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Download Samsung Android 13-based One UI 5.0 Beta builds
Samsung has started the Android 13-based One UI 5 Beta testing for the flagship Galaxy devices, starting August 2022. The Beta activity opens a way for Galaxy consumers so they can get and experience the new OS and One UI version ahead of its Stable release.
The company has officially confirmed that the One UI 5 Beta program will be available in 7 countries including China, Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the US and the UK. This way, Galaxy smartphone users from ineligible countries can’t get the Beta firmware, officially, but can unofficially.
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You can download the One UI 5 Beta builds, mentioned below. However, always keep in mind that Sammy Fans never recommend flashing ROM if you have little to no experience in software development or flashing ROMs manually. Proceed at your own RISK!
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Snapdragon Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra OTA update zip files
Galaxy S22
- (SM-G901E) [NA]
- (SM-G901U) [NA]
- (SM-G901U1)
- Beta 1 [AVF7->ZVH4]
- Beta 2 [AVG8->ZVHK]
- Beta 3 [AVHL->ZVI9]
- (SM-G901N)
- Beta 1 [AVG6->ZVH4]
Galaxy S22+
- (SM-G906E)
- Beta 2 [AVG6->ZVHK]
- Beta 3 [ZVHK->ZVI9]
- (SM-G906U)
- Beta 3 [AVHL->ZVI9]
- (SM-G906U1)
- Beta 3 [ZVHK->ZVI9]
- (SM-G906N) [NA]
Galaxy S22 Ultra
- (SM-G908E)
- Beta 2 [AVG6->ZVHK]
- Beta 3 [ZVHK->ZVI9]
- (SM-G908U)
- Beta 1 [AVG6->ZVH4]
- Beta 2 [ZVH4->ZVHK]
- Beta 3 [ZVHK->ZVI9]
- 3. (SM-G908U1)
- Beta 1 [AVF7->ZVH4]
- Beta 2 [ZVH4->ZVHK]
- Beta 3 [ZVHK->ZVI9]
- Beta 3 [AVHL to ZVI9]
- 4. (SM-G908N)
- Beta 1 [AVG6->ZVH4]
- Beta 2 [ZVH4->ZVHK]
- Beta 3 [ZVHK->ZVI9]
Galaxy S21 Series
Galaxy S21 [SM-G991B/Exynos]
- [CVH7 to ZVHG] Beta 1: Get Build [UK]
Galaxy S22+ [SM-G996B/Exynos]
- [CVH7 to ZVHG] Beta 1: Get Build [N/A]
Galaxy S22 Ultra [SM-G998B/Exynos]
- [CVH7 to ZVHG] Beta 1: Get Build [UK]
Install via recovery: ADB Method
- First of all, you need the latest version of ADB installed [Find here]
- Now, rename the downloaded .bin package to update.zip
- Reboot your phone to recovery mode [Learn how]
- Once entered, scroll down using the volume buttons and select an entry using the Power button
- Tap apply update from ADB and connect the phone to the PC using a USB cable
- In the Command Prompt or Terminal window, run the following command:
- adb devices
- Wait to see that the daemon has started and that your device is found. Then run the following command:
- adb sideload PATH_TO_update.zip
- The update process will start and you should see a percentage counting. Once the process is completed, the phone will reboot itself.
Install via recovery: SD Card Method
- Firstly, rename the downloaded .bin package to update.zip and copy it to the root directory of your SD card.
- Reboot to the recovery mode, navigate to the option apply update from external storage, and press the Power button to select it.
- Now select the file named update.zip
- The update will start
- Leave it till it completes as the process takes some time, later, the phone will reboot by itself and load the updated firmware.
Installation methods credits: XDA-Developers
Samsung launched its largest Experience Store in Gurugram, India. Located at DLF CyberHub, Samsung’s Gurugram Experience Store promises an immersive, cutting-edge technology showcase.
This sprawling 3,000-square-foot space is where consumers can immerse themselves in Samsung’s most advanced mobile and connected technology offerings.
Samsung says its Gurugram Experience Store is designed to cater to the city’s tech-savvy and innovation-driven community, where visitors can experience hands-on interaction with:
- Flagship smartphones
- Wearables
- Audio devices
- SmartThings ecosystem
Samsung invites all tech enthusiasts, shoppers, and innovators to visit the new Experience Store and explore the best in mobile technology, connected solutions, and personalized services.
Special offers for early visitors:
Samsung also announced special offers for early visitors, including the Galaxy Fit3 at INR 1,999 on select Galaxy purchases and double SmartClub points on all transactions.
Samsung considering trimming down the Foundry workforce by 30% this year. The company has reportedly started a four-round voluntary retirement program.
In an unprecedented move, Samsung kicked off a four-round voluntary retirement program, reports DigiTimes. This move aims to reduce the workforce at Samsung Foundry by 30% by the end of the year.
“Samsung Electronics has launched an unprecedented four-round voluntary retirement program, aiming to cut more than 30% of its foundry workforce.” – DigiTimes.
Recently, Jay Y. Lee completed two years as Samsung Electronics Chairman. The official just returned from its overseas trip to solidify business growth. Samsung Foundry is currently in a massive crisis, requiring immediate action.
It is reported that Samsung Foundry may flag significant losses this year. The company failed to attract major clients for contract manufacturing. At the same time, its advanced process nodes end up falling short of the production threshold.
Samsung’s memory semiconductor business, known as a cash cow, is also facing intense competition. The MX Division is doing a good job, but other divisions must have to stand rock solid to maintain a harmonious growth momentum.
Samsung Foundry may become a separate firm in 3 to 5 years. The company has established a task force within the business that is responsible to sequentially split the Samsung Foundry division from Samsung Electronics.
Korea’s TopDaily reports that Samsung Foundry may split from Samsung Electronics. The task force has three to five years to complete a smooth spin-off. With this strategic move, the company aims to attract major clients.
Samsung Foundry Spin-off
Samsung launched the Foundry division as an independent business in 2017. Since then, the company has been focussing on ambitious investments to foster business growth. However, the division is set to post significant losses this year.
The market has long demanded that Samsung spin off its Foundry business. Industry insiders believe that splitting the foundry business would be beneficial for attracting clients, as greater independence would help secure customer contracts.
Should Samsung spin off the Foundry division?
Separating Foundry from Electronics would be quite challenging for Samsung. The company will be requiring massive funding to spin off the Foundry business. The funding from other firms will significantly affect their performance and growth rate.
Reports say tens of trillions of KRW (billions of dollars) investment will be needed for Samsung Foundry. That said, it will be more advantageous for the foundry to remain under Samsung’s umbrella and secure growth.
How separation will benefit?
After TSMC, Samsung Foundry is the second-largest semiconductor foundry in the world. The company is involved in both memory and system semiconductors. Additionally, it also operates in Foundry and Fabless businesses.
Meanwhile, these advantages are somehow backfiring Samsung Foundry. It is speculated that foundry clients may find it burdensome to entrust semiconductor designs—considered their trade secrets—to Samsung Elec and System LSI.
System LSI division runs a fabless business focused on 5G and AI chips, which competes to some extent with fabless companies like Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and Apple, which could be retained by Samsung Foundry after separation.