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Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra Android 11 and One UI 3.0 Progress Report: Check current status
Samsung has started rolling out the stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy S20 series users.
The latest version of the One UI comes with many new features. It comes with a lot of exciting new features, including a double-tap gesture anywhere on the home screen to turn off the display.
In this article, we will tell you everything about the One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy S20 series including the features and release date. Let’s find out.
Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra Release Date:
According to a recently shared timeline, Samsung will release an Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra in December 2020 for global users.
Samsung has now started rolling out the stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 to the Galaxy S20 series. However, it is currently only available in the US for the Verizon carrier, locked users.
It should soon be available for all the variants of the Galaxy S20 series – locked, unlocked, 4G, and 5G.
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[DECEMBER 05, 2020]
Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 series in more regions, currently rolling out in European countries, Korea, and the US.
[DECEMBER 02, 2020]
Samsung has started rolling out the stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update to the Galaxy S20 series smartphones in the US. This is currently available for the locked Verizon carrier users. It comes with Android 11 and brings the November 2020 security patch. READ MORE HERE.
Check the software versions below:
- Galaxy S20 5G UW: G981VSQU1CTKH
- Galaxy S20+ 5G: G986USQU1CTKH
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G: G988USQU1CTKH
[DECEMBER 02, 2020]
Samsung will release the stable One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 series tomorrow, according to the official reply in the Samsung Korea community. READ MORE HERE.
In addition, According to Samsung Egypt Android 11 roadmap, Samsung will release the stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 series in December 2020. READ MORE HERE.
[NOVEMBER 27, 2020]
- [UPDATE: New build] Samsung Galaxy S20 series getting One UI 3.0 Beta 7 in South Korea
- Stable One UI 3.0 rollout starting soon for Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series, beta recruitment closed
- [UPDATED] Samsung Galaxy S20 series receiving the latest One UI 3.0 Beta 5 in India
[NOVEMBER 22, 2020]
- Samsung Galaxy S20 series getting One UI 3.0 Beta 7 in South Korea
- [UPDATE: In UK too] Samsung rolling out new One UI 3.0 beta update for Galaxy S20 series in Germany
- Samsung One UI 3.0 Beta 6 arrives at Galaxy S20 in the US, stable release may be near
- Sprint Galaxy S20 series getting new One UI 3.0 beta update
- Samsung Galaxy S20 series receiving the latest One UI 3.0 Beta 5 in India
- Samsung rolling out One UI 3.0 Beta 6 for Galaxy S20 series in South Korea
- Samsung rolling out new One UI 3.0 beta update for Galaxy S20 series in UK and Germany
- [UPDATE: In the US] Samsung rolling out One UI 3.0 Beta 5 for Galaxy S20 series in South Korea
- Samsung fixes several bugs in the latest One UI 3.0 Beta 5 for the Galaxy S20 – Full Changelog
- Breaking: Latest One UI 3.0 beta for Samsung Galaxy S20 series arrived with December 2020 security patch in India and UK
- [UPDATE: Rolling out in India] Samsung Galaxy S20 series getting third One UI 3.0 beta in Poland and U.K.
[NOVEMBER 07, 2020]
Samsung Galaxy S20 gets Google Play Protect certificate after the latest One UI 3.0 beta, stable coming soon. READ MORE HERE.
In addition, the app icons disappearing after the recent One UI 3.0 beta update for the Galaxy S20 series. READ MORE HERE.
[NOVEMBER 04, 2020]
According to the information, the One UI 3.0 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra is now rolling out in the US and Korea with November 2020 security patch for better device security. READ MORE HERE.
In addition, the company has pulled the One UI 3.0 Beta 4 released for the unlocked international Galaxy S20 series variant. READ MORE HERE.
[NOVEMBER 03, 2020]
The Galaxy S20 series is now getting One UI 3.0 Beta 4. It comes with improved camera performance and some optimizations. It also brings the November 2020 security patch. The size of this update is nearly 400MB. (G981BXXU5ZTK1/G986BXXU5ZTK1/G988BXXU5ZTK1). READ MORE HERE.
[NOVEMBER 03, 2020]
Samsung has now revealed the plans to roll out the stable One UI 3.0 update starting this month, according to the Samsung Malaysia website. Samsung has now updated its website with more information on One UI 3.0, including the features.
Samsung says the One UI 3.0 update will start rolling out to its flagship phones from “November 2020 or later.” READ MORE HERE.
