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No, Samsung Galaxy S8, S9, and Note 9 will not get Android 11 (One UI 3.0)
As the One UI 3.0/Android 11 is approaching its release many of the older Samsung Galaxy flagship smartphone users are curious to know if their device will get this major upgrade or not.
Meanwhile, Samsung representatives are busy misrepresenting and providing users incorrect information regarding the Android version upgrade policy and schedule for the Galaxy smartphones.
Following several reports, our team confirmed with Samsung that the company will only provide Android version upgrade up to Android 11 for the Galaxy devices that launched with Android 9 Pie or later.
You’ll be surprised to know that the representative of Samsung has provided some information that doesn’t match the paragraph above and proved them manipulating without noting the built-in Android version of some older Galaxy flagships.
According to the representative, the Galaxy Note 9, S9, and S8 devices will get Android 11 update. A support rep. even claimed that the Galaxy Note 9 device was launched with Android 9 Pie, while actually, the Galaxy Note 9 and S9 were launched pre-packed Android 8 Oreo.
Samsung’s update policy clearly shows that the devices launched with Android 9 will get three major Android OS upgrades and this information from the Samsung Support rep. raises false hope for the older flagship device owners like the Galaxy Note 9, S9, and S8.
In the past month, Samsung has rolled out One UI 2.5 for the Galaxy Note 9 and S9 devices, which adds various new features to these 2018’s flagship. Although, we favor that these devices should also receive Android 11 but unfortunately we have confirmed that there will be no One UI 3.0 update rollout for the Galaxy S9 and Note 9 devices, which leaves no conversation for the S8 devices.
Below you can check my full conversation with Samsung Support India and what conclusion we’ve reached on this matter. To be mentioned, I’ve repeated the same conversation for S9 and S8 devices and it was all the same. We hope that Samsung will feed better information to its customer care representatives so they can avoid such spread of misinformation.
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Android 15 is now running its public beta testing on Pixel devices. Similarly, Samsung is also set to adopt Android 15 for its Galaxy lineup, with the release of One UI 7 expected later this year. At the same time, the Korean tech giant is preparing to release the One UI 7 Beta Program for its Samsung devices.
According to the information via @tarunvats, the first build of One UI 7 has been spotted for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, indicating that Samsung has begun internal testing, and a beta update will be available. The version identified as S928BXXU2BXE2 was found on Checkfirm, and the tests are currently being conducted in Europe.
One UI Beta Program lets Samsung test new features and improvements before the official release. It allows users to try out the new interface and provide feedback, helping Samsung enhance the user experience.
Initially, the One UI 7 Beta will be available for the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra models. Later, older flagship models like the Galaxy S23 and S22 series will join the Beta, along with upcoming and current foldable phones.
Some mid-range models like the Galaxy A55 and A35 may also have the opportunity to participate in the Beta testing. However, the One UI 7 Beta Program might be limited to just seven countries, including the US.
One UI 7 Beta Program: Gear up for the future of Galaxy (August 2024!)
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Samsung recently started the rollout of the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S22 series in Korea. However, due to lock screen and rebooting issues, the update was temporarily withdrawn and reverted to One UI 6.0. A recent report indicates that the One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI features will soon be available for the Galaxy S22 series.
A new test version of One UI 6.1 for the Galaxy S22 series is under testing in India and Europe. The test build can be identified via the version ending with EXE1, spotted by tipster @tarunvats. It is expected that the Galaxy AI features will be accessible to Galaxy S22 users worldwide soon.
One UI 6.1 update enhances the Samsung Galaxy S22 with several new enhancements and Galaxy AI features such as advanced Motion Photo, Expert Raw Astrophotography support, improved single take, Edit suggestion, generative editing, Studio, and more.
Furthermore, other Samsung flagships like the Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3 have already received the One UI 6.1 update earlier in May 2024.
Also, Samsung plans to start the Phase III rollout of One UI 6.1 in mid-May 2024, which includes the Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy A54, and Galaxy A53 models.
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Samsung is ready to initiate the third phase of its One UI 6.1 rollout, which is expected to start on May 14 in Canada. Among the devices slated to receive the One UI 6.1 update are the Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy A54, and Galaxy A53 smartphones. This update is noteworthy for the inclusion of two advanced AI features that will be available on the Galaxy S21 FE.
Although Samsung has not made any official announcement yet, there are two impressive Galaxy AI features that will come with the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S21 FE. These features promise to enhance the way users interact with their devices.
Here you can check two impressive Galaxy AI features of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone.
Edit Suggestions
It is a user-friendly tool that offers editing recommendations for photos and videos. By selecting the detail button, users will receive suggestions for editing effects that are relevant to their content. This feature is developed to facilitate a more efficient editing process.
Studio
This feature allows users to transfer their projects between Galaxy devices or to a PC using the “Export Project” or “Share Project” options. This ensures continuity in the creative process across different devices.
Galaxy S21 FE users are advised to stay alert for this update, which promises to bring the next level of convenience and efficiency to their device usage.
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