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Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4.1 (Android 12) Update Status
On January 14, Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 flagships at the first Galaxy Unpacked virtual event of 2021. This lineup consists of three different phones including the Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21 Plus 5G and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.
The Korean tech giant shipped the Galaxy S21 handsets with Android 11-based One UI 3.1 out of the box. However, the company is rapidly working to add another member in this range called the Galaxy S21 FE, which features Android 12-based One UI 4.0 out of the box.
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According to Samsung’s upgrade policy, the Galaxy S21 series devices are eligible for four generations of Android OS upgrades. To be mentioned, the upcoming Android 12-based One UI 4.0 was the first major Android switch of the flagship series.
In this story, we will cover every major and minor software update that will arrive for the Galaxy S21 series devices. Furthermore, you will get all the latest insights of Samsung’s Android 12 and One UI 4.1 update for the Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.
Stay tuned here: Samsung One UI 4.1 Update Tracker
March 19
One UI 4.1 – Europe, T-Mobile US
Samsung is now rapidly expanding the One UI 4.1 features to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra in a handful of European countries and the US @ T-Mobile carrier.
March 16
Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4.1 released
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 4.1 software update for Galaxy S21 smartphone users in Canada. Along with the March 2022 security patch, the update several new features lifted from the Galaxy S22 series. [Read More]
- Galaxy S21 – G991WVLU5CVBA
- Galaxy S21+ – G996WVLU5CVBA
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998WVLU5CVBA
March 15
Samsung announces One UI 4.1 for Galaxy S21
Samsung just launched the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 for older Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S21 series. The company also revealed the highlights of this new firmware for the Galaxy devices.
The new version enhances the capabilities of some existing features that are as follows:
- Google Duo Live Sharing
- Expert RAW
- Object Eraser
- Quick Share
- Grammarly-Powered Keyboard
March 15
Upcoming One UI 4.1 Camera Features
Samsung announced that select Camera features of the new Galaxy S22 series will be offered to the Galaxy S21 series phones with the One UI 4.1 update.
As per the info, the upcoming features are night portrait, pet recognition, lighting position editing, telephoto portrait mode, Director’s View, integrated Snapchat and more.
March 13
One UI 4.1 – Checkfirm
Fido is going to release the One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy S21 series on March 15, while Checkfirm just detected yet another new test build for the smartphones.
March 05
One UI 4.1 coming before March 15
Samsung Galaxy S21 Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, and Galaxy S21 FE devices will start getting the One UI 4.1 update at Fido in Canada starting March 15.
Accordingly, we can expect that the Korean tech giant will start releasing the One UI 4.1 update to international Galaxy S21 series sometime in next weeks. Read more
March 01
Verizon has not yet rolled out One UI 4.1 so far
Last month, it was reported that Verizon will release the One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy S21 series devices in late February.
However, the Verizon-branded Galaxy S21 phones have not yet received the new One UI 4.1 update so far.
February 22
Verizon to roll out One UI 4.1 in late February
A Galaxy S21 user shared a screenshot of a chat with Verizon support regarding the One UI 4.1 release date.
The support rep. said that the One UI 4.1 update will start releasing in “this month ending” for the Galaxy S21 users in the US. Read more
January 22
One UI 4.1 coming in February
Yesterday, Samsung officially confirmed that the Galaxy S22 series will be introduced at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 in February.
Along with the Galaxy S22 series, the company will also launch the new version of One UI that will be the One UI 4.1.
