Tag: Android 12

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
Stable One UI 4 Version to Start Rolling out in December
In mid-September, Samsung started One UI 4.0 beta testing program for Galaxy S21 trio in supported countries. It is now live in all those countries that are selected for the beta program. Samsung has recently released a second beta version for Galaxy S21 series, and possibly this week, it will release the third beta version. It is almost one month since the company has started rolling out the beta version, and now both beta & non-beta users are asking when they will get a stable version. Looks like the team member at South Korean community has answered this question.
The Galaxy S community moderator has responded to the query and said the final version likely be ready in December. He says, Samsung is developing an Android 12-based One UI 4.0 stable version for the Galaxy S21 series, and the firmware likely roll out in the last month of this year. This answer is for KT operators in South Korea, so the SKT, LG U+ & Unlocked variants too get the version. Here is the official answer from Galaxy S community manager (machine translated).
Currently, Galaxy S21 is also developing the Android 12 (One UI 4) version and the situation is changing, so it is difficult to give a clear answer. We are actively collaborating with KT operators, and it is likely to be possible by December at the latest.
Previously, Samsung had surprised everyone by delivering stable One UI 3.0 for Galaxy S20 users in the US along with South Korea. That means there are chances this could also happen this year.
One UI 4.0 beta version still has a long way to go. Samsung still has to fix many issues with the beta version, so it could take time. The company still has to open a beta program for other flagship devices. In recent, the company has spotted building beta firmware for Galaxy S20 series & Galaxy Z series phones.
October 12, 2021
Samsung Nears to Open Android 12 Beta for Galaxy S20 & Galaxy Z Series
The Galaxy S21 lineup in listed countries is now on a second beta update for Android 12-based One UI 4.0. Samsung has included many features & changes in the upcoming version. The new Material You, color theme, RAM Plus, changed icons, and many other changes make it more forward-looking. Now, after Galaxy S21, the company is going to launch a beta version on Galaxy S20 & Galaxy Z series devices. The firmware buildup for these devices has been spotted in South Korea, which hints soon they will get a beta version.
The last year’s Galaxy 20, S20+ & S20 Ultra are some of those flagship models, which will receive a beta version. The foldable phones have also participated in the beta testing last year, so they will do the same this year. The code with firmware version G98*NKSU1ZUJ3 for Galaxy S20 & the numbers F707NKSU1UZUJ1 for Galaxy Z Flip 3 have been spotted. It could be a sign, next week, Samsung will open a beta testing program for these devices. The Galaxy Z Fold 3, Fold 2 & Galaxy Note 20 series to get a beta version later this month.
Samsung has hinted Galaxy S21 series will get stable Android 12 or One UI 4.0 firmware in December. Last year, Galaxy S20 had received Android 11-based One UI 3.0 firmware on December 3rd, following Galaxy Note 20 & other smartphones in the same month. The beta testing program still has to reach many devices including high-end Galaxy A smartphones.
October 9, 2021
One UI 4.0 Beta with Android 12 for Galaxy S21 Started
After so much hide & seek, finally, Samsung has rolled out One UI 4.0 Beta for Galaxy S21 series devices. Samsung has officially announced it on the website, and also released a video on YouTube. After last week’s announcement, many users were worried about whether they will get the beta version this month. It was also in the news that the beta update will release in October. To stop all the rumors & news, Samsung today come ahead, and officially declared a beta testing program will start from today. It has now open in Samsung’s home country, and soon open in the US & Germany.
In One UI 4.0 Beta version, Samsung has added 18 new features & changes. The Android 12 has focused on privacy of the users very seriously. It will alert users which of their apps are using camera, mic & speaker in the notification panel. Users can also view last seven days history of app permissions. The Lab section of the Advanced feature section opens new tested features for the Galaxy S21 series smartphones.
In Lab section, users can use force split screen and pop-up view features for any apps. In the update, you will notice minor changes in overall apps & functions. It has enhanced smoothness of the UI & increased its privacy. With the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 version, Samsung has brought whole new experience to the Galaxy smartphones. You can apply for the beta testing program from Samsung Members app. In the Members app, you will see login page. Sign up to the beta program and download the firmware.
September 14, 2021
Samsung Postponed One UI 4.0 Beta Program for Galaxy S21
Earlier, the Samsung rep had officially confirmed the beta testing for the One UI 4.0 version with Android 12 will start from today, September 09, in its home country. Now, looks like there is something change in the plan, and that’s not going to happen today. Samsung official team has again come ahead and announced that the beta program for the One UI 4.0 version which was supposed to open today has been postponed. The official representative hasn’t mentioned any reason behind the sudden delay in the schedule.
In the earlier statement, the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ & Galaxy S21 Ultra on SKT, KT & LGU+ telecom subscribers were planned to get beta version later today. Now, in the changed plan, all these users have to wait for a little longer to join the beta testing. It also put doubt on the other answer given by the Samsung rep. He stated the beta testing will be open between September 09 to October 29, which hints at the end of October or in early November, flagship models may receive stable versions.
