Tag: Galaxy S20 Ultra

Expert RAW will soon Get New Features, Support for Older Models Delayed
Samsung has announced to release of a new update for the Expert RAW app. In the new version, the company is going to bring two new essential features to the app. Along with the new upcoming app update, Camera Manager has stated Expert RAW for the older devices has been delayed to September. The remaining devices are Galaxy S20 Ultra, Note 20 Ultra & Galaxy Z Fold 2. Previously, it was supposed to release in the first half, but now it has been delayed.
Coming back to the Expert RAW app, users can save their camera setting values (custom preset). Also, they can save the setting to use in the next shots. With this change, users don’t have to change the setting every time they take photos as they can save their favorite settings.
Further, the app will let you save captured photos in either one RAW & JPEG format. Now, users can choose manually in which format they want to save the image. Users can only save images in JPEG or RAW or both formats.
Camera Manager says they have added these new changes after they heard users in the Samsung Members app. Also, in the separate post, he mentioned bringing many features in future updates.
As per the announcement, the latest Expert RAW update will soon dispatch for supported smartphones. If you are using Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S21 Ultra & Galaxy Z Fold 3, then check for the new app update. The users of Galaxy S20 Ultra, Note 20 Ultra & Fold 2 may have to wait a few more months to receive the app.
Source
July 8, 2022
Expert RAW app for Older Galaxy Phones will Take More Time
The Expert RAW app was announced last year, and later this February, it launched for Galaxy S22 series. Later, Samsung brought it to Galaxy S21 Ultra & Galaxy Fold 3 smartphones. As per the official announcement, now only Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra & Fold 2 devices are left behind. The company has promised to release the Expert RAW app for these remaining devices before the first half of this year. Now the curious users are asking about the release date and Samsung has finally answered it.
According to the Camera in Charge at the Samsung community, the Expert RAW app for Galaxy S20, Note 20 & Fold 2 will take some more time. He further said, there may be one month delay in the release of the Expert RAW app for these older models.
The Camera in Charge doesn’t explain why there is a delay but says the app may release within a month. The app will be distributed with the next firmware update, which could be Samsung’s July update.
After Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy S21 Ultra, only Galaxy Z Fold 3 received app support last May. Sadly, the app doesn’t support previous foldable phones except Fold 2, and other flagship models excluding Ultra models.
Apart from Samsung’s regular camera updates, the Expert RAW app provides more services to the devices. Users can capture better pictures in any condition with its plenty of features. In the recent app version, Samsung has improved picture quality in low-light areas.
June 18, 2022
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
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
Android 11 Stable Version for Galaxy S20 may Release Tomorrow
Today, Samsung has officially announced its roadmap for the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. The schedule has mentioned flagship Galaxy S20 series devices will get the stable version in the current month. Well, till now, we didn’t know the exact release date, but now, the official Samsung rep has given us a date. According to the answer by the Samsung support team in South Korea, the company will release the stable Android 11 version tomorrow, December 3.
It is too fast than I have expected that most of us were thinking it could release in between the middle of December. Samsung has already stopped releasing One UI 3.0 beta updates for the Galaxy S20 lineup in South Korea, so we can see the official release to happen tomorrow. The other flagship models Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra might also get a stable One UI 3.0 version in December. On the official website, Samsung has previously given us a hint about both devices getting newer versions.
The Samsung rep has answered the question for the South Korean users, so South Korea might be the first country to receive the stable Android 11 update. In the other regions, it might release in stages, and the other Galaxy devices will follow. We will inform you when Samsung releases the stable Android 11 version for Galaxy S20, S20+ & S20 Ultra smartphones.
December 2, 2020
Galaxy S20 gets One UI 2.5 Version, Galaxy S9 & Note 9 Will Get Soon
Samsung has today released a new software update for Galaxy S20 series smartphones that bring One UI 2.5 version. The all three 5G Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ & Galaxy S20 Ultra will get the new version. With the update, users can use some exclusive functions of Galaxy Note 20 on their flagship phone. The firmware version G98*BXXU4BTH5 is rolling out in most of the European countries. When we write this article, it is available in Germany, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands & Hungary. The other countries will get the firmware in the coming days.
At this moment, the LTE variants of the Galaxy S20 are not getting this version, but soon, they will join the force. As per the changelog, the update comes with Wireless DeX enhanced Pro Video Mode, the ability to change Single Take duration, and Android 10 navigation gesture in third-party launchers. Along with it, the users will see little improvements in the performance, and the bump in security with the August security patch.
Now, in the other exciting news, the Galaxy S9 & Galaxy Note 9 will also get One UI 2.5 version. Yes, it is not a rumor like we have seen with One UI 2.1 update. The news has come from Samsung itself and SamMoble has verified it. In the first half of this year, the users of Galaxy S9 & Note 9 were not even confident about getting One UI 2.1 update, and now Samsung has surprised them with One UI 2.5 firmware. It would be a major update for both these devices and would like to see which Note 20 functions come to these older flagship phones.
