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Samsung One UI Daily News 17: One UI 3.0, Galaxy S20/S20 FE, Good Lock for Android 11, December patch, and more
Welcome to the One UI Daily, this episode will provide you all of the coverage of the One UI software updates rollout and its latest news for Samsung smartphones on December 03, 2020.
Related article:
- Samsung One UI 3.0/Android 11: Official Roadmap and Eligible Devices
- Samsung One UI 3.0/Android 11: Eligible Devices and Release Date [India]
1. Verizon Galaxy S20 FE and Z Fold 2 security update
Recently, we’ve seen the shocking Android 11 update rollout for Galaxy S20 models by Verizon and Samsung, and now, the carrier has begun sending new software updates for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy Z Fold 2. Read the full story here
2. Samsung One UI 3 Features
Samsung has made the One UI 3.0 official and it is now rolling out as a stable update for the Galaxy S20 series users in several countries including the US, South Korea, and several European countries.
In terms of features, One UI 3.0 brings new additions for Samsung devices including new changes to the user interface, home screen, quick settings panel, and more. Read the full story here
3. Samsung One UI 3.0/Android 11: Eligible Devices and Release Date [India]
However, Samsung One UI 3.0 is now official and started to release in several European countries, South Korea, and the US (Verizon) too. Likewise, the One UI 3.0/Android 11 public updates will also roll out for the eligible Galaxy devices in India. Read the full story here
4. PSA: Galaxy S9/Note 9 are not listed in One UI 3.0/Android 11 roadmap
Launched with Android 8 based Samsung Experience UI, both of the Galaxy S9 series and Note 9 phones received two generations of Android OS upgrades and completed its major upgrade receiving eligibility.
In its official Android 11 roadmap, Samsung cleared that it will not be bringing the Android 11 based One UI 3.0 update to the popular older flagship smartphones including the Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note 9. Read the full story here
5. Galaxy Note 20/S10 receiving December 2020 security update
After several flagship devices, Samsung is offering the latest security improvements to more of its Galaxy devices. Likewise, the Galaxy Note 20 and S10 devices are now receiving December 2020 security patch. This latest firmware can be identified with the software versions mentioned below for the particular models. Read the full story here
6. Stable One UI 3.0 for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE to start this month
Samsung started to release the stable Android 11 based One UI 3.0 OTA upgrade for the Galaxy S20 series smartphones. As per the latest schedule for the Galaxy S20 FE, it is listed to get the One UI 3.0 stable update in January 2021, but a well-known tipster Max Weinbach claimed a possible date for these devices. Read the full story here
7. Samsung Good Lock for Android 11/One UI 3.0 will come in February 2021
Samsung has now confirmed that a new version of the Good Lock app is under development, and a release likely to happen in February 2021. According to the information, Good Lock 2021 will come with the support of Android 11/One UI 3.0. Read the full story here
8. How to download and install stable One UI 3.0/Android 11 on Galaxy S20 device [Manual]
Samsung releases updates for its Galaxy S20 devices differently in various regions and it may take some time to reach them to your smartphone via OTA. However, you can also install these updates manually on your S20 smartphones before it comes to your region using the Samsung firmware installation tool, Odin. Read the full story here
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STORIES COVERED IN ONE UI DAILY NEWS:
- Verizon Galaxy S20 FE and Z Fold 2 security update
- Samsung One UI 3 Features
- Samsung One UI 3.0/Android 11: Eligible Devices and Release Date [India]
- PSA: Galaxy S9/Note 9 are not listed in One UI 3.0/Android 11 roadmap
- Galaxy Note 20/S10 receiving December 2020 security update
- Stable One UI 3.0 for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE to start this month
- Samsung Good Lock for Android 11/One UI 3.0 will come in February 2021
- How to download and install stable One UI 3.0/Android 11 on Galaxy S20 device [Manual]
Samsung has been actively testing One UI 7 builds for several Galaxy devices, with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 being among the models included in these tests. As the development of the next major software update progresses, Samsung has moved forward with testing, and the first internal test builds for these two foldable smartphones have now surfaced online.
