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Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4.1 (Android 12) Update Status
On January 14, Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 flagships at the first Galaxy Unpacked virtual event of 2021. This lineup consists of three different phones including the Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21 Plus 5G and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.
The Korean tech giant shipped the Galaxy S21 handsets with Android 11-based One UI 3.1 out of the box. However, the company is rapidly working to add another member in this range called the Galaxy S21 FE, which features Android 12-based One UI 4.0 out of the box.
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According to Samsung’s upgrade policy, the Galaxy S21 series devices are eligible for four generations of Android OS upgrades. To be mentioned, the upcoming Android 12-based One UI 4.0 was the first major Android switch of the flagship series.
In this story, we will cover every major and minor software update that will arrive for the Galaxy S21 series devices. Furthermore, you will get all the latest insights of Samsung’s Android 12 and One UI 4.1 update for the Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.
Stay tuned here: Samsung One UI 4.1 Update Tracker
March 19
One UI 4.1 – Europe, T-Mobile US
Samsung is now rapidly expanding the One UI 4.1 features to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra in a handful of European countries and the US @ T-Mobile carrier.
March 16
Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4.1 released
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 4.1 software update for Galaxy S21 smartphone users in Canada. Along with the March 2022 security patch, the update several new features lifted from the Galaxy S22 series. [Read More]
- Galaxy S21 – G991WVLU5CVBA
- Galaxy S21+ – G996WVLU5CVBA
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998WVLU5CVBA
March 15
Samsung announces One UI 4.1 for Galaxy S21
Samsung just launched the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 for older Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S21 series. The company also revealed the highlights of this new firmware for the Galaxy devices.
The new version enhances the capabilities of some existing features that are as follows:
- Google Duo Live Sharing
- Expert RAW
- Object Eraser
- Quick Share
- Grammarly-Powered Keyboard
March 15
Upcoming One UI 4.1 Camera Features
Samsung announced that select Camera features of the new Galaxy S22 series will be offered to the Galaxy S21 series phones with the One UI 4.1 update.
As per the info, the upcoming features are night portrait, pet recognition, lighting position editing, telephoto portrait mode, Director’s View, integrated Snapchat and more.
March 13
One UI 4.1 – Checkfirm
Fido is going to release the One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy S21 series on March 15, while Checkfirm just detected yet another new test build for the smartphones.
March 05
One UI 4.1 coming before March 15
Samsung Galaxy S21 Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, and Galaxy S21 FE devices will start getting the One UI 4.1 update at Fido in Canada starting March 15.
Accordingly, we can expect that the Korean tech giant will start releasing the One UI 4.1 update to international Galaxy S21 series sometime in next weeks. Read more
March 01
Verizon has not yet rolled out One UI 4.1 so far
Last month, it was reported that Verizon will release the One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy S21 series devices in late February.
However, the Verizon-branded Galaxy S21 phones have not yet received the new One UI 4.1 update so far.
February 22
Verizon to roll out One UI 4.1 in late February
A Galaxy S21 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
January 22
One UI 4.1 coming in February
Yesterday, Samsung officially confirmed that the Galaxy S22 series will be introduced at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 in February.
Along with the Galaxy S22 series, the company will also launch the new version of One UI that will be the One UI 4.1.
