Tag: Android 12

Android 12 Update Tracker: Galaxy A52 & A72 Gets Android 12 Update
Update (Jan 08): By beating major companies, Samsung has proved it is one of the fastest smartphone brands to deliver Android 12. After the latest flagship devices, the company is now getting Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy W22, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy A52, Galaxy A72 Android 12 updates. In several countries, many users have confirmed it by installing One UI 4. Some users on Galaxy A52 & Galaxy A72 have reported some minor issues on the Samsung Community app, so make sure are sending errors to the company. The sources say the version is released in India, the US, UK, Germany, South Korea, China, Russia, Italy, Canada, and other major regions.
Update (Dec 29): Galaxy S20 & Note 20 are not the only flagship devices to get the latest version. Samsung has today seeded One UI 4 update for more Galaxy devices. The official Android 12 update is now available for Galaxy S10, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Tab S7 & Tab S7+ devices. After the fixed software of the One UI 4, Samsung is not stopping with a few models, but it is trying to cover all the models. The new firmware is launching in all the major countries as covered by the SamMobile team. You should check your smartphone or tablet for the latest software.
Update (Dec 28): It took some time for Samsung to fix major issues in the latest version, and this whole schedule was running in a late situation. Though there were many issues in the software, Samsung has finally fixed them. Now, as reported by SamMobile, the Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20 & Galaxy Z Fold 2 smartphones are receiving One UI 4 update. The firmware version G98xxXXSCEUL7 has been released for the Galaxy S20 series and the version N98xxXXS3EULF has been released for Galaxy Note 20 series phones. The latest year’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 is getting version F916BXXS2FULE in Android 12 update. All the updates are rolling out in the European countries for now.
Update (Dec 06): The latest foldable phones are now getting Android 12-based One UI 4 stable version. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 are the devices to get major Android 12 updates along with Samsung’s skin. As per the report, Z Flip 3 gets firmware version F711BXXU2BUKM in Siberia, where Fold 3 is receiving it in South Korea, though the firmware version is unknown for now. The other major markets may follow soon in the coming days. It is the rollout for beta signed users, and non-beta users might receive it soon. Do check for new major updates on your devices.
Update (Nov 15): After taking one & a half months in the beta testing program, Galaxy S21 users are finally receiving a stable One UI 4 update. The update is massive and rolling out across all the major countries that participated in a beta program. Samsung has today officially announced it along with the release schedule in the home country. The update includes plenty of new features, changes & improvements for the mighty Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ & Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones.
In the combination with One UI 4 & Android 12 firmware, users can notice new Material You design-inspired color theme on the system. It has enhanced user privacy and security to take it to a whole new level. Samsung has finally decided to remove all the ads from its stocks apps to provide better services. The rolled-out update is 222MB in size for the beta users as they have already installed the necessary files on the device. It comes with a November security patch and is available in all the beta-supported countries.
As per the South Korean roadmap of Android 12, the update will soon release to foldable phones and later to the older flagship models. The company has unveiled a roadmap for Brazil, which tells another story. In Brazil, the first device to receive One UI 4 update will be Galaxy Z Fold 3. Later Galaxy S21, Note 20, Z Fold 2, Galaxy S20 & Z Flip 3 smartphones will join in January & February. Do check for this massive update from the Software Update section on Galaxy S21 series.
January 8, 2022
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 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
Second Beta for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 Now Rolling Out
Right after the Android 12 update for Galaxy S21 series, Samsung has released a second beta version for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 phones. Two weeks ago, both foldable phones have joined the beta testing program, and now receiving their second beta with plenty of fixes. The firmware version ‘ZUKA’ has been deployed to solve major issues and know bugs. As per the changelog, it has improved camera-related & lock screen-related behavior. The freeze, blur, and slowness issues have been tackled for the lock screen in the latest beta.
The Wi-Fi automatic connection error and the screen not working at a 120Hz refresh rate have also been solved. The known bugs in rebooting the device and screen freeze are also on the radar to get a better experience. On the cover screen, users will get enhancement in incoming text overlapping, widgets, and GIF settings. The stuttering behavior has improved when sharing the batteries. Further, it has talked about known issues with the Camera app, Samsung Health app, and other services.
In this version, Samsung has a list of errors that have been solved quickly, and it is a good sign to move to a stable version. The update is currently rolling out in the home country, and soon to enter other countries. As per the official roadmap in South Korea & Brazil, Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 will receive a stable Android 12 update in December 2021.
November 16, 2021
Samsung Announced official Android 12 Roadmap for Galaxy Devices
Samsung is finally starting to announce an official roadmap for Android 12-based One UI 4 update to its Galaxy devices. The first schedule has now been spotted in Brazil, where the company has announced when the Galaxy devices will receive a stable Android 12 update. Note that this schedule is for Brazil, so other devices in major countries may receive it before these dates or later these dates. Like Telus operator in Canada has announced Galaxy S21 will get Android 12 version on November 23.
According to the post, the new Galaxy Z Fold 3 will first receive a major update in December. The Galaxy S21 series will be getting it in January along with Galaxy Z Flip, Fold, Fold 2 & Flip 3 devices. In February, Samsung will roll out a new version for its older flagship devices. The Galaxy S20, S20 FE, Note 20, Galaxy S10+, A52s, A72 & Tab S7 will join the squad in February. In March, Galaxy S10, S10e, S10 Lite, Note 10, Note 10+, Note 10 Lite, and A52 have been scheduled.
The Galaxy M62 will be the first M series model to receive it in May. The new Tab S7 FE, Tab S6, Tab S6 Lite will get it in May along with Galaxy A51 & Galaxy M52. All the remaining mid-range smartphones, tablets, and older devices have been listed in June 2022 and later months.
As we said earlier, the schedule is only for Brazil. If you look at the past, then these dates may change. The major countries like the US, the UK, Germany, South Korea, India & China may receive a totally different roadmap. Refer images below for exact schedule.
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November 13, 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 S21 One UI 4 Beta 4 Tackles Plenty of Bugs Fixes
It is the month of November and we are heading to the stable version of Android 12 or Android S. As talking for Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3, they have been testing with new beta versions. The Galaxy S21 series is today receiving the fourth installment of the One UI 4 Beta update. The new beta version has tackled some serious bugs to the devices, reports SamMobile. As per the news, it has resolved the Wi-Fi hotspot not working issue as well as decreased performance while selecting the highest screen resolution.
The stretch effect that enables when reaching the end of the screen has been removed by Samsung for no reason. The company had added stretch effect in the previous beta and quickly removed it in the current one. The problem with phone restarting during a voice call, keypad stopped forcibly while typing, and One UI Home force terminate & restart while closing recent apps have been solved. Further, you can see improvements with fingerprint, stock apps, and other settings in the new beta update.
It could be the last beta for Galaxy S21 series. The Beta Operation Manager has recently announced it will not recruit more users in the beta program. The Good Lock & Galaxy Labs modules are slowly updating in the support for the Android 12 version. The Galaxy S Manager has hinted the stable version will roll out by December. For Galaxy S20 & Galaxy Note 20 devices, the One UI 4 Beta will start in the current month.
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November 3, 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