[July 2021 Patch] Samsung Galaxy A50 One UI Updates Tracker
Samsung launched the Galaxy A50 is a mid-range smartphone with many premium features such as a Super AMOLED display, on-display fingerprint scanner, triple rear camera, and much more. The device that comes pre-installed will Android 9 based One UI 1.1.
In this dedicated article, we will be going to keep track of both the major and monthly One UI software updates rolled out for the Galaxy A50 devices.
According to Samsung updates policy, the Galaxy A50 smartphone is eligible to receive two major Android upgrades. The device has already received the Android 11 update and no longer be receiving any major upgrade including the Android 12 (One UI 4.0).
Samsung Galaxy A50 One UI Updates Tracker:
July 19, 2021
July 2021 security patch is now rolling out for the Galaxy A50 smartphone in the US (Verizon/Sprint) and South Korea. Firmware versions are A505USQSDDUF1 and A505NKSU5DUG2. Read more here
June 1, 2021
Samsung started releasing the June 2021 security patch to the Galaxy A50 smartphones in India. It comes with build number A505FDDU8CUE4 and weighs more than 500MB.
April 22. 2021
Bluetooth connectivity and April 2021 security improvements rolling out for Samsung Galaxy A50. [Read more here]
April 07, 2021
Verizon releases Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update to Samsung Galaxy A50. [Read more here]
March 08, 2021
Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update now rolling out for Samsung Galaxy A50. [Read more here]
November 04, 2020
Samsung Galaxy A50 gets November 2020 security patch. [Read more here]
* This article will be updated regularly as soon as the new firmware for the Galaxy A50 rolls out.
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One UI 7’s Samsung Find app surfaced with new look and features
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
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How to access One UI 7 Camera features in One UI 6
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
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Get a sneak peek of the One UI 7 Calculator with these tweaks
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.