Author: Madhav Biradar

Amazfit GTS 3, GTR 3 & GTR 3 Pro Receive Second Major Updates
With the third-gen Amazfit GT watches, Huami has launched one of the finest and affordable wearables. The Amazfit GTR 3, GTR 3 Pro & GTS 3 are available in all the major markets with top-notch features like Galaxy Watch 4 & Apple Watch Series 7. The GTR 3 Pro also comes with third-party app support, making it a true smartwatch. Now, to make it internally more advanced and future-proof, Zepp Health has released second software to these three watches.
In the latest 8.26.3.1 version, the GTR 3 Pro gets a GoPro Mini app in Zepp’s app store. Initially, the company has launched a few apps in the store, and now you can see it growing day by day. The new background application status indicator has been introduced on watch faces, and soon you will see it on them. Further, the company has given a screen lock function in the control center. It makes it easy for you to lock the watch to avoid accidental touches or use.
Also, It has added manual altitude calibration to the watches. Finally, Zepp has improved system stability and fixed some known bugs in the latest version. The Amazfit GTS 3 is getting firmware number 7.30.3.1, and there is no information about GTR 3 firmware. The changelog for these three watches is the same except new app, and it is now available to install in all the major countries.
December 21, 2021
One UI 4.1 Update will Release in February for Galaxy S21 & Note 20
Samsung is busy releasing the official Android 12-based One UI 4.0 version to the flagship models. It has been successfully installed on Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 devices, and soon Galaxy S20 & Note 20 series will receive it. Also, Samsung is conducting a beta program for Galaxy S10, Note 10 & older Galaxy Z series devices. Along with it, as per the information we received, the company is planning to launch the One UI 4.1 version in February for flagship smartphones.
As per the Samsung representative, the company is working on a new version with a release date of February 2022. The upcoming software will come pre-installed with Galaxy S22 models, which has a launch scheduled in early February. According to the Samsung rep, after Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21 & Note 20 series smartphones will first receive the update. Later, One UI 4.1 version may come to Galaxy S20, Z Fold 3, Flip 3, and other flagship & mid-range devices including Galaxy tablets.
Here is the main part of the official answer from the Samsung team member (Google Translated):
Thank you for waiting for our reply. I carefully checked the attached file you sent. Galaxy S21 Ultra product One UI 4.1 software has February 2022 release date. Currently, Galaxy S21, Note 20 series One UI 4.1 update is in progress, and we ask for your kind understanding as it is difficult to guide One UI 4.1 progress and schedule. We are currently preparing for the review, and in the event of a future decision, we will notify you.
December 20, 2021
Samsung Suspends Fold 3 & Flip 3 One UI 4 Rollout (Update: Fixed & Resumed)
Update (Dec 16): We all know last week Samsung has delivered faulty firmware for its new foldable phones. The One UI 4 software brick many devices and also created many issues on the phones. After that, Samsung had suspended the official rollout and conduct another beta testing for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3. Now, Samsung has fixed all those problems and resumed the stable One UI 4 update for these foldable phones. The users in South Korea are now seeing update notifications on their devices.
Surprisingly, the users which are running on the Android 11 version are getting updates for Android 12. The beta users may receive a stable version in the coming days. The other countries will get refreshed or fixed versions in the coming days or week.
Previous: This week, Samsung has officially started to distribute the official One UI 4 version for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 devices. The rollout has been dispatched in South Korea for both foldable phones and many customers have downloaded it. Now, after installing a new major update, most of the customers are having major issues with their devices. It is stable rollout after testing it in beta, so it is supposed to run smoothly on the phones with all the functions, but that didn’t go well.
Many customers have complained their Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 has bricked and caused issues like the phone entering into recovery mode. Further, some users faced issues like screen flickering, failed to take screenshots, apps like Netflix, Zoom, YouTube, and their functions are not working. A couple of users have also complained about the camera, dark mode, and sound quality. In the Camera section, users face captured photos deleting automatically from internal storage, and the screen goes black.