Source 1 | Source 2
August 21, 2020
Galaxy S20 Update Improves Short-range Focus, Fingerprint & Sound Quality
Samsung is rolling out the latest firmware update for Galaxy S20, S20+ & S20 Ultra smartphones to encounter several issues of camera. It is the second update that delivers May security patch and another attempt of firmware to improve the camera quality. The first major improvement is that the autofocus is now much faster than before. When you move the camera to object, then autofocus adjusts much faster without delay so that you won’t get any blur images. As per the users, it is faster when you tap in the middle compare to sides.
Now with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, users can take closer images without any blurry shots. Previously, when most of the customers complained about the close-up pictures in between 10cm are getting blurry shots, then the moderator had told it would not fix by software updates. In the explanation, the moderator said, increased size of the Galaxy S20 Ultra sensor results in a shallow depth and longer focal length of 10cm or more; therefore, it may fail to when to get closer images. It is good that the moderator was wrong, and Samsung finally finds out the solution for short-range focus.
To get closer images, the company has added the Close-up Zoom feature, and users will find it out useful when scanning documents or taking closer images. The Close-Up Zoom function is only available for Galaxy S20 Ultra. After listening to the user’s issues, Samsung has also enhanced the sound quality of the speaker and fingerprint recognition feature, which is now more responsive. Some users also found out Night Mode picture quality has much improved after gaining the latest version.
The latest firmware version G98*NKSU1ATE6 (South Korea) / G98*BXXU2ATE6 (Europe) is releasing for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ & Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones. The update has just dispatched in South Korea & European countries, and in a matter of time, it will release in other regions.
May 21, 2020
Software Updates Won’t Solve Some Galaxy S20 Ultra Camera Issues
Since the launching of Galaxy S20 Ultra, the smartphone is facing some issues with the camera performance. In the beginning, it had severe autofocus issues, which was later fixed by a software update. If I am not wrong, then all the firmware updates released by Samsung were to fix camera related problems. Samsung is releasing new firmware every month, but it looks like there are still performance issues with the camera. Now some users are facing short distance focus, which captures blurry images when users try to take pictures closer than 10cm.
Samsung’s Galaxy S20, S20+ & Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones have the industry’s one of the best camera sensors, but still few issues should be solved. When many customers in South Korea asked for a new software update to fix the short distance focus issue, then Camera Moderator & and later Camera Manager answered that the lens of S20 Ultra is designed to take images of objects longer than 10cm. When you take pictures closer than that, then the background may be blurred. Here is the translation of Camera Moderator:
“First of all, we are sorry for the confusion about the use. The S20 Ultra model is equipped with a high-pixel image sensor, which increases the size of the sensor, resulting in a shallow depth of field and a longer focal length of 10cm or more compared to previous Samsung models. Therefore, when shooting a close object, the background may be blurred, or out of focus may occur. The focal length is determined by the lens specifications, making it difficult to correct with software. We apologize for not being able to fully explain the focal length in advance. Thank you.”
Many users are really unhappy with this. In everyday usage, users have to take pictures of closer objects like ID cards, documents, or other files. When reviewers spotted an issue with the camera autofocus function of S20 Ultra, then Samsung promised to enhance the camera performance by releasing new firmware. Still, now it looks like some issues are will not be fixed by software updates.
April 22, 2020
Galaxy S20 Update Improves Various Camera Functions
Along with Google’s April security patch, the Galaxy S20 series devices are receiving the latest firmware to improve camera performance. Since the first firmware version, Samsung has rolled out almost all the firmware updates to fix various camera issues. The firmware version G98*NKSU1ATCT is seeding on all three models, which are 440MB in size. Recently, the April update with firmware version ‘ATCT” had released in Hong Kong & Taiwan, but that was different from this, though, enhanced camera performance.
Now, the new firmware version pushed out to fixes various camera features, including autofocus. As per the changelog, it comes with autofocus accuracy & speed improvement immediately after switching from a wide angle to the telephoto camera. Along with it, the software change has brought performance boost to the super slow motion low light performance & wide angle of view. It has also improved the phenomenon of moving subjects being too blurry and intermittent improvement in dark & pale skin color.
Apart from that, the new version will fix the minor bugs to improve the overall quality of the devices. The firmware is now rolling out in South Korea for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ & Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones. The update will soon hit the other regions in the coming days. To check for the new update, go to Settings and then the Software update menu.