December 19
One UI 4.1 coming next month
Samsung rep. revealed that the company will roll out the One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy S21 Ultra in February 2022. In addition to the Galaxy S21 series, the same treatment will be given to the Galaxy Note 20 series smartphones. Read more
November 26
Post Android 12 update
Samsung started releasing a new One UI 4.0-based firmware update to the Galaxy S21 series devices with regular improvements. Identified via PDA firmware version ending BUKG, the latest update is making its way to Germany. Read more
November 24
Verizon released new Android 12-based update
Verizon released a new One UI 4.0 update for the Galaxy S21 lineup in the US. The changelog mentions improvements to the system performance and enhancements to the device’s stability. Though, consumers claimed that it fixes the display refresh rate issue. Read more
November 23
Expert RAW
Thanks to Expert RAW app that makes addition of Pro Mode in Telephoto lens of the Galaxy S21 Ultra possible. This function enables multi-frame-based raw shooting of all lenses (Wide/Tele/Ultrawide). Read more
November 15
Galaxy S21 gets official One UI 4.0
Samsung officially launched the stable One UI 4.0 software system based on Android 12 operating system. The company said 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
November 12, 2021
According to the news, Samsung won’t release any new One UI 4 Beta update for the Galaxy S21 series phones. On the other hand, the company confirmed that it’s rapidly working to fix all the bugs and issues of the fourth Beta build and start the rollout of stable One UI 4.0 update globally. Read more
November 09, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 gets the second One UI 4 Beta update in China with Android 12 Material You. Read more
November 05, 2021
Here’s everything new with One UI 4 Beta 4 for Samsung Galaxy S21 (Android 12). Read more
November 04, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 receiving latest One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) in India, includes several bug fixes. Read more
November 02, 2021
Samsung expanding November 2021 security update for the Galaxy S21 series devices in more regions. Read more
October 29, 2021
Stable Galaxy S21 Android 12 to come soon as Samsung ended One UI 4 Beta program. Read more
October 26, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 at T-Mobile US gets October 2021 security patch. Read more
October 25, 2021
Samsung One UI 4 Beta 3 Hotfix update (Android 12) released for Galaxy S21. Read more
October 22, 2021
Here’s everything new with One UI 4 Beta 3 update for Samsung Galaxy S21 (Android 12). Read more
October 21, 2021
Samsung November 2021 security patch debuts with One UI 4 Beta 3 for Galaxy S21. Read more
October 20, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4 Beta 3 update released with Android 12 AOSP and several bug fixes. Read more
Galaxy S21 Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta has no Samsung Bixby vibration feedback for some. Read more
October 18, 2021
Samsung Android 12 Material You bug fix coming to Galaxy S21 with One UI 4 Beta 3. Read more
New leak emerged but Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch still remains a mystery. Read more
October 16, 2021
Samsung One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) begins in China, first update (ZUJ3) released to Galaxy S21. Read more
[Coming soon] Samsung One UI 4 Beta 3 will bring new widget animation to Galaxy S21 users. Read more
October 10, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 with One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) getting hot on Camera uses. Read more
October 06, 2021
Samsung launched its Android 12-based One UI 4.0 Beta program for the Galaxy S21 series consumers in India, followed by the United Kingdom (UK). Read more
October 06, 2021
Google said Samsung phones will get stable Android 12 (One UI 4.0) later this year. Read more
October 05, 2021
The Galaxy S21 series started getting the One UI 4 Beta 2 based on Google’s Android 12 operating system in Germany. Read more
October 05, 2021
Samsung has begun sending the latest Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta update with 2nd build to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Read more
October 05, 2021
Samsung acknowledged the consumers’ feedbacks, as result, they are now experiencing highly improved animations on the entire One UI software system after One UI 4 Beta 2. Read more
September 28, 2021
Samsung has already started releasing the latest October 2021 security patch for the Galaxy S21 series smartphone users in Germany and Philippines. You can check the latest PDA release numbers below.
Firmware Versions:
- G991BXXU3AUIE – Galaxy S21
- G996BXXU3AUIE – Galaxy S21 Plus
- G998BXXU3AUIE – Galaxy S21 Ultra
September 05, 2021
Samsung started sending September 2021 security update to the Galaxy S21 series flagship devices ahead of the One UI 4 Beta release. To be mentioned, the September security patch is initially rolling out in the European market, mainly in Germany (DBT region).
Firmware Versions:
- G991BXXS3AUHD – Galaxy S21
- G996BXXS3AUHD – Galaxy S21 Plus
- G998BXXS3AUHD – Galaxy S21 Ultra
August 31, 2021
Samsung has officially re-launched the Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta program for the Galaxy S21 series!
