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Samsung One UI 3.1.1: Eligible Devices, Features and Release Date

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Last year, Samsung started & concluded the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update rollout for most of its eligible Galaxy devices. Later on, the company introduced a minor upgraded version called One UI 3.1 alongside the Galaxy S21 series flagships.

Following this, the Korean tech giant announced that it will deliver the new One UI 3.1 features and changes to its several compatible phones and tablets until Q3 2021. However, the company is directly bringing the 3.1 version of the One UI instead of One UI 3.0 with the Android 11 upgrade.

If we take a look at the naming strategy of Samsung’s custom software skin, we found three iterations of every One UI version including – x.0, x.1, and x.5. Though we were expecting that things will remain the same and the company will announce the 3.5 version of One UI along with its next flagship smartphones this August.

Have you received the Android 11 upgrade and your Galaxy phone or tablet is currently running the One UI 3.1? Are you waiting for the One UI 3.5 update? You might never get it as Samsung is going (reportedly) to change its tradition of One UI versions.

History of Samsung One UI

  • 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 then, what?

One UI 3.1.1 will come next?

It is said that Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 will come with a truly new One UI 3.1.1 version instead of the expected One UI 3.5. The reason behind this decision is unknown, at the same time, the arrival & rollout plan of the 3.1.1 version of One UI is still in the air.

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One UI 3.1.1 Release Date – August 11, 2021

So far, we were expected that the One UI 3.5 will be introduced with the next Galaxy flagships in August 2021. Well, the new information reveals that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is coming* with Android 11-based One UI 3.1.1 out of the box this August.

Galaxy S21 Series: As per the recent report, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series will start getting the Android 11-based One UI 3.1.1 update in late August. It’s expected that the new version will be released between August 20 and August 27.

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* Launch date based on multiple leaks and rumors.

One UI 3.1.1 Features

June 29, 2021 – Media volume muted history [Nice catch]

Earlier today, Samsung released a new feature called “Media volume muted history” for Good Lock’s Nice Catch module that supports devices running One UI 3.1.1. With this release, the company has itself confirmed the existence of the new One UI 3.1.1 version. Read more

May 26, 2021 – SplitUI: New adaptive UI

Well-known tipster, IceUniverse revealed that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will come with a new adaptive UI called “SplitUI” that radically adapts the app’s UI & elements according to the screen size and orientation. Read more

SplitUI

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May 3, 2021 – Advanced multitasking features

Last month, a leakster claimed that the company will offer several noticeable upgrades with its next One UI version, mainly for folding-screen phones. Though, the so-called One UI 3.1.1 is expected to let Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip series smartphone users enjoy two apps simultaneously such as YouTube and Notes, Browser and Calculator, etc. Read more

Samsung One UI 3.1.1 Device List: SammyFans

On the basis of Samsung’s update policy, and previous One UI releases, our team has compiled a list of Galaxy devices that are running Android 11 (One UI 3.0/One UI 3.1) and eligible* to get the upcoming One UI 3.1.1 over the air.

* If Samsung releases One UI 3.1.1 for current Galaxy phones and tablets.

Samsung Galaxy Z Series: SammyFans

  1. Galaxy Z Fold 3 – Pre-installed
  2. Galaxy Z Flip 3 – Pre-installed
  3. Galaxy Z Fold 2
  4. Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
  5. Galaxy Z Flip
  6. Galaxy Z Flip 5G
  7. Galaxy Fold
  8. Galaxy Fold 5G

Samsung Galaxy S Series: SammyFans

  1. Galaxy S21 5G
  2. Galaxy S21+ 5G
  3. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
  4. Galaxy S20
  5. Galaxy S20 5G
  6. Galaxy S20 5G UW
  7. Galaxy S20+
  8. Galaxy S20+ 5G
  9. Galaxy S20 Ultra
  10. Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
  11. Galaxy S20 FE
  12. Galaxy S20 FE 5G
  13. Galaxy S20 FE 5G UW
  14. Galaxy S10 5G
  15. Galaxy S10+
  16. Galaxy S10
  17. Galaxy S10e
  18. Galaxy S10 Lite

Samsung Galaxy Note Series: SammyFans

  1. Galaxy Note 20
  2. Galaxy Note 20 5G
  3. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  4. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
  5. Galaxy Note 10+
  6. Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
  7. Galaxy Note 10
  8. Galaxy Note 10 5G
  9. Galaxy Note 10 Lite

Samsung Galaxy A Series: SammyFans

  1. Galaxy A71 5G
  2. Galaxy A71
  3. Galaxy A51 5G
  4. Galaxy A51
  5. Galaxy A90 5G
  6. Galaxy A32 5G
  7. Galaxy A32 4G
  8. Galaxy A52
  9. Galaxy A52 5G
  10. Galaxy A72
  11. Galaxy A22
  12. Galaxy A22 5G

Samsung Galaxy Tab Series: SammyFans

  1. Galaxy Tab S7
  2. Galaxy Tab S7 5G
  3. Galaxy Tab S7+
  4. Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G
  5. Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
  6. Galaxy Tab S6 5G
  7. Galaxy Tab S6
  8. Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G

* More devices will be added to the list!