April 2, 2020
Now the US Users Receiving Galaxy S20 Camera Update
Since the last few updates, Samsung is trying to improve the autofocus issue on the Galaxy S20 devices. The fun part is, there are only three significant updates & one security patch released since the launch date, and in each version, the company promised to fix it. Finally, in the recent firmware, it has solved the problem. Last week Samsung dispatched firmware version G98*USQU1ATCH that taken care of the camera department. After it released in South Korea and then in other countries, it is now rolling out in the USA.
The two major telecom operators, Sprint & Verizon, as well as unlocked users, are now upgrading to the latest software. The 426MB update comes with March 1st security patch that seeds on Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ & Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones. The Galaxy S20 Ultra was the main device that underperformed since the beginning. It launched with a 108MP camera with top-notch functions, so expectations from users were very high.
The autofocus & the manual focus was the main defected function, and after the update, users say they are getting better results. The changelog hasn’t mentioned any changes, but the firmware ends with ATCH rolled out to fix camera issues. If you are using Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ & Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones, then go to Settings & install the latest version. In the coming days, users on other carriers will get it.
March 21, 2020
Galaxy S20 Series Camera Update Now Rolling Out
To enhance the camera performance of the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung is rolling out second firmware update. The update is now rolling out for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ & Galaxy S20 Ultra to improves the camera performance. A few days ago, Samsung promised to deliver firmware updates for all these flagship phones to enhance the camera quality and to take care of the autofocus problem of S20 Ultra. Now as the company said, it is rolling out the latest software update in the home country.
The firmware version G981NKSU1ATC2 rolling out for Galaxy S20, G986NKSU1ATC2 for Galaxy S20+ and G988NKSU1ATC2 is available for Galaxy S20 Ultra. As per the changelog, the update improves the camera quality and functionality. Yes, it is the most waited camera update. Most users say they have experienced better autofocus and manual focus after getting a new version on their Galaxy S20 Ultra. The update also has enhanced touch gestures for the better user experience.
It is a nearly 250MB size update and currently available in South Korea. The Galaxy S20 series in most countries are now receiving the first update. Samsung may release the second update in other regions soon as it is essential for those users who bought the Galaxy S20 series devices to experience its high camera performance, specifically Galaxy S20 Ultra. To check the update manually, go to Settings and then head to Software Update.
March 5, 2020
First Galaxy Buds+ Update Solves White Noise Issue
Samsung has pushed out the first firmware update for the newly launched Galaxy Buds+ earbuds. The firmware version R175XXUOATB5 is now releasing in South Korea & Germany that weighs 1.21MB. The new software version will encounter the common issues having on Buds+, precisely the white noise issue. It also fixed the delay in pairing and solved disconnecting problems. Many customers have reported the white noise problem in the background, and in South Korea, customers also have returned or replaced it.
After the many complaints arise, Samsung finally came ahead and promised to fix the issue in the software update. In the posted note, Samsung has claimed to adjust the white noise issue & give stability to the Galaxy Buds+ earbuds. Finally, today Samsung rolled out the new version to solve all the problems. The noise issue so prominent in the home country that almost all users are facing it. As we checked, customers have replaced their firstly bought Galaxy Buds+ with the new one in the thinking that it is a hardware problem.
The company again said it is the issue that will be solved by a software update and no need to replace the product, but still, if you are uncomfortable, then they can take a new one from Samsung store. Last week, Samsung had released a new firmware version for Galaxy S20 Ultra to fix the auto-focus issue of the camera. It is good that Samsung is initiating significant updates for its premium devices before they are in the market.
February 28, 2020
First Galaxy S20 Ultra Update Improves Camera Quality
Samsung has pushed the first firmware update to its newly launched Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone. The first update is here to improve the camera quality of the phone and enhance the protection with March 2020 security patch. The firmware version G988NKSU1ATBR is now releasing for the Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone and other models may follow in the coming days. The update is currently rolling out in South Korea and soon the users who got the S20 Ultra in other countries will see the update on their smartphone.
The 418MB software update will improve the camera quality of the Galaxy S20 Ultra, which is in the market for its 108MP camera sensor. It is one of the best cameras on any Samsung smartphone yet the company tries to enhance its quality. As per the changelog, it has improved the camera quality, and the Auto-Flash of the camera has been solved to get better results. Galaxy S20 Ultra also the first device that received the March 2020 Android security patch.
This month, Samsung has launched its flagship devices, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ & Galaxy S20 Ultra. In major countries, all the models will ship to customers from March 6. It is good that Samsung has released the new update before it is available for most of the users. For promotion, the company is offering free Galaxy Buds and Duo pad in most countries. In South Korea, the company is giving free Galaxy Home Mini to the customers who pre-orders any of the Galaxy S20 series smartphones. If you have got your Galaxy S20 Ultra, then head to the Settings and upgrade to the newest version.
February 25, 2020