Samsung One UI 4.0 Beta: Latest News, Eligible Devices, Release Date and more
No doubt, every smartphone user is eagerly waiting to get a taste of the latest Android 12 operating system. However, this version is not yet released in full, but Google already provided it to the Pixel smartphone users in February as Developer Preview, followed by public Beta 1 at the Google I/O event.
At the moment, various non-Pixel phones from different OEMs are now eligible to join the Android 12 Beta trial ahead of its stable launch, which is expected in late August or early September. Disappointingly, Samsung fans are not eligible to participate under the Android 12 Beta program.
- Update: Google officially launched the Android 12 OS on October 4th.
As always, Samsung will introduce another iteration of its custom skin based on the current stable version of the Android operating system. The company will unveil the Android 11-based One UI 3.1.1 [Eligible Devices] along with the launch of its next flagship phones, which will happen in July or August.
- Update: Samsung launched One UI 3.1.1 alongside Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 in August 2021.
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Samsung Android 12 Beta
If the history is any indication, Samsung will begin the adoption process of Android 12 just after its final release for general Pixel users. Around September, the company will announce the Android 12 Beta testing as Developers Beta to optimize this version for the Galaxy smartphones and develop the next version of One UI, the One UI 4.
Samsung One UI 4.0 Beta
Nearly a month after the Developers’s trial, Samsung will start the Android 12 One UI 4 beta program for the public, which will happen in late September or early October this year. The company will give the One UI 4 beta testing opportunity to the flagship Galaxy devices of the Galaxy Note, Galaxy S, and Galaxy Z series.
Samsung Android 12 One UI 4 Beta Release Date
- One UI 4 Developer Beta – August 2021 (Reportedly Released)
- One UI 4 Public Beta – September 2021 (Released Beta 4)
- One UI 4.0 Stable Release – Late November 2021
Samsung One UI 4.0 Beta Eligible Devices [Confirmed]
- Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra – LIVE
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 – Live
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – LIVE
- Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra – LIVE
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Note: The Galaxy S21 series will be the first to get Android 12 One UI 4.0 stable update.
Samsung One UI 4.0 Beta Eligible Devices [Expected]
- Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 5G
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+
- Samsung Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip
- Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Samsung One UI 4.0 Beta Eligible Countries
- South Korea – Live
- Germany – Live
- The United States of America (The USA) – Live
- India – Live
- United Kingdom (UK) – Live
- Poland
- China – Live
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Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 Beta Latest News
🔴 Updated on November 10, 2021 🔴
10/11/2021
Samsung Pay finally get One UI 4 support via update
Download One UI 4 Beta 1 for Samsung Galaxy S20 series (Android 12)
09/11/2021
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Android 12 One UI 4 Beta program announced, Beta 1 released!
Samsung starts Galaxy S20 Android 12 One UI 4 Beta recruitment in the US
07/11/2021
Samsung QuickStar gets Android 12 One UI 4.0 support
05/11/2021
Latest Samsung Good Lock update fixes GUI issues in One UI 4
04/11/2021
Samsung One Hand Operation + gains One UI 4.0 Color Theme support
03/11/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 receiving latest One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) in India, includes several bug fixes
02/11/2021
Here’s everything new with One UI 4 Beta 4 for Samsung Galaxy S21 (Android 12)
01/11/2021
One UI 4.0 adds advanced customization capabilities and privacy controls
30/10/2021
Samsung One UI 4.0 brings redesigned, customized widgets for effortless navigation
24/10/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 Update: One UI 4 Beta 3 (US) and Beta 2 (India) with November 2021 patch
23/10/2021
One UI 4.0 adds customized settings and enhanced features to Samsung Gallery
22/10/2021
Galaxy Z Fold 3 next in line for Samsung’ Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta
21/10/2021
Samsung One UI 4.0 brings redesigned, customized widgets for effortless navigation
Here’s everything new with One UI 4 Beta 3 update for Samsung Galaxy S21 (Android 12)
20/10/2021
First Samsung One UI 4 (Android 12) introduction video out
19/10/2021
Galaxy S21 Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta has no Samsung Bixby vibration feedback for some
19/10/2021
One UI 4.0 adds advanced customization capabilities and privacy controls
18/10/2021
One UI 4.0 Tip: How to Transfer data from an old phone?
Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta 3 will release this week, confirmed Samsung!
14/10/2021
Samsung Android 12 One UI 4 Beta program goes official in China
13/10/2021
Samsung will release stable Android 12 One UI 4.0 update in December this year
12/10/2021
Samsung sets Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 for October 20, One UI 4.0 anticipated
11/10/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 on One UI 4 Beta 2 has router crashing issue, fix here!
