Category: Samsung News

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
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
Android 12 Stable Release for Galaxy S21 will Start from November End
Recently, the South Korean beta Operation Manager via the Samsung Members app announced there won’t be any beta updates for Galaxy S21 series. He further hints the stable release of Android 12-based One UI 4 will start soon for these devices. Now, we have confirmed news from other Community Manager about the official Android 12 release. The Community Manager at Telus operator has officially confirmed stable Android 12 version for Galaxy S21 series will start from November 23 in Canada.
The Telus Community Manager has posted an updated schedule on the forum page that clearly mentions the exact release date for the stable rollout. According to the updated post, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ & Galaxy S21 Ultra will receive the Android 12 version on November 23. In the new version, Samsung will seed revamped UI design, Material You-inspired color theme system, improved privacy & security, better performance. Further, it will get enhanced & ad-free stock apps like Samsung Pay, Health, Internet Browser & Keyboard.
Only the Galaxy S21 devices have been listed in the schedule for the current month. In next month, more devices will join the new major update. The Galaxy S20 lineup, Note 20 series, Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 are also in the beta. They could also get promoted to a stable version somewhere in December. The schedule is only for Canada for now, and we may soon get an official roadmap from the company for other countries.
November 13, 2021
Stable One UI 4 Version Near as Galaxy S21 Beta Updates Stopped
At the end of last month, Samsung stopped recruiting new users in the One UI 4 Beta testing program for Galaxy S21 series. Now after the fourth beta version, the Beta Operation Manager has confirmed there won’t be any further beta updates for the Galaxy S21 series. In the user’s answer at the South Korean Samsung Community, he said, the company will not dispatch any new updates. The next major update for the Galaxy S21 devices will be the official or stable Android 12-based One UI 4 version.
The Beta Operation manager further mentioned all the issues that occurred in the fourth beta will be solved, and after correction, the final version will be delivered. Note that, there may not be a fifth beta update for the device, but Samsung might release a hotfix update if it is necessary. The manager hasn’t revealed the exact schedule for the One UI 4 stable rollout. As per his previous posts, it could happen before the end of this month.
There was chatter in between users about the new beta update when popular tipster Ice Universe claims about the 5th beta version. He claimed in the next beta Samsung will bring back the stretch overscroll effect. He may not be wrong after all, and the company may bring it in the stable version. Samsung is also testing the One UI 4 beta version with Galaxy S20 series, Note 20 series, Z fold 3 & Z Flip 3 devices.
November 11, 2021
One UI 4 Beta Program Now Open for Galaxy S20 Series
Update: As per the Beta Operation Manager, Samsung hasn’t announced One UI 4 Beta update for Galaxy S20 series yet. It looks like some lucky customers have received it accidentally or it may have leaked by Samsung team member. There is also chance Samsung may have pulled beta version for another date. As we checked on Reddit forum, more users are claiming they have received new beta version on their Galaxy S20 models. Also, some users from the UK received it too. We will inform you, when there is official announcement.
Today, a few hours ago, we covered that the official Galaxy S Manager announced to release One UI 4 Beta for the Galaxy S20 series very soon. Now, the US users of the Unlocked Galaxy S20 series are getting an Android 12-based beta version. Without any ‘coming soon notice, Samsung has directly released a beta update in the US. We thought the update will first release in the home country, and later come to other countries, but Samsung first chose to roll out in the US.
To apply for the new One UI 4 Beta program, open the Samsung Members app on your Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ & Galaxy S20 Ultra devices. For now, it is open for Unlocked Variants, and soon it will come to other locked models. The stable version for the Galaxy S20 series may release in December says Galaxy S Manager at Samsung community South Korea. The Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Galaxy Z Flip 3 are already inside the beta testing program, and soon they could get a stable Android 12 version.

In the new update, along with Android 12 features, One UI 4 version Samsung has changed plenty of features like redesigned Home screen widgets, more options on the lock screen, Quick settings panel redesign, more features in Samsung keyboard, removed ads from stock apps, and more. Note that, it is an early version of the beta, so some features and apps may not work properly, so you should download the beta version if you are okay with it.