One UI 3.5/3.1.1 Latest News

It is confirmed that the One UI 3.5 will be launched alongside Samsung’s next flagship smartphones, so, we also tracking all the news about the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3.

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November 23, 2021

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 started getting the One UI 3.1.1 features alongside September 2021 security patch over the air. Read more here


November 15, 2021

Samsung distributed the One UI 3.1.1 update based on Android 11 to all of its flagship Galaxy devices as well as tablets. Meanwhile, some of the mid-range devices have also received the One UI 3.1.1 update, but on non-foldable and bar handsets, the version remains 3.1.


July 18, 2021

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 coming this August with lower price tags! Read more

July 13, 2021

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July 12, 2021

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 TENAA certification revealed key specs Read more

July 11, 2021

[Exclusive] Win Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 launch event ticket with just an Instagram reel. Read more

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July 10, 2021

One UI 3.1.1 coming on August 11, whole Samsung Unpacked leaked!. Read more

July 10, 2021

[Breaking] Samsung’s August 11 Unpacked all products fully exposed in high-res 360 videos. Read more

July 5, 2021

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Samsung to launch Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3, Watch 4 and Buds 2 on August 11: Korean media. Read more

July 04, 2021

Samsung One UI 3.1.1 to be released on August 11 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3. Read more

June 29, 2021

Samsung releases One UI 3.1.1 feature for Good Lock Nice Catch. Read more

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June 28, 2021

New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 leak talks about screen sizes. Read more

June 25, 2021

Samsung UTG 2.0 to bring more resilience to Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3. Read more

June 24, 2021

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Unlike every year, Samsung might not be releasing the x.5 version of One UI alongside the next Galaxy flagships. Tipster IceUniverse exposed that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will come with the new One UI 3.1.1 version out of the box and there will be no One UI 3.5.

* Article will be updated regularly!

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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 nature (especially landscapes and rivers) adds a unique flavor to his work.

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Samsung Galaxy A06 5G with One UI 7, 4x OS updates now official in Singapore

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The Galaxy A06 combines awesome 5G experiences with powerful performance, as well as security and privacy upgrades in a sleek and durable design for consumers in Singapore.

Samsung Galaxy A06 5G is available for purchase starting March 21 in Singapore. The smartphone brings affordable 5G access to even more consumers in the region. On top of affordability, it comes with One UI 7 and decent updates support.

The phone has a 6.7-inch 90Hz display, 50-megapixel dual camera, MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 5000mAh battery, 25W Fast Charging, Android 15-based One UI 7 software, and 4 years of Android and security updates support.

Samsung’s new non-flagship smartphones ship with a new signature design. As for the A06, there are three color variants – Black, Light Gray, and Light Green. The new Galaxy A06 5G comes at a retail price of S$228 in Singapore.

Shoppers can purchase the device at the Samsung Experience Store, Online Store, Samsung Shop App, Samsung TikTok Shop, official stores in Lazada, Shopee and iShopChangi, as well as major consumer electronics & IT stores.

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Samsung offers free repairs for Soundbars bricked by faulty firmware

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Certain Samsung soundbars stopped functioning following a firmware update. Now, Samsung has acknowledged the faulty firmware, which bricked certain 2024 soundbar devices and offering free repairs to consumers.

According to TheVerge, Samsung confirmed that a “software update error” has bricked “certain 2024 soundbar devices.”

Notably, the software fault was mainly reported on flagship HW-Q990D models in many parts of the world. However, people reported problems with Samsung’s HW-Q800D and HW-S801D soundbars as well.

The recent firmware was installed itself (due to auto-install settings). The bug rendered soundbars unresponsive and inaccessible from Samsung SmartThings. As connection lost entirely, users were also unable to performe factory reset.

Users having affected soundbars now required to visit their nearest Samsung service center. The issue can only be addressed with a physical repair. However, the company will bear the cost even if your device is now out of warranty.

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Jim Kiczek, head of audio at Samsung Electronics America in a statement acknowledged the problem and announced that Samsung is “offering free repairs for all affected units – regardless of warranty status.”

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Samsung Galaxy S25 supports Android’s nifty Instant Hotspot feature (One UI 7)

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The Galaxy S25 series is Samsung’s first device to support Android’s Instant Hotspot feature. Samsung already offers a nifty internet-sharing feature called Auto Hotspot, which is exclusively functional across Galaxy devices.

Android’s Instant Hotspot deals with this restriction but it’s presently available on the Galaxy S25 series. As spotted by AndroidAuthority, Samsung’s newest flagship smartphones come with Instant Hotspot feature.