Other issues like dual apps not working, lowered refresh rate to 60Hz, and some apps are not loading are also there. After listening to all these complaints, Samsung has decided to stop the rollout. The stable Android 12-based One UI 4 version for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 has now been postponed to a later date. The company says the rollout will begin when all these issues have been solved.
December 16, 2021
One UI 4 Beta Testing Program Reopened for Galaxy Z Flip 3 & Fold 3
Earlier this month, Samsung had rolled out the official Android 12-based One UI 4 version for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3. When users installed it on their foldable phones, they had received plenty of serious bugs in the code. Later, Samsung decided to suspend the roll-out of One UI 4 firmware for these devices. Now, it looks like many issues need to solve because Samsung has reopened the One UI 4 beta testing program for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 phones.
It sounds crazy, but the Beta Operation manager has also confirmed it in South Korea, The users in Samsung’s home country is now again seeing sign-up form to join the beta testing program. The Beta Operation manager says, the users can participate in the fourth installment of One UI 4 beta, so the official team could solve the issues. It means users have to wait for a while to get a stable version of Android 12-based One UI 4.
The stable version was released in South Korea, but users faced many problems after installing it. The issues like a phone going into recovery mode, screen flickering, failing to take screenshots, photos which were taken by camera deleted automatically from internal storage, poor sound quality, apps like Netflix, YouTube & Facebook not working properly, etc were founded by users. Samsung will start dispatching stable versions when it solves all these known issues.
December 13, 2021
One UI 4 Brings Plenty of Changes to the Camera Function
The One UI 4 stable firmware is now rolling out on flagship devices. The new version comes with lots of changes to all features along with Android 12 functions. The one area which has improved a lot is the camera function. Samsung has changed the overall design, layout and added some features to the camera. The major change that comes for Galaxy S21 Ultra is the new Expert RAW function, which has been added with many advanced functions.
Apart from that, the company has a simplified camera screen with a clean layout, so it will provide only the necessary information which captures images or videos. It has made some necessary changes to show a clean layout on the first screen. The lens button has been changed to display magnification, so you can clearly see the current magnification. Now you don’t need to press the video button and release it to start the recording. Instead, you can just tap the button for recording.
In a single take, Along with 15 second recording time, Samsung has provided additional 5 seconds to capture pictures longer. The scanning function has also been enhanced with a magnifying glass and editing the scanned documents. These are the all changes Samsung has made to camera function in One UI 4. When you install the new version, you will notice these.
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December 11, 2021
One UI 4 Beta Program Starts for Galaxy S10 Series
We had reported in the last month that Samsung is planning to conduct a beta program for its older flagship models. After the beta testing program starts for Galaxy Note 10 devices, the company is now recruiting it for the Galaxy S10 series. The Beta Operation Manager has officially posted a banner to recruit new users to taste the beta version before anyone else. The users in South Korea can now participate in the program, and anytime soon, it will open in other countries.
The program is open for the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e & the Galaxy S10 5G smartphones in the country. Samsung has promised to bring a stable Android 12 update for Galaxy S10 & Note 10 in January next year. There is lots of time for Galaxy S10 to run on the beta version and taste the features. Samsung has released a stable version for Galaxy S21 series, and Galaxy S20 & Note 20 will get in this month as their testing program has ended.
The interested users can open the Samsung Members app to participate in the program. The recruitment for Note 10 in the first slot filled up in a few hours. It is the third time for these devices to join the beta testing program since One UI 2 Beta, and now they are receiving One UI 4 Beta version. Thanks to Samsung and its recent update policies, it is the first time any devices are getting that long support.
December 3, 2021
Galaxy S20 One UI 4 Beta Program Ends (Update: Note 20 too)
Samsung has ended the One UI 4.0 Beta testing program for the Galaxy S20 series in South Korea. The company will not recruit more users to the program, and also it may not release beta updates in the future for smartphones. It means the next firmware release for the device will be a stable One UI 4 version in the country. Samsung had opened a beta program for the Galaxy S20 series at the beginning of last month, and currently, it has received a second beta version with known bugs fixes.
