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Here’s when your Samsung device will get One UI 4.1 (Android 12) upgrade
Article first published on February 19, 2021
On November 15, Samsung officially launched the One UI 4.0 software system based on Android 12 operating system. At the same time, Samsung confirmed that the One UI 4.0 update rollout will begin for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra phones from now on. Read more
Starting the Galaxy S21 series devices, the company has already rolled out the major Android upgrade to all eligible flagships and select mid-range smartphones. Still, a large group of phones/tablets is waiting to get the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 upgrade.
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Following its tradition, the South Korean tech giant has already started offering its next iteration of One UI based on Android 12. So, the question is when your smartphone or tablet will get the Android 12-based One UI 4 update? Let’s jump to the details.
At the Galaxy Unpacked 2022, Samsung revealed its revised Android upgrade policy that promises 4 years of update support for 2021’s flagship phones including the Galaxy S21 series. Other than the premium devices, select upcoming phones from the Galaxy A series will also get four Android upgrades.
Aside from this, the company further stated that all the upcoming Galaxy S, Galaxy Z, Galaxy Tab S, and select A series devices will also be included in this massive four years of Android update guarantee.
Below, you can check the list of the eligible Samsung Galaxy devices that will get the Android 12 upgrade. [Official]
Samsung Galaxy Z Series:
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Z Flip 5G
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy Fold 5G
Samsung Galaxy S Series:
- Galaxy S21 5G
- Galaxy S21+ 5G
- Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy S20 5G
- Galaxy S20 5G UW
- Galaxy S20+
- Galaxy S20+ 5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy S20 FE 5G
- Galaxy S20 FE 5G UW
- Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy S10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy Note Series:
- Galaxy Note 20
- Galaxy Note 20 5G
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy Note 10 5G
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy Tab Series:
- Galaxy Tab S7
- Galaxy Tab S7 5G
- Galaxy Tab S7+
- Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
- Galaxy Tab S6 5G
- Galaxy Tab S6
- Galaxy Tab Active 3
- Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G
- Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
- Galaxy Tab A8 – New
Samsung Galaxy A Series:
- Galaxy A03 – New
- Galaxy A13 – New
- Galaxy A71 5G
- Galaxy A71
- Galaxy A51 5G
- Galaxy A51
- Galaxy A90 5G
- Galaxy A32 5G
- Galaxy A32 4G
- Galaxy A52
- Galaxy A52 5G
- Galaxy A72
- Galaxy A22
- Galaxy A22 5G
- Galaxy A22e
- Galaxy A03s
- Galaxy A52s
- Galaxy A21 Simple (Japan)
Samsung Galaxy M Series:
- Galaxy M12
- Galaxy M62
- Galaxy M42 5G
- Galaxy M32
- Galaxy M52 5G
- Galaxy M22
Samsung Galaxy F Series:
- Galaxy F41
- Galaxy F62
- Galaxy F12
- Galaxy F52 5G
- Galaxy F22
- Galaxy F42 5G – New
Samsung Galaxy XCover Series:
- Galaxy XCover 5
- Galaxy XCover Pro
One UI 4.0/4.1: Latest News [Updated on March 12, 2022]
April 26, 2022
Samsung Galaxy M51 has started getting the last major OS upgrade – Android 12-based One UI 4.1 in Russia. It can be identified via build version M515FXXU4DVD1. Read more
April 21, 2022
Samsung Galaxy M21 smartphone users are getting the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update. The update is currently released in Indian markets however, it will expand to more users in various regions shortly. Read more
April 18, 2022
According to a recent report, a new firmware – A125FXXU2CVD5 has been detected on Samsung’s servers, which hints at an imminent Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update release for the Galaxy A12 smartphone users. Read more
April 14, 2022
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G smartphone users start getting the Android 12 update with One UI 4.1 version. It comes with build version A326BXXU4BVC8. Read more