November 8, 2021
Galaxy S20 One UI 4 Beta Release Imminent
The latest One UI 4 beta program has been successfully running on the Galaxy S21 series & Galaxy Z series. Now, the beta program will soon open for previous generation Galaxy devices. We have previously spotted Galaxy S20 series is getting ready for the next beta version, but the release date was still unknown. To make it solid proof, Galaxy S Manager has finally spoken about the Galaxy S20 series. He has mentioned in its latest answer post, the next Galaxy S20 update will be an Android 12-based One UI 4 beta version.
In the latest answer to the query, he hinted the firmware version number ends with ‘EUI4’ is the last to run on One UI 3.1 update. Further, he mentioned the next update for Galaxy S20 will be based on the One UI 4 beta program. It means in the next few days or till mid-November, Samsung could open a beta program for Galaxy S20 devices. The answer is for South Korean users, where the S20 series is running on the October patch with the ‘G98*NKSU1EUI4’ build number. The other countries have already received the November security patch, but South Korea is still waiting for a new update.
As always, the One UI 4 beta program will first open in South Korea, and then sequentially, it will reach other countries. After the release of the beta version, in the same week or next week, other countries will receive it. To check for the beta program status, install the Samsung Members app, and see the official announcement notices. The stable version of Android 12 will be distributed by December for Galaxy S21 devices, and later, other Galaxy devices will join it.
November 8, 2021
Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 One UI 4 Beta Now Open
Samsung is now recruiting users in the latest Android 12-based One UI 4 beta testing program for this year’s foldable phones. It is now live in South Korea, and users can see the announcement banner in the Samsung Members app. The beta testing is open for both Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 smartphones. Unfortunately, the update is not for the Thom Browne Edition of both devices. The Beta Operation Manager has requested Thom Browne Edition users to not apply for the beta, and if you are, then you must cancel it.
In the beta program, you can use & test new features of One UI 4 with Android 12 software in the early stage. The One UI 4 version brings extended privacy protection, where you can get extra security to stop privacy leakage. You can prevent the privacy of personal information, camera location access, microphone, and many other functions. In the Dynamic color or color palette, you can customize the color of a system based on the color of the wallpaper. You can apply colors to menus, buttons, backgrounds, and apps.
Samsung has also changed its stock apps with additional features, and without ads. You will notice several changes in the new Android 12 version. If you want to participate in the beta testing program, then log in to the Samsung Members app. On the main page, you will see recruiting banner to signup. Once you successfully participate in the beta program, then you will receive beta firmware on your device. Meanwhile, the Note Manager has mentioned beta for Galaxy Note 20 series will start in early November.
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October 29, 2021
Beta Program for Galaxy S21 Ends, Ready to Get Stable Android 12 Update
For the last one and half months, Galaxy S21 users have taken part in the Android 12-based One UI 4 beta testing. Now, it looks like Samsung is ready to launch a stable version of the One UI 4.0 update for the Galaxy S21, S21+ & S21 Ultra devices. The official man behind Beta Operation Manager has today announced the beta program has ended for these smartphones. Further, he appealed to users to see the full version. It means in South Korea for now, the company will not recruit users in the beta program for Galaxy S21 series.
Previously, the Galaxy S community moderator mentioned, the stable version of Android 12 will be delivered by December. Now, the Beta Operation Manager has given the same answer, so in the upcoming weeks, we can see the public version. Till now, Samsung has dispatched three beta updates for the One UI 4.0 version. Also, recently, it has released a hotfix for the third beta version to squash known bugs & issues.
This week Samsung has officially announced to bring One UI 4 beta program for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 foldable phones. In the recent answers, it is confirmed the last year’s Galaxy S20 & Galaxy Note 20 devices to get part in the beta testing. For now, we are sure Galaxy S21, S21+ & S21 Ultra devices will soon receive a stable update. It may first release in South Korea, and later in other countries. We will cover the story when the stable update goes live.
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October 27, 2021
One UI 4 Beta Program for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 Coming Soon
After opening the One UI 4.0 beta testing program for Galaxy S21 series, Samsung is now ready to open it for other devices. The Beta Operation manager has today officially announced, One UI 4 beta program will soon open for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 devices. As per the previous sources, the Galaxy S20 series was closer to getting the new beta program, though the company is opening it for foldable phones. Both Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 are 2021’s flagship devices from Samsung, after Galaxy S21 series.
