Yesterday, Samsung announced the One UI 4.1 version for older Galaxy smartphones. It is now rolling out for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 smartphones in some countries. Looks like foldable phones are not the only devices that are receiving the update. The Galaxy S21 users are also getting One UI 4.1 updates in Canada. As per the Galaxy S moderator in South Korea, the update was supposed to release early next week in the home country. Now, the rollout indicates the statement is only applicable for South Korean users.
According to the users in Canada, Galaxy S21 series receive a new firmware version G99*WVLU5CVBA in the country. With the One UI 4.1 version, Samsung has brought plenty of new features including camera functions. Not all the camera features will land on three devices. The S21 Ultra users can use the Expert RAW app and all other added features. For Galaxy S21 & S21+ models, the company brings Night portrait mode for the front camera, Lightning position editing, Telephoto lens support for portrait video, and enhanced Director’s view.
Further, it comes with separate storage for front & rear camera videos and pop-up window control functions. Apart from that, it gets Google Duo integration and Snapchat for Samsung services. Finally, it includes updates for Gallery, Samsung Health, Calendar, and Samsung Keyboard apps. The new version is available in Canada, and it comes with Android’s February security patch.
With the new Galaxy S22 series, Samsung has introduced some new features to the camera. Further, there are also new features that have been launched on the Expert RAW app. Now Samsung is bringing all those One UI 4.1 camera features to the older devices. The Galaxy S21 Ultra will today receive a stable Expert RAW app to enhance camera performance. The app will now support outside South Korea for S21 Ultra. Coming back to new camera features, not all functions will come to all the devices.
Here is the list of features that will come to specific models.
• Night portrait function to the front camera – Galaxy S20 series, Note 20 series, Galaxy S21 series, Z Fold 2, Z Flip & Z Fold 3 devices
• Pet recognition support – Galaxy S21 series, Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, S21 FE, Note 20 series, Z Fold 2, Z Flip & S20 FE
• Lighting position editing function – Galaxy S21 series, Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, S21 FE, Note 20 series, Fold 2, Z Flip & S20 FE
• Telephoto lens support for portrait video – Galaxy S21 series, Z Fold 3 & S21 FE
• Add a telephoto lens to pro/pro video mode – Galaxy S21 Ultra, S20 Ultra, Note 20 Ultra Fold 3 & Fold 2
Expert RAW (Separate app) – Galaxy S20 Ultra, Note 20 Ultra, S21 Ultra, Z Fold 2, & Fold 3
Apart from that, it will bring a pop-up window control function & separate storage function for front & rear camera videos to all these devices. It also improved playback & editing on these devices. Finally, Samsung has made a few changes to the mode positions and moved them to the new locations. All these features will come to supported models in the One UI 4.1 update, which could start rolling out from today.
The new Expert RAW app has become an essential tool for camera performance. It is initially supporting on Galaxy S21 Ultra, though soon available for other flagship models. It is today receiving a third improvement update 1.0.00.21 to enhance the capability of the app, and to put all the broken pieces in the original place. As per the changelog shared by Ice Universe, the new version fixes issues with bad pixels while using a telephoto lens. There is also a fix for image quality in highly bright or saturated schenes.
In the previous version 1.0.00.16, the company had made its promise by providing better UI design for Adobe Lightroom. It had even fixed issues regarding picture quality in low light performance. With the 1.0.00.21 app update, users can see the clear difference in enhanced camera quality. It is not confirmed but the problem with shutter speed when getting long exposure images, and compatibility with voice command may have been fixed.
The Expert RAW app is exclusive to the Galaxy S21 Ultra since its launching in November last year. As per the Camera Incharge in Samsung Community, more devices will get support. The expected devices to receive the app are Galaxy S21, S21+, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Note 20, Note 20+, Note 20 Ultra, and the entire Galaxy Z Fold & Flip series. The compatible device list will be announced in February along with Galaxy S22 & One UI 4.1 launch event.
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.
Samsung is busy releasing the official Android 12-based One UI 4.0 version to the flagship models. It has been successfully installed on Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 devices, and soon Galaxy S20 & Note 20 series will receive it. Also, Samsung is conducting a beta program for Galaxy S10, Note 10 & older Galaxy Z series devices. Along with it, as per the information we received, the company is planning to launch the One UI 4.1 version in February for flagship smartphones.
As per the Samsung representative, the company is working on a new version with a release date of February 2022. The upcoming software will come pre-installed with Galaxy S22 models, which has a launch scheduled in early February. According to the Samsung rep, after Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21 & Note 20 series smartphones will first receive the update. Later, One UI 4.1 version may come to Galaxy S20, Z Fold 3, Flip 3, and other flagship & mid-range devices including Galaxy tablets.
Here is the main part of the official answer from the Samsung team member (Google Translated):
Thank you for waiting for our reply. I carefully checked the attached file you sent. Galaxy S21 Ultra product One UI 4.1 software has February 2022 release date. Currently, Galaxy S21, Note 20 series One UI 4.1 update is in progress, and we ask for your kind understanding as it is difficult to guide One UI 4.1 progress and schedule. We are currently preparing for the review, and in the event of a future decision, we will notify you.
The One UI 4 stable firmware is now rolling out on flagship devices. The new version comes with lots of changes to all features along with Android 12 functions. The one area which has improved a lot is the camera function. Samsung has changed the overall design, layout and added some features to the camera. The major change that comes for Galaxy S21 Ultra is the new Expert RAW function, which has been added with many advanced functions.
