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Samsung One UI 5.0 (Android 13) – Beta/Stable, Bugs/Issues, Release Date, Eligible Devices, Features
Google officially released the Stable version of the Android 13 operating system on August 15. On the other hand, Samsung has begun its One UI 5.0 update adoption process for flagship Galaxy devices to offer them the new Android 13 OS.
In early August, the South Korean tech giant started the One UI 5.0 Beta testing program for the Galaxy S22 series. Therefore, we can expect the stable Android 13 update for Samsung Galaxy smartphones could be available earlier than the last year.
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Through this Samsung Android 13 Update Tracker, we are providing you information related to your Galaxy smartphone or tablet’s eligibility for One UI 5.0 software, Beta program, Stable/Public rollout, Bugs/Issues, Release Date (Roadmap), and expected features.
Samsung Android 13 One UI 5.0 Rollout
| Updated | Galaxy Name | Beta | Stable | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 24 | Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra | Concluded | Released | One UI 5 Beta officially launched |
| Nov. 7 | Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra | Concluded | Released | One UI 5 Beta available in 4 markets |
| Nov. 20 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | N/A | Released | Rolling out gradually |
| Nov. 21 | Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Concluded | Released | Available widely |
| Nov. 21 | Galaxy Z Flip 3 | Concluded | Released | Available widely |
| Updated | Galaxy Name | Beta | Stable | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 7 | Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra | Concluded | Released | Available widely |
| Dec. 9 | Galaxy S20 FE LTE/5G | N/A | Released | Expanding |
| Nov. 7 | Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra | Concluded | Released | Available widely |
| Nov. 25 | Galaxy Note 10 Lite | Released | Available widely | |
| Dec. 01 | Galaxy S10 Lite | Released | Available widely |
| Updated | Galaxy Name | Beta | Stable | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 9 | Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Released | Rolling out | |
| Dec. 9 | Z Flip LTE/5G | Released | Rolling out | |
| Dec. 6 | Galaxy A73 5G | Released | Available widely | |
| Dec. 2 | Galaxy A53 5G | Released | Available widely | |
| Dec. 4 | Galaxy A33 5G | Released | Available widely |
| Updated | Galaxy Name | Beta | Stable | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 9 | Galaxy A23 | Released | Rolling out | |
| Dec. 9 | Galaxy A13 | Released | Rolling out | |
| Dec. 9 | Galaxy A72 | Released | Rolling out | |
| Dec. 9 | Galaxy A52s | Released | Rolling out | |
| Dec. 9 | A52 LTE/5G | India | Released | Rolling out |
| Updated | Galaxy Name | Beta | Stable | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 1 | Galaxy A71 LTE/5G | Released | Rolling out | |
| Dec. 3 | Galaxy A51 LTE/5G | Released | Rolling out | |
| April 27 | Galaxy A Quantum | |||
| Dec. 6 | Galaxy Quantum 2 | Released | Rolling out | |
| Dec. 8 | Galaxy A42 5G | Released | Rolling out |
| Updated | Galaxy Name | Beta | Stable | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27 | Galaxy A03s | |||
| April 27 | A12 / A12 Nacho | |||
| Dec. 4 | Galaxy A32 | Released | Rolling out | |
| Dec. 7 | Galaxy A32 5G | Released | Rolling out | |
| Dec. 3 | Galaxy A22 | Released | Rolling out |
| Updated | Galaxy Name | Beta | Stable | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 6 | Galaxy A22 5G | Released | Rolling out | |
| April 27 | Galaxy A03 | |||
| Dec. 6 | Galaxy M42 5G | Released | Rolling out | |
| April 27 | Galaxy M12 | |||
| Nov. 25 | Galaxy M62 | Released | Available Widely |
| Updated | Galaxy Name | Beta | Stable | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27 | Galaxy M01 | |||
| April 27 | Galaxy M22 | |||
| April 27 | Galaxy M31 | |||
| Dec. 9 | Galaxy M32 | Released | Rolling out | |