April 13, 2022
Various Samsung Galaxy S20 users have issues after grabbing the One UI 4.1 update. As per the user’s opinions on the Galaxy S20 smartphone build-in, the wearable app has a display flickering issue. Read more
April 09, 2022
The Samsung community moderator said that the Galaxy devices upgraded to the new One UI 4.1 version had experienced issues with fingerprint recognition and more. Following the reports of consumers, the development department in charge of checking and fixing issues has developed and released a new update to Samsung Fingerprint (Biometrics and security) app for One UI 4.1 devices. Read more
April 08, 2022
Samsung started rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update for Galaxy A52 5G smartphone users a couple of weeks back. Now the company is expanding the latest software update to the Galaxy A52 4G users. Read more
April 6, 2022
Rugged Galaxy Tab Active 3 is getting the latest software update in Europe. This is the first Android 12 update for the device as skipping the One UI 4.0, it has directly jumped to One UI 4.1 OS. Read more
April 5, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE LTE smartphone users are getting the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update. The update is currently released in Indian markets however, it will expand to more users in various regions shortly. Read more
Samsung started rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update for Galaxy A52 5G smartphone users a couple of weeks back. Now the company is expanding the latest software update to the Galaxy A52 4G users. Read more
Samsung started releasing the One UI 4.1 update for the Galaxy A52 smartphone users in March itself. Meanwhile, T-Mobile is now only rolling the One UI 4.1 update for the device in the US markets. Read more
Samsung has begun expanding the One UI 4.1 features, on top of the Android 12 operating system, to the Galaxy M62 smartphone users. Read more
April 4, 2022
Samsung started rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update for Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G smartphone users in the European markets a couple of weeks ago. Now the tech giant is expanding this update for the carrier-locked model of the devices in the United States. Read more
April 4, 2022
Samsung released the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update to various Galaxy smartphones and tablets. In a recent development, the update is rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite users in India. Read more
April 1, 2022
Samsung is sending an Android 12 based One UI 4.1 update for Galaxy M42 5G users in India. This major update brings a slew of new features and improvements over its previous UI (One UI 4.0) for a smoother performance. Read more
March 31, 2022
- Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and S9 series devices are not eligible to get the Android 12 update. However, an XDA dev. ported the One UI 4.1 (Android 12) ROM for these smartphones, which is available to download and flash via TWRP.
- This custom ROM is a successor to the Noble ROM 2.0, which was based on Android 12 and One UI 4.0. Download ROM here
March 30, 2022
- Samsung has now released the major One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy Tab S7 FE tablet users in UAE region. The new One UI 4.1 is based on the Android 12 operating system and brings a lot of new features to the consumers alongside improvements to the existing ones. Read more
March 30, 2022
- Over the past few weeks, Samsung updated most of the eligible Galaxy devices to the One UI 4.1 software. However, the pricey Galaxy A52s smartphone has started getting the new Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update with various new features. Read more
March 29, 2022
- Samsung has begun rolling out the new One UI 4.1 firmware update to the Galaxy S20 FE LTE smartphone users. The software update is now available in a lot of European countries, while you can identify it via PDA release number – G780FXXS8DVC2.
