Following the schedule, Samsung had started to release the One UI 3.0 Android 11 update for its smartphones. The company first started with the Galaxy S20 series, and now it is moving to the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G locked to AT&T’s network is already receiving the stable update. It has been seen on Twitter and Reddit by some users in the US. Though we aren’t sure if it will stay there for this week, or move global length soon like the North American carriers and other markets.
The new update carries version number N98xUSQU1CTL2 and it has a size of 2.5GB, so users should update over the Wi-Fi connection. Though some countries still have to wait for the update, if the company will stick to the roadmap.
In the One UI 3.0 update, the Note 20 & note 20 Ultra will get new features and a redesigned UI. The most talked one is the enhanced Quick Panel control that allows the user to easily switch between music, videos, and other tasks. The users will also see notifications and more information display when the phone is locked. Few other things like AR emoji masks, new volume panel design, light and dark themes are also being added.
The other flagships, Galaxy Z & Z Fold 2 have been scheduled in January, and the predecessor Galaxy Fold will be getting it in February. Hopefully the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra will get the update by the end of the year globally or at the latest by January.
At the end of last month, Samsung had opened the One UI 3.0 beta version for Galaxy S10 series smartphones. Though Samsung has released the first beta version for previous flagship devices, since then, they haven’t received any other update. Now, the official Beta Operation manager in South Korea mentions, the second beta for Galaxy S10 has been delayed, and the team will try to release it next week. Today, in the answer to the question, the beta manager has answered users.
It is not the only lineup that has been postponed. The third beta update for Galaxy Note 10 & Note 10+ also has been postponed to the next week. Luckily, Galaxy Z Fold 2 users in South Korea have received a second update this week, so the overseas users will get it soon. The main reason for the firmware delay is some issues in the Samsung Pass, and the official team is working on it. There may be some other issues that the support team hasn’t mentioned, so we think the rollout will begin after the fixes.
It could be the rush of stable Android 11 with One UI 3.0 for the new flagship models. Samsung has already dispatched a stable Android 11 version for the Galaxy S20 series in all the major countries. The Galaxy Note 20 lineup may also get it in the coming weeks. There is also saying, due to the early launch of Galaxy S21, Samsung is working on the One UI 3.1 version, that we could see in January. Let’s wait for the next week to receive the next beta update for your Galaxy S10 & Galaxy Note 10 devices.
As the company promised last month, it has released its official roadmap for the Android 11 update. The update will start from this month and it will continue till June next year. The first lucky device to get the version is from the Galaxy S20 family. Samsung has already started working on the firmware for Galaxy S20, S20+ & S20 Ultra models. Later, the Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, and the Galaxy S10 lineup (Not included S10e) will receive Android 11 with One UI 3.0 in January.
The other flagships, Galaxy Z & Z Fold 2 have scheduled in January, and the predecessor Galaxy Fold will be getting it in February. In the Lite versions – Galaxy S10 Lite will get the update in January 2021, but the Note 10 Lite will receive it in March next year. Now, coming to the Galaxy A series & Galaxy M series, the first devices to get Android 11 are Galaxy M21, Galaxy M31 & Galaxy A51, which are scheduled for March. As per the current schedule, none of the Galaxy A series or M series devices will receive the version before March.
Now coming to the tablets, Galaxy Tab S7 has the date of the next March, and then the other tablets will follow. We have to take it in mind that this roadmap is for Egypt, so we could see an earlier release for the Galaxy A & M lineup in the Indian roadmap of Samsung. Also, in the flagship segments, some countries may get the version earlier and some will see some delays. You can check the Samsung Members app for your country’s official Android 11 update schedule for your Galaxy device.
Samsung is poised to roll out the stable version of Android 11 to its flagship Galaxy S20 series, in December. Currently, the official stable version of Android 11 is undergoing inspection and it has scheduled to open in December. Earlier, Samsung has rolled out the beta version for its other flagships like Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy S10, Note 10, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. However, at present, we know Samsung will roll out the stable version for the Galaxy S20 series in December.
Further, Samsung will release the schedule for rollout of the stable version of Android 11 for other flagship devices, in December. The detailed schedule will confirm the dates for the rollout of Android 11 to the above-mentioned flagship smartphones and other Galaxy A & Galaxy M lineups.
Both the upgrades as Android 11 OS and One UI 3.0 will bring pretty improvements and will enhance user experience. Upgrade to Android 11 will introduce users with impressive features like conversation notifications, notifications history, media control, dark theme schedule, Android Auto, and Voice access updates among others. Further, it improves user privacy and security through features like one-time permission and that too for a specific session.
In the primary stage, it will be rolling out premium flagship smartphones like Samsung Galaxy S20 & S20 Ultra. Eventually, it will come for Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Fold 2, and other mid-range lineups too. However, we have to wait until December for a detailed rollout schedule. The schedule which is expected to be available in early December will make the picture more clear.
After fixing several issues with the One UI 3.0 Beta version on Galaxy Note 10 & Note 10+, Samsung has finally resumed it. The rollout has now begun in South Korea which comes with many hotfixes that occurred in the previous version. The first beta version for the Galaxy Note 10 had distributed two weeks ago, but the quick battery consumption was the major problem many users faced in the first place. Apart from that, the company has dealt with app crashes and S Pen issues to get the most of it.
The firmware version N97*NKSU1ZTKE weighs 567 MB in size along with the November security patch, now released for Galaxy Note 10 series. The changelog mentions there was more than one serious issue in the first beta. Along with faster battery drain, the second beta resolves automatic Wi-Fi disconnection, fixes wearable compatibility, error in SSID recognition, and unusual shut down in many cases.
