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Samsung Galaxy One UI 4.0 Beta Program FAQs
On October 4, Google has officially announced the Android 12 operating system for smartphones. At the same time, Samsung is conducting its Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta program for the latest Galaxy S flagship series in seven countries.
Ahead of the stable launch of Android 12, Samsung announced the One UI 4 Beta for developers, followed by general consumers in late August. Under the Beta program, the Galaxy S21 series was the first to be invited, while the Galaxy Note 20, and Galaxy S20 may join later on.
Update: Samsung expanded the Android 12 One UI 4 Beta program to Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 devices.
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What is One UI Beta?
Samsung One UI Beta Program is an opportunity to try One UI features before their official release. As users preview the new features and design, send feedback to the company to help it create an exceptional experience for Galaxy users.
Usually, the One UI Beta Program opens for participants in India, the US, Germany, Poland, South Korea, UK, and China.
Become a beta tester
Simply, download the Samsung Members application from Galaxy Store or the Google Play Store. Log in to the application with your Samsung Account, and select the “Registration for One UI Beta Program” in the home banner or notices page to register.
Update the software
On your device, select “Settings > Software update > Download and install”. The beta software is installed.
Reporting Errors
You can help improve the Galaxy software stability by reporting issues you encounter while using the beta software when you have enrolled in the One UI Beta Program.
In order to provide feedback on errors or bugs in beta software, select “Beta feedback > Send feedback” in the Samsung Members application
Making UX Suggestions
You can experience the new UX and contribute to the Galaxy user experience through the community, such as by providing suggestions.
To provide UX or UI-related feedback, such as usability or feature suggestions, select “Beta Community > Suggestions”.
When will be the release version available
It’s not possible to provide a specific date for publishing the release version as it will be published as soon as beta feedback is analyzed and improvements are implemented.
Samsung is partnering with Sapphire to power smart homes through SmartThings in the US. The company officially announced its collaboration with Sapphire Connected Communities.
The collaboration with Samsung will allow Sapphire to offer apartment residents a familiar and feature-rich experience through the SmartThings app.
The upgraded platform will also ensure the delivery of an integrated management solution for property managers that improves operating efficiency across an entire portfolio of properties.
“Together, SmartThings and Sapphire will redefine the apartment living experience,” said Mark Benson, Head of SmartThings US.
Sapphire Connected Communities is an enterprise software company that has built the first multifamily smart apartment solution on the SmartThings Pro B2B development platform.
Sapphire is the first Multifamily Residential solution to leverage Samsung’s SmartThings Pro. It enables the platform to offer multifamily customers a standards-based, integrated solution.
The company vows to provide a platform that not only enhances the resident experience but is more cost-effective, providing users with a return on their investment in tech they will use daily.
“Our partnership with SmartThings represents a significant milestone in delivering a cost-effective, reliable smart apartment solution,” said Eric DeJesus, Director of Operations at Sapphire.
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OnePlus joins Android 15 race with OxygenOS 15 announcement; Samsung lagging due to delay in One UI 7
Samsung and OnePlus, two companies in the Android ecosystem, are taking different approaches with their Android 15 update rollout plans, and tech fans are talking about it.
OnePlus has officially confirmed, via an announcement on its social media account and its community forum, that the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 beta program is coming on October 24th, 2024. The upcoming OxygenOS update will probably bring a refreshed design inspired by iOS, featuring fresh lock screen customization choices and an updated UI.
Devices like the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open will be first in line to get the OxygenOS 15 update by mid or late November, with other models following soon after.
With the OxygenOS 15 announcement, OnePlus now joins other leading manufacturers in rolling out Android 15. The smartphone companies like Google, Vivo, Motorola, Nothing, and ROG have already started the stable or beta rollout.
However, Samsung, a key contributor to the Android OS ecosystem, has delayed the One UI 7.0 beta program, causing it to lag in its update schedule. This delay has upset the Samsung Galaxy users waiting for Android 15, as Samsung is taking time to ensure the OS stability rather than rushing updates.
While Samsung hasn’t rushed to release a beta or full update like OnePlus, the company is expected to bring significant visual and functional changes.
As per official information, the Android 15-based One UI 7.0 stable update won’t be available until 2025. The company is going to bring the stable full-featured One UI 7 with the Galaxy S25 series next year.
Samsung developed the 24Gb GDDR7 DRAM for AI and next-gen GPU. The company’s advanced GDDR7 memory chipset introduces faster speed and enhanced power efficiency to become an optimum solution for next-generation applications.
The South Korean tech giant also announced that the validation for the 24Gb GDDR7 in next-generation AI computing systems from major GPU customers will begin this year, with plans for commercialization early next year.
24Gb GDDR7
Thanks to high capacity and powerful performance, Samsung’s latest memory chip will be widely utilized in various fields. It’s a pretty big induction in fields that require high-performance memory solutions, such as data centers and AI workstations.
Beyond that, the GDDR7 will also be utilized beyond the traditional applications of graphics DRAM in graphics cards, gaming consoles and autonomous driving. It minimizes current leakage by using power gating design tech to boost operational stability.
Samsung claims that the GDDR7 achieved industry-leading speed for graphics DRAM of 40 Gbps, a whopping 25% boost over its predecessor. The performances can also be enhanced to up to 42.5Gbps, depending on the usage environment.
The company has also expanded mobile SoC-inspired methods such as clock control management and dual VDD design. It’s aimed at reducing unnecessary power consumption, improving power efficiency by over 30%.