| Dec. 9 | Galaxy M32 5G | Released | Rolling out |
| Updated | Galaxy Name | Beta | Stable | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 5 | Galaxy M52 5G | Released | Rolling out | |
| Dec. 5 | Galaxy M33 | Released | Rolling out | |
| Dec. 5 | Galaxy M23 | Released | Rolling out | |
| Dec. 5 | Galaxy F42 5G | Released | Rolling out | |
| April 27 | Galaxy F62 |
| Updated | Galaxy Name | Beta | Stable | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27 | Galaxy F12 | |||
| April 27 | Galaxy F22 | |||
| April 27 | Galaxy F23 | |||
| Nov. 27 | Galaxy Tab S7 LTE/5G/Wi-Fi | Released | Rolling out | |
| April 27 | Galaxy Tab S7+ LTE/5G/Wi-Fi |
| Updated | Galaxy Name | Beta | Stable | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27 | Galaxy Tab S7 FE | |||
| Dec. 7 | Galaxy Tab S6 Lite | Released | Rolling out | |
| Nov. 20 | Tab S8 Series | Released | Available widely | |
| April 27 | Galaxy Tab S6 5G | |||
| April 27 | Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
Samsung Android 13 One UI 5.0 Bugs/Issues
| Updated | Issue Description | Beta | Stable | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20 | GPay, Samsung Pay not working | LINK | Unplugged | |
| Aug 20 | Good Lock unplugged | LINK | ||
| Aug 20 | Google Clock working abnormally | LINK | Acknowledged | |
| Aug 20 | Call Screen not active in the US | LINK | Unacknowledged | |
| Sep. 15 | Animation speeds and smoothness | LINK | To fix with Beta 3 | |
| April 27 |
Samsung Android 13 One UI 5.0 Features
| Updated | Name of feature | Description | Compatible models | Availabiliy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 08 | Animation Speeds | Samsung improving animation speeds with One UI 5.0 software | All Galaxy devices | Later this year |
| July 06 | UI changes | One UI 5 may not bring major UI changes over One UI 4 | All Galaxy devices | Later this year |
| Aug 7 | Official Highlights | Samsung has officially launched One UI 5 with a lot of new features | All Galaxy devices | Later this year |
| Aug 20 | New Icons | Samsung released new icons with Beta 2 | Beta testers | Later this year |
Samsung Android 13 One UI 5.0 News
Galaxy devices updated to Android 13
Galaxy Z Series
- Galaxy Z Flip 4 – Stable
- Galaxy Z Fold 4 – Stable
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 – Stable
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 – Stable
- Galaxy Z Fold 2 – Beta
- Galaxy Z Flip LTE/5G – Beta
Galaxy S Series
- Galaxy S22 – Stable
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 – Stable
- Galaxy S21 Plus
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 – Stable
- Galaxy S20 Plus
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Stable
- Galaxy S20 FE – Stable
- Galaxy S10 Lite – Stable
Galaxy Note Series
- Galaxy Note 20 – Stable
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite – Stable
Galaxy A Series
- Galaxy A73 5G – Stable
- Galaxy A53 – Stable
- Galaxy A33 5G – Stable
- Galaxy A72 – Stable
- Galaxy A52s 5G – Stable
- Galaxy A52 LTE/5G – Stable
- Galaxy A71 4G – Stable
- Galaxy A51 LTE/5G – Stable
- Galaxy Quantum 2
- Galaxy A13 5G
- Galaxy A42 5G
- Galaxy A22 LTE/5G
- Galaxy A23
- Galaxy A13
- Galaxy A32 LTE/5G
Galaxy M Series
- Galaxy M53 5G – Stable
- Galaxy M33 5G – Stable
- Galaxy M52 5G – Stable
- Galaxy M42 5G – Stable
- Galaxy M32 5G – Stable
- Galaxy M22 – Stable
Galaxy F Series
- Galaxy F62 5G – Stable
- Galaxy F52 5G
- Galaxy F42 5G
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab S8 – Stable
- Galaxy Tab S8 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S7 – Stable
- Galaxy Tab S7 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
Galaxy XCover Series
- Galaxy XCover 6 Pro – Stable
- Galaxy XCover 5
October 07, 2022
Samsung released the fourth One UI 5.0 Beta software for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone users in the United States, India, South Korea and Germany. It comes with several bug fixes, system optimization, October 2022 security patch and more.