The stable version of Android 12 has been rolled out on the Galaxy S21 series after the fourth beta version. It looks like the company won’t need to release that many beta updates for Galaxy S20, and it is now ready for a stable version after the second beta. The official roadmap for One UI 4 has mentioned the flagship model will get a global version in December and we are now in the new month. The roadmap for almost all countries shows the same month for rollout so it could start this week or the next one.
The beta program for Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 have also started in the same week, so they might get the stable update in the same period. The beta program will just end for these devices this month, but on the other hand, Galaxy S10 & Galaxy Note 10 series will be joining it. We will inform you when the company releases stable Android 12 updates for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ & Galaxy S21 Ultra devices.
Update: As we go through more research, we found out Samsung has also stopped recruiting users for the Galaxy Note 20 beta program. many users on the Samsung community forum have confirmed it and say the official recruitment banner has disappeared. The Beta Operation Manager has also mentioned December 1st is the deadline to participate in the program. Now on, the new users can not participate in the beta program, and they have to wait for the official stable Android 12-based One UI 4 update.
December 1, 2021
Galaxy Watch & Watch Active Receive major Features & Faces
The Galaxy Watch 4 features and watch faces are now reaching the original Galaxy Watch & Galaxy Watch Active. Recently, the firmware was released for Watch 3 & Active 2 wearables, and now Samsung seeded it on older watches. Both devices have received a major update after months of waiting, but it is worth waiting. Samsung has brought new watch faces including some fresh-looking designs. It has also enhanced the user experience by adding new features to the core.
Samsung has added the Group challenge widget to participate in the health competition with your friends. Also, there is a slight improvement in calorie consumption while performing exercises based on HR. The sensor has bumped with more accuracy and sliced recognition time in automatic workout modes. The real-time ongoing icon has appeared on watch faces for walking/running exercises to pause, resume, or stop it. Like Watch 4 & Watch 3, the finish timer will appear at the end of workouts.
In the Calendar feature, users can synchronize data for the last 1 year. The changelog is the same for both Galaxy Watch & Watch Active smartwatches. It is now rolling out in the US, Canada, India, Argentina, Brazil, and most of the European countries. The firmware version R800XXU1GUJ3 is rolling out for Galaxy Watch, and firmware R500XXU1GUJ3 for Galaxy Watch Active. Do check Galaxy Wearable app for any pending updates.
November 25, 2021
Confirmed: One UI 4 Beta Program will Open for Galaxy S10 & Note 10
This week, we had discovered Beta testing firmware for the Galaxy S10 & Note 10 series devices. Now, we can confirm that both devices will participate in the beta testing program for One UI 4 version. The Beta Operation Manager at South Korea has officially confirmed it to the Galaxy S10 users. Also, the other moderator had already confirmed it for Galaxy Note 10 series. As per the previous answer, the beta testing program for these devices will start from December.
As per the official Android 12 schedule, both devices will get stable One UI 4 update in January 2022. The beta program for the users will start in all the selected countries, and the official banner will be posted on Samsung Members app. We will inform you when Samsung open the beta program for Galaxy S10 & Note 10 devices.
Both the devices were also part of One UI 3 beta testing program and received Android 11 update. Samsung has already mentioned these devices will get major updates for three years and this year might be last for them. It is good that Samsung has considered about these old flagship models.
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November 24, 2021
Samsung Launched Expert RAW app with Advanced Camera Features
In the demand of users, Samsung has introduced some advanced features to its flagship devices. Samsung has launched a new Expert RAW app today in the Galaxy Store for Galaxy S21 Ultra. Though it is in testing mode, it will soon come to more devices later. The new app will give power to an existing camera on the device to click better pictures and tweak them. It enables multi-frame-based raw shooting for all the Wide, Tele & Ultrawide lenses.
In the dark areas, users can get more detailed images using the app, where it reduces noises, increase sharpness, and expand the dynamic range. Samsung promises users can perform high-quality, high dynamic range photos in multi-frame raw format for professional shooting and editing. To use the advanced camera features, download the Expert RAW app, and choose the lens for shooting & editing. It also allows you to import Export RAW profiles to the Lightroom app on the PC.