At launching, new Galaxy Z series devices have received One UI 3.1 version out of the box. And now, both phones are going to join another major version through beta testing. Samsung has started a beta program in September with the Galaxy S21 lineup. The smartphone now is on its third beta update and recently received a hotfix update. As per the Galaxy S moderator in Samsung Community, the company may release a stable Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update by December this year.
The South Korean users will first get the beta version, and later it will start in other countries. Later, the users in the US, UK, Germany, India, Poland & China can join the testing. The release date has not been mentioned yet, but we can assume it will start next week. When the times come, Samsung will post login details on its official Samsung Members app. To get the beta alerts from the official team, install the Members app on your foldable phones.
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October 27, 2021
One UI 4 Beta 3 for Galaxy S21 Gets Hot Fix Update
This week, Samsung has released One UI 4 Beta 3 for Galaxy S21 series. It dispatched with plenty of improvements & fixes to stabilize the software. Now, the third beta is getting a hotfix to squash missed bugs. The company always releases hotfixes to its beta version when most of the users demand a quick fix, or their phone is not working properly due to bugs in software. This new emergency update does the same job. It fixes bugs and solved app crashing issues by stabilizing code.
As per the changelog, it solved the issue with some browsers that were not working. The app crashes when sharing images from the Gallary, and the app closes when a music file is executed has been solved. Further, it fixes the Samsung Music app, which was creating a problem for the Always-on display screen to not appear when the screen is turned off. Finally, you can see an overall enhancement in the usage after the installation of this firmware.
The hotfix update is currently released in South Korea, where the third beta version has been dispatched. The One UI 4 Beta 3 is today releasing in other countries, and it might have launched with these fixes. If you are on beta 3, then you will see firmware version G99*NKSU3ZUJG, and it weighs 215MB in size. With the update, Samsung has rolled out Android’s November security patch.
October 22, 2021
Third Beta Update for Galaxy S21 Live with November Security Patch
It’s Wednesday again, and it is time for another One UI 4 beta update. Samsung is now releasing the third beta version for Galaxy S21 series, to come one inch closer to a stable one. The latest beta has been dispatched to stabilize new software by enhancing various services. Further, the company has redesigned the Weather app with new animations. The ads inside the app have already gone, and the empty screen has been taken by cool animations. If you are a regular user of the Samsung Weather’s real-time report, then you should check it out.
The stabilization code has been applied all over the place. The menus were partially untranslated, call-text termination, keyboard shortcuts, calling Bixby not working on the lock screen, UI force close issue have been fixed. It has applied a new pet lightning effect to the camera. The voice command feature that hasn’t recognized some commands in-camera has finally been fixed.
Further, it stabilizes the color theme function, which has been added in the second beta. Samsung changed the Overscroll effect from glow to stretch form and it reflected to match with Android 12.
There are plenty of fixes made by Samsung developers to make it more stable. The team has considered almost all the issues sent by the customer and tried to fix them ASAP. Finally, the latest beta version has been included with November 2021 security patch. The new beta is live in South Korea, with the subject to open in the remaining six supported countries. The new beta will be identified by G99*NKSU3ZUJB code, and it is 925MB in size.
October 20, 2021
New Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 Updates Improve Camera Quality
The latest Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 carry one of the top-notch cameras. Samsung has added plenty of new features to the camera of these foldable phones. Now, in the new software updates, both devices are receiving pet recognition functions to the portrait camera mode. It is part of Samsung’s Scene optimizer feature which is available since the Galaxy S9 smartphone. The Scene Optimizer has the ability to recognize over 30 objects, and pet recognition is one of them. Now the function has been applied to portrait mode.
The company has further enhanced the camera quality of the devices to get better results. As per the changelog, Samsung has given cover screen brightness settings to the phones. With the settings, users can adjust the brightness of the cover screen as per their requirements. Further, Samsung says it has stabilized essential functions on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3. The stabilization code has applied to screen, gesture, capture & multi-window functions. It is too early to tell what has changed in these functions.
Finally, it brings small bug fixes to enhance the overall quality of foldable phones. The new firmware comes with the same October security patch, and is currently available in South Korea. You can identify new firmware with the number F711NKSU2AUJ4 for Galaxy Z Flip 3, and firmware number F926NKSU1AUJ4 for Z Fold 3.
October 18, 2021