December 19
One UI 4.1 coming next month
Samsung rep. revealed that the company will roll out the One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy S21 Ultra in February 2022. In addition to the Galaxy S21 series, the same treatment will be given to the Galaxy Note 20 series smartphones. Read more
November 26
Post Android 12 update
Samsung started releasing a new One UI 4.0-based firmware update to the Galaxy S21 series devices with regular improvements. Identified via PDA firmware version ending BUKG, the latest update is making its way to Germany. Read more
November 24
Verizon released new Android 12-based update
Verizon released a new One UI 4.0 update for the Galaxy S21 lineup in the US. The changelog mentions improvements to the system performance and enhancements to the device’s stability. Though, consumers claimed that it fixes the display refresh rate issue. Read more
November 23
Expert RAW
Thanks to Expert RAW app that makes addition of Pro Mode in Telephoto lens of the Galaxy S21 Ultra possible. This function enables multi-frame-based raw shooting of all lenses (Wide/Tele/Ultrawide). Read more
November 15
Galaxy S21 gets official One UI 4.0
Samsung officially launched the stable One UI 4.0 software system based on Android 12 operating system. The company said that the One UI 4.0 update rollout will begin for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra phones from now on. Read more
November 12, 2021
According to the news, Samsung won’t release any new One UI 4 Beta update for the Galaxy S21 series phones. On the other hand, the company confirmed that it’s rapidly working to fix all the bugs and issues of the fourth Beta build and start the rollout of stable One UI 4.0 update globally. Read more
November 09, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 gets the second One UI 4 Beta update in China with Android 12 Material You. Read more
November 05, 2021
Here’s everything new with One UI 4 Beta 4 for Samsung Galaxy S21 (Android 12). Read more
November 04, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 receiving latest One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) in India, includes several bug fixes. Read more
November 02, 2021
Samsung expanding November 2021 security update for the Galaxy S21 series devices in more regions. Read more
October 29, 2021
Stable Galaxy S21 Android 12 to come soon as Samsung ended One UI 4 Beta program. Read more
October 26, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 at T-Mobile US gets October 2021 security patch. Read more
October 25, 2021
Samsung One UI 4 Beta 3 Hotfix update (Android 12) released for Galaxy S21. Read more
October 22, 2021
Here’s everything new with One UI 4 Beta 3 update for Samsung Galaxy S21 (Android 12). Read more
October 21, 2021
Samsung November 2021 security patch debuts with One UI 4 Beta 3 for Galaxy S21. Read more
October 20, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4 Beta 3 update released with Android 12 AOSP and several bug fixes. Read more
Galaxy S21 Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta has no Samsung Bixby vibration feedback for some. Read more
October 18, 2021
Samsung Android 12 Material You bug fix coming to Galaxy S21 with One UI 4 Beta 3. Read more
New leak emerged but Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch still remains a mystery. Read more
October 16, 2021
Samsung One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) begins in China, first update (ZUJ3) released to Galaxy S21. Read more
[Coming soon] Samsung One UI 4 Beta 3 will bring new widget animation to Galaxy S21 users. Read more
October 10, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 with One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) getting hot on Camera uses. Read more
October 06, 2021
Samsung launched its Android 12-based One UI 4.0 Beta program for the Galaxy S21 series consumers in India, followed by the United Kingdom (UK). Read more
October 06, 2021
Google said Samsung phones will get stable Android 12 (One UI 4.0) later this year. Read more
October 05, 2021
The Galaxy S21 series started getting the One UI 4 Beta 2 based on Google’s Android 12 operating system in Germany. Read more
October 05, 2021
Samsung has begun sending the latest Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta update with 2nd build to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Read more
October 05, 2021
Samsung acknowledged the consumers’ feedbacks, as result, they are now experiencing highly improved animations on the entire One UI software system after One UI 4 Beta 2. Read more
September 28, 2021
Samsung has already started releasing the latest October 2021 security patch for the Galaxy S21 series smartphone users in Germany and Philippines. You can check the latest PDA release numbers below.
Firmware Versions:
- G991BXXU3AUIE – Galaxy S21
- G996BXXU3AUIE – Galaxy S21 Plus
- G998BXXU3AUIE – Galaxy S21 Ultra
September 05, 2021
Samsung started sending September 2021 security update to the Galaxy S21 series flagship devices ahead of the One UI 4 Beta release. To be mentioned, the September security patch is initially rolling out in the European market, mainly in Germany (DBT region).
Firmware Versions:
- G991BXXS3AUHD – Galaxy S21
- G996BXXS3AUHD – Galaxy S21 Plus
- G998BXXS3AUHD – Galaxy S21 Ultra
August 31, 2021
Samsung has officially re-launched the Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta program for the Galaxy S21 series!
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Samsung has rolled out the Android 12-based One UI 4.0/One UI 4.1 updates to many eligible devices. And now that Samsung’s new custom software update – One UI 4.1.1 is coming, the attention of users has shifted in that direction.
