Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Updates (September Patch)
In February 2020, at the Unpacked event, Samsung added three new flagship smartphones in its Galaxy S-series, Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra as a successor to the Galaxy S10 series. Just recently, the company has announced the Galaxy S20 FE in September 2020 as a less expensive version with the same chipsets.
Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra were launched with pre-packed One UI 2.1 based on Android 10 and currently running on the One UI 2.5 while the Galaxy S20 FE comes packed with One UI 2.5 out of the box. All four devices are on the list of getting major OS upgrades up to Android 13.
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So, we’ve decided to keep a track of all the software/firmware updates coming for the Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, and S20 FE. In this article, you will get all the information about every update for the Galaxy S20 series.
September 2021 Security Patch
Samsung is now releasing the September 2021 security patch update to the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra devices in Europe. You can check the software version numbers below.
- Galaxy S20 – G981BXXSADUH5
- Galaxy S20 Plus – G986BXXSADUH5
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXSADUH5
July 2021 Security Patch
SECURITY UPDATES:
- [April 14, 2021] New Samsung Galaxy S20 FE firmware update brings touchscreen improvements
- [April 12, 2021] Verizon Samsung Galaxy S20 receiving April 2021 security update
- [April 10, 2021] Samsung Galaxy S20 FE users started getting April 2021 security update
- [April 07, 2021] Samsung Galaxy S20 starts receiving April 2021 security update
- [March 19, 2021] Samsung Galaxy S20 users getting new camera performance improvements via OTA
- [February 21, 2020] Another new update comes with system improvements for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- [January 13, 2020] [UPDATE: Rolling out in India] Samsung rolling out another touchscreen issue fix update for Galaxy S20 FE along with November 2020 security patch
- [November 09, 2020] Samsung rolling out another touchscreen issue fix update for Galaxy S20 FE along with November 2020 security patch
- [November 03, 2020] Samsung Galaxy S20 series gets November 2020 security patch in the U.S.
- [November 02, 2020] Samsung Galaxy S20 series receiving a new software update
ONE UI 3.1 UPDATES: [Available Widely]
- [February 20, 2021] Samsung Galaxy S20 One UI 3.1 firmware update rolling out in India
ONE UI 3.0 UPDATES: [Completed]
- [November 10, 2020] Samsung starts Android 11/One UI 3.0 development for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and S20 FE
- [November 05, 2020] Galaxy S20 gets Google Play protect certificate after latest One UI 3.0 beta, stable coming soon
ONE UI 3.0 BETA UPDATES: [Closed]
- [November 21, 2020] Samsung Galaxy S20 series getting One UI 3.0 Beta 7 in South Korea
- [November 19, 2020] [UPDATE: In UK too] Samsung rolling out new One UI 3.0 beta update for Galaxy S20 series in Germany
- [November 19, 2020] Samsung One UI 3.0 Beta 6 arrives at Galaxy S20 in the US, stable release may be near
- [November 19, 2020] Sprint Galaxy S20 series getting new One UI 3.0 beta update
- [November 18, 2020] Samsung Galaxy S20 series receiving latest One UI 3.0 Beta 5 in India
- [November 18, 2020] Samsung rolling out One UI 3.0 Beta 6 for Galaxy S20 series in South Korea
- [November 18, 2020] Samsung rolling out new One UI 3.0 beta update for Galaxy S20 series in UK and Germany
- [November 13, 2020] Breaking: Latest One UI 3.0 beta for Samsung Galaxy S20 series arrived with December 2020 security patch in India and UK
- [November 13, 2020] Samsung rolling out One UI 3.0 Beta 5 for Galaxy S20 series in South Korea
- [November 11, 2020] [UPDATE: Rolling out in India] Samsung Galaxy S20 series getting third One UI 3.0 beta in Poland and U.K.
- [November 10, 2020] Samsung is now rolling out fifth One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy S20 series in Germany
- [November 05, 2020] App icons disappearing after recent One UI 3.0 beta update for Galaxy S20 series
- [November 04, 2020] Galaxy S20 series One UI 3.0 Beta 4 has some serious bugs, build pulled by Samsung
- [November 04, 2020] Samsung One UI 3.0 fourth beta rolling out for Galaxy S20 series
Note: This article will be updated regularly.
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[Leak] One UI 7 continues to revamp key Samsung app icons
Internal One UI 7 version revamped key Samsung app icons before Beta debut. The company is internally working on the software. A new input suggests that many app icons have been revamped as compared to the ones teased at SDC24.
IceUniverse claims that One UI 7 revamped key Samsung app icons. In particular, the One UI development team has modified the icons of the Gallery, Phone, Camera, Voice Recorder, Contacts, and Notes apps.