March 29, 2022
- Samsung has started releasing One UI 4.1 based on Android 12 for Galaxy F62 smartphones in India. This major update brings several new features and improvements over its predecessor UI for a smoother experience. Read more
March 28, 2022
- Samsung has started rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update for Galaxy A51 smartphone users. This is the first Android 12 update for the device as the Galaxy A51 has jumped straight to One UI 4.1, bypassing One UI 4.0. Read more
March 28, 2022
- Samsung began rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update for the Galaxy M52 5G smartphone users in India. This is the first Android 12 update for the device as skipping One UI 4.0, Galaxy M52 has directly jumped to One UI 4.1. Read more
March 19, 2022
- T-Mobile has started releasing the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra devices in the US. The update brings various new features as well as a new security patch for a better overall user experience. Read more
March 18, 2022
- While the Galaxy S21 series devices have just started getting the One UI 4.1 update, Samsung is now expanding it to more devices i.e. the Galaxy Note 20 series. The update is initially released in Switzerland, while expected to be available in more regions soon. Read more
March 15, 2022
- The Korean tech giant is now releasing the latest One UI 4.1 features and changes to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra devices in Canada and Germany. Read more
March 15, 2022
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable smartphones are now getting the One UI 4.1 features and changes over the air. Check new features
March 15, 2022
- Samsung has now officially announced the One UI 4.1 update rollout for various older Galaxy devices. Read more here
March 15, 2022
- A Samsung community moderator revealed some of the new Galaxy S22 Camera features that are coming to several older flagship Galaxy devices with the One UI 4.1 update. Read more
12/03/2022
Samsung has started rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update to the Galaxy A71 smartphone users in Hong Kong. Read more here
05/03/2022
Canadian network carrier, Fido revealed that it will start rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy S21 series from March 15, 2022. The upcoming update will also include the March 2022 security patch for better security and stability. Read more
19/02/2022
Samsung’s upcoming Android 12 OS upgrade may be shipped to the eligible Galaxy devices with One UI 4.1, instead of the One UI 4.0. Check device list here
21/01/2022
As of today, Samsung upgraded various eligible Galaxy devices to the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 software. The list of devices include:
- Galaxy S21 5G
- Galaxy S21+ 5G
- Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy Note 20
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 LTE/5G
- Galaxy S20 FE LTE/5G
- Galaxy S20+ LTE/5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy Tab S7
- Galaxy Tab S7+
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite
- Galaxy A72
- Galaxy A52 LTE/5G
- Galaxy A42 5G
- Galaxy A52s 5G
26/12/2021
- Samsung working on a new One UI 4.0 (Android 12) build, including a Google patch. Read more
25/12/2021
- Samsung Galaxy S10 third One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) coming next week. Read more
24/12/2021
- No more One UI 4 Beta, Samsung Galaxy S20 will soon get stable Android 12 update. Read more
21/12/2021
- Samsung delayed Galaxy S21 Android 12 One UI 4.0 rollout due to Google Play issue. Read more
19/12/2021
- Samsung will release One UI 4.1 in February 2022, starting Galaxy S21, Note 20. Read more
18/12/2021
- New Samsung QuickStar update ditches One UI 4 unavailability prompt, fixes issues. Read more
17/12/2021
- Latest LockStar update brings reset buttons, Music widget guide to Samsung phones running One UI 4. Read more
19/12/2021
- New Samsung QuickStar update ditches One UI 4 unavailability prompt, fixes issues. Read more
16/12/2021
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 gets fourth One UI 4 Beta update in South Korea. Read more
13/12/2021
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 3 get fourth One UI 4 Beta update, stable awaited. Read more
11/12/2021
- Several Samsung Galaxy phones have audio issues, in One UI 4 too!. Read more
10/12/2021
- Samsung Kids One UI 4 update helps kids grow good digital habits. Read more
10/12/2021
- PSA: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 One UI 4 Beta bug fix list has a bug. Read more