Bugs that have been fixed
- Improved that Favorites and Recent items can be added and removed in Gallery album
- Fixed the issue executed sleep mode automatically – Fixed the issue occurred vibration sound/beep sound continuously
- Fixed crash when entering App folder -Fixed crash when changing Wallpapers
- Fixed crash in S pen Air Command – Fixed the problem for Object eraser not working
- Fixed vibration feedback not working in Home gesture -Fixed the frame breaking issue when entering from Widget to Home
- Deleted Multi-user function -Other minor bug fixes
September 28, 2022
Samsung started the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 Beta program for the Galaxy A52 smartphone users in India, which brings the most up-to-date October 2022 security patch as well.
September 26, 2022
The Korean community’s moderator revealed that the One UI Home function is crashing because of the Good Lock’s Home Up module. Here’s how to fix
September 26, 2022
However, after installing the recent One UI 5.0 Beta update, users have started complaining that their phones’ Object, Shadow and Reflection Eraser tools are not working.
September 15, 2022
A new test build appeared, pointing out that the E625FDDU2CVI6 is the latest One UI 5.0 test firmware, which is available for select units internally.
September 12, 2022
Samsung officially confirmed the SDC 2022 event for October 12, where, it will unveil new software advancements for Galaxy ecosystem. At the same time, the South Korean tech giant will introduce the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 software.
September 09, 2022
As per tipster IceUniverse, the third beta of Samsung One UI 5.0 will improve the animations compared to the current beta version. Samsung may release the third One UI 5.0 beta update anytime in the next week for Galaxy S22 smartphones.
September 8, 2022
Samsung started the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 Beta program for the Galaxy S21 series in South Korea, Europe and India, while the US, Germany, China and Poland are in the queue.
August 20, 2022
Second One UI 5.0 Beta
Samsung US community moderator has replied to a consumer’s query about One UI 5.0 Beta but denied giving a specific release date of Beta 2 and said it’s not possible to reveal.
August 08, 2022
One UI 5 Open Beta
Samsung has officially announced the Android 13-based One UI 5 Open Beta program for the Galaxy devices. This opportunity lets Galaxy consumers get and experience the upcoming OS ahead of its stable release.
August 06, 2022
One UI 5 Beta starts releasing
Samsung started rolling out the One UI 5 Beta software update for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone users in South Korea, Germany and the US.
July 12, 2022
One UI 5.0 7 new emojis
A Reddit user shared the images of 7 new emojis that are claimed to be coming with the One UI 5.0 beta. A couple of these emojis look like updated versions of what Samsung already has while others are new and different.
July 09, 2022
One UI 5.0 Beta First Look
Samsung is likely to start the Android 13 Beta program for Galaxy devices in the third week, while we just got our first look at One UI 5 Beta design and UI changes.
July 06, 2022
The Galaxy S22 series might get the One UI 5 Beta in the next 2-3 weeks, while a recent report suggests that Samsung employees have access to the Beta firmware, internally.
June 29, 2022
According to the tipster, the One UI 5.0 variant has “no changes in UI (user interface) design, icons, etc”, however, Samsung has slightly improved the animation, as reported earlier.
June 28, 2022
According to a recent report, Samsung’s going to launch the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 Beta program in the 3rd week of July 2022.
Moreover, the company is aiming to start distributing the Stable Android 13 update with One UI 5.0 features to Galaxy devices by October this year. Read more
June 22, 2022
Tipster IceUniverse revealed that Samsung has started the development of the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 software for Galaxy devices.
