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Samsung Android 11 One UI 3.1: Official Release Date and Eligible Devices [Roadmap]
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 |
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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:
- Update schedule could be changed
- Eligible models could be changed
- The update may also be halted for a while
- 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.
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Samsung expands ‘6 Reasons to Be Galaxy’ promo
Samsung is expanding its 6 Reasons to Be Galaxy promotion. The latest series highlights Samsung Galaxy A55 and A35’s high-performance processors, powerful cameras, and long-lasting batteries.
The “6 Reasons to Be Galaxy” campaign highlights the key features and qualities of Samsung devices. The campaign emphasizes cost-effectiveness, software updates, and overall quality.
The Galaxy A series is designed to offer a fluid and reliable experience. The phones are ideal for various routines, catering to a wide range of activities such as entertainment, browsing and gaming.
Samsung’s Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 come with premium features like high-performance processors, powerful cameras, and long-lasting battery to work as true partners for everyday life.
Galaxy A55 and A35’s next-gen Exynos chip offers powerful performance, capable of running apps, games, and multimedia as well as ensuring fast responses and smooth transitions between tasks.
Samsung’s Galaxy A series smartphones allow users to spend the entire day without worrying about frequent recharges, whether they’re watching movies or exploring new games.
In the previous campaign, Samsung highlighted the Super AMOLED display with Vision Booster, long-lasting updates, 50MP camera with Nightography features, protection with Samsung Knox, and the Circle to Search feature.
At the SDC24, Samsung announced more new Galaxy AI features will arrive on A series phones. The company has recently rolled out AI-powered Circle to Search to a handful of Galaxy A series smartphones.
The One UI 7 update should further expand the Galaxy AI suite on A series models. The Galaxy A56 and A36 will launch by March 2025. Samsung may introduce more new features and upgrades for the Galaxy A series at that time.
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Biden rushes CHIPS Act deals ahead of Trump’s presidency
Samsung is trying to secure CHIPS Act subsidies before Donald Trump takes charge. Joe Biden introduced CHIPS and Science Act to boost semiconductor business on American soil. However, the President-elect is a big critic of the CHIPS Act.
Bloomberg reports that the Biden administration is rushing to finalize CHIPS Act agreements with Intel and Samsung. Notably, Samsung and Intel are set to receive direct subsidies of $6.4 billion and $8.5 billion, respectively.
During his election campaign, President-elect Trump heavily mocked the CHIPS and Science Act. It is expected that Trump could put tariff on semiconductor manufacturers and nullify subsidies before disbursment.
Concerns have arisen that semiconductor companies, which have invested heavily in the U.S. over the past four years, might not receive subsidies, or that U.S. companies like Intel could be prioritized.
Intel is an American company, which could be unaffected by Trump’s presidency. As the President-elect prefers an “America First” policy, it’s an alarming situation for Samsung Electronics, which bases its headquarters in South Korea.
Since the CHIPS and Science Act is considered a key industrial policy of the Biden administration, this move is seen as an effort to finalize binding contracts and distribute promised subsidies before the administration changes.
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Apple in shock! Samsung Galaxy S24 cracks 6-year streak
Samsung Galaxy S24 was the tenth top-selling phone in the third quarter of 2024. The device has cracked a 6-year streak, joining the Top 10 crew in an important timeframe despite the Apple iPhone’s global dominance.
Apple reigns supreme in Q3:
Counterpoint Research revealed that iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro were the top three best-selling phones in the world. Apple managed to secure the top three positions during the iPhone 16’s release quarter.
Galaxy S24 cracks Top 10 during iPhone’s quarter:
For the first time since 2018, an Android flagship ranked in the top 10 best-selling phones in the third quarter. Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 series in January (first quarter) this year, but the handset still selling well.
In a shocking twist, the vanilla Galaxy S24 ranked as the tenth best-selling phone. This marks the first time since 2018 that an Android flagship (from Samsung) has broken into the top ten during the third quarter of the year.
Analysts note that the sales of the Galaxy S24 series have been mainly driven by a strong marketing focus on its GenAI capabilities. Earlier, MX Prex TM Roh also highlighted Samsung’s reliance on the Galaxy S24 series for another quarter.
Galaxy A series is rocking, as always:
Interestingly, four Galaxy A phones secured a ranking in the top-10 list. The Galaxy A15 4G was the world’s best-selling “Android” phone in Q3 2024. The Galaxy A15 5G was the second best-selling Android and fifth best-selling phone worldwide.
The Galaxy A35 5G and A05 ranked sixth and seventh in the Top 10 chart during 3Q24. The iPhone 14, Redmi 13C 4G and Galaxy S24 ranked eighth, ninth, and tenth, respectively. Repeating: Apple’s iPhone 15 was the best-selling phone globally in Q3 2024.