google will launch the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones. And as per the leaks, both phones will offer up to 7 years of software support, surpassing the longest support provided by Apple to its iPhones. Pixel 8 and later might be eligible for 7 major OS upgrades, which sounds a bit confusing.

There are speculations that there will be five major OS versions and 7 years of regular security patches and quarterly Pixel Feature Drops for the latest flagship smartphones. If it happens, it will force other Android vendors to further extend their support.

While Pixel phones are limited to support 3 major OS versions, Samsung is offering 4 generations of OS upgrades to cheaper Galaxy devices that costs approx $249. Samsung won’t take too long to beat Google yet again in terms of software support.

Let’s see, what Google has to offer to the Android world!

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Here’s why Samsung apps start getting One UI 6 support ahead of official release

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Samsung Device Care 13.8.01.31 update

After One UI 5.1, we started hearing a lot of news, leaks, and rumors about the upcoming One UI 6. Recently, Samsung has also started releasing One UI 6.0 support for stock apps, starting with the Calculator app.

Looking at all this, we can expect that Samsung will provide this support to more apps in the future too. But the question is, why is Samsung providing One UI 6.0 support to its stocks apps before the official release? If you are thinking that by getting their support, you will get some new features in your apps, then it is not only the reason.

Samsung One UI 6.0 support can also bring new features for apps, but the main reason for this is something else. But what? The answer is that Samsung is going to release a new One UI update in the coming weeks or months and the company aims to make its stock apps compatible with that accordingly. Once the app is supported, the app will not stop working or get crash whenever the company releases that update for the smartphone.

Samsung One UI 6 Apps

A recent report revealed that Samsung’s stable Android 14 update will be available in October. This is the same time frame as last year’s UI rollout, with the latest Galaxy S lineup being the first to secure it. Meanwhile, beta activity is seeing an early start if everything goes as planned by the internals.

Still, for the time being, we can consider this information as a pinch of salt as the company has not yet announced any official timeline for One UI 6.0.

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Instead of Camera, Samsung should bring battery upgrade to flagships

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Nowadays, smartphones are being heavily used for gaming and photography. Accordingly, phone makers are focussing more and more on upgrading the imaging capabilities and performance of chipsets. So why not, Samsung should now bring battery upgrade to Galaxy flagships.

Battery upgrade should be the next aim

The recently launched Galaxy S23 Ultra brings a high-profile 200-megapixel camera, allowing users to capture lossless shots, even when cropped. With great collaboration between hardware and software, the new Samsung flagships offer peace of mind to consumers, when it comes to battery life.

In addition to camera lovers, people prefer buying a smartphone, which offers great battery life without compromising features and power specifications. In the same way, Samsung is reportedly working, and there’s still room for improvements in flagships battery life.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra could come with a new battery technology inspired by electronic vehicles. The company is considering stacked battery technology for smartphones, which will reduce the size keeping the same mAh and enhanced lifespan.

Since the stacked battery tech could leave more gap inside the phone, Samsung might not think about increasing mAh on flagship phones. Instead, the company may use an additional vacant area for upgrading other hardware elements and better placement.

The S23 Ultra even defeated the years-old leader iPhone in terms of battery performance, thanks to the “Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy” processor. Exynos 2400 is reportedly coming to the S24 series in certain markets, which re-creates concern about the phone’s battery life and performance.

That said, Samsung should focus on increasing premium Galaxy phones’ battery life so users can use them longer with a single charge. 45W fast charging is doing quite well, just improvements to battery life would prove as cherry on the cake.

What do you think about it, do share your thoughts with us through the Tweet embedded below.

Poll Results: May 12, 2023

We ran a poll that received 106 votes from our readers’ community. Among all, about 70 percent of readers voted in favor of a battery upgrade instead of the camera, while 23.6 percent want both upgrades together. Meanwhile, 6.6 percent of voters still want Samsung to focus on flagship camera upgrade.

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