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Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4.1 (Android 12) Update Status

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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

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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]

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  • 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

 


 

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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.

 


 

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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.

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March 05

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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

 


 

 

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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.

 


 

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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

 


 

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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.

 


 

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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

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November 26

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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

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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

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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

 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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:

  1. G991BXXU3AUIE – Galaxy S21
  2. G996BXXU3AUIE – Galaxy S21 Plus
  3. 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).

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Firmware Versions:

  1. G991BXXS3AUHD – Galaxy S21
  2. G996BXXS3AUHD – Galaxy S21 Plus
  3. 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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Early One UI 8 release will be Samsung’s perfect apology for what happened with One UI 7

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A notification published on the Samsung Members app has confirmed the soon-to-be-launched One UI 8 beta, and it indicates that an early final release is also possible, which could be considered as Samsung’s apology for what happened to One UI 7.

One UI 7 has been the most awaited software update in recent years, and the credit for this excitement goes to the newest changes and features. However, the delays and the late rollout turned the excitement into disappointment. The company launched a late beta testing and delayed the final rollout for flagship phones: the S24 series, the S23 series, and the Fold/Flip 6.

The back and forth in the One UI 7 saga hasn’t left a good impression on Galaxy smartphone users, especially the late rollout.

This could have been done earlier than the announced dates, but the pace of development and testing collapsed before public release.

Amid this scenario, Google surprised everyone by announcing Android 16’s first developer preview in November. It arrived at a time when Samsung still had a pending Android 15 beta test.

In the past five months, we’ve seen leaks about One UI 8 and how it will improve the user interface. During this time, the phone maker released One UI 7 and simultaneously developed new test builds.

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Google has also announced that the final Android 16 launch will happen in June, and it may also be the month for the One UI 8 beta release. Given the fact that the company has completed the beta program preparations, Samsung could publish the beta sign-up banner anytime.

An early test will also lead the way to fast development and to a stable One UI 8 rollout, which we can consider as Samsung’s full circle correction in delivering high-pace software updates. Eventually, this rollout will have higher chances of wrapping things up by the Q4 rather than slipping to 2026.

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Samsung powers up Kia’s next-gen EV with high-tech batteries

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Samsung SDI is joining forces with Kia to fuel the next big thing in EV (electric vehicles): a compact electric crossover codenamed “QV.” Samsung SDI is revamping its Hungary factory to produce these game-changing batteries.

If you’re a Samsung loyalist, this is another reason to cheer for a brand that’s pushing the boundaries. At the same time, if you’re eyeing a Kia EV, the QV is shaping up to be a stylish, compact crossover.

The SDI Business of Samsung is tearing down old production lines and bringing in new equipment to build advanced prismatic batteries. With high-nickel cathodes and anodes made with silicon-carbon-nanocomposite material, they’re designed to give Kia’s QV serious range and zip.

This deal is part of a bigger partnership with Hyundai Motor Group, Kia’s parent company, to supply batteries for about 500,000 vehicles in Europe from 2026 to 2032.

Beyond Kia EV, Samsung SDI is eyeing opportunities with BMW for next-gen cylindrical batteries, with plans to expand its Hungary factory if demand spikes.

Recently, Samsung SDI raised KRW 1.723 trillion through a rights issue, with about half allocated to a joint venture with General Motors (GM) for electric vehicle batteries.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge now on open sale ahead of US release

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10 days ago, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge, which is now on sale in South Korea. Following the reveal, the company has opened pre-orders in Korea, while the US release is scheduled for May 30.

Samsung says the S25 Edge saw over half of its purchases on Samsung.com from customers in their 20s and 30s during the pre-sale period. Titanium Silver is the most preferred color, followed by Titanium Icyblue and Titanium Jet Black.

The Galaxy S25 Edge is the slimmest Galaxy S series model ever. It combines sleek design with just 5.8mm thickness, powerful performance through Snapdragon 8 Elite, and robust durability with Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.

Samsung is offering the S25 Edge in 3 colors: Titanium Silver, Titanium JetBlack, and Titanium Icyblue. It comes in 256GB and 512GB storage, priced at 1.496 million KRW ($1099) and 1.639 million KRW ($1219), respectively.