07/10/2021
Samsung releasing Android 12 One UI 4 Beta for Galaxy S21 in India and the UK
06/10/2021
Samsung One UI 4 Beta 2 brings improved animations, wallpaper blur and more
05/10/2021
Samsung One UI 4 Beta 2 (Android 12) releasing in Germany (Europe)
PSA: Samsung One UI 4 Beta 2 installs RAM Plus on Galaxy S21
Your most awaited One UI 4 Beta 2 is here, adds RAM Plus, Material You for Samsung Galaxy S21
04/10/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4 Beta 2 (Android 12) coming next week
31/09/2021
Breaking: Samsung Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta 1 (ZUID) released for Galaxy S21 series. Read more
31/09/2021
Samsung launched Android 12 One UI 4 Beta for Galaxy S21 series for the Korean variants!
[16/07/2021] One UI 4.0 Beta could announce later this month
Samsung One UI 4.0 (Android 12) Beta announcement could happen later this month. Read more
[15/07/2021] Android 12 Beta 3 Features, changes
Google Android 12 Beta 3 – New features, improvements and more!. Read more
[15/07/2021] Android 12 Beta 3 released
Google released Android 12 Beta 3, confirmed to reach full Platform Stability at Beta 4. Read more
[14/07/2021] Android 12 copying several Game Tools from Samsung
Google Android 12 getting Samsung Game Launcher and Game Tools-inspired features. Read more
[12/07/2021] Samsung delayed One UI 4.0 Beta announcement, internal name leaked
Breaking: Samsung One UI 4 (Android 12) release delayed, internal name (SOS) revealed. Read more
[07/07/2021] Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 release date tipped
Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 (Beta) to debut next week, Galaxy S21 will grab first. Read more
[01/07/2021] Galaxy S21 Android 12 One UI 4.0 concept
You need to see these Samsung Galaxy S21 Android 12 update 3D renders!. Read here
[11/07/2021] Samsung One UI 4.0 Beta next week
Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 (Beta) to debut next week, Galaxy S21 will grab first. Read more
[01/07/2021] Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 codename revealed
Samsung One UI 4.0 (Android 12) codename “Palette” hints big visual revamp. Read more
[24/06/2021] Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 test will begin next month
BREAKING: Samsung to start One UI 4.0 (Android 12) testing for Galaxy S flagships next month. Read more
[24/06/2021] Google released Android 12 Beta 2.1
Google Android 12 Beta 2.1 update improves stability, stable build to release soon. Source
[19/06/2021] Samsung starts Android 12 One UI 4.0 development
Recently, well-known tipster Max Weinbach revealed that Samsung has started the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 development for the Galaxy S21 series. Read more here
[18/06/2021] Samsung to introduce One UI 4.0 in October
In October or November, Samsung is expected to introduce the next generation of its custom software system for Galaxy devices, One UI 4.0 based on Google’s Android 12. Read more here
[16/06/2021] Here’s your first look at the Android 12-based One UI 4.0
A user shared a video clip on Reddit showing off his Galaxy device running the Android 12-based One UI 4.0. It reveals that Samsung adopted the major design changes of Google’s latest Android OS. Source
[14/06/2021] Android 12 Beta 2 update brings new status bar indicator
Android 12 Beta 2 update adds a new status bar indicator for ongoing calls. Source
[13/06/2021] Android 12 Beta 2 | One UI 4.0 has arrived one step closer
On June 06, 2021, Google released the Android 12 Beta 2 for the eligible Pixel phones that brings additional features that were missing from Beta 1. With this update, Samsung smartphone users have arrived another step closer to the One UI 4.0. Source
May 30, 2021: Samsung One UI 4.0 to prevent share sheet replacement
Google Android 12 will prevent third-party apps from sharing apps, and can only use the native interface of the Android system. Read more here
May 26, 2021: Android 12 debuts hundreds of modified emojis
With the Android 12 Beta 1, Emojigraph founded hundreds of emojis with changed designs in which some are silly, some are practical, while some match with iOS. Check them all here
May 22, 2021: Android 12 Beta has arrived, Samsung is yet to reveal One UI 4.0 Beta
Google announced the Android 12 public beta program for around a dozen of brands including Pixel, but Samsung is missing from the list. The reason behind this move is that Samsung will start the development of its Android 12-based custom skin after the stable Android 12 release. Read more here | Source
May 21, 2021: Android 12 lets users update apps over third-parties
Google confirmed that the upcoming Android 12 will let you easily use third-party and alternative app stores to update applications on your device, reveals developer documentation. Read more here
April 19, 2021: Android 12 will turn select Samsung phones into a car key
Android 12 OS comes with a new “car key” feature, which can turn select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones into car keys. Read more here
April 22, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 3
Google started rolling out the Android 12 Developer Preview 3 to the developers that bring One UI 4.0 one more step closer to Samsung smartphone users. The DP3 comes with various major system improvements as well as new features. Source
April 08, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 2.2
Google kicked off a new software update, which is technically named Android 12 Developer Preview 2.2. This new firmware brings the April 2021 security patch to increase the system security of Pixel phones as well as tons of bug fixes. Source
March 18, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 2
Google is now rolling out the Android 12 Developer Preview 2 which moves the Samsung Galaxy users one step closer to the next generation of One UI – One UI 4.0. This update brings plenty of new features as well as major system optimizations. Source
March 03, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 1 Update
After releasing the first Developer Preview of Android 12, Google is now rolling out a new firmware update version 1.1 that brings several bug fixes, to address crashes, reboots, and battery drain issues.
