Samsung Galaxy A21s directly getting One UI 3.1 with Android 11 without upgrading to One UI 3.0
Launched back in December 2020, Samsung One UI 3.0 update with Android 11 is already rolled out for dozens of Galaxy devices including smartphones and tablets. However, several mid-range and budget phone owners are eagerly waiting for the time when they will get the taste of all the bells and whistles of Android 11-based One UI 3.0.
According to the official information, Samsung released the first major Android update for one of its popular mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A21s. This new software brings huge new features and changes as well as redesigned UI as it is the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update.
Yes, the A21s becomes another Galaxy device that is directly getting the 3.1 version of the One UI with Android 11 update without upgrading to One UI 3.0. Along with this, the latest firmware update includes the March 2021 security patch in order to enhance the system security for better protection of user’s data.
Samsung One UI 3.1 update lacks some iconic features when it comes to mid-range smartphones. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A21s users will get a totally modified user interface, which is the major change of the One UI 3.0 version.
Identified via release number A217NKSU5CUC7, the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy A21s is currently rolling out in South Korea. Furthermore, we don’t have any authentic info on when it will be expanded in more markets, but it is expected to be in the coming days/weeks.
WHAT’S NEW:
One UI 3.0
Samsung One UI 3.0 allows users to experience a totally modified user interface as well as revamped Home screen, Quick panel, App drawer, Lock screen, and Settings menu. Furthermore, it also brings major system improvements and a set of new features such as new visual design, improved Samsung Keyboard, and more. [One UI 3.0 Changelog]
One UI 3.1
Apart from this, One UI 3.1 update brings plenty of iconic features such as Eye Comfort Shield, Object Eraser, Private Share, Samsung Free, Google Duo integration with stock dialer app, buds Auto Switching, ability to remove location data before sharing, and more for select Galaxies. [One UI 3.1 Changelog]
Android 11
Besides, this firmware also includes the Android 11 OS, which comes with new features like Chat Bubbles that help you to focus on your current work, one-time permissions to apps, pin conversations, security improvements, notification history, better privacy controls, built-in screen recorder, and much more.
HOW TO CHECK FOR UPDATES:
- Open device’s Settings
- Scroll down and select Software updates
- Tap on the Download and install option.
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