Apart from that, the company has a simplified camera screen with a clean layout, so it will provide only the necessary information which captures images or videos. It has made some necessary changes to show a clean layout on the first screen. The lens button has been changed to display magnification, so you can clearly see the current magnification. Now you don’t need to press the video button and release it to start the recording. Instead, you can just tap the button for recording.
In a single take, Along with 15 second recording time, Samsung has provided additional 5 seconds to capture pictures longer. The scanning function has also been enhanced with a magnifying glass and editing the scanned documents. These are the all changes Samsung has made to camera function in One UI 4. When you install the new version, you will notice these.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Update: Samsung has now officially announced the first car to support Samsung Digital key is Genesis’ V60 model. The Genesis car in South Korea will be controlled by the car key to open & close doors, start the engine, adjust seats & mirrors, and to open trunk. The digital key in Samsung Pass has also come to Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 smartphones.
Original: Samsung is now releasing its latest October security patch for the Galaxy S21 series devices. The new firmware version is now rolling out in Germany, the Philippines, India, and South Korea, at the time of writing this article. Though the new update in other countries comes to fix minor issues, in the home country, it brought one of the major functions. Yes, Samsung has finally brought Digital Key function for Galaxy S21+ & Galaxy S21 Ultra devices. At the launching of these devices, Samsung promised to bring the Digital key feature to add a car key to Samsung Pass.
With the digital key feature, users can register their car key to Samsung Pass. If you are still not using Samsung Pass, then you should start using it if you have a supported car. Samsung has already stated the selected models of Audi, BMW, Genesis, and Ford will get car key support. At present, we don’t know which car models are eligible for this Samsung feature. With the Car Key, you can open & close the doors using an NFC tag. Also, you can start the engine while placing your smartphone on the wireless charging pad.
The Digital key function in Samsung Pass will soon be available in other countries including the US & European countries. The update which is releasing in South Korea is different than the update now releasing in other countries. The Galaxy S21 series in other regions are getting firmware number G99*BXXU3AUIE. In South Korea, the S21 series is getting firmware ends with ‘AUIG’. To check for the latest October update, go to Settings and check for any pending update in the Software Update section.
The second beta update that is scheduled to launch today has been postponed to next week. The official Beta Operation Manager has stated the news in Samsung community South Korea. As per the previous report, the second beta version for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ & Galaxy S21 Ultra was supposed to release today in South Korea. Sadly, Samsung’s official member come ahead and confirmed it is not going to happen this week. However, the Beta Manager didn’t mention the main reason behind the delay, but he promised to bring a more stable version next week.
If there is an issue on Samsung’s side, then the other countries might also face delays. Also, it arises a question whether this week the company will release the first beta for Galaxy S21 in other countries like India, China & Poland. Here is the official answer from Beta Operation Manager.
The second version will be opened next week to provide the most stable version possible.
Sorry for the inconvenience, but please wait a little longer.
After Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20 & Galaxy Note 20 series devices are also in line to participate in Android 12-based One UI 4 beta testing. The beta testing may also come to Galaxy Z series and some Galaxy A series phones. As per the previous report, the stable version of One UI 4.0 may release in December for flagship models.
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.
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.
The Beta Operation Manager at Samsung community has officially promised to open One UI 4.0 Beta version. On the official page, he has posted a banner and promised to bring it soon. That means, in the coming days or weeks, users can join the beta testing. First, it will open for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ & Galaxy S21 Ultra devices. Later, it will open for the previous flagship models like Galaxy Note 20 & Galaxy S20 series. It will also come to the foldable phones & maybe to the other high mid-range smartphones in the future.
As per the sources, the beta testing will start in mid-September, but we guess it could open before that. Samsung is now delivering One UI 3.1.1 version for its foldable phones & for Galaxy tablets. The One UI 3.1.1 features are also coming for flagship smartphones Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20, Note 20, and others. Now, it is time to join the next major update One UI 4.0 version. After beta testing, we could see a stable version to dispatch in early November.
It will first open in Samsung’s home country South Korea, and later, it will come to the other regions. To join the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 Beta, you have to log in to the Samsung Members app. If you don’t have the installed Samsung Members app, then first download it. When the beta version is officially announced, then the Beta Operation Manager will post the official login page & link in the Members app.
The Galaxy S21 series users will be lucky enough to get the first update when they receive their handset. Samsung is now releasing enhancement updates for 2021’s flagship models Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ & Galaxy S21 Ultra. The three models will see improvements in the camera, Wi-Fi & fingerprint recognition system. After the use, you will see G98*BXXU1AUA4 firmware version on your Galaxy S21 smartphone along with January 1st security patch.
The Galaxy S21 lineup specifically Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with 108MP camera on the back. The reviewers & some users who have received the smartphone say there is no major improvement over the Galaxy S20’s camera. This update might help the camera to give better results in various shots. The Wi-Fi & fingerprint recognition system will also give you better results, but I am not sure they were facing any slowness here. Still, after the installation, you can expect better results from both the features.
Along with it, Samsung has taken care of minor issues to enhance the overall performance. If you have received your Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ or Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone, then you can check for the new version manually. The users who have ordered Galaxy S21 device, they will see a new firmware update when they get the device.