After the SDC24 keynote, Samsung showcased the One UI 7 at Code Labs. We’ve seen many videos and graphics of the upcoming software. As the internal development progresses, the interface is getting revamped to look more polished.
The source notes that the newly adopted icons feel more modern and cohesive. Such modifications would improve the aesthetic appeal of One UI 7. Samsung is also listening to consumer feedback to refine the Galaxy experience further.
The majority of Samsung devices sport advanced OLED displays. The top-notch flagships equip pro-grade panels with sizes measuring up to 6.8 inches. The icon revamp is aimed at ensuring that the UI remains intuitive and visually pleasing.
Continuous work on refining app icons suggests that the Korean tech giant is aiming for a cleaner, less distracting interface. Modern design trends should also be taken under consideration to match Galaxy consumers’ likings.
Earlier this month, Samsung announced the One UI 7 Beta Program will start by the end of this year. The opportunity to test the upcoming firmware will be available for both developers and general Galaxy smartphone users.
The final version is scheduled to be unveiled with the next-gen Galaxy S lineup. The company has a history of introducing new S family in the first quarter. However, we may see the Galaxy S25 series launch in the first month of 2025 itself.
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These One UI 7 rumors are making it harder to wait for the stable update
The excitement for One UI 7.0 is building up, as rumors suggest it could be one of Samsung’s most significant updates. While these rumors make the wait for the stable update challenging, they also promise that One UI 7.0 could redefine the user experience for Samsung device owners.
The One UI 7.0 is expected to bring a major refresh in user interface and experience. This includes new animations, a redesigned quick panel, more intuitive app interfaces, gallery app icons, and lock screen customizations.
A new rumor claimed (via trustworthy Ice Universe) that this update is not just an incremental change; it represents the most significant overhaul in the history of Samsung’s user interface, promising a “powerful” user experience.
To use the full potential of One UI 7, the tipster suggested using Galaxy S25 Ultra with 16GB of RAM. Thanks to Qualcomm’s 8 Gen4 chip, the One UI 7.0 will get an extraordinary level of smoothness and speed, beating any performance seen in earlier Samsung devices.
While One UI 7 makes all compatible Samsung devices better, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is specially designed to get the most out of these new features. It’s not that Samsung is playing biased with its software; it’s just what happens when you pack really good software with the best hardware, Ice added in a post on X account.
The above rumor makes sense, technically the Galaxy S25 Ultra with 16GB RAM ensures that even the most demanding applications run without a glitch, providing users with a seamless experience. Going for the 16GB RAM could be the best decision, as the higher configuration will help your device run for 7 major Android OS upgrades, the software update policy which was officially confirmed by Samsung.
As per the official information, the stable version of One UI 7.0 might not be available until the launch of the Galaxy S25 series in early 2025, a beta program is anticipated to start by the end of 2024 for developers and soon after for users, starting with the Galaxy S24 series and other flagships.
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Tipster: One UI 7 is the biggest upgrade in Samsung’s history
Android 15-based One UI 7 is seemingly the biggest upgrade in Samsung’s history. This time, the company has radically changed its software development strategy. The final version of One UI 7 is set to launch early next year.
IceUniverse claims that the One UI 7 is the biggest upgrade in Samsung’s One UI history. Such a claim hints at an innovative breakthrough that would decide the future landscape of the smartphone industry and the Android ecosystem.
The tipster has not specifically noted which changes are included in the software. However, the full potential of One UI 7 would be offered in Galaxy S25 Ultra which will be equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor.
Samsung is said to be exploring a brand-new design for the user interface. The company will launch the Beta Program of One UI 7 later this year. Meanwhile, testing work is rigorously underway at the One UI labs of Samsung.
The Korean tech giant teased some changes to One UI 7. Later, it was reported that many of the aspects will be modified further. This means, the officially teased stuff isn’t final and we could see a radical revamp in the Beta version itself.
Galaxy AI could also be evolved with the major Android upgrade. Samsung has a wide array of AI-powered features on Galaxies. Following the initial debut earlier this year, the AI feature suite further upscaled with One UI 6.1.1.
While Galaxy users eagerly await One UI 7 Beta, we can imagine the fireworks. Samsung won’t disappoint fans after such an unusual delay. We are looking forward to further developments and are excited to test the Beta of One UI 7.
One UI 7 is definitely the biggest improvement in the history of One UI or the entire Samsung software.
But if you want to experience the most powerful One UI 7, please buy the Galaxy S25 Ultra 16GB RAMversion. It will provide the most powerful chip and the most ample memory…— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) October 16, 2024