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[Update: Rolling out] Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 starts getting One UI 3.0/Android 11 beta
[UPDATE 3: Rolling out]
Following yesterday’s report, the One UI 3.0 beta was supposed to begin today. According to the latest information, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 devices have again started getting the One UI 3.0 beta build in South Korea. The initial beta rollout was suspended due to critical issues founded with the lock screen on these devices. Users can now install the One UI 3.0 beta update on the Galaxy Z Fold 2 devices in the country.
[UPDATE 2: Beta to resume tomorrow]
The One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 was halted due to a lock screen bug. According to the beta operation manager, the hotfix version of One UI 3.0 beta is currently being carefully verified and will resume from tomorrow. (Samsung Community)
[Update 1: Beta Halted]
Shortly after starting the One UI 3.0 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 in Korea, Samsung has found the Lock Screen bug, which leaves the users locked on the lock screen. And now, Samsung has temporarily halted the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 but there is no official date available for its reopening. (Samsung Community)
Original Story: Beta Started
Last week, we’ve informed that Samsung will resume the One UI 3.0 beta rollout for the remaining eligible device including the Galaxy Note 10, S10, Z Fold 2, and Z Flip. And now the company has started the beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold devices in South Korea.
Previously, Samsung has stopped sending One UI 3.0 beta build for the remaining eligible devices due to multiple issues regarding critical battery draining and phone overheating for the Galaxy Note 10 series devices.
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The South Korean tech giant has already resumed the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy Z Flip LTE and also for the Galaxy Note 10 devices in South Korea. Later this One UI beta was also available for the Galaxy Note 10 smartphones in India. And now the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is also added for getting One UI 3.0 beta.
Android 11 based One UI 3.0 installs brand new user interface including the Home screen and quick panel. It also brings performance improvements to open apps quicker while spending less power on the tasks.
If you are using a Galaxy Z Fold 2 device in South Korea and have participated in the One UI 3.0 beta testing, then check for the latest updates manually by following the steps given below.
- Settings
- Software updates
- Download and install.
Samsung TV Plus will livestream the 2024 MAMA AWARDS. The company today announced its partnership with one of the world’s premier K-pop events.
The event will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on November 21 and at Kyocera Dome Osaka from November 22-23 and Samsung TV Plus will air all three days of the awards ceremony.
The 2024 MAMA AWARDS will be available through the Samsung TV Plus platform’s exclusive K-pop channel, marking a major milestone in Samsung’s expansion of global streaming offerings.
“Through strategic partnerships, we’re expanding Samsung TV Plus’s role as a key platform for bringing diverse, high-quality content to audiences worldwide,” said Yonghoon Choi, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics.
Through the exclusive live stream of MAMA AWARDS, Samsung TV Plus continues to deliver unique entertainment experiences to global audiences and set a new standard in free streaming.
Earlier this month, Samsung released K-POP by CJ ENM on the TV Plus platform. The new channel brings a rich selection of K-pop content to audiences across America and Europe.
K-POP by CJ ENM introduces a diverse mix of performances, music videos, artist interviews and behind-the-scenes footage — including exclusive programming from CJ ENM’s Studio CHOOM.
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Samsung Global Goals app wins Bronze in the “Partnership or Collaboration – Responsible Technology” category of the 4th annual Anthem Awards.
Although the Global Goals app comes pre-loaded in One UI, it often gets overlooked by Samsung users. It’s a dynamic lock screen wallpaper service, that funds UN for Global Goals through ads.
Samsung has crafted the Global Goals app in partnership with UNDP. It empowers millions worldwide to contribute directly to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, AKA Global Goals.
Anthem Awards is an annual affair, which honoured One UI’s often ignored app with Bronze. It highlights Samsung’s continued dedication to fostering impactful, technology-driven solutions.
“We are truly honored to have our commitment to the Global Goals recognized by the Anthem Awards,” said Stephanie Choi, EVP & Head of Marketing, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics.
The platform recognizes initiatives that leverage technology responsibly through strategic partnerships to address societal challenges and promote ethical technology use.
The future of Samsung’s Global Goals app
The South Korean tech giant reiterated its dedication to harnessing the power of technology to inspire collective action, open collaboration, and creating a better future.
As Samsung moves towards 2030 alongside the UNDP, the Global Goals app will remain vital for driving action and progress toward achieving the Global Goals.
Samsung believes wider RCS adoption unites Android (One UI) and iOS users. The company has been working with Google to evolve the next-gen messaging standard. After a long-standing moral fight, Apple adopted RCS across its products.
Apple iOS now supports RCS messaging standards, uniting iPhone users with Android and One UI users. Samsung and Google together worked hard for RCS evolution and ran a campaign #GetTheMessage to put pressure on Apple.
Text messaging has undoubtedly become a key part of how we connect. Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a modern, interoperable standard that evolved in close collaboration between Google and Samsung.
RCS is quickly becoming the universally adopted, modern messaging standard. As the world becomes more interconnected, this open, collaborative approach across the industry will be a key factor in enabling better experiences for all.
RCS unlocks a world of rich, seamless messaging on Android and iOS devices. As it’s now also available on Apple iOS devices, the key advantages of RCS when messaging between Android and iOS devices include:
- High-quality media sharing: Users can send high-resolution images and videos across Android and iOS devices, making sharing special moments in greater detail and clarity easier.
- Text Reactions: Users can react to messages with emoji or other expressions, similar to social media, making conversations more interactive and personal.
- Enhanced group chats: In group chats, users can add or remove other users whether they use Android or iOS.
RCS unites Android, One UI and iOS
RCS expansion to iOS takes the industry one step closer to a universal seamless messaging experience. Samsung has worked closely with Google for years to establish RCS as a universal standard that improves the messaging experience.
“We’ve been working with Google on RCS for years to provide users with a seamless, connected messaging experience,” said Patrick Chomet, EVP and Head of Customer Experience, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics.
Android and One UI have united for years and the partnership is reaching new milestones. As Apple iOS 18 supports RCS, rich messaging features are now available beyond the Android and One UI ecosystem when messaging across platforms.
“We have worked hard for years to make RCS the standard for improved cross-platform messaging, and Samsung has been instrumental in the growing adoption of RCS,” said Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem at Google.