According to the info, the major software upgrade will come with improved animation speeds in various segments of the user interface for better experiences. Read the full story here
June 9, 2022
With this Beta 3 release, Android 13 reaches an important milestone for app developers and that’s Platform Stability. However, Google’s blog post doesn’t highlight any user-facing changes in Android 13 beta 3.
June 8, 2022
A recent report suggests that this major upgrade will significantly improve the animation speeds on the Samsung Galaxy devices with Android 13.
May 27, 2022
Android 13 beta 2.1 update is available for Google Pixel users who have already participated in one of the previous betas programs. This new patch update of Android 13 brings fixes for problems that appeared in the previous release.
- Fixed an issue where typing in the search bar resulted in a blank list of suggestions.
- Fixed an issue where devices would crash and restart when turning on hotspot.
- Fixed an issue where a continuous call dialing sound could be heard in the background during a phone call.
- Fixed an issue where devices would crash and restart after disconnecting from Android Auto.
May 12, 2022
Google has revealed at its I/O developer conference that the second public beta for Android 13 can be downloaded and tested from today. Google is planning to land this milestone, first on its Pixel devices.
- Battery widgets and tweaks are no longer available under “Settings Services”, and widgets now are a little bit stretched.
- Made back gesture destinations more predictable.
- Updates in display size and text tweaks.
- Screen savers get more prominence in settings.
- Newness in notification tweaks.
- New pulsating home unlock animation
May 11, 2022
Samsung has plans to introduce the One UI 5 Beta by July 2022, while Chinese tech makers including OnePlus, Oppo and Realme just allowed their flagships to download the Android 13 Beta 1 build. Read more
May 07, 2022
Ahead of the Android 13 upgrade, Samsung is providing new Camera features to the various flagship Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20, and Galaxy Note 20 series. There’s plenty to explore here
April 27, 2022
Google released the Android 13 Beta 1 to the eligible Pixel smartphone users with various new features and improvements, over the Developer Preview build. Let’s have a look at some new features of Android 13’s first beta build. Read more
- More granular access to media files
- Better error reporting in Keystore and KeyMint
- Anticipatory audio routing
April 8, 2022
According to the latest report, Samsung is likely to announce the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 Beta program in the next three-four months, most probably by July this year. Read more
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.
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.
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.
Samsung could launch the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year. The company has collaborated with LG Uplus to develop a custom smartphone. The device is said to feature Galaxy AI and LG Uplus’s AI call assistant ixi-O.
Sources citing KEDGlobal revealed that Samsung and LG Uplus working together to develop the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone. It’s a big development in the smartphone industry, while the handset is highly likely to be Korea-limited.
Samsung fans are well aware of the Galaxy AI feature suite. ixi-O is an AI-powered digital assistant developed by Korean carrier LG Uplus. The company plans to enter the smartphone market, featuring its own-developed AI assistant.
The report indicates that Samsung and LG Uplus’ ixi-O AI Phone will launch as early as next year. The development project focuses on crafting a “real AI phone” that goes beyond simply integrating AI assistant services into a smartphone.
ixi-O comes with useful features such as AI call answering, detecting voice phishing in real-time, recording and summarizing phone calls and converting voice conversation into text – all within an on-device environment.
Image: ixi-O AI | LG Uplus Newsroom
Based on specifications, the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone will be based on a Galaxy phone available globally. The design will match with a global Galaxy smartphone, but the software may be tweaked as per the carrier’s requirements.
A custom Galaxy phone isn’t shocking or impossible in South Korea. Samsung releases Quantum, Buddy, and Jump-branded phones in the market. The company collaborates with Korean carriers to bring these devices to mainland Korea.
The carrier introduced an on-device AI-powered ixi-O assistant earlier this month. LG Uplus will initially target its consumer base for the new AI Phone. However, the AI Assistant may be expanded to a broader audience across Korea.