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Samsung has invested in the US-based AI (artificial intelligence) semiconductor startup, Enfabrica. The company reportedly plans to introduce the 3.2Tbps ACF SuperNIC chip and pilot systems in the first quarter of next year.
According to the information (via Reuters), Samsung Catalyst Fund (SCF) participated in the Series C funding round of $115 million recently completed by Enfabrica.
SCF joined this investment round, which was led by Spark Capital, as a new investor. Other new investors include Arm, Cisco Investments, Maverick Silicon, and VentureTech Alliance.
Following the investment, Enfabrica shared plans to strengthen R&D and move forward with mass production of its “Accelerated Computing Fabric Super Network Interface Card (NIC)” chips.
About Enfabrica
Former Broadcom and Alphabet employees founded Enfabrica in 2019. The firm develops semiconductors and software, which support the performance and scalability of AI and accelerated computing workloads.
Samsung’s investment in AI startups
Samsung Catalyst Fund has previously invested in US AI semiconductor startup DreamBig Semiconductor and Dutch AI solution startup AxelleraAI.
The consecutive investments in promising overseas AI companies are seen as efforts to secure potential clients and gain leadership in new technologies.
Enfabrica co-founder and Chief Executive Rochan Sankar told Reuters that current technologies can string together about 100,000 AI computing chips before the network starts to bog down.
AMD could launch Ryzen AI Mobile SoC, potentially entering the smartphone application processor market. Currently, the company is known for designing and developing computer processors and graphics technologies.
SmartphoneMagazine reports that AMD could enter the Mobile SoC market with Ryzen AI. If it happens, the company will rival Apple (A Series), Samsung (Exynos), Qualcomm (Snapdragon), MediaTek (Dimensity) and Google (Tensor).
The report says that AMD is already in talks with integrators to have the forthcoming “Ryzen AI” mobile SoCs used in smartphones. It could be a significant development in the tech industry as AMD currently focuses on PC chips and drivers.
It is rumored that AMD plans to introduce “Ryzen AI” chips, similar to what is found in handheld devices. That said, the company will likely have an implementation like Phoenix, Hawk Point, and Strix Point APUs.
Starting with Exynos 2200, AMD has been integrating RDNA-based Xclipse GPU in Samsung’s flagship chipset. The Exynos 2400 also features Xclipse GPU and we’ve seen the expansion to Galaxy A55’s Exynos 1480 chipset earlier this year.
The US chip firm is allegedly setting its sights on the mobile industry and will allegedly introduce “APU-like” Ryzen AI SoCs. The company is considering mobile market entry to answer Qualcomm and MediaTek as they eye the PC market.
Apple itself designs its mobile SoCs and gets produced through TSMC. Qualcomm and MediaTek chips are widely used in Android devices. Samsung also has its own Exynos processor and Google has its Tensor for Pixel devices.
AMD’s entry into the smartphone market could mark a radical development. The chip’s performance and pricing factors will decide the heat of competition. If such things are planned, AMD may partner with a brand to ship its Ryzen AI Mobile chips.
Samsung TV Plus will livestream the 2024 MAMA AWARDS. The company today announced its partnership with one of the world’s premier K-pop events.
The event will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on November 21 and at Kyocera Dome Osaka from November 22-23 and Samsung TV Plus will air all three days of the awards ceremony.
The 2024 MAMA AWARDS will be available through the Samsung TV Plus platform’s exclusive K-pop channel, marking a major milestone in Samsung’s expansion of global streaming offerings.
“Through strategic partnerships, we’re expanding Samsung TV Plus’s role as a key platform for bringing diverse, high-quality content to audiences worldwide,” said Yonghoon Choi, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics.
Through the exclusive live stream of MAMA AWARDS, Samsung TV Plus continues to deliver unique entertainment experiences to global audiences and set a new standard in free streaming.
Earlier this month, Samsung released K-POP by CJ ENM on the TV Plus platform. The new channel brings a rich selection of K-pop content to audiences across America and Europe.
K-POP by CJ ENM introduces a diverse mix of performances, music videos, artist interviews and behind-the-scenes footage — including exclusive programming from CJ ENM’s Studio CHOOM.
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