Alongside many flagships and new smartphones, Samsung Galaxy A71, A51, A41, A31, A21, A11, and A01 are also officially confirmed to get the One UI 4.1.1 update, on the basis of Samsung’s Android upgrade policy.
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If you own a Galaxy A series smartphone and are interested to get connected with the latest news on Samsung Android 12 and One UI 4.1.1 development for your device, you should bookmark this article as it will be updated regularly with new and authentic information.
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One UI 4.1.1 Release Plan:
Last year, Samsung brought the One UI 3.1.1 custom software update for its Galaxy device owners alongside the release of the Galaxy Z Foldable lineup. This year, the company seems to be following the same plan.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are expected to enter the markets sometime in August this year. The new foldable will bring a new iteration of the One UI software system which is One UI 4.1.1.
Galaxy A71 Android 12 One UI 4 Update Tracker
April 30, 2022 – Android 12 based One UI 4.1 update released
The Galaxy A71 smartphone owners have started getting the Android 12 One UI 4.1 update. The comes with revamped color palette, the ability to turn off GOS, object and shadow eraser, Smart Calendar, Galaxy S22-inspired camera modes, Grammarly-powered keyboard, and much more.
March 10, 2022 – Android 12 based One UI 4.0 update released
Finally, Samsung has started releasing the One UI 4.0 update based on Android 12 for Galaxy A71 users. This major firmware update is available for the Galaxy A71 consumers in Hong Kong. Read more here.
January 29, 2022 – Checkfirm detected One UI 4.0 test build
A few days ago, the One UI test build detection app – Checkfirm spotted a new One UI update build that had been tested on the Galaxy A71. Read more
As you can see in the screenshots below, a new One UI update firmware has been tested on the Galaxy A71 LTE bearing PDA build number – A715FXXU8CVA5.
December 8, 2021 – One UI 4.0 to release in April 2022
Recently, a Galaxy A71 owner reached Samsung support, virtually, to know when will the company release a new software update as it has not received any in the last three months.
According to a Samsung rep., the Galaxy A71 will get a major software update in April 2022, which will be the Android 12-based One UI 4.0. Read more here
Galaxy A51 Android 12 One UI 4 Update Tracker
March 31, 2022 – One UI 4.1, Android 12
While the Samsung Galaxy A51 smartphone users have already received the One UI 4.1 update in some countries, Verizon is rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update for the device in the United States. Read more
March 28, 2022 – One UI 4.1, Android 12
Samsung has started to release the most-awaited Android 12 update to the Galaxy A51 smartphone users. Initially, the update rollout has begun in India, while the company has included both the One UI 4.0 and One UI 4.1 versions as well as the February 2022 security patch. Read more
Galaxy A41 Android 12 One UI 4 Update Tracker
May 18, 2022 – Android 12 One UI 4.1 update
Samsung started rolling out the stable Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy A41 smartphone users. The update rollout is currently happening in the Russian market, sporting firmware version – A415FXXU1DVDB. Read more
Galaxy A31 Android 12 One UI 4 Update Tracker
May 11, 2022 – Android 12 One UI 4.1 update
Samsung released the One UI 4.1 custom software update based on Android 12 OS in February. So far, many Galaxy device owners have received this update while the Galaxy A31 is the latest to grab it in Russia. Read more
Galaxy A21/A21s Android 12 One UI 4 Update Tracker
July 05, 2022 – Android 12 One UI 4.1
Samsung has begun releasing the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy A21s smartphone users in Russia. It comes with June 2022 security patch as well, in order to keep your device secure against threats and viruses. Read more
Galaxy A11 Android 12 One UI 4 Update Tracker
Samsung released the January 2022 security update to the Galaxy A11 smartphone users. The update fixes numerous privacy and security-related vulnerabilities including 2 critical, 36 high, and 5 moderate levels of CVEs. Read more
Galaxy A01 Android 12 One UI 4 Update Tracker
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As part of beginning the Android 13-based One UI 5 Beta program later this month, Samsung is regularly providing the last year’s One UI 4 based on Android 12 upgrade to the remaining Galaxy devices. The Galaxy M11 and Galaxy A02s have recently got access to Android 12, while the Galaxy A21s is the most recent entry.