The app supports linear DNG 16bit raw, lossless JPEG, HDR, professional mode functions like ISO, shutter speed, EV, manual focus, white balance, histogram, etc. It also gets Ultra Wide, Wide, 10x Tele & 3X Tele lens support. The app is currently available for Galaxy S21 Ultra. It only supports the Android 12 version and later. The Camera Manager has mentioned to launch it on Galaxy S21+ & Galaxy Tab S5E.
Update (Refer to the image above): As we checked the Samsung community site, the moderator has removed the previous answer or it was a translation error. Now, in the answer to the Galaxy A user, he says Samsung is reviewing the app for some older models but didn’t mention any name. It might launch for the remaining Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 & Galaxy Note 20 series models.
November 24, 2021
Galaxy S10 & Note 10 may Join One UI 4 Beta in December
Last week, we have spotted Galaxy Note 10 with One UI 4 beta build firmware in the home country. The Galaxy S10 users are also eagerly waiting for an official answer about the beta testing program for these flagship models. Now, as per the Galaxy S community manager, Samsung may conduct a beta program for Galaxy S10 & Note 10 in December. He further said, it is not confirmed yet, and the company still deciding to whether open One UI 4 beta for these devices.
Meanwhile, our discovery has found out both devices running on the Android 12 version. That means, soon both devices will run on beta version or stable version. The stable release date for both devices is in January 2022 in almost all major countries. Further, we have spotted Galaxy S10 5G, Galaxy S10+ 5G variants in the Geekbench score, which shows these devices are running on the Android 12 version.
The Exynos-powered Galaxy S10 5G received a 794 single-core score & a 2028 multi-core score in Geekbench 5 score. Finally, as we said Samsung is discussing the beta opening matter with the internal beta operation team. The beta testing time this year is short, so the company may move to a stable version instead of a beta version. The stable version is currently available for Galaxy S21, and the beta program is live for Galaxy S20, Note 20 & Galaxy Z series devices.
November 22, 2021
Samsung Seeding Third One UI 4 Beta for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3
Samsung is moving fast towards its goal to dispatch the Android 12 version to its Galaxy devices. This week, Samsung has already distributed the second One UI 4 beta update for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3. Now, today the company is seeding a third beta version for these foldable phones. It is a faster rollout than the Galaxy S21 devices, were receive beta updates every two weeks. Of course, Samsung is now rolling out a stable version, so it wants to make it fast.
The firmware version ZUKG is now seeding on the Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 devices. The new beta comes with plenty of bug fixes to stabilize the code. It has fixed issues with the color pallet, screen brightness, and other problems. The company roadmap has revealed both devices will get a stable One UI 4 version next month. Here is the changelog for the devices.
– Bounces in the palette background setting
– Cover screen brightness cannot be adjusted
– When the app is closed, the desktop is briefly changed to green
– After temporarily keeping the screen bright, when the cover screen is turned on restored to setting brightness
– When double-tapping the cover screen, the screen turns on late
– When unlocking while unfolding, it blinks and there is no animation.
– No Service (U+ 5G) after the call ends
– Some apps do not vibrate when notifications occur
– Kakaotalk direct sharing not working
November 20, 2021
Galaxy Note 10 One UI 4 Beta Build Spotted
The latest firmware spotted for Galaxy Note 10 & Note 10+ indicates Samsung is preparing the One Ui 4 Beta version. The Galaxy Note 10 series is the flagship model from 2019, and according to the Samsung official, it will get 3 major updates. At launch, it was running on the Android 10 version, so it is eligible for the Android 12 update. In the initial firmware building, the software version N971NKSU2ZUKD for Note 10 & N975NKSU2ZUKD for Note 10+ has come into the light.
