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Verizon Samsung One UI 4.0/4.1 (Android 12) Updates [US]
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Google has already released the Android 12 update for all eligible Pixel phones, while Samsung is conducting its One UI 4 Beta activity for the flagship Galaxy devices in several countries. No doubt, the initial Android 12 update rollout will start from South Korea, but what about Verizon locked Galaxy devices in the US?
Verizon One UI 4.0 Update
In the US, T-Mobile and Sprint carriers are also letting the Galaxy S21 series devices join the One UI 4 Beta ahead of stable rollout. At the same time, Verizon is not participating in the Beta activity, while there’s no confirmation regarding the development of One UI 4.0 for its locked devices.
It’s clear that Samsung Galaxy S21 series devices will be the first to receive the stable One UI 4.0 update based on Android 12 globally as well as the US market. Therefore, we will cover all the latest Android 12 developments of T-Mobile for Samsung Galaxy devices in this article.
Verizon Android 12 Features
Android 12 delivers even more personal, safe and effortless experiences on your device. Featuring a totally reimagined interface just for you, new privacy features that are designed for your safety and put you in control, and more seamless ways to get right to your gameplay or even switch to a new device.
Personalization – Starting with Android 12 on Pixel devices, you’ll be able to completely personalize your phone with a custom color palette and redesigned widgets. Using what we call color extraction, you choose your wallpaper and the system automatically determines which colors are dominant, which ones are complementary and which ones just look great. It then applies those colors across the entire OS: the notification shade, the lock screen, the volume controls, new widgets and much more.
Fluid motion and animations – From the moment you pick up an Android 12 device, you’ll feel how it comes alive with every tap, swipe and scroll. Your phone quickly responds to your touch with smooth motion and animations. For example, when you dismiss your notifications on the lock screen, your clock will appear larger so you know when you’re all caught up.
We’ve also simplified interactions and recrafted the entire underlying system to make your experience more fluid and efficient. Your Android devices are now faster and more responsive with better power efficiency so you can use your device for longer without a charge. This was achieved by some under-the-hood improvements including reducing the CPU time needed for core system services by up to 22% and reducing the use of big cores by the system server by up to 15%.
Redesigned system spaces – Some of the most important spaces on your phone — like your notification shade, quick settings and even the power button — have been purposefully reimagined to help you get things done.
The notification shade is more intuitive and playful, with a crisp, at-a-glance view of your app notifications, whatever you’re currently listening to or watching, and Quick Settings that let you control practically the entire operating system with a swipe and a tap. The Quick Settings space doesn’t just look and feel different. It’s been rebuilt to include Google Pay and Home Controls, while still allowing for customization so you can have everything you need most in one easy-to-access place.
To make sure you always have help from Google at your fingertips, you can now long press the power button to invoke Assistant to make a phone call, open apps, ask questions or read aloud text-heavy articles.
Private and secure by design – Android 12 includes new features that give you more transparency around which apps are accessing your data, and more controls so you can make informed choices about how much private information your apps can access.
The new Privacy Dashboard offers a single view into your permissions settings as well as what data is being accessed, how often and by which apps. It also lets you easily revoke app permissions right from the dashboard.
We’ve added a new indicator to the top right of your status bar so you know when your apps are accessing your microphone or camera. And if you want to remove app access to these sensors for the entire system, we’ve added two new toggles in Quick Settings.
We’re also giving you more control over how much information you share with apps. With new approximate location permissions, apps can be limited to seeing just your approximate location instead of a precise one. For example, weather apps don’t need your precise location to offer an accurate forecast.
Verizon Android 12 One UI 4.0 update tracker
November 11, 2021
The Android 12 is still underway for Samsung’s Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones. However, a Samsung official recently said that there will be no new One UI 4 Beta update as the stable rollout will begin very soon.
November 17, 2021
Verizon pushed the stable Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone users in the US. The update comes with various new features, revamped user interface, enhanced privacy functions and more. Read more here
January 02, 2022
Samsung rolled out the stable One UI 4.0 update to various flagship Galaxy devices in select markets, while Verizon consumers are still waiting for the official Android 12 update in the US. However, the below-mentioned devices will soon get this major s/w update.
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Note 20 series
- Galaxy S20 series
- Galaxy Note 10 series
- Galaxy S10 series
- Galaxy Tab S7 series
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Fold
January 05, 2022
Major US carrier – Verizon started releasing the official One UI 4.0 update based on Android 12 OS to the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 carrier-locked units in the US. Read more
January 07, 2022
Verizon is now releasing major software upgrades to the entire Galaxy S20 series devices including the Galaxy S20 FE in the US. This major firmware brings the latest Android OS 12 as well as new features and UI tweaks of the One UI 4.0. Read more
January 13, 2022
Verizon started rolling out the major Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update to yet another mid-range Samsung smartphone namely – the Galaxy A42 5G in the US. Read more
January 16, 2022
The Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series have already started getting the stable Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update in several regions. Now, well-known US network carrier – Verizon pushed the major software update to the branded Galaxy Note 10 and S10 lineup phones. Read more
January 17, 2022
Last week, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 have started getting the January 2022 Android security update in several countries. Now Verizon – a well-known US network carrier has started rolling out this security update for the devices. Read more
January 18, 2022
Verizon started releasing a new update with January 2022 security patch for Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra users in the US. The update brings multiple bug fixes and CVEs/SVEs from Google and Samsung. Read more
February 23, 2022
A Galaxy S21 smartphone user shared a screenshot of a chat with Verizon support regarding the One UI 4.1 release date. The support rep. said that the One UI 4.1 update will start releasing in “this month ending” for the Galaxy S21 users in the US. Read more
Updated
Samsung has finally launched the Android 15-based One UI 7 Beta Program. The official announcement was made on December 5. The activity is initially available for the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra in seven.
