Verizon rolls out Android 11 One UI 3.1 update for Samsung Galaxy A11

Samsung is going to conclude the Android 11 distribution as a number of Galaxy phones and tablets had received this major s/w upgrade. The Galaxy A11 is one of them that had updated the One UI version 3.1 last month.

Now, it looks like the Korean tech giant is expanding this major Android OS upgrade to more countries as the Verizon locked Galaxy A11 is the latest to grab it. According to US carrier Verizon, the Galaxy A11 users are now eligible to download and install the One UI 3.1 update.

Identified via release number A115USQU4BUE4, the update is making its way to the Verizon branded Galaxy A11 variant in the US “gradually”. However, it’s an initial rollout, it will take a while to be available for every A11 unit in the country. At the same time, it includes the May 2021 Android patches for better device security.

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In addition to all the bells and whistles of Android 11, the carrier has also included plenty of new features of the One UI 3.1. Meanwhile, Android 11 brings several new features like Control Panel, Bubbles, Categorized Notifications, etc.

On the other hand, Samsung One UI 3.1 comes with a number of new features including Eye Comfort Shield, Samsung Free, Private Share, Buds Auto-Switching, ability to remove the location data of image before sharing, minor UI tweaks, and better system performance. [One UI 3.1 Changelog]

Here’s how to check for updates manually:

• Open device Settings
• Scroll down and select Software updates
• Hit on Download and install button.

Changelog

• What’s changing:
  • This software update brings the latest Android OS 11, with new features including Conversations, Bubbles, Categorized Notifications, and One UI 3.0.
  • The latest Android security patch is also included in this update.
• Android OS 11 Update
  • Android 11 offers some of the newest ways to control your privacy, customize your phone, and get things done. It’s Android, just the way you want it.
• Conversations
  • See, respond to and control your conversations across multiple messaging apps. All in the same spot. Then select people you always chat with. These priority conversations show up on your lock screen.
• Bubbles
  • With Android 11, you can pin conversations so they always appear on top of other apps and screens. Bubbles keep the conversation going—while you stay focused on whatever else you’re doing. Access the chat anytime or anywhere.
• One UI 3.0
  • The new One UI 3.0 improves user interaction for Quick Panel, Toolbars, Notifications, Settings, and more.
• Privacy Controls
  • One-time permissions
    • Give one-time permissions to apps that need your mic, camera or location. The next time the app needs access, it must ask for permission again.
  • Permissions auto‑reset
    • If you haven’t used an app in a while, you may not want it to keep accessing your data. So Android will reset permissions for your unused apps. You can always turn permissions back on.