Samsung April 2021 One UI and Security Updates Tracker [April 25]
Introduced alongside the Galaxy S21 series, Samsung One UI 3.1 version is already rolled out for numerous Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Still, the company is working to expand the availability of the third generation of the One UI which is built on Android 11.
Aside from this, the OEM has also started releasing the April 2021 security update for the Galaxy devices from March 29, 2021. Moreover, the Galaxy S21 series became the first to get the newer security patch even before changing the calendar month.
Just like every month, Samsung will also roll out several new software updates including Android OS, One UI, features, bug fixes, system improvements as well as new security patches to its dozens of Galaxy phones, tablets, wearables, etc.
In this tracker, we’ll put all the One UI and Security Patch updates which will be released in April 2021.
SAMSUNG APRIL 2021 SECURITY PATCH DEVICE LIST: SAMMY FANS
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy A51
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy Tab S6
- Galaxy S9
- Galaxy S9+
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy Tab S5e
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy A71
- Galaxy A51
- Galaxy Note 20
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20+
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite
- Galaxy F62
- Galaxy Note 8
- Galaxy S8
- Galaxy S8+
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy A52 5G
- Galaxy Note 9
- Galaxy A31
- Galaxy Note FE
- Galaxy A30s
- Galaxy A20
- Galaxy A30
- Galaxy A8 2018
- Galaxy A70
- Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy Tab S5e
BELOW, YOU CAN CHECK April 2021 FEATURE AND SECURITY UPDATES: SAMMY FANS
April 25, 2021
April 2021 security update now rolling out for Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e running One UI 3.1. Source
Latest Galaxy Note 8 software update brings April 2021 security improvements. Source
April 24, 2021
Verizon updates Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy S10 5G with new camera features, April 2021 security patch. Source
April 23, 2021
Samsung Galaxy A70, A30, A20, A8 and Tab Active 2 getting April 2021 security update. Source
April 23, 2021
Bluetooth connectivity and April 2021 security improvements rolling out for Samsung Galaxy A50. Source
April 22, 2021
Verizon updates Galaxy Z Fold 2 with new camera features, April 2021 security patch. Source
April 21, 2021
Samsung Galaxy A30s gets April 2021 security update, no signs of One UI 3.0 or One UI 2.5. Source
April 20, 2021
Breaking: Samsung Galaxy Note FE gets April 2021 security update. Source
April 19, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung is now delivering the latest Android and One UI security patches released in April 2021 to the four-year-old Galaxy Note 7 smartphones. Source
April 19, 2021: Samsung Galaxy A31
Samsung started releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update to the Galaxy A31 smartphones alongside the April 2021 security patch. Source
April 18, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE [Verizon]
Samsung and Verizon are now rolling out April 2021 security update to the Galaxy S20 FE smartphones in the United States. Source
April 17, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S10 [Verizon]
New s/w update for Verizon locked Galaxy S10 series smartphones comes with April 2021 security patch and new camera features. Source
April 16, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung pushed a new software update to the Galaxy Note 9 smartphone users, which brings the April 2021 security patch. Source
April 15, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip & Galaxy A52 5G
Recently, Samsung’s four years older flagship devices – Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 series have begun receiving the April security patch, and now the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy A52 5G are the latest to get this update. Source
April 15, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S8
Just recently, the South Korean tech giant released the April 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 8 smartphones, and now this new security patch landed on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 phones. Source
April 15, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 [Verizon]
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones get various new camera features, April 2021 security update. Source
April 14, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung’s April 2021 security update rollout is in full swing as a number of Galaxy devices have been receiving this security improvement over the air. Now, the company started rolling out this software update to its four year old flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 8. Source
April 14, 2021: Samsung Galaxy F62
Samsung Galaxy F62 gets a hefty update with camera improvements, April 2021 security patch. Source
April 11, 2021: Samsung Galaxy A51 [Verizon]
Verizon Samsung Galaxy A51 gets Android 11 One UI 3.0 update with various new features. Source
April 09, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S21 [Verizon]
Verizon has begun improving the system security of the carrier bounded Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra phones by installing the April 2021 security patch in the US. Source
April 08, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S20
Samsung pushed a new software update to the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra devices, which brings the April 2021 security patch. Source
April 08, 2021: Samsung Galaxy A71
Samsung started releasing a new software update to the Galaxy A71 smartphones that was launched back in March 2020. This OTA brings system security improvements as well as fixes for some bugs by installing the April 2021 security patch. Source
April 07, 2021: Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G started getting the One UI 3.1 update, which brings a set of new and smart features. Moreover, the new firmware also includes the April 2021 security patch. Source
April 06, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite
Samsung started sending the April 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 10 Lite smartphones. Identified via release number N770FXXU7EUC6, this update is initially rolling out in France and will soon be available widely. Source
April 05, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series begun receiving a new software update, which improves the system security of the Galaxy Note 20 phones by installing the April 2021 security patch. Source
April 05, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 [US Unlocked]
Samsung started to roll out the April 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra in the US, which enhances the system security to keep your device protected against threats. Source
April 04, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 – March 2021 security patch
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 gets March 2021 security update in the US. Source
April 03, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite – April 2021 security patch
Samsung releases April 2021 security update to the Galaxy S10 Lite running One UI 3.1. Source
April 02, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ – April 2021 security patch
Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ receiving April 2021 security update. Source
April 01, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S20 [T-Mobile] – March 2021 security patch
T-Mobile rolling out March 2021 security patch without Director’s view camera feature. Source
March 31, 2021: Samsung Galaxy A51 – One UI 3.1 & April 2021 security patch
The latest firmware update for the Galaxy A51 models comes with One UI 3.1 features and April 2021 security patch. Source
March 30, 2021: Samsung Galaxy A52 – April 2021 security patch
Samsung’s latest mid-range smartphone – Galaxy A52 is now picking up the latest security improvements released in April 2021. Source
March 30, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE – April 2021 security patch
The Galaxy S20 FE phones have started getting the April 2021 security update in some European markets. Source
March 30, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 – April 2021 security patch
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 devices have begun grabbing April 2021 security patch over the air. Source
March 29, 2021: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 – April 2021 security patch
After Galaxy S21, Samsung released the March 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ smartphones. Source
March 29, 2021: Samsung Galaxy S21 – April 2021 security patch
Just like every month, Samsung started sending April 2021 security update before changing the calendar month. And the Galaxy S21 became the first to get the latest security update alongside huge camera improvements. Source
* This article will be updated regularly.