One UI 7 introduces radical interface tweaks, fresh new UI components, rich graphics, plenty of new features, and a lot more. The new software also uplevels the security system of your Galaxy smartphone to keep data safe.
What’s New in One UI 7?
Samsung’s Android 15-based One UI 7 Beta Program delivers a glimpse into a revolutionary smartphone experience powered by cutting-edge Galaxy AI features, enhanced personalization, and an overhauled interface.
One UI 7 integrates advanced AI agents and multimodal capabilities across the interface, enabling seamless and natural interactions.
Key AI enhancements include:
Writing Assist Tools: Users can now boost productivity with integrated AI-powered tools that summarize content, check grammar and spelling, and format notes into bullet points—all without switching between applications.
Samsung One UI 7 AI Writing Assist Tools (Source – Samsung)
Call Transcriptions: Calls recorded on Samsung Galaxy devices running the latest One UI 7 can now be transcribed automatically, supporting 20 languages, offering a convenient solution for multitasking professionals.
Samsung One UI 7 Call Transcript (Credit – Samsung)
One UI 7 introduces a streamlined design language centered around simplicity and user engagement.
Now Bar:
- Accessible directly from the lock screen, this feature offers instant access to activities like Interpreter, Music, Recording, and Stopwatch.
- Reduces the need to unlock the device frequently, transforming the lock screen experience.
Samsung One UI 7 Now Bar (Source – Samsung)
Simplified Customization:
- Redesigned widgets and lock screens allow users to personalize their devices effortlessly.
- Enhanced control over every detail ensures a more intuitive and cohesive experience.
Refreshed Camera UX:
- Reorganized controls make advanced settings easier to access.
- Pro and Pro Video modes now feature a simplified manual settings layout and a new zoom control for smoother transitions during video recording.
Availability and Rollout
The One UI 7 beta program is now available for Galaxy S24 series users in Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the US, starting December 5.
The official release of One UI 7 will begin in Q1 2025 with the next-generation Galaxy S series devices. Over time, it will expand to other Galaxy devices, reflecting Samsung’s commitment to extended OS upgrades.
Samsung seems to have revised its smartphone production target for 2025. Meanwhile, Samsung is aiming to foster Galaxy S25 series production than the S24 series. New input suggests that the production target is reduced by 7 to 8 million.
According to TheElec, Samsung is cutting smartphone production estimates for 2025, but the flagship Galaxy S25 series could be produced higher than the Galaxy S24 series.
Back in October, it was reported that Samsung is aiming to produce 237 million phones in 2025. As per the revised plan, the company has set a production target of 229.4 million.
In particular, the Galaxy S25 series is expected to be produced at 37 million units. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 series is estimated to be shipped 35 million units this year.
It seems the budget and entry-level phones would be produced in slightly lesser quantities. The aim is to maintain a conservative outlook without impacting premium sales.
On the flip side, the report also revealed production estimation of foldable smartphones, as follows:
- Galaxy Z Flip 7 – 3 million
- Galaxy Z Flip FE – 900,000
- Galaxy Z Fold 7 – 2 million
These figures sum up to a production target of around 6 million units. Combining a Fan Edition model, the sale is still estimated at 6 million – suggesting a slow pace of adoption.
The Galaxy S25 series will launch in late January next year, while the foldable devices may debut in July. Samsung is also preparing to introduce a Slim variant of the S25 series, while the launch timeline is uncertain.
Samsung Calendar app got a new icon with One UI 7, including new icons and enhanced features. The One UI 7 Beta update has been released, and a new report suggests that beta users just received the first app update, which is for the Samsung Calendar app.
The latest update of the Samsung Calendar app arrives with version 12.6.00.35. It brings a new tweak to the app icon, you can now see the name of the day along with the date. This update is truly useful as users no longer need to open the calendar to check the day, they can see its glance on the icon.
The new revamped icon of the Samsung Messages app is available for devices running Android 15-based One UI 7 beta, which means it’s currently only for the Galaxy S24 series. More devices will get this revamped icon with One UI 7.
Aside from this, the One UI 7 update makes handling your calendar easier. You can now reschedule events by simply dragging and dropping them in the Month view.
You can now choose which calendars to show on your widgets which lets you display different calendars on your home screen. With the “Add countdown widget”, you can add countdowns for events like birthdays to see the days left and right on your home screen.
Moreover, you can also move all events from one calendar to another without hassle, perfect for switching from a phone-based calendar to a cloud-based one. If you are a Galaxy S24 user, register and install the One UI 7 Beta to enjoy new Samsung Calendar features.