If the beta testing has been postponed for a couple of days, then as per mentioned schedule, the users could still get their hands on a stable version in early November. Along with South Korea, the US & Germany will be joining a beta testing program for Galaxy S21. India, UK & China still have to get official confirmation about the beta joining. The beta program will also open for Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20 & previous-gen Galaxy foldable phones.
September 9, 2021
One UI 4.0 Beta for Galaxy S21 Could Start From Today, September 09
This is the month to join the beta testing for different Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The company has officially announced One UI 4.0 Beta program for Galaxy S21 series in South Korea, the US & Germany. Though the Beta Operation Managers in these countries mentioned the beta testing will open soon, we didn’t know the exact opening date. Not for long. At least now we know when Android 12-based One UI 4.0 Beta for Galaxy S21 lineup will open. According to the official Samsung rep, the company will start rolling out beta version from today September 09 in the home country.
Yes, in the official reply to the users, he has mentioned the opening date and the closing date for the next big beta testing program. If he is true, then in South Korea, Samsung could open beta testing for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ & Galaxy S21 Ultra devices from today. He has also mentioned the closing date for beta testing is October 29, which indicates stable Android 12 with One UI 4.0 is not far away. At October end or in November, the flagship models like Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20 & Note 20 could get stable Android 12 version. Here is the main part from official answer.
Thank you very much for using our Samsung products. I understand that you asked about the beta schedule while using the Galaxy S21 product. You must have been very curious. One Ul 4 (Android 12 0S) beta test target models are S21 / s21 + / S21 Ultra SKT, KT, LGU + subscribers and re-phone users, the period is from 9/9 to 10/29.
To join the next beta, login to the Samsung Members app, and apply for the program. The company said this time there will be enough space for all participants in first wave. Note that the conversation image hasn’t been added due to the low quality & in South Korean language.
September 9, 2021
Android 12 Beta will Soon Open in the US & Germany
Samsung Beta Operation Manager has announced One UI 4.0 Beta testing program for South Korea. The list is now growing, and Samsung has officially confirmed the beta program for another two countries. Along with Samsung’s home country, it will open in the US & Germany. The Beta Operation Managers in the US & Germany have officially posted a banner in the Samsung Members app and confirmed it. Further, in China, the One UI 4.0 Beta with Android 12 update has leaked in the firmware version.
The famous leaker IceUniverse has shared a screenshot of the leaked firmware version from the next beta update. As per the source, the internal testing for the developers has started in China & South Korea. We have already mentioned the next Android 12 beta version will start rolling out from mid-September or before that. From time to time, we get many hints from the leaked data about the next major update. Previously, the company has upgraded the Good Lock module One Hand Operation+ with Android 12 support.
A few days ago, Geekbench has also revealed Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G running with the next beta version. When the time comes, all these countries will receive a link to join beta testing. To get ready, download the Samsung Members app from the Play Store or Galaxy Store. The beta manager has informed that this year, the company will recruit all the participants in the first opening. The Galaxy S20, Note 20, Fold 2, Galaxy S10 & Note 10 are also in line to join the beta program.
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September 2, 2021
More Leaks Hint One UI 4 Beta Could Open in Mid-September
As September is around the corner, we are getting more evidence to soon receive Android 12-based One UI 4.0 Beta in mid-September. Today, we received more information that hints the beta opening will be sooner than we expect. As per the previous news, Samsung may open One UI 4.0 Beta for Galaxy S21 at the end of September. Now, the new information shared on the Samsung community by a user named Old Man says the beta will open in mid-September. Firstly, we also ignored it even when he mentioned he got this information from the insider.
Now, looks like the user named Old Man may be true, and Galaxy S21 will soon see a beta opening. To make it more solid, we have other news to share. The first is, Samsung is building a new beta firmware version for Galaxy S21 series. In South Korea, we have found build number G991NKSU3ZUHE for the S21 model. In the firmware, the Z letter clearly indicates the beta version which the company is preparing for next month.
One more piece of evidence was found at the Geekbench, where Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is listed. In the Geekbench score, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G scored 1122 in Single-core and 3469 scores in multi-core on Android 12 version. It again indicates Samsung is testing Android 12 on these flagship models.
In the last, Samsung is also preparing its Good Lock modules for the next Android 12-based One UI 4 version. The first module to get the support is One Hand Operation+. The module has today get updated, and in the changelog, it mentions Android 12 support. It means, the company is also getting ready its apps and services for the next big update.
When the time approaches, the Beta Operation Manager will post the official banner and the launching date. The Galaxy S21 series is first in the line to join it, and later it will open for Galaxy S20 & Galaxy Note 20 series devices. Like the previous year, it could also open for foldable phones, and probably on high-end Galaxy A series smartphones.
August 26, 2021