The feature works as described by Google on its Android Help website. When enabled, the system displays a notification on your Android tablet asking if you want to use your smartphone’s hotspot.

As soon as you hit the “connect button” a temporary hotspot connection gets established. You can also connect with your phone’s hotspot using the Internet settings panel on your tablet.

One UI 7 brings Instant Hotspot

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The Galaxy S25 series comes with Android 15-based One UI 7 preinstalled. The new OS seems to be bringing the Instant Hotspot feature to Galaxy devices. Beta participants have confirmed the existence of this feature on older models.

One UI 7 Beta is available on a handful of Samsung devices including the Galaxy S24 and S24 series, the Galaxy Tab S10 series, the Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Z Fold 6. Samsung is expected to start Stable One UI 7 update in April week 1st.

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Samsung won users trust with One UI 7 release date—then lost it

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with One UI 7

For Samsung fans like me, the last year has felt like forever. We’ve been waiting and waiting for One UI 7, the big Android 15 update that’s been so close yet so far. The latest update promised refreshed interfaces, smarter AI features, and a smoother Galaxy experience. After months of delays, beta builds, and uncountable rumors, we finally got what we wanted: an official release date.

On March 18, 2025, Samsung US dropped the information in an official blog post—One UI 7 would roll out to the Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 on April 10. We all let out a big sigh of relief. Trust in Samsung, which had been shaky from all the quiet delays, came rushing back. The company gave us something we could count on. But now, just like that, it disappeared.

By March 21—today, as I write this—the official blog post had vanished from Samsung’s US Newsroom portal. No explanation, no replacement date, no nothing. As a loyal Galaxy user, I felt totally let down. What started as a big win turned into a huge letdown. Samsung had earned my trust, then lost it in under 72 hours.

To get why this hurts so much, let’s go back a bit. One UI 7 has been a slow tease. After starting the beta program for the Galaxy S24 series in December last year, we were waiting for the official announcement. The wait wasn’t just long—it was brutal. Each beta update got our hopes up, but the stable version stayed out of reach. By the start of 2025, we were all done waiting. Then, this week, things changed.

Samsung said (officially) the update would hit globally on April 7, with the US getting it on April 10. It wasn’t just a date—it was a rescue, I am using my opinion here. After all those delays, we finally had something solid. I even planned my week around it, picturing the moment I’d download it, try the new stuff, and feel that Galaxy love again.

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So what’s going on? Why would Samsung pull the post that just got us excited again? People are guessing left and right. Some think there’s a delay—maybe the US rollout experienced some issues, even though the global dates seem fine. Others wonder if the April 10 date was a mistake, accidentally published before final confirmation. Samsung’s not saying a word about it, and that’s just making everyone more curious. Right now, there’s no new date, no official update—just a big question mark leaving us stuck again.

It hurts because it’s not just about a missing post. It’s like all the excitement just faded away. For a second, Samsung had us thinking they’d figured it out after all the waiting, that they were ready to deliver. As a user, I’m wondering: Can I count on Samsung to stick to their words? Will One UI 7 arrive in April, or are we back to square one? Not knowing feels worse than the wait ever did.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra Comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra (Source – Sammyfans.com)

I still want to stick with Samsung. My Galaxy ecosystem—my S24 Ultra, my Watch, my Buds—is not easy to walk away from, right? One UI 7 with its cool new look and smart upgrades, still gets me excited. But this latest mess, no words.

Samsung earned our trust with that release date. Then lost it by pulling that post with no explanation. It’s up to you now. Tell us something clear. Give us a new date—or at least tell us why.

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Samsung launches creative campaign for Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition

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Samsung has launched a new creative campaign with the Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition. Samsung UK has brought to life the dramatic impact of tech fails highlighted by the results by creating a series of posters inspired by action, drama, and sci-fi genres.

The company has surveyed SMEs across the United Kingdom. The results disclosed that SMEs lose nearly £300k yearly due to business tech issues. The poll of 1,000 SME owners highlighted they spend £3,200 each year on repairs and updates.

That said, Samsung revealed film posters dramatize the issues that arise when business tech fails as well as mark the launch of Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition, providing Next Business Day Replacement service.

Creative Campaign

The Disconnected: The Silent Office campaign plays into sci-fi film tropes and highlights the expansive silence and suspension of business when tech fails to support SMEs.

Inspired by action films, Business Phone Down aims to sensationalize the issues that happen due to misfiring tech while The Day the Calls Stopped pays homage to drama tropes.

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Annika Bizon, Mobile Experience VP of Product and Marketing said: “Having issues with your work devices can cause a mountain of problems for business, even leading to a loss in revenue. We want to have SME owners back by offering Next Business Day Replacement with our Galaxy A Series Enterprise Edition range – ensuring all the productivity with none of the setbacks.”

Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition Campaign

Source – Samsung UK

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