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Samsung Android 11 One UI 3.1: Official Release Date and Eligible Devices [Roadmap]

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Back in December 2020, Samsung has officially launched the third generation of its custom skin – One UI 3.0, which is based on Google’s Android 11 operating system. Starting with the latest flagship smartphones, the company has impressively managed to send this major update to a number of Galaxy phones and tablets including mid-range and budgets.

Samsung One UI 3.0/Android 11 rollout roadmap:

Device Release Date
Galaxy S20 December-2020
Galaxy S20+ December-2020
Galaxy S20 Ultra December-2020
Galaxy S20 5G December-2020
Galaxy S20+ 5G December-2020
Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G December-2020
Galaxy Note 20 January-2021
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra January-2021
Galaxy Note 20 5G January-2021
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G January-2021
Galaxy Z Fold 2 January-2021
Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G January-2021
Galaxy Z Flip January-2021
Galaxy Z Flip 5G January-2021
Galaxy Note 10 January-2021
Galaxy Note 10+ January-2021
Galaxy Note 10+ 5G January-2021
Galaxy S10e January-2021
Galaxy S10 January-2021
Galaxy S10+ January-2021
Galaxy S10 5G January-2021
Galaxy Note 10 Lite March-2021
Galaxy S10 Lite January-2021
Galaxy S20 FE January-2021
Galaxy S20 FE 5G January-2021
Galaxy Fold January-2021
Galaxy Fold 5G February-2021
Galaxy Tab S7 April-2021
Galaxy Tab S7 5G April-2021
Galaxy Tab S7+ April-2021
Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G April-2021
Samsung Galaxy A-series
Galaxy A01/A01 Core June-2021
Galaxy A10 August-2021
Galaxy A10e August-2021 (Expected)
Galaxy A10s August-2021
Galaxy A11 June-2021
Galaxy A20 August-2021
Galaxy A20e August-2021 (Expected)
Galaxy A20s August-2021
Galaxy A21 May-2021 (Expected)
Galaxy A21s May-2021
Galaxy A30 July-2021
Galaxy A30s August-2021
Galaxy A31 May-2021
Galaxy A40 April-June 2021 (Expected)
Galaxy A41 April-June 2021 (Expected)
Galaxy A42 5G April-June 2021 (Expected)
Galaxy A50 April-2021
Galaxy A50s April-2021 (Expected)
Galaxy A51 March-2021
Galaxy A51 5G March-2021
Galaxy A51 5G UW March-2021 (Expected)
Galaxy A60 April-June 2021 (Expected)
Galaxy A70 May-2021
Galaxy A70s May-2021
Galaxy A71 May-2021
Galaxy A71 5G May-2021
Galaxy A71 5G UW May-2021 (Expected)
Galaxy A80 May-2021
Galaxy A8s April-June 2021 (Expected)
Galaxy A90 5G April-June 2021 (Expected)
Galaxy A Quantum April-June 2021 (Expected)
Samsung Galaxy M-series
Galaxy M01 June-2021
Galaxy M01s June-2021 (Expected)
Galaxy M11 June-2021
Galaxy M21 March-2021
Galaxy M21s Match-2021 (Expected)
Galaxy M30s March-2021
Galaxy M31 March-2021
Galaxy M31s May-2021
Galaxy M31 Prime March-2021 (Expected)
Galaxy M40 June-2021
Galaxy M51 April-2021
Samsung Galaxy F-series
Galaxy F41 July-2021 (Expected)
Other eligible devices
Galaxy Tab Active 3 Later next year (Expected)
Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 2020 Later next year (Expected)
Galaxy Tab S5e July-2021
Galaxy Tab S6 May-2021
Galaxy Tab S6 5G May-2021
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite May-2021
Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2019 August-2021
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 August-2021
Galaxy Tab Active Pro August-2021
Galaxy Xcover 4s Later next year (Unknown)
Galaxy Xcover Pro Later next year (Expected)

* Update schedule and eligible models could be changed if the company encounters any issues through ongoing review.

Note:

  1. Update schedule could be changed
  2. Eligible models could be changed
  3. The update may also be halted for a while
  4. The update may also be suspended after the official update

Eligible devices for One UI 3.0/Android 11:

  • Samsung Galaxy S20
  • Samsung Galaxy S20+
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S10e
  • Samsung Galaxy S10
  • Samsung Galaxy S10+
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S7/ S7+
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 5G/S7+ 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A80
  • Samsung Galaxy A71/A71 5G/A71 5G UW
  • Samsung Galaxy A70s
  • Samsung Galaxy A70
  • Samsung Galaxy A60
  • Samsung Galaxy A51/A51 5G/A51 UW
  • Samsung Galaxy A50/A50s
  • Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A41
  • Samsung Galaxy A40
  • Samsung Galaxy A31
  • Samsung Galaxy A30s
  • Samsung Galaxy A30
  • Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • Samsung Galaxy A21
  • Samsung Galaxy A20/A20s
  • Samsung Galaxy A11
  • Samsung Galaxy A10/A10s
  • Samsung Galaxy A01/A01 Core
  • Samsung Galaxy M51
  • Samsung Galaxy M40
  • Samsung Galaxy M31/M31s/M31 Prime
  • Samsung Galaxy M21/M21s
  • Samsung Galaxy M11
  • Samsung Galaxy F41
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S6/S6 5G/S6 Lite
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2019
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro

We will regularly update this article if there are any schedule or model list changes.

