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List of Samsung devices that have received Android 13 One UI 5.0 update
At SDC22, Samsung showcased the new One UI 5 software and started to deliver it with Android 13 update in late October. The company has also revealed its update rollout plan, which spans around all eligible devices including Galaxy S, Note, Z, A, M, F, Tab, and XCover lineups.
Until the first week of November, Samsung upgraded all eligible flagships (from 2022, 2021, and 2022) to the new Android 13-based One UI 5.0 version. Apart from this, select mid-range and budget phones have also, amazingly, joined the party with the One UI 5 update.
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The One UI 5 introduces major improvements in the visual, design, and animation functionality. The upgrade significantly improves system animations to provide you with smoother transitions while switching across apps and features on your Galaxy. More here: One UI 5.0 Key Features
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The South Korean tech giant is going already ahead with its One UI 5 schedule for Galaxy devices. Until February 2023, all eligible Galaxies are planned to get the Stable Android 13 update, while the F series devices may have to wait until April.
One UI 5.1
Ahead of Galaxy S23 series debut, Samsung is testing the Android 13-based One UI 5.1 software version on a number of Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S22, S21 and S20 series. You can read more about One UI 5.1 leaks, expected features.
One UI 5 update rolled out for these Samsung devices:
Galaxy Z Series
- Galaxy Z Flip 4 – Stable
- Galaxy Z Fold 4 – Stable
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 – Stable
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 – Stable
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Flip LTE/5G
Galaxy S Series
- Galaxy S22 – Stable
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 – Stable
- Galaxy S21 Plus
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 – Stable
- Galaxy S20 Plus
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Stable
- Galaxy S20 FE – Stable
- Galaxy S10 Lite – Stable
Galaxy Note Series
- Galaxy Note 20 – Stable
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite – Stable
Galaxy A Series
- Galaxy A04s
- Galaxy A73 5G – Stable
- Galaxy A53 – Stable
- Galaxy A33 5G – Stable
- Galaxy A23 LTE/5G – Stable
- Galaxy A13 LTE/5G
- Galaxy A03s
- Galaxy A03
- Galaxy A72 – Stable
- Galaxy A52s 5G – Stable
- Galaxy A52 LTE/5G – Stable
- Galaxy A42 5G
- Galaxy A32 LTE/5G
- Galaxy A22 LTE/5G – Stable
- Galaxy A12 Nacho
- Galaxy A71 4G/5G – Stable
- Galaxy A51 LTE/5G – Stable
- Galaxy Quantum 2
Galaxy M Series
- Galaxy M53 5G – Stable
- Galaxy M33 5G – Stable
- Galaxy M13
- Galaxy M62 – Stable
- Galaxy M52 5G – Stable
- Galaxy M42 5G – Stable
- Galaxy M32 LTE/5G – Stable
- Galaxy M22 – Stable
- Galaxy M12
Galaxy F Series
- Galaxy F23 5G
- Galaxy F13
- Galaxy F62 5G – Stable
- Galaxy F52 5G
- Galaxy F42 5G
- Galaxy F22
- Galaxy F12
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab S8 – Stable
- Galaxy Tab S8 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S7 – Stable
- Galaxy Tab S7 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022, WiFi, LTE)
- Galaxy Tab Active 3
- Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
- Galaxy Tab S7 FE
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
- Galaxy Tab A8
Galaxy XCover Series
- Galaxy XCover 6 Pro – Stable
- Galaxy XCover 5
- Galaxy XCover Pro
Updated on January 11
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The above-mentioned Samsung smartphones and tablets started to receive the Android 13-based Stable One UI 5.0 update. The availability may vary by region and carrier, however, you won’t be needing to wait too long to experience the newest OS of Samsung.
How to check for update
Samsung consumers can check new software updates manually with a handful of simple steps. Firstly, visit your Galaxy device’s “System Settings,” once done, scroll down and tap the “Software update” tab, followed by the “Download and install” button.
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Galaxy F15 launches with RAM equal to Samsung’s S24 flagship
Samsung silently listed Galaxy F15 5G’s 8GB RAM variant in India. The company previously released the device in 4GB and 6GB RAM options, featuring 128GB storage. The latest release brings a third option to the F15 5G, while the memory segment remains unchanged.
As for the 8GB F15 5G, Samsung authorized retailers to sell it for INR 15,999 (~$191 or €179). Utilizing the launch offer, consumers can avail of a discount of INR 1000 (as bank cashback or upgrade bonus). Key specs are mentioned at the bottom of the post.
When Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 with 8GB RAM, it was criticized by consumers globally. Since then, the company has been given regular chances to get mocked. The Galaxy M55 5G is available in up to 12GB RAM, beating the S24 flagship’s 8GB.
There may be differences in technology, but, the larger the RAM, the smoother the device performs. As the F15 5G is here with 8GB RAM, it matched the S24 flagships costing INR 80,000 in India. Well, we hope, the next-gen flagships should have at least 12GB RAM.
Galaxy F15 5G Key Specs:
- 8GB RAM, 128GB memory
- 6.6-inch sAMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate
- MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC
- 50 MP main, 5 MP ultrawide, 2 MP macro | 13 MP selfie snapper
- 6,000 mAh battery with 25W charging
- Android 14-based One UI 6
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Forbes: Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee is the richest Korean in 2024
Samsung’s executive chairman Jay Y. Lee (Lee Jae-yong in Korean) topped the Forbes 2024 Richest Korean list for the first time. On April 17, Forbes revealed that the Samsung boss is the richest in South Korea, with his assets increasing by $3.5 billion, bringing his total net worth to $11.5 billion.
Thanks to a rise in Samsung’s stocks, Samsung’s Lee jumped to the top of the Forbes 2024 Richest Korean list. Notably, the company’s stocks significantly hiked after the revelation that it’s developing high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI computing for NVIDIA.
Forbes 2023 Richest Korean, Kim Byung-ju, slipped to second this year with assets worth $9.7 billion. The third place went to Seo Jung-jin, honorary chairman of Celltrion, with assets of $7.5 billion.
Cho Jung-ho, chairman of Meritz Financial Group, ranked fourth with $6.2 billion, and Chung Mong-koo, honorary chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, was fifth with $4.6 billion.
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Samsung builds AI-focussed Advanced Processor Lab in the US
Samsung established an AI chip design-dedicated Advanced Processor Lab in Silicon Valley, US. Formerly known as the Advanced Institute of Technology, Samsung’s SAIT is said to have formed the new Lab to strengthen its AI chip R&D in the US.
BusinessKorea reports that the new Samsung Advanced Processor Lab to focus on developing next-gen AI semiconductor design assets in the US. The assets are said to be focused on the RISC-V area, which serves as a foundational design asset for semiconductor chip design.
Samsung’s initiative with RISC-V is interpreted as a move towards technological independence. Therefore, the company is expanding its R&D organization in Silicon Valley, aiming to enhance design capabilities to disrupt the market currently dominated by NVIDIA.
Amid the booming AI era, the market of advanced semiconductors is also expanding. Samsung has completed the development of its Mach-1 AI semiconductor and supplied prototypes to global firms including Korea’s Naver. The company has also started the development of Mach-2.
Under the CHIPS Act, Samsung received huge subsidies to boost investment in the US. It’s worth noting that the Biden govt awarded a 12% subsidy of Samsung’s total investment, which is significantly higher than Intel and TSMC’s subsidy.
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