Early buyers get a 6-month Google One AI Premium subscription, a 3-month Willa subscription, a 3-month unlimited subscription of digital magazines via Moazine, and a 30% discount coupon for accessories on the Samsung.com app.

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The Galaxy S25 Edge features a 5.8mm thickness and 163g weight. Its front side boasts features the new Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, which provides resistance to scratches, and cracks. The device also incorporates a Titanium frame and IP68 water and dust resistance.

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Samsung’s S25 Edge is slim enough but it doesn’t compromise on camera and performance. It packs Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip and Samsung’s mDNIe technology that enhances display visibility and power efficiency.

The device lacks a Telephoto but features a great 200MP main camera. In addition, it has a 12-megapixel sensor for ultrawide photos and a 12MP shooter for selfies. It also integrates ProVisual Engine, which enhances detail, sharpness, and skin tones.

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Samsung Harman launches JBL Headphones and Speakers that rethink Bluetooth

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Samsung-owned Harman introduced new high-performance JBL headphones and portable Bluetooth speakers in South Korea. With the new launches, the company is expanding its footprint in the audio products market.

The unique features of Samsung Harman audio products give them an edge over rivals in the market. A standout feature is the ability to play high-quality wireless audio even on existing wired devices that do not support Bluetooth.

JBL Tour One M3 headphones

They come with a game-changer called JBL Smart Tx, a wireless audio transmitter, letting you enjoy HQ Bluetooth audio on devices that don’t even support Bluetooth. These headphones connect via Bluetooth, USB-C, or even legacy systems

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It lets multiple headphones, JBL or other brands, connect to a single device. Harman says this feature will soon be a staple at places like international conferences. It’s practical, inclusive, and opens up so many possibilities for shared listening experiences.

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JBL Flip 7 and Charge 6 Speakers

These speakers come with JBL Pro Sound with an AI sound boost feature. You may become a fan of how portable these speakers are, with replaceable handles and up to 16 hours of battery life, thanks to the playtime boost function.

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JBL PartyBox Encore 2

Samsung Harman’s new JBL PartyBox Encore 2 party speaker steps it up with Bluetooth 5.4, LE Audio, and a fast-charging feature. It comes with wireless microphones, perfect for karaoke nights or impromptu speeches.

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Samsung proves it still knows how to launch a phone, fans line up for Galaxy S25 Edge

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Fans Line Up

Samsung kicked off the pre-launch of the Galaxy S25 Edge on May 21, and the excitement was electric. Fans lined up outside Samsung Gangnam in Seoul, eager to get their hands on the sleekest phone in the Galaxy S series yet.

By 10 am, when the Gangnam store opened its doors, a long queue of pre-order customers was ready to claim their devices. This Galaxy S25 Edge launch proves again that Samsung knows how to create a phone that gets people talking and waiting in line.

The first lucky buyer, Jeon Jun-ha, stepped up to the pickup zone, scanned his QR code, and walked away with the very first Galaxy S25 Edge. Cheers and applause filled the store as staff handed him a bouquet and gifts.

“I got this for my younger sibling,” Jun-ha said, beaming. “I waited two hours before the store opened, and being the first to get it—plus all these gifts—feels amazing.”

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The Galaxy S25 Edge’s slim profile and powerful performance make it stand out, and the hands-on demo zone at Samsung Gangnam was packed with fans.

Another pre-order customer, Song Hye-seung, bought one for her father, a loyal Galaxy user. “It feels so light,” she said. “I think it’ll be easy on his wrist, which is a big deal.”

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For just KRW 5,900 (approximately $4.25) a month, subscribers get perks like up to 50% residual value when trading in their device, Samsung Care Plus for damage protection, and discounts on accessories.

Until May 31, Samsung is sweetening the deal with three months of cashback for those who join the club through Samsung.com and stay for three months, apart from a free storage upgrade.

Samsung also debuted the “Galaxy Ring Two-Tone Titanium Black” alongside the S25 Edge, and buyers who snag both get a 20% discount on the ring plus 100,000 membership points.

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