 

Features

QUICK PANEL

  • Switch, back and forth between your music and videos.
  • Enhanced notification panel, more information at a glance even when the phone is locked.
  • Easily check messages from multiple apps in one place.

DYNAMIC LOCK SCREEN

  • Plenty of high-quality images in 10 different categories
  • Refresh your lock screen with another image each time your phone is unlocked

Now also available for Galaxy Tab devices.

GOOD LOCK

  • Easily personalize your device in more than one way to suit your preference.
  • With Wonderland, create your own moving wallpaper.
  • With Pentastic, customize your S Pen Air commands, pointer, and sound settings.

DO MULTIPLE TASKS ON THE SAME SCREEN

  • Split your screen in half or three to make multitasking perfectly open.
  • Open multiple apps and place them in a position and size that seems appropriate

NEW WAYS TO TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT

DOUBLE PREVIEW

  • Thanks to the foldable phone with two screens.
  • Not only the photographer, but the object can also see the preview.
  • Adjust your posture while checking out how to take photos.

A MORE ENJOYABLE WAY TO COMMUNICATE

  • Enjoy communicating with your friends and colleagues.
  • Supports fullscreen video calls with One UI 3.
  • Make video calls more enjoyable with AR emoji masks.

ENJOY THE BEST ANDROID EXPERIENCE ON YOUR GALAXY

  • An enjoyable experience secured by a multi-layered Knox security platform.
  • Knox protects your personal data.
  • With Smart Switch, transfer your data from your old device to your new Galaxy when you switch easily and securely.

Meet Yash, author and dynamic creator of the compelling tech narratives at Sammy Fans. He has evolved from a Samsung firmware aficionado to a multi-faceted tech storyteller. Yash's expertise shines brightest with his explorations into Samsung's One UI. Beyond the screen, his love for landscapes and rivers adds a unique flavor to his work.

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Get free gifts with the Samsung Galaxy Ring in the UK

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Samsung UK is giving customers a great deal on the Galaxy Ring. The company is giving away two free gifts for buyers who purchase the Galaxy Ring before June 30.

Usually, the Samsung Galaxy Ring costs £399. You can also choose to pay £16.63 per month. If you trade in an old device, you can save up to £120, which means you could pay as little as £279 for the ring.

If you buy the ring before June 30 and use the code GIFT at checkout, you’ll get two free gifts. These two gifts are a luxury gift box and a Duo Super Fast Wireless Charger Pad worth £79. So you’ll be getting some really nice freebies with your purchase.

Samsung Galaxy Ring

The Galaxy Ring is not just stylish but packed with amazing design and features. It comes in a sleek titanium design and is available in three colors – Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Gold. It’s also water-resistant, meaning you can wear it while swimming.

Moreover, the ring tracks your sleep, offers cycle tracking, gives you wellness tips, and even provides energy scores to help you understand your body’s performance. Also, it has sensors for heart rate, motion, and temperature.

And don’t forget, you’ll also get a free sizing kit to help you find the perfect fit before you buy. So, if you want a smart and stylish fitness tracker with some great freebies, buy the Samsung Galaxy Ring now in the UK. Click here to visit the deal page.

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Android 16 Beta 4 drops today, but Samsung’s Android 15 rollout still on hold

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Google is set to release Android 16 Beta 4 in the next few hours. Pixel users will receive this update as the first big OTA after the OS reached Platform Stability. Meanwhile, Samsung has yet to resume the Android 15 rollout for Galaxy devices.

With the third Beta, Android 16 hit the Platform Stability milestone. Now, the next Beta updates won’t bring major changes that affect apps and the ecosystem. That said, the operating system is now getting the finishing touches before public release.

Google aims to release Android 16 as soon as June this year. The rollout may begin shortly after the I/O 2025 event, bringing it a quarter ahead from the past years. Samsung is confirmed to be the first beneficiary of this release timeline shift.

Android 15 was officially released on October 15, 2024. It’s been around one and a half years, yet Samsung users are waiting for the upgrade. The rollout was commenced on April 7 but was put on hold due to some serious lock screen issues.