10/12/2021
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 stable Android 12 One UI 4.0 update rollout suspended. Read more
09/12/2021
- Samsung Galaxy S10, Note 10 second One UI 4 Beta fixes numerous issues in Android 12. Read more
08/12/2021
- Samsung updates Galaxy Watch 4 Plugin with One UI 4 blessings. Read more
09/12/2021
08/12/2021
03/12/2021
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 One UI 4 Beta 3 brings various bug fixes. Read more
- Samsung Galaxy S20 gets third One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) update in South Korea, fixes severe issues. Read more
- Samsung Galaxy S10 Android 12 One UI 4 Beta program official in South Korea. Read more
- Samsung released One UI 4 Beta 3 for Galaxy Note 20 in the US, South Korea. Read more
02/12/2021
- Samsung begins Galaxy Note 10 Android 12 One UI 4 Beta program in South Korea. Read more
01/12/2021
- Stable One UI 4.0 (Android 12) coming soon for Samsung Galaxy S20. Read more
- New Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update rolling out for Galaxy S21 series in India, South Korea. Read more
29/11/2021
- Check out our latest review on Samsung One UI 4.0’s simplified, organized and elegant designs. Know more
27/11/2021
PSA: You need to update these Samsung apps after installing the latest Android 12-based One UI 4.0 build
- Samsung Internet
- SmartThings
- Samsung Members
- Calculator
- Smart Switch
26/11/2021
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 getting One UI 4 Beta 3 in the US with December 2021 security patch and more. Read more
26/11/2021
- Samsung Galaxy S21 gets its first software update after upgrading Android 12/One UI 4.0. Read more
25/11/2021
- Samsung Galaxy S20 gets One UI 4 Beta 2 with December 2021 security patch, 120Hz issue fix in India. Read more
24/11/2021
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta 2 improves performance. Read more
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 One UI 4 Beta 2 released with 120Hz issue fix, December 2021 patch. Read more
- Verizon rolls out Samsung Galaxy S21 screen refresh rate issue fix with new Android 12 One UI 4.0 update. Read more
23/11/2021
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra gets Pro Mode for Telephoto lens with Expert RAW app, thanks to Android 12/One UI 4.0. Read more
18/11/2021
- Samsung SmartThings receive Android 12 One UI 4 support with new update. Read more
- Samsung expanded Galaxy S20, Note 20 Android 12 One UI 4 Beta to South Korea. Read more
17/11/2021
- Samsung Notes update brings Android 12 One UI 4 support with new features and fixes. Read more
- Samsung One UI 4 (Android 12) Beta official for Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip 4G/5G. Read more
- Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4.0 makes Gallery UI more customized, enhanced with Android 12 update. Read more
- Samsung Galaxy S10 Android 12 One UI 4.0 update coming next month to crush Gear VR. Read more
- Samsung DeX gets One UI 4 Andriod 12 support. Read more
15/11/2021
- Samsung rolling out stable Android 12 One UI 4.0 to Galaxy S21, starting today!
- Samsung launched Android 12 One UI 4.0, rollout begins for Galaxy S21 series
14/11/2021
Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 Update Rollout Plan [Official]
24/10/2021
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Update: One UI 4 Beta 3 (US) and Beta 2 (India) with November 2021 patch
23/10/2021
- One UI 4.0 adds customized settings and enhanced features to Samsung Gallery
22/10/2021
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 next in line for Samsung’ Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta
21/10/2021
- Samsung One UI 4.0 brings redesigned, customized widgets for effortless navigation
- Here’s everything new with One UI 4 Beta 3 update for Samsung Galaxy S21 (Android 12)
20/10/2021
- First Samsung One UI 4 (Android 12) introduction video out
19/10/2021
- Galaxy S21 Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta has no Samsung Bixby vibration feedback for some
19/10/2021
18/10/2021
15/10/2021
10/10/2021
- Recently, well-known industry insider IceUniverse revealed that the One UI development team did several optimizations on the widget animation. As result, the Galaxy S21 devices are likely to gain these new widget animations alongside the next, One UI 4 Beta 3. Read more
9/10/2021
8/10/2021
07/10/2021
06/10/2021
- According to the information, T-Mobile US confirmed that it has started Android 12-based One UI 4.0 development on the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. Read more
