Verizon Samsung One UI Updates Tracker [May 15, 2021]
Samsung has its own custom skin that is known as One UI. The One UI is based on Google’s Android and it is one of the best custom user interfaces instead of the stock Android. The One UI 3.1 is the latest version of the One UI segment.
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Aside from the One UI 3.0/3,1, Samsung rolls out several monthly security updates and some updates with bug fixes as well as new features. In the U.S., carriers work on the updates additionally and send the update for its locked devices after the successful testing.
In this tracker, we will cover all the updates regarding the Verizon carriers of the United States.
UPDATED ON: May 15, 2021
Galaxy Fold series updates:
- [March 01, 2021] Verizon rolling out One UI 3.1 update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
- [November 11, 2020] Verizon rolling out 5G Nationwide support for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
Galaxy Note series updates:
- [April 15, 2021] Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones get various new camera features, April 2021 security update
- [March 31, 2021] Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 9 getting March 2021 security update
- [March 23, 2021] Verizon releases March 2021 security update for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series
- [November 12, 2020] Verizon rolling out November 2020 security patch for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series
- [November 11, 2020] Verizon rolling out November 2020 security patch for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra
- [November 09, 2020] Verizon pushed October 2020 security update for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra
Galaxy S series updates:
- [May 15, 2021] Galaxy S20 at Verizon gets May 2021 security update, BYOD support for easy carrier switching
- [April 18, 2021] Verizon Samsung Galaxy S20 FE gets April 2021 security update
- [March 17, 2021] Verizon releases March 2021 security update for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- [December 02, 2020] Breaking: Verizon releases Android 11 for Samsung Galaxy S20 series
- [November 11, 2020] Verizon sending October 2020 security patch for Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus
- [November 10, 2020] [UPDATE: Galaxy S10 5G too] Verizon sending October 2020 security patch for Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+
- [November 09, 2020] Verizon rolling out October 2020 security update for Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus
Galaxy A series updates:
- [March 20, 2021] Verizon releases Samsung One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy A71 5G UW
- [November 08, 2020] Verizon rolling out a new software update for Samsung Galaxy A51 without One UI 2.5
Galaxy J series updates:
- [November 21, 2020] Verizon rolling out October 2020 security update for Samsung Galaxy J3/J3 V and Galaxy J7/J7 V
Galaxy Tablet updates:
- [March 20, 2021] Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 gets March 2021 security update
- [November 21, 2020] Verizon rolling out 5G support for Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus along with November 2020 security patch
- [November 05, 2020] Verizon rolling out October 2020 security patch for Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Refresh
- [November 04, 2020] Breaking: Verizon kicks off new software update for 2015’s Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
Wearable updates:
- To be added
Note: This article will be updated regularly.
Samsung has been actively testing One UI 7 builds for several Galaxy devices, with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 being among the models included in these tests. As the development of the next major software update progresses, Samsung has moved forward with testing, and the first internal test builds for these two foldable smartphones have now surfaced online.
A recent report from a reliable tipster has revealed that the One UI 7 testing builds, F946BXXU4EXKN for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and F731BXXU4EXKN for the Galaxy Z Flip 5, have been spotted on Samsung’s test servers.
This indicates that the company is moving forward with the internal testing phase for these devices and is working on enhancing the update ahead of its release for users.
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Samsung has started testing One UI 7 (Android 15) on Galaxy S23 FE. It’s the first time when the software server has listed the latest build for the device. An internal test build has been spotted, suggesting the Beta is unlikely for the S23 FE.
Recently, an internal One UI 7 (Android 15) build surfaced on Samsung’s software server for the Galaxy S23 FE. The build carries PDA version number S711BXXU6EXKM, where “E” refers to a major version bump in the near future.
Samsung has significantly delayed this year’s Beta Program. The owners of Galaxy S25 smartphones still missing out access to the One UI 7 Beta. The public rollout is delayed till the first half of the next year.
Well, this long wait will end up bringing fruitful upgrades to your Galaxy. The company is exploring a brand new interface across the OS. Many new features are being added in the One UI 7, with AI upgrades due for the One UI 7.1 software.
Google and some other Android vendors started a stable Android 15 update rollout. The distribution commenced after months of Beta testing. Beyond that, Google has just kickstarted the Developer Beta of the Android 16 operating system.
One UI 7.0 update is expected to be released for your Galaxy S23 FE by February 2025. Samsung will unveil the final version alongside the Galaxy S25 series next year. Later on, eligible devices will begin getting the major firmware update.
Galaxy S23 FE runs an Exynos 2200 chip, offering decent performance. Samsung’s next big upgrade will elevate your phone’s animation and transitions to a whole new level. A tipster has recently revealed key information about the changes.
The software will introduce redesigned Quick Settings, independent Notification Panel, rounded UI components, smoother animations, reliable transition effects, faster app opening experience, easily accessible Camera toggles and a lot more.
Samsung has already begun rolling out the long-awaited One UI update for its smart TVs, based on Tizen OS 8.0. It introduces a design overhaul that brings elements of its smartphone UI to the big screen. Although the overall experience still feels distinct from the One UI found on Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
The One UI update for smart TVs brings changes to the Daily Board feature. This screen shows useful widgets and wallpapers, and now it has a more One UI-inspired design. Widgets like Weather, Notes, Tips, and SmartThings Home Status now have a similar look to what you’d see on a Galaxy phone.
Samsung Weather and SmartThings widgets look almost identical to the ones on smartphones. Moreover, the Samsung Notes app icon is also familiar.
Image: Samsung Newsroom
With the Daily Board, you can choose which widgets you want to display, change the background wallpaper, and set up automatic widget rotation. If you place more than four widgets on the screen, they will rotate automatically. However, there are some limitations. You can’t set a custom wallpaper only the preloaded options are available.
While the One UI update brings some fresh features, Samsung’s TV interface still has a lot of the old Tizen design. The Settings menu still looks very much like it did before, and the app icons, while similar, don’t fully match the modern style of One UI on phones.
Samsung is making progress in bringing One UI to its TVs, but there’s more work to be done. Future updates may bring more changes to make the experience feel even more like the One UI on your smartphone or tablet.
Aside from this, Samsung recently released a new update for the Daily Board app, which brings Night Clock mode and bug fixes to enhance users’ experience.