While users are awaiting Android 15, Samsung is already working on Android 16. The next One UI update won’t bring major changes but will focus on refining the user interface with subtle tweaks and functional improvements.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 will launch with Android 16-based One UI 8. The new foldables would be the first to come pre-installed with the new OS. Android OEMs like Xiaomi and Oppo/Vivo would also follow the pursuit.

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Samsung launches Galaxy M56 5G with sleek new design, 6 Android updates

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Samsung officially launched the Galaxy M56 mid-range 5G phone in India. The device introduces a sleek design, revamped rear panel appearance, decent hardware, fast charging, and a handful of basic AI features.

The Galaxy M56 5G sports a 6.73-inch sAMOLED+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Thanks to the Vision Booster technology, the smartphone’s screen boosts brightness by 33%.

Samsung has made Galaxy M56 the sleekest smartphone in the segment. It measures just 7.2mm thick, compared to the 7.8mm thickness of its predecessor, which debuted last April.

Samsung Galaxy M56 Black

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In terms of optics, the Galaxy M56 features a 50-megapixel primary, an 8-megapixel ultrawide, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor, plus it has a 12-megapixel flagship-grade selfie snapper.

Under the hood, the phone packs an Exynos 1480 octa-core processor, pairing 8GB of RAM. The company is offering two storage options, including a 128 GB and a 256 GB.

Samsung Galaxy M56 Green

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Samsung Galaxy M56 5G should come with Android 15-based One UI 7 out of the box. The new OS has a revamped user interface, smooth animations, enhanced performance, and app functioning.

The smartphone packs a 5000mAh battery, supporting 45W fast charging. Samsung will provide up to six years of OS upgrades and security patch updates so you can enjoy the latest features.

Samsung Galaxy M56 5G will be available in Light Green and Black shades. The base variant starts at INR 24,999 (~ $290), with early buyers can avail up to INR 3000 instant discount.

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Samsung debuts Vision AI TVs with unbeatable offers in the US

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Samsung announced its new Vision AI products lineup, including QLED smart TVs and The Frame, in the US. The company has also launched limited-period offers, bringing exciting benefits to consumers to mark the debut of Vision AI.

Vision AI for Smart TVs is quite similar to Galaxy AI for mobile. The suite is available across Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, OLED, QLED, and The Frame series. It elevates the TV viewing experience with AI-enhanced picture quality and sound.

Limited-period savings

Buying a 2025 Samsung Vision AI TV or Audio product comes with a free Music Frame in the US. Instead of the customizable speaker, you can earn a $100 Samsung credit by purchasing select 2025 TVs and soundbars.

Samsung Vision AI Neo QLED US

Vision AI introduces AI features on smart TVs, including Circle to Search, Live Translate, Universal Gestures, and Generative Wallpaper. On top of this, there are some more exclusive features such as Home Insights, Pet Care, and Family Care.

Samsung’s Vision AI has an AI Picture feature that transforms older content into 4K or 8K resolution. The feature relies on AI Upscaling technology, providing you with crystal clear visuals, sharpness, and impressive detail.

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In addition, Vision AI seamlessly connects with SmartThings, providing a connected home experience. Meanwhile, the customization tools help you engage more deeply with your content and enjoy TV tailored to you.

At the SDC last year, Samsung introduced the integrated One UI Tizen operating system. New premium products running the OS are eligible for up to seven years of OS updates for continued access to the Vision AI features.

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Samsung beats Apple in IDC’s Q1 2025 rankings, Counterpoint disagrees

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After Counterpoint Research, we now have IDC smartphone rankings for early 2025. The report crowns Samsung as the market leader in Q1 2025, beating Apple; however, it’s just the opposite of the Counterpoint analysis.

The global smartphone shipments increased 1.5% YoY to 304.9 million units in the first quarter of 2025. More specifically, the US smartphone market experienced growth of over 5%, despite challenges from tariffs and trade wars.

IDC rankings suggest that Samsung was the smartphone king in the Q1 2025 smartphone market.

Samsung shipped the highest 60.6 million smartphones in Q1 2025. The company’s YoY shipments grew slighly by 0.6%, pushing it to 19.9% market share worldwide.

The newly launched Galaxy S25 series pushed Samsung’s sales further, which are being boosted further with the recently released Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 devices.

Apple was the runner up with 19% market share with 57.9 million iPhones shipped. The company has secured a massive growth jump of 10%, thanks to the iPhone 16e launch.

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Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo were the third, fourth and fifth vendors, respectively. Although there’s no change in the rankings, Vivo experienced substantial growth of 6.3% year-on-year in the international market from low-end devices.

Counterpoint Research

As the the report by Counterpoint Research, Apple overtook Samsung with a narrow margin in Q1 2025 smartphone market. The former had 19% market share with 4% growth, while the latter dropped to 18% share due to 5% decline.

Counterpoint Research Q1 2025

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