[OCTOBER 30, 2020]
Samsung is now rolling out the 3rd Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta build to the Galaxy S20 series. The update is currently rolling out in Germany.
According to the changelog, the One UI 3.0 Beta 3 comes with the improved camera performance. It also brings the November 2020 security patch. The size of this update is nearly 650MB. READ MORE HERE.
[OCTOBER 26, 2020]
According to the latest information, Samsung has now started the One UI 3.0 beta program in China. The Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra users are now able to participate in the beta testing program. The company also provided the steps to register for the beta experience program, you can check them below. READ MORE HERE.
[OCTOBER 24, 2020]
Samsung Galaxy S20 has now spotted running Android 11 on Wi-Fi Alliance this week. This is a positive sign that the company is working on a stable build for the S20 series.
These certificates are available for the Galaxy S20 LTE and 5G variants, both US and international models. We may soon see a similar certificate for the Galaxy S20 and S20 Ultra in the coming days. Read more here.
[OCTOBER 23, 2020]
Samsung is now rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 Beta 2 to the Galaxy S20 devices in the US and Korea. Read more here.
Samsung has also started rolling out the first One UI 3.0 beta in India. You can check the complete news here.
[OCTOBER 22, 2020]
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra gets improved camera performance with a new One UI 3.0 beta. The latest beta update improves the camera experience of the Galaxy S20 Ultra. It also brings a problem with the ultra-wide sensor. Read more here.
[OCTOBER 20, 2020]
The Galaxy S20 series users in the UK are now eligible for the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta program. The rollout will start soon.
[OCTOBER 17, 2020]
Samsung has already released the Android 11-based One UI 3 public beta program for the Galaxy S20 series. It is already rolling out for the Galaxy S20 users in the US, Poland, Korea, Germany, and India.
The company is likely to start the One UI 3.0 public beta rollout in more countries and more devices very soon. Samsung has also released a hotfix for the first One UI 3.0 beta in Korea and the US. Read more here.
[OCTOBER 15, 2020]
T-Mobile, a US carrier, has started the development of Android 11-based One UI 3.0 for several Samsung Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S20 devices. Read more here.
[OCTOBER 14, 2020]
Samsung is now sending a new software update, which brings a new One UI 3.0 beta for the unlocked Galaxy S20 series units in the US. Read more here.
[OCTOBER 07, 2020]
The first One UI 3.0 public beta update is currently limited to T-Mobile Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra users. Read more here.
[OCTOBER 06, 2020]
Samsung previously opened One UI 3.0 for developers and now the company finally started to send the first beta update of One UI 3.0 for the public users Samsung Galaxy S20 series has finally started to rollout. Read more here.
[OCTOBER 05, 2020]
Samsung has confirmed that the One UI 3.0 will be released after November 2020. The company confirmed on its Korean website. It means we will see the first stable rollout in December 2020. Read more here
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Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.
Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.
- RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
- PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.
It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.
“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.
Samsung Security Updates
Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.
These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.
The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.
Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.
For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.
Samsung could launch the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year. The company has collaborated with LG Uplus to develop a custom smartphone. The device is said to feature Galaxy AI and LG Uplus’s AI call assistant ixi-O.
Sources citing KEDGlobal revealed that Samsung and LG Uplus working together to develop the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone. It’s a big development in the smartphone industry, while the handset is highly likely to be Korea-limited.
Samsung fans are well aware of the Galaxy AI feature suite. ixi-O is an AI-powered digital assistant developed by Korean carrier LG Uplus. The company plans to enter the smartphone market, featuring its own-developed AI assistant.
The report indicates that Samsung and LG Uplus’ ixi-O AI Phone will launch as early as next year. The development project focuses on crafting a “real AI phone” that goes beyond simply integrating AI assistant services into a smartphone.
ixi-O comes with useful features such as AI call answering, detecting voice phishing in real-time, recording and summarizing phone calls and converting voice conversation into text – all within an on-device environment.
Image: ixi-O AI | LG Uplus Newsroom
Based on specifications, the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone will be based on a Galaxy phone available globally. The design will match with a global Galaxy smartphone, but the software may be tweaked as per the carrier’s requirements.
A custom Galaxy phone isn’t shocking or impossible in South Korea. Samsung releases Quantum, Buddy, and Jump-branded phones in the market. The company collaborates with Korean carriers to bring these devices to mainland Korea.
The carrier introduced an on-device AI-powered ixi-O assistant earlier this month. LG Uplus will initially target its consumer base for the new AI Phone. However, the AI Assistant may be expanded to a broader audience across Korea.