29/09/2021
- As per the latest news via tipster IceUniverse, “Samsung’s internal One UI 4 has reached the Beta 9 version, and many bugs have been added”. Read more
27/09/2021
- Samsung One UI Beta Manager in South Korea confirmed that the One UI 4 Beta 2 update will be released next week. At the same time, the official confirmed that the engineers are working to deliver more stability to the system with the next One UI 4 Beta. Read more
26/09/2021
- Android 12 Material You Design update for Google Assistant brings dynamic colors UI Read more
23/09/2021
- Gboard beta adds more Material You redesign and Dynamic Color theme on Android 12 Read more
- Samsung One UI 4.0 (Android 12) has nothing to surprise: Leak Read more
20/09/2021
- Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta brings Samsung’s battery protection feature to Galaxy S21
- Samsung expands Remote Test Lab for Galaxy S21 (One UI 4 Beta), Z Fold 3 and Flip 3
19/09/2021
- Samsung One UI 4 Beta adds Mic and Camera access quick settings with Android 12 update
- Samsung’s Android 12 update enables Google Play Store icon packs for One UI 4 Beta members
18/09/2021
Samsung Members gets big update for better One UI 4 Beta activities
Samsung confirms 8 One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) compatible Good Lock modules
17/09/2021
Samsung updates official webpage for One UI 4 Beta based on Android 12
Samsung’s Android 12 update brings eSIM support to Galaxy S21 with One UI 4 Beta
16/09/2021
Samsung One UI 4 Beta brings Android 12 to Galaxy S21 in the US and Europe
Samsung Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta Changelog is here!
15/09/2021
Breaking: Samsung Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta 1 (ZUID) released for Galaxy S21 series
Samsung confirmed One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) will available in these 7 countries
Samsung officially announces One UI 4 Beta based on Android 12 for Galaxy S21 series
13/09/2021
Samsung One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) delayed to October! Read more
Google could launch official Android 12 on October 4. Read more
11/09/2021
Another Samsung Android 12 feature revealed ahead of One UI 4 Beta release. Read more
Android 12.1 is next in line after the official launch of Android 12. Read more
09/09/2021
Samsung One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) release reportedly delayed. Read more
07/09/2021
No icon changes with One UI 4, Samsung Email gets Android 12 support. Read more
05/09/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4 Beta test firmware ‘ZUI4’ revealed (Android 12). Read more
03/09/2021
Samsung teased One UI 4 Beta program, eligible phones and release date for Germany. Read more
02/09/2021
Samsung launched Android 12 One UI 4 Beta for Galaxy S21 series in Korea. Read more
02/09/2021
Samsung’s One UI 4 Beta brings new charging animation with Android 12 update. Read more
01/09/2021
Breaking: Samsung Galaxy S21 internal One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) released in China! Read more
01/09/2021
Samsung One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) coming to the US for Galaxy S21 unlocked, T-Mobile and Sprint variants. Read more
30/08/2021
EXCLUSIVE: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Android 12 One UI 4.0 update release date is here! Read more
29/08/2021
Samsung reportedly releasing the first Android 12-based One UI 4 Developers Beta
27/08/2021
Google Android 12 Beta 4.1 has arrived, stable will come next
26/08/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra with Android 12 One UI 4 Beta spotted in the US
Exclusive: Samsung releasing Android 12 support for a popular Good Lock module
[20/08/2021] One UI 4 Discussion Forum is now live in the US
The Galaxy S21 series smartphone users can now discuss and share their feedback for the upcoming One UI 4 update based on Android 12. Moreover, you can also share tips for the unreleased One UI version 4.
[18/08/2021] One UI 4.0 to enable SoundAssistant in DeX mode
Samsung’s Android 12 One UI 4.0 update to enable SoundAssistant in DeX mode as Good Lock engineer confirmed to review the possibilities of enabling it.
[12/08/2021] Google Android 12 reached Platform Stability with Beta 4
Google released Android 12 Beta 4 with Platform Stability. Now, it’s expected that the stable build will be released for the Pixel phones next month and Samsung could also begin its One UI 4.0 Beta for Galaxy devices.
[07/08/2021] One UI 4.0 spotted on Galaxy S21 smartphone!
