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How to leave/quit Samsung One UI 4 Beta program (Android 12)

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Almost all of the Galaxy consumers are now well aware of the process of joining the Samsung One UI 4 Beta program based on Android 12. If you don’t know, then head to our dedicated stories — Join One UI 4 Beta ahead of Android 12 stable release and “How to download and install One UI 4 Beta on Galaxy phones?

Currently, the Korean tech giant is conducting the One UI 4 Beta program for several flagship Galaxy devices in seven countries. As it’s an early build and has some bugs and performance-related issues, consumers want to roll back to the stable Android 11-based One UI 3.1 and wait for stable Android 12-based One UI 4.0.

Leave One UI 4 Beta

If you’ve also participated under Samsung’s One UI 4 Beta program and want to leave it, this guide will help you to do so. In order to quit the One UI 4 Beta and roll back to Android 11, you just need to follow some simple steps that are mentioned below.

How to leave One UI 4 Beta program?

Firstly, head to the Samsung Members app and hit the Settings icon, which is located at the top right corner of the screen.

Samsung Members Homepage

Under the Settings section, you can see a submenu entitled One UI Beta Program status, tap on it.

One UI 4 Beta Program Status

As you have already participated in the Samsung Android 12 One UI 4 Beta Program and running the Beta build on your smartphone, the status will be shown Active.

Now, you have to read all the terms and conditions (FAQs as well), and if you agree with them all, then tap on Withdraw button.

Leave One UI 4 Beta

Following the Withdrawal process, the Samsung Members app will show you the things to keep in mind before leaving the One UI 4 Beta program. You can read about it in the screenshot below, and also on your phone while doing it yourself.

Withdraw One UI 4 Beta

Note:

  • You can re-install software by using the PC version of Smart Switch. Once the software is re-installed, the device will be reset and all data that was generated during the Beta Program will be erased.
  • All data which had been backed up before installing the beta software can be recovered, but there may be limitations in recovering data that was created after installing the beta software.

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James is the lead content creator on Sammy Fans and mostly works on Samsung's firmware section. His first phone was the Galaxy S4 and continues to get new S series devices. Most of the time, James tries to learn about new technologies and gadgets but he also sneaks a bit of free time to nearby rivers and nature.

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OpenAI eyes AI integration on Samsung phones like Apple Intelligence

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OpenAI AI Samsung

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!

OpenAI AI Samsung

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.

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Your Galaxy is safer than you think, Samsung reveals how

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Samsung Galaxy Cyber Threat Intelligence

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.

Samsung Galaxy Cyber Threat Intelligence

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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Samsung Gaming Hub adds the biggest Xbox Game Pass titles

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Samsung Gaming Hub Rivals Arena The Six

Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.

The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.

Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.

For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.

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