A recent report from a reliable tipster has revealed that the One UI 7 testing builds, F946BXXU4EXKN for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and F731BXXU4EXKN for the Galaxy Z Flip 5, have been spotted on Samsung’s test servers.
This indicates that the company is moving forward with the internal testing phase for these devices and is working on enhancing the update ahead of its release for users.
These foldable devices just received a November 2024 security update based on Android 14 and One UI 6.1.1. This fresh update makes the app more ready for the next One UI beta update.
Samsung is going to release the One UI 7 Beta update in the coming days. The company will release the stable version next year with the Galaxy S25 series. After that, One UI 7 stable will be available for more Galaxy devices.
November 2024 security update now live for Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5
Samsung has started testing One UI 7 (Android 15) on Galaxy S23 FE. It’s the first time when the software server has listed the latest build for the device. An internal test build has been spotted, suggesting the Beta is unlikely for the S23 FE.
Recently, an internal One UI 7 (Android 15) build surfaced on Samsung’s software server for the Galaxy S23 FE. The build carries PDA version number S711BXXU6EXKM, where “E” refers to a major version bump in the near future.
Samsung has significantly delayed this year’s Beta Program. The owners of Galaxy S25 smartphones still missing out access to the One UI 7 Beta. The public rollout is delayed till the first half of the next year.
Well, this long wait will end up bringing fruitful upgrades to your Galaxy. The company is exploring a brand new interface across the OS. Many new features are being added in the One UI 7, with AI upgrades due for the One UI 7.1 software.
Google and some other Android vendors started a stable Android 15 update rollout. The distribution commenced after months of Beta testing. Beyond that, Google has just kickstarted the Developer Beta of the Android 16 operating system.
One UI 7.0 update is expected to be released for your Galaxy S23 FE by February 2025. Samsung will unveil the final version alongside the Galaxy S25 series next year. Later on, eligible devices will begin getting the major firmware update.
Galaxy S23 FE runs an Exynos 2200 chip, offering decent performance. Samsung’s next big upgrade will elevate your phone’s animation and transitions to a whole new level. A tipster has recently revealed key information about the changes.
The software will introduce redesigned Quick Settings, independent Notification Panel, rounded UI components, smoother animations, reliable transition effects, faster app opening experience, easily accessible Camera toggles and a lot more.
Samsung has already begun rolling out the long-awaited One UI update for its smart TVs, based on Tizen OS 8.0. It introduces a design overhaul that brings elements of its smartphone UI to the big screen. Although the overall experience still feels distinct from the One UI found on Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
The One UI update for smart TVs brings changes to the Daily Board feature. This screen shows useful widgets and wallpapers, and now it has a more One UI-inspired design. Widgets like Weather, Notes, Tips, and SmartThings Home Status now have a similar look to what you’d see on a Galaxy phone.
Samsung Weather and SmartThings widgets look almost identical to the ones on smartphones. Moreover, the Samsung Notes app icon is also familiar.
Image: Samsung Newsroom
With the Daily Board, you can choose which widgets you want to display, change the background wallpaper, and set up automatic widget rotation. If you place more than four widgets on the screen, they will rotate automatically. However, there are some limitations. You can’t set a custom wallpaper only the preloaded options are available.
While the One UI update brings some fresh features, Samsung’s TV interface still has a lot of the old Tizen design. The Settings menu still looks very much like it did before, and the app icons, while similar, don’t fully match the modern style of One UI on phones.
Samsung is making progress in bringing One UI to its TVs, but there’s more work to be done. Future updates may bring more changes to make the experience feel even more like the One UI on your smartphone or tablet.
Aside from this, Samsung recently released a new update for the Daily Board app, which brings Night Clock mode and bug fixes to enhance users’ experience.