Popular tipster revealed that the next version of Samsung’s Android 12-based custom software system, the One UI 4.0 is on the way. Moreover, the same source said that the One UI 4.0 update will come with enough freshness to your Samsung smartphone. Read more
[28/07/2021] One UI 4.0 Beta to bring big UI changes
Samsung One UI 4.0 (Android 12) leak hints at big cosmetic changes. Read more
[28/07/2021] Samsung’s whole day drama on Galaxy S21’s One UI 4.0 Beta
- Breaking: Samsung Galaxy S21 Android 12 One UI 4.0 Beta officially announced!. Read more
- Samsung ditched Galaxy S21’s One UI 4.0 Android 12 Beta announcement. Read more
- Samsung Galaxy S21, S20 One UI 4.0 Beta release date reportedly emerged. Read more
[27/07/2021] Galaxy Tab S8 to come with One UI 4.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 lineup with big battery, One UI 4.0 to launch alongside S22 series. Read more
[23/07/2021] One UI 4.0 Beta could announce later this month
Samsung One UI 4.0 (Android 12) Beta announcement could happen later this month. Read more
[15/07/2021] Android 12 Beta 3 Features, changes
Google Android 12 Beta 3 – New features, improvements and more!. Read more
[15/07/2021] Android 12 Beta 3 released
Google released Android 12 Beta 3, confirmed to reach full Platform Stability at Beta 4. Read more
[14/07/2021] Android 12 copying several Game Tools from Samsung
Google Android 12 getting Samsung Game Launcher and Game Tools-inspired features. Read more
[12/07/2021] Samsung delayed One UI 4.0 Beta announcement, internal name leaked
Breaking: Samsung One UI 4 (Android 12) release delayed, internal name (SOS) revealed. Read more
[07/07/2021] Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 release date tipped
Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 (Beta) to debut next week, Galaxy S21 will grab first. Read more
[01/07/2021] Galaxy S21 Android 12 One UI 4.0 concept
You need to see these Samsung Galaxy S21 Android 12 update 3D renders!. Read here
[26/06/2021] Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 codename revealed
Samsung One UI 4.0 (Android 12) codename “Palette” hints big visual revamp. Read more
[24/06/2021] Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 test will begin next month
BREAKING: Samsung to start One UI 4.0 (Android 12) testing for Galaxy S flagships next month. Read more
[24/06/2021] Google released Android 12 Beta 2.1
Google Android 12 Beta 2.1 update improves stability, stable build to release soon. Source
[19/06/2021] Samsung starts Android 12 One UI 4.0 development
Recently, well-known tipster Max Weinbach revealed that Samsung has started the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 development for the Galaxy S21 series. Read more here
[18/06/2021] Samsung to introduce One UI 4.0 in October
In October or November, Samsung is expected to introduce the next generation of its custom software system for Galaxy devices, One UI 4.0 based on Google’s Android 12. Read more here
[16/06/2021] Here’s your first look at the Android 12-based One UI 4.0
A user shared a video clip on Reddit showing off his Galaxy device running the Android 12-based One UI 4.0. It reveals that Samsung adopted the major design changes of the Google’s latest Android OS. Source
[14/06/2021] Android 12 Beta 2 update brings new status bar indicator
Android 12 Beta 2 update adds a new status bar indicator for ongoing calls. Source
[09/06/2021] Android 12 Beta 2 | One UI 4.0 has arrived one step closer
Just recently, Google released the Android 12 Beta 2 for the eligible Pixel smartphones, which comes with additional features that were missing from the Beta 1. With this update, Samsung smartphone users have arrived another step closer to the One UI 4.0. Source
[29/05/2021] One UI 4.0 share sheet prevention
Google Android 12 will prevent third-party apps from sharing apps, and can only use the native interface of the Android system. Source
[27/05/2021] Android 12 emoji updates
Android 12 debuts hundreds of modified emojis, some are silly while some are practical. Source
[25/05/2021] Android 12 lets users update apps over third-party stores
Android 12 will let you easily use third-party and alternative app stores to update applications on your device, reveals developer documentation. Source
[20/05/2021] Android 12: Google’s biggest and radical design update in years!
