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Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 5.0 Beta update under development
Samsung Galaxy S22 series received the first Android 13-based One UI 5.0 Beta update in select countries earlier this month. The company is gearing up to expand this update to more countries, simultaneously, it is testing Galaxy S21 One UI 5.0 Beta version.
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While the Galaxy S22 series is the first, the Galaxy S21 is the second-best flagship Samsung smartphone. It is obvious that the company will test the One UI 5.0 beta version for these devices as well and that too shortly.
A piece of new information from the South Korean Samsung Community reveals that Samsung is developing a One UI 5.0 beta update for Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra in the country, and this update will soon go live for the users.
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The screenshot shared by a user also reveals the version numbers of these under-development builds. The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra One UI 5.0 beta updates are testing with the build version G991NKSU3ZVHA and with G996NKSU3ZVHA and G998NKSU3ZVHA respectively.
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Additionally, the user said currently, Samsung is not testing Galaxy S20 One UI 5.0 beta but it is being tested as a full version.
Moving on, like the Galaxy S22 series, the One UI 5.0 beta version for Galaxy S21 will release in select countries. As for the S22, the update is live in Germany, South Korea, and the US, and will next spread to China, the UK, and India.
One UI 5.0 Beta features:
The major beta update comes with a slew of new features and countless changes. The company is now offering 16 color palettes that match your phone’s wallpapers. Alongside this, there are 12 more color options for home screens, icons, and quick panels to offer even more customization capability.
Next, there are Stack Widgets, which allow users to further customize their home screens by stacking widgets of the same size in a single location. With per-app language, you can set different languages for different applications.
One UI 5.0 also brings enhanced camera capabilities. You can now more seamlessly capture high-quality photos and video with a new icon in Pro and Pro Video mode that offers useful tips and tricks on how to use the various lenses, features, and controls.
There are new gestures for easier multitasking in the Labs section – Swipe for pop-up view and Swipe for Split Screen and new Accessibility options in Quick settings – High contrast font, Color inversion, Color adjustment, and Color filter features.
Samsung Android 13 Coverage:
- Samsung Android 13 One UI 5.0 Eligible Devices
- One UI 5.0 Update Progress Report
- One UI 5.0 Beta – Registration Guide
- One UI 5.0 Beta – Rollback Guide
- One UI 5.0 Beta ROM – Download Link
- One UI 5.0 Features and Tweaks
Samsung has begun releasing the October 2024 security update for Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones. The update is rolling out in the US and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series are getting the October 2024 security update in the US through One UI builds given below.
- Galaxy S23 – S911USQS4CXI4
- Galaxy S23 Plus – S916USQS4CXI4
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – S918USQS4CXI4
The fresh update brings fixes for some issues that users encountered in previous versions to make your Galaxy S23 more stable and secure. The installation package size of this update is around 400MB.
October 2024 security update brings important fixes from both Google and Samsung, addressing vulnerabilities in the Android operating system and Samsung’s software. Google fixes 2 critical and 28 high-level issues, with 1 previously resolved and 2 not affecting Galaxy devices.
On the other side, Samsung resolves 12 specific vulnerabilities related to system services and Knox security. Additionally, Samsung Semiconductor has enhanced performance with a fix for 1 high-level issue.
The update is currently available for locked models and the company will expand it soon to unlocked ones. It is a gradual rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
To check the update, you just need to navigate to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.
Samsung offers solutions for Galaxy S23 camera issue after One UI 6.1.1 update
October 2024 started with the SDC24 event, where Samsung shared important updates about its software and products. One of the big announcements was the upcoming One UI 7 Beta update for developers, which will be released at the end of this year. While this is a change from last year, some users get disappointed by the timeline. However, Samsung never forgets to release its monthly update on time.
On the 5th day of this month, Samsung began releasing the October 2024 security patch for Galaxy devices to enhance security and stability. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, launched in late September 2024, is the first smartphone to receive the October 2024 security update. Several more Galaxy devices will get this update in the coming days.
October 2024 security update fixes several vulnerabilities and boosts the overall security of the devices. Samsung will soon release the details and updated devices list on the scope page.
Below you can check a list of Galaxy devices that have received the October 2024 security update.
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Samsung One UI October 2024 Updates List
11/09
- Samsung brings October 2024 security update to Galaxy A55 5G
10/09
- Samsung Galaxy A13 secures October 2024 update ahead of many flagships
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 receiving October 2024 security update
- Samsung rolls out October 2024 update to Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6
09/09
- Samsung Galaxy S24 grabs ‘crucial’ October 2024 update in the US
05/09
- Samsung drops October 2024 security update, Galaxy S24 FE takes the lead.
*More devices will be added to this list as Samsung releases the update for them.
If you have a Samsung device from the list above and haven’t updated it yet, go ahead and do it now. If your device isn’t on the list, you can manually check for updates by going to Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install. You can share software updates screenshots and details by tagging our social media accounts.
Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra users are getting an October 2024 security update in Canada. This update improves system security and stability to enhance the overall performance.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in Canada can verify the October 2024 security update via the One UI builds given below.
- S921WVLS3AXI1 – Galaxy S24
- S926WVLS3AXI1 – Galaxy S24 Plus
- S928WVLS3AXI1 – Galaxy S24 Ultra
The latest security patch includes critical updates from both Google and Samsung. Notably, Google’s patch resolves 2 critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level issues, although one was previously addressed, and two do not apply to Galaxy devices.
On the other side, 12 Samsung vulnerabilities have been fixed which are related to system services and Knox to ensure a more secure user experience. Additionally, Samsung Semiconductor has also added a fix to boost performance.
The installation package size of this update is around 440MB. If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. Also, you can check the update manually.
To manually check for updates, users can navigate to their phone’s Settings, scroll to the Software Update section, and select the “Download and Install” option if a new OTA is available
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