Google Pixel phones will receive the Stable Android 15 update in mid-October. The latest OS remained limited to the Pixel devices till I/O 2024. There’s no info on when Samsung will debut its Android 15 Beta Program — One UI 7 — for Galaxy devices.
Following the I/O 2024 event, Android vendors including Xiaomi, OPPO, and OnePlus started Public Beta for their flagships, which Samsung has not joined. The company is still working on kicking off the One UI Beta program.
One UI 6.1.1 is the latest Galaxy skin based on Android 14. The Android 15-based One UI 7 will arrive on many Samsung devices later this year. We are in September 2024, but already know Galaxy devices are eligible for Android 15.
The Galaxy S24 series will surely be the first to get One UI 7 Beta sometime in August this year. The South Korean tech giant will then expand its Beta activity for other latest flagships including Galaxy Z Fold 6/Flip 6, and some older lineups including but not limited to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Check the device list below:
Galaxy S Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Z Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
Galaxy Tab Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Tab A9 / A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
- Galaxy Tab S8 / S8+ / Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 / S9+ / S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+
Galaxy A/M/F Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy A06
- Galaxy A05s / A15 / A25 /A35 /A55
- Galaxy A14 / A24 / A34 / A54
- Galaxy A33 / A53 / A73
- Galaxy M14 / F14
- Galaxy M34 / M54 / F54
- Galaxy M35 /M55 / F55
If you don’t find your Galaxy device on the list mentioned above, don’t panic. As the year progresses, we will update the list according to device eligibility. Do note that the list is compiled on previous rollouts, software guarantees, and experience.
The official list will only come when the stable One UI 7 rollout will begin later this year.
Samsung is actively working to roll out the One UI 6.1.1 update for all eligible Galaxy devices. In the meantime, the company hasn’t overlooked the Samsung Galaxy XCover 5, which is now receiving the One UI 6.1 update. Though this major update was delayed, users of this rugged smartphone can finally take advantage of several new features.
Right now, the One UI 6.1 update for Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is available in South Korea and it may take a few days or weeks to reach other countries. Users can identify this update by the build number G525NKXUAEXI1.
One UI 6.1 update introduces features for photo and video management, including AI editing suggestions and image copying. Users get new lock screen widgets, customizable alarm alerts, and sticker support in the Calendar app.
Moreover, the update enhances data security with improved Samsung Cloud services and introduces Passkey for quicker sign-ins. Additional enhancements have been made to the Finder, battery settings, weather widget, Health app, and more.
To install the One UI 6.1 update on your smartphone, go to Settings and scroll to the Software Update section. Open it and select ‘Download and Install’ to apply the update if it’s available.
One UI 6.1 is likely to be the last major feature update for the Galaxy XCover 5. It seems that most mid-range Galaxy devices will directly update from One UI 6.1 to the upcoming One UI 7.0, skipping One UI 6.1.1.
Samsung has kicked off an Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy Tab S8 series. The update arrives with several new features and enhancements to make your Galaxy device more smarter, reliable, and secure.
One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy Tab S8 series is currently live in Korea and the company will expand it to more countries soon. Users can identify the latest update through the One UI build version ending with HXHB.
Based on Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 update includes Sketch to image conversion, better photo styles, text auto-completion, real-time translation for calls and images, voice-to-text, improved PDF management, and weather/time-related wallpapers.
In addition, it installs an August 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability. Also, it updates several stock apps to the latest available version.
The installation package size of this update is around 2.6GB for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series. The update is rolling out initially so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
Users are advised to install the update promptly to benefit from the new features and security measures. For those who have not received an update notification, the update can be manually checked and installed.
To install the update, open the smartphone’s settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy smartphone is up-to-date with the latest security protections.