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The Galaxy A21s smartphone users can now enjoy the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 features as Samsung has just begun the upgrade rollout with firmware version A217FXXU8DVF6. Starting in Russia, it’s likely to expand to more consumers in other regions and markets in the coming days/weeks.
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Besides new features, the latest Galaxy A21s upgrade installs June 2022 Android security patches for better system stability and security. It’s worth mentioning that the June 2022 patch brings fixes to over 60 bugs and viruses in order to maintain the system’s security.
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Last year, Google launched the Android 12 operating system, which brings radical design changes to the user interface. However, Samsung didn’t use whole new changes of the new OS for its One UI 4.1 software, while including significant upgrades compared to the 3.1.
One UI 4.1 is based on Android 12 OS, bringing a lot of new features and minor UI changes to Galaxy consumers. It adds Google’s Material You Dynamic Theming that paints the entire UI with a dominant color picked from the homescreen wallpaper set up by the user… continue reading
Launched back in 2020, Samsung Galaxy M51, Galaxy M31, Galaxy M21, Galaxy M11, and Galaxy M01 came pre-installed with the Android 10-based One UI 2.x out of the box. All of the Samsung Galaxy M devices are eligible for the major Android 12 upgrade, as the company promised last August.
Starting last year, Samsung upgraded all of these devices to the new Android 11-based One UI 3.x version. Moving ahead, the company has started delivering the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update to the eligible Galaxy devices from November 2021 and One UI 4.1 from March 2022.
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As expected, the Korean tech giant has offered the Android 12 to the flagship devices, however, remaining mid-range and budget phones will get this major update until the third quarter of this year. Also, it’s expected that several Galaxy phones may directly get the One UI 4.1 with Android 12 OS upgrade.
One UI 4.0 Update Roadmap:
On November 15, Samsung officially released the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update roadmap for the Galaxy devices. The rollout plan revealed the One UI 4.0 update release timeline for various Galaxy phones and tablets in Brazil. You can check it by clicking the link below:
One UI 4 Features: Samsung’s Android 12 update brings a number of new features including a modified user interface with renewed icons and a Material You theming system. In addition, the One UI 4.0 also improves all of the stock apps, adds more lock screen widgets, quick settings toggles to turn off the camera and mic access, and more.
If you have a Galaxy M series smartphone and are interested to get connected with the latest news on Samsung Android 12 and One UI 4 development, you should bookmark this page as it will be updated regularly with new and authentic information.
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It seems that Samsung may soon start rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 or One UI 4.1 upgrade to the remaining Galaxy devices. However, there’s no official confirmation regarding the update expansion, but a long halt in upgrade release suggests the same.
Galaxy M51 Android 12 One UI 4 Update Tracker
April 24, 2022
Samsung has dispatched the Android 12-based Oen UI 4.1 update for the Galaxy M51 smartphones that brings Color palette, improved privacy settings, Samsung Keyboard with Grammarly, new smart widgets, the ability to record voice without unlocking your phone, new camera modes, Quick Share feature, extra dim mode, customizable RAM plus, and many more.
Galaxy M31 Android 12 One UI 4 Update Tracker
April 13, 2022
Samsung has started rolling out the stable Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update for Galaxy M31 device owners in India. This update brings a wide range of new features and enhancements to your smartphone as well as improves its performance. Read More
March 14, 2022
Samsung just announced the Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta program for the Galaxy M31 smartphone users in India. Consumers can now enroll for the One UI 4 Beta activity via the Samsung Members app to get the Android 12 upgrade ahead of its stable release. Read more
Galaxy M21 Android 12 One UI 4 Update Tracker
April 21, 2022
Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update has started rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy M21 smartphone users. Google Android 12 brings a bunch of new and improved features to your device. Meanwhile, the Samsung One UI 4.1 aims to make your Galaxy experience more intuitive, more fun, more secure, and easier than ever. Read More
Galaxy M11 Android 12 One UI 4 Update Tracker
July 2, 2022
Samsung Galaxy M11 smartphone users have started getting the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update. This update comes with multiple new features, lots of improvements, and customization options to provide users with a more intuitive, more secure, and easier experience. Read more
Galaxy M01 Android 12 One UI 4 Update Tracker
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