Stable One UI 3.0/Android 11 for Samsung Galaxy S20 series [Live Status]
In September this year, Google has announced the latest Android 11 OS with several improvements and new features. Following its release, Samsung has also started developing its custom skin One UI 3.0 which is based on Android 11.
With the Galaxy S20 series, Samsung has started a beta testing program in 7 picked countries including the US, South Korea, India, Germany, Poland, UK, and China. After the Galaxy S20 models, the latest flagship Note series flagship smartphones – Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra joined the beta testers family.
Aside from the latest high-end smartphones, Samsung also added the Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and Z Flip devices to test the One UI 3.0 before its public release. Some older phones are also joined the One UI 3.0 beta testers family, like Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series.
Finally, the South Korean tech giant has closed the One UI 3.0 beta testing program for the Galaxy S20 series and started the public rollout of the Android 11 based One UI 3.0. The first stable build spotted in the US for Verizon bound Galaxy S20 models. Following this, now the stable One UI 3.0 is continuously rolling in different regions across the globe.
However, the One UI 3.0 is hitting the Galaxy S20 series smartphones in different batches, we’re here to provide “Live Status” of the status of this OTA. Below, you can check your specific country’s One UI 3.0 status.
| Region | Live Status |
|---|---|
| United States [Unlocked] | |
| United States [Verizon] | Rolling out |
| United States [T-Mobile] | Rolling out |
| India | Rolling out |
| Germany | Rolling out |
| France | Rolling out |
| United Kingdom | Rolling out |
| South Korea | Rolling out |
| Algeria | |
| Argentina | |
| Australia | |
| Austria | Rolling out |
| Baltic | |
| Bangladesh | |
| Belgium | |
| Bosnia | |
| Bulgaria | |
| Canada | |
| Colombia | Rolling out |
| Chile | |
| China | |
| Croatia | |
| Cyprus | |
| Czech | Rolling out |
| Denmark | |
| Egypt | |
| Ghana | |
| Greece | Rolling out |
| Hong Kong | |
| Hungary | Rolling out |
| Iraq | Rolling out |
| Ireland | Rolling out |
| Italy | Rolling out |
| Kazakhstan | Rolling out |
| Kenya | |
| Libya | |
| Macedonia | |
| Malaysia | Rolling out |
| Montenegro | |
| Morocco | |
| Nepal | Rolling out |
| Netherlands | Rolling out |
| Nigeria | |
| Norway | |
| Pakistan | Rolling out |
| Philippines | Rolling out |
| Poland | Rolling out |
| Portugal | Rolling out |
| Romania | Rolling out |
| Russia | |
| Sweden/Denmark | |
| Saudi Arabia | Rolling out |
| Serbia | |
| Singapore | |
| Slovakia | Rolling out |
| Slovenia | |
| South Africa | Rolling out |
| Spain | Rolling out |
| Sri Lanka | Rolling out |
| Sweden | |
| Switzerland | Rolling out |
| Taiwan | |
| Thailand | |
| Tunisia | |
| Turkey | Rolling out |
| Ukraine | Rolling out |
| United Arab Emirates | Rolling out |
| Vietnam | Rolling out |
Note: This article will be updated when Samsung One UI 3.0 arrives for Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra to any new smartphone market.
Biden administration approved a $6.6 billion CHIPS Act subsidy to TSMC. The move comes right before President-elect Donald Trump’s 2nd term. Samsung and SK Hynix are also eligible for incentives but disbursal is awaited.
The outgoing gov led by Joe Biden has officially confirmed a $6.6 billion subsidy under the CHIPS and Science Act for the TSMC semiconductor plant in Arizona, US.
On November 15, the White House announced, “The Department of Commerce has provided up to $6.6 billion in direct funding to TSMC’s subsidiary, TSMC Arizona.”
“Today’s final agreement with TSMC – the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced semiconductors – will spur $65 billion dollars of private investment to build three state-of-the-art facilities in Arizona and create tens of thousands of jobs by the end of the decade. This is the largest foreign direct investment in a greenfield project in the history of the United States.
The first of TSMC’s three facilities is on track to fully open early next year, which means that for the first time in decades an American manufacturing plant will be producing the leading-edge chips used in our most advanced technologies – from our smartphones, to autonomous vehicles, to the data centers powering artificial intelligence.” – U.S. President Joe Biden
After Trump hinted at repealing the CHIPS Act, concerns were raised about whether the subsidy promised by the Biden administration would actually be executed.