The One UI 4 beta program has started in mid-September and still running on new flagship models. The Galaxy S21 is now receiving stable Android 12 updates in many countries, but the remaining are still in beta testing. This week, Samsung has opened a beta program for Galaxy Z Fold 2 & Z Flip smartphones. After all these devices, the Galaxy Note 10 is the flagship model in the market. Probably in the waiting line for the beta version.
As per the official roadmap, Galaxy Note 10 will get a stable update in January 2022. If the spotted firmware build tells the true story, then the Note 10 has enough time to test the Android 12-based One UI 4 beta version. Galaxy Note 10 was the participant of last year’s One UI 3 beta testing program, and now probably getting a new one. If there is a change in the current firmware build, then we will let you know.
November 20, 2021
Samsung Removed Fitness Videos from the Health app
Samsung has removed fitness videos from the Samsung Health app. In the latest app version, the users will notice the missing Fitness video tab in the Health app. Samsung time to time makes some changes to the app by adding some features and removing outdated ones. Despite the fact company removes old content, it is quite unbelievable the video guidance support page is now missing. Many users take bits of help from the expert videos on how to perform specific activities.
The users in South Korea are noticing this change, which will spread to other countries. The Health manager confirmed it and said the users can watch these videos on YouTube from the official channels of the creators. For your information, the added videos are from popular health experts to show users how to do daily activities. It helps many users to understand every move through videos. Here is the official answer from the Health manager.
Hello, this is Samsung Health Service Operation Manager.
The [Fitness Video] item you inquired about has been discontinued in the mobile Samsung Health app. We ask for your understanding in this regard.

If you search for Blesslife or 300FIT on YouTube, you can check the content that was previously provided, and we will forward your feedback to the relevant department.
November 19, 2021
Galaxy Z Flip & Fold 2 Join One UI 4 Beta Program
Samsung is doing a great job by launching a stable Android 12 version for its flagship Galaxy S21 phones along with recruiting users in its One UI 4 beta program. Earlier today, Samsung has opened a beta program for Galaxy S20 & Note 20 in the home country. Now, Samsung is recruiting Galaxy Z Flip, Flip 5G & Fold 2 users in One UI 4 beta testing program. After Galaxy S20 & Note 20, these are the last year’s flagship models to participate in the beta program.
The Beta Operation manager has officially announced it via a banner in the Samsung Members app. The users who want to join the beta program can open the Members app and signup for it. It is now open for Galaxy Z Fold 2, Flip & Flip 5G phones in South Korea. As it is now open in the home country, it will soon open in the other countries where Samsung has started beta program.
Galaxy Z Fold 2 Beta Program
Galaxy Z Flip/Flip 5G Beta Program
As per the official One UI 4 roadmap, Samsung’s these foldable phones will receive stable Android 12 version in January 2022. It means there is a lot of time for the company to test new version on the devices. Samsung has also released second beta update for the new Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 phones in the US & South Korea.
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November 17, 2021
Samsung revealed Android 12 Schedule for More Countries
After Brazil & South Korea, Samsung is now revealing its Android 12-based One UI rollout schedule in more countries. The US, India, the UAE & Nepal are now getting an official roadmap for the next major One UI 4 version. As per the schedule in the US, Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 will receive the update in December, where the Galaxy S21 series have already started this month. The previous flagship models Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, Note 10 series, Z Flip & Fold 2 will join it in January 2022.
The US schedule mentions Galaxy A52 5G will be the first A series phone to get a new version in February. In tablets, Galaxy Tab S7 & S7 FE variants are the first in line to receive it in February next year. For India, the schedule will start from December this year with Galaxy S21, Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 devices. Interestingly, all the remaining older flagship phones after Galaxy S10 & Note 10 will get the update in January including foldable phones. The latest mid-range devices Galaxy A52, A52s, A72, and Galaxy Tab S7 variants are on February’s waiting list.
The neighboring country Nepal also shares the same schedule as India, though there may be changes at the time of launching. The official schedule for middle-east also shares the same roadmap for the new flagship devices. The Galaxy S21, Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 are in December, and the last year’s flagship models are in January. You can refer to these links for India, Nepal, Gulf countries, and the below image for the US schedule.
November 17, 2021