Unlike every version, Google has made countless noticeable changes with the Android 12 such as new design, bubbly buttons, shifting colors, smoother animations, and much more. Vice President of product management, Android and Google Play revealed that it is “the biggest design change in Android’s history.” Source
[19/05/2021] Android 12 will turn select Samsung phones into a car key
During the I/O, Google announced that it will provide the car key function later this year. Android 12 OS comes with a new “car key” feature, which can turn select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones into car keys. Source
[19/05/2021] Android 12 Beta 1 has arrived, Samsung is yet to reveal One UI 4.0 Beta
Google announced the Android 12 public beta program for around a dozen of brands including Pixel, but Samsung is missing from the list. The reason behind this move is that Samsung will start the development of its Android 12-based custom skin after the stable Android 12 release. Source
[18/05/2021] Download Android 12 Beta GSI for Project Treble supported devices
Ahead of the Android 12 public beta, it looks like the official Android 12 Beta 1 Generic System Image (GSI) packages are already available for download! If you don’t know, GSI is a prebuilt system image that can be booted on devices that support Project Treble. Source
[14/05/2021] iQOO begins Android 12 beta registrations, nothing yet from Samsung
iQOO opened the Android 12 beta recruitment for the iQOO 7 smartphone users in China. This Chinese brand won the race in terms of providing the Android 12 version to its consumers ahead of every other OEM including Samsung. Source
[25/04/2021] One UI 4.0 will be redesigned with loads of user-friendly features
Recently, a reliable source claimed that Samsung will redesign the One UI 4.0 with a set of new features. In addition, the source revealed additional information about the company’s future plans like One UI 4, Under Display Camera phone, software development, and more. Source
April 22, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 3
Google started rolling out the Android 12 Developer Preview 3 to the developers that bring One UI 4.0 one more step closer to Samsung smartphone users. The DP3 comes with various major system improvements as well as new features. Source
April 20, 2021: Automatic App Hibernation
Android 12 could automatically hibernate unused apps to decrease storage consumption. Source
April 17, 2021: Automatic App Translation
Android 12 to automatically translate the app’s UI to the user’s local language. Source
April 16, 2021: Recycle Bin feature coming with Android 12
Recently, our folks over at XDADevelopers found a code in the Google Files’ APK teardown in Android 12, which indicates Google is all set to add a global file recycle bin for Android users. Source
April 15, 2021: Big Android 12 Features Leak
- Native Scrolling Screenshot
- New App Pairs feature for Split Screen Multitasking
- Access Google Assistant through the power button
- New Quick Settings buttons
- Major optimizations for tablet
- Attractive design changes
- Read the full article HERE
April 08, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 2.2
Google kicked off a new software update, which is technically named Android 12 Developer Preview 2.2. This new firmware brings the April 2021 security patch to increase the system security of Pixel phones as well as tons of bug fixes. Source
March 18, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 2
Google is now rolling out the Android 12 Developer Preview 2 which moves the Samsung Galaxy users one step closer to the next generation of One UI – One UI 4.0. This update brings plenty of new features as well as major system optimizations. Source
March 03, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 1 Update
After releasing the first Developer Preview of Android 12, Google is now rolling out a new firmware update version 1.1 that brings several bug fixes, to address crashes, reboots, and battery drain issues.
February 19, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 1
Google has recently pushed the first Android 12 Developer Preview which gives us an early look at the new changes and features of this Android OS.
Ahead of the stable release, Google also pushed the first Android 12 developer preview bak in February 2021. This activity lets developers (only Google Pixel users) understand and grow the Android 12 ecosystem.
Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.
TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.
The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.
Samsung x OpenAI
Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.
As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.
OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!
Apple x OpenAI
Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.
Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.
Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.
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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