Intel, Samsung and SK still waiting
Intel, Samsung, and SK Hynix have also signed preliminary agreements with the US Gov. However, TSMC has a sharp edge in terms of becoming the initial beneficiary.
Samsung will invest $44 billion and receive a subsidy of $6.4 billion, while SK Hynix will invest $3.87 billion and receive a subsidy of $450 million.
Following the TSMC announcement, it is expected that subsidies for other semiconductor companies such as Intel, Samsung, and SK Hynix will also be confirmed.
Low-interest loans for TSMC
The US Department of Commerce also stated that it would provide TSMC Arizona with low-interest loans of up to $5 billion, following the disbursal of incentives.
TSMC plans to invest $65 billion to build three semiconductor plants in Arizona. The second plant, scheduled to be operational in 2028, will use 2nm technology.
The Galaxy S24 series comprises Samsung’s first AI-powered smartphones. The company then launched the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and Tab S10 series as well as the Galaxy S24 FE. Samsung published a video in which experts discussed Galaxy AI and On-Device AI innovations.
With the “AI for All” vision, Samsung is setting new standards for next-gen devices through AI smartphones, TVs, and home appliances. On-Device AI enables AI to operate directly within the device without relying on servers or the cloud.
Let’s explore Samsung’s pioneering efforts in On-Device AI innovation.
There are several advantages of On-Device AI including the ability to use AI features with fast response times regardless of network connectivity, and enhanced privacy as personal data is not shared with external servers.
Samsung offers Galaxy AI, which has many on-device AI features, on flagship devices. Galaxy AI supports 20 languages, enabling seamless communication via features like Live Translate and Interpreter, and Browsing Assist.
A key challenge in on-device AI is developing models that are small enough to fit on devices but powerful enough to deliver the desired performance. Samsung has addressed this by focusing on AI training data for specific tasks.
Additionally, Samsung has patented a technology that enables fast inference on low-spec devices without NPUs. The company is also exploring speculative decoding to accelerate inference and techniques to enhance computational power.
By developing AI for its own devices, Samsung can combine in-house development with open collaboration to create hardware-optimized models. Samsung’s on-device AI is set to expand to more products and services, combining with various AI technologies.
Plenty of Samsung products are honored by the CES 2025 Innovation Awards. The company’s products and services have been recognized by the prestigious CES 2025 Innovation Awards, including four “Best of Innovation” winners.
CES 2025 is set to be held in January, and innovation awards show Samsung’s relentless commitment to pushing boundaries in consumer tech. Attendees of CES 2025 from January 7-10 will be able to see the full lineup of AI-powered products.
Highlighted CES 2025 Innovation Award Honorees
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for Headphones & Personal Audio — The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro was named the Best of Innovation winner in Headphones & Personal Audio for its premium sound, adaptive noise control and sleek appearance.
Galaxy AI for Imaging — Samsung is integrating AI across all its connected technologies, starting with Galaxy AI on mobile devices to deliver real and innovative benefits to users such as powerful mobile editing and creativity tools.
Galaxy Z Fold6 for Gaming & eSports — The Galaxy Z Fold 6, the slimmest, lightest and most durable Z series foldable ever, is optimized for portability while bringing powerful performance thanks to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Galaxy Tab S10 Series for Computer Hardware & Components — This is Samsung’s first tablet series to be purposefully built for AI. Performance upgrades include an 18% increase for the CPU, a 28% increase for the GPU and a 14% increase for the NPU.
Galaxy Watch 7 for Fashion Tech — Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 allows users to express their style with an array of stylish watch bands and various watch face options.
10.7Gbps LPDDR5X DRAM for Mobile Devices, Accessories & Apps — Samsung has developed 12nm-class LPDDR5X DRAM supporting the fastest speed of up to 10.7 Gbps.
Exynos W1000 for Fashion Tech — Exynos W1000 is fabricated using Samsung’s 3nm process node. It runs demanding applications smoothly and delivers vivid 3D graphics with its dedicated GPU.
All Lenses on Prism for Imaging — All Lenses on Prism is a next-gen telephoto camera solution that places lenses directly on the prism, enhancing brightness and reducing noise.