February 19, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 1
Google has recently pushed the first Android 12 Developer Preview which gives us an early look at the new changes and features of this Android OS.
Ahead of the stable release, Google also pushed the first Android 12 developer preview back in February 2021. This activity lets developers (only Google Pixel users) understand and grow the Android 12 ecosystem.
News
OLED display race intensifies as Samsung kicks out BOE
Samsung dropped BOE from its OLED display supply chain. The company has diversified the panel suppliers, assigning OLED display supply to China’s Visionox and Tianma, bringing BEO orders to zero this year.
According to TheElec, Samsung will source OLED display from China’s Visionox and Tianma rather than BOE this year. BOE’s fallout is a result of legal disputes, leading Samsung Elec to favor Samsung Display by boycotting BOE.
Key Takeaways:
- Samsung’s smartphone OLED demand for 2024 was estimated at 163.2 million units.
- Samsung Display’s volume is absolute, with 159 million units (97%).
- Next is CSOT with 2.2 million units.
- Visionox and Tianma with 1 million units each.
- There is no volume from BOE.
Flagship Galaxy devices will continue to feature OLED displays supplied by Samsung Display. Chinese vendors will supply panels for Samsung’s low-cost devices, mostly belonging to the Galaxy M series.
BOE and Samsung had a patent dispute in the US and China. The legal battles soured relations, resulting in BOE’s OLED supplied to Samsung decreasing from 1.1 million units in 2022 to 600,000 units in 2023, and there is none this year.
The global mobile OLED shipment forecast for 2024 is 753.2 million units. Samsung Display has the most with 327 million units. Its clients are Samsung Electronics, Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Google, Sony, and others.
News
Samsung teases Knowledge Graphs integration with Galaxy AI
Samsung’s Dae-Hyun Kim just teased Knowledge Graphs integration with Galaxy AI. The official published a contributed article on Samsung Newsroom, revealing plans for Generative AI innovation and evolution.
Kim talked about Samsung’s plans to develop Knowledge Graphs, which could be integrated with Galaxy AI and Generative AI features. This organic connection with GenAI will provide users with customized services across products.
Galaxy AI x Knowledge Graphs
Knowledge Graph is one of the key technologies for personalized AI. The organic integration with GenAI will ensure “customized services” for users. However, Samsung will continue to adopt the hybrid AI approach in the future further.
The Korean tech giant is currently discovering and optimizing generative AI functions that make products and services more useful. Galaxy AI is a hit, which is available across Samsung’s mobile products including phones, tablets, and wearables.
Additionally, Samsung plans to offer even more epic experiences through generative AI that could create unique results based on user needs. The current approach is to only process and analyze data to offer relevant suggestions.
Hybrid AI will grow further
Hybrid AI is a suite of functions that leverages both on-device and cloud AI technologies. On-device AI ensures fast response speed and strong personal data protection, while Cloud AI provides a variety of functions.
Galaxy AI is designed to use both on-device and cloud AI environments separately or simultaneously, depending on the technical requirements. It is available on several Galaxy flagship phones, tablets, and foldables.
AI and Security Together
Samsung prioritizes personal data protection and security in AI development. The company remains committed to the protection of user data while fostering efforts on the democratization of AI across products.
News
Report: Samsung’s 3nm (Exynos 2500) yield is extremely low (below 20%)
Samsung’s 3nm yield is extremely low, far below the mass production threshold. A new report says that the company’s 3-nanometer process yield is below 20%. Samsung may not be able to approve mass production of Exynos 2500 at this yield rate.
According to NewsWay (via Jukanlosreve), Samsung’s 3nm foundry process has a yield of less than 20%. The foundry division could not be able to attract new contract manufacturing clients, also retaining the existing ones has become a nearly impossible task.
Due to the low yield in the 3-nanometer foundry process, customers may have been disappointed. As a result, insisting on using only Samsung’s foundry would have made it harder to retain customers even the memory chip clients.
Exynos 2500
During the Exynos 2400 debut, Samsung confirmed the Exynos 2500 will be manufactured using a 3nm process node. As the yield rate is such low, the Foundry could not be able to win orders from System LSI and Samsung Elec.
It’s a win-win for TSMC as Samsung Foundry would shrink further and increased Snapdragon orders would help it widen the gap further. Qualcomm profits will also increase given Snapdragon exclusivity in the Galaxy S25 series.
Samsung Galaxy S25 to stick with Snapdragon 8 Elite despite Exynos 2500 benchmark
Foundry Spin-off
Recently, reports were revealing Samsung’s plans to spin off the Foundry business. The company’s Foundry could split from Samsung Elec. The new firm will focus on attracting contracts from leading semiconductor designers.
It is observed that major chip designers avoid Samsung Foundry due to exposure of trade secrets as System LSI also designs system chips for the Galaxy smartphones that Samsung Electronics produces through Samsung Foundry.