Further, the second beta version has taken care of other minor & known issues. It has also provided stability to the device to enhance the overall quality. The second One UI 3.0 beta version is now available to install in South Korea. The Galaxy Note 10 & Note 10+ users can head to the Samsung Member app and install it. Yesterday, Samsung has rolled out a beta update for Galaxy Z Flip and soon it will available to Galaxy S10 & Z Fold 2 devices.
After the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note 20 has become the second flagship lineup to taste One UI 3.0 with an Android 11 update. Samsung has released this beta version in the US & South Korea. The Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra users can now use an early beta version of One UI 3.0 before the company releases a stable version for the general public. A new firmware version starting with N986NKSU1ZTJH is now rolling out in the home country that brings lots of new features with it. To get the beta version on your Note 20 lineup, open the Samsung Members app. Here, you will see the recruitment banner, once you participate in it, then you will get beta firmware on your smartphone.
Here are the new features & improvement changes that the company brings into the new beta update.
*You can add related widgets by long-pressing the app icon on the home screen.
• Provides a function to turn off the screen by double-tapping a space on the home screen and lock screen (can be set in [Settings> Useful Functions> Motion & Gestures]).
• You can change the interaction by tapping the clock area on the lock screen to check the widget and check various widgets such as schedule, weather, and music on one page.
• Add image categories for dynamic lock screen and select up to 5 categories at once.
• Supports interactive preview function when setting the wallpaper.
• Always On Display and lock screen editing interface improvements.
* The Samsung keyboard input languages increased to 370.
• Added various conditions and execution methods so that Bixby routines can be used as desired.
• Recommend new routines by analyzing users’ repeated daily life and device usage patterns.
• In the Bixby routine, when the routine is finished, the option to return to the previous state is provided, and various actions such as “request from Bixby” and “accessibility”, icon settings for each routine, and lock screen widget added.
• Samsung Internet website translation function and status bar hiding function added to help you immerse yourself in the entire screen.
• The security of the Samsung Internet browser has been strengthened, adding a function to warn/block websites that send too many pop-ups or notifications.
• You can browse and select Cloud Drive files from the file selection screen of My Files.
• Added cache file deletion option to easily free up storage space in My Files app.
• Collect and display duplicate events with the same start time in the month view and list view of the calendar.
• Added a function to read the alarm time and preset alarm name when a ringtone alarm occurs in the clock app.
• Provides the ability to easily organize duplicate contacts stored in the same account in the Contacts app.
• View and edit contact information for multiple accounts at once on the Edit Contact screen.
• Contacts saved in English can be searched by entering Korean, and the storage period in the trash can be extended from 15 days to 30 days after the contact is deleted.
• Added trash can function to keep recently deleted messages for 30 days in the Messages app.
• Addition of Do Not Disturb during the game and improvements to improve performance so that you can focus on the game.
* For some apps, after updating the software, you must update the app itself. (Example: Calculator, Samsung Internet, Samsung Pay, Samsung Health, Samsung Notes, etc.).
The beta update will soon reach the UK, Germany, Poland & India in the coming days. If you haven’t logged in to the Samsung Members app on your Galaxy Note 20 or Note 20 Ultra then log in to it. Then wait for the official banner page. It is for limited users in the first phase, so make sure you participate early in the beta program.
Update: Germany is now also getting the new One UI 3.0 beta version. The official announcement has been posted on Samsung community Germany page by Moderator. He confirms the beta update is being released in the country.
Last week, the beta operation manager at Samsung’s South Korean community had mentioned that the One UI 3.0 Beta with Android 11 for Galaxy S20 series is coming soon. Now, without taking too much time, the beta version is rolling out in the home country for these three Galaxy S20, S20+ & S20 Ultra devices. The official banner and the download link has shared on Samsung Members app, and users can participate by logging into the app. The Beta Operation Manager has mentioned that only limited users can participate in the program and after that they will close it till further date.
If you are Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ or Galaxy S20 Ultra user living in South Korea, and want to take part into the beta program. Then head to the Samsung Members app and login to it. Participation in beta testing is simple. In the Samsung Members app, enter theOne UI 3 beta test banneron the main screen,read the instructions carefully, and apply.Then go into your phone settings and hit download and install in software update, and then One UI 3.0 Beta firmware will be installed.
It is One UI 3.0 Beta version and not the stable version so you many face some issues. You can download the update if you can handle such minor issues and want to help the company to build a better version. There is no word on when the beta program will start in the other countries. Also, the update will come soon to the Galaxy Note 20 users in the coming days. Samsung might release the stable version of Android 11-based One UI 3.0 in November for flagship devices.
The beta manager has further requested to update all the Samsung apps from the Galaxy Store once you install the beta version.
Samsung Beta manager in South Korea has confirmed One UI 3.0 with Android 11 beta version for the end-users. The Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ & Galaxy S20 Ultra users are the first devices eligible for One UI 3.0 beta testing. The Beta version is already available for developers, so we can expect it very soon for the general users. At current only, the Beta manager at South Korea has confirmed it, but I think the US & some European countries may soon receive it along with Korean users. To participate in the Android 11 beta program, you have to sign in to Samsung Member app.
The head person of the beta program mentioned to post the official launch date, and the download link will be provided on the Samsung Member app. The Member app is by default pre-installed on almost all Samsung Galaxy smartphones, so if you haven’t signed up to it yet, then do it. You will get all the details to install the beta version on the community app once it is made official. Last year too, beta testing was first started in South Korea for the Galaxy S10 users and later opened in the US & Germany.
After the Galaxy S20 lineup, we can see the beta program for Galaxy Note 20 series soon. In the One UI 3.0 version with Android 11, we will get features like improved gesture navigation, prediction tools, security & privacy. Along with it, users will get built-in screen recording, smart home media controls, new conversation tabs, and the better 5G network detection. Samsung also brings some of its features to the table.
