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Original story (published on August 08, 2020) follows:
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra at a Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event on August 5. The event also welcomed the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Watch3, and Galaxy Buds Live, but one thing stood out for sure, at least for software update fans.
At the event, Samsung revealed that the Galaxy Note 20 will receive three Android OS updates all through to Android 13. That’s some feat coming from Samsung, which has been offering two OS updates to all Galaxy devices regardless of the price.
This changes going forward. And even better is that the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra aren’t alone. If you own any of the devices in the Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 series, you are also guaranteed at least three Android OS updates.
Samsung commits to 3 Android OS updates
Yes, this means OS updates for the Galaxy Note 10 and S10 series wont stop at Android 11, rather, Android 12 is also on the cards. But until then, lets talk about the latest offering from Samsung – the One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11.
Regular PiunikaWeb readers probably have come across our list of Samsung Galaxy devices we think will receive the One UI 3.0 update. With new devices still expected in the near future, this list should keep growing.
But of course, not all eligible devices will be upgraded to Android 11 at the same time. Typically, premium models in the Galaxy S and Note series get the nod ahead of the midrange and budget devices in the Galaxy A and Galaxy M series.
Galaxy S10 to receive OS updates up to Android 12
In this article, we keep track of all Samsung Galaxy devices that have picked up the One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11 so far, beta or stable. As usual, we will keep this article updated with the latest news whenever a new Galaxy device bags the new OS.
| New updates will be added in the section below and the tracker follows after that |
Update 1 (August 18)
Samsung has now confirmed that the stable Android 11 update alongside One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy S20 line-up will be released later this year. As expected the S20 models will be the first Galaxy devices to bag the Android 11 update with others following soon. See more details here.
The company has now confirmed that a few devices from the Galaxy A series will be getting up to 3 major OS updates. Previously, it had only confirmed 3 OS updates for its flagship devices. According to the OEM the Galaxy A51, A51 5G, A71, A71 5G, and A90 5G will be the devices to bag 3 major OS updates.
Update 2 (September 07)
The latest development suggests that Android 11 is being tested on the Samsung Galaxy S20 series as well as the Galaxy M40 and A70S. Head here for the complete coverage.
Update 3 (September 08)
IST 10:42 am: It appears that Samsung might be ready to release the One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11 soon. This is because a listing for the latest update to the Galaxy Wearable application shows something interesting in the changelog:
Changelog:
Support R OS.
Fix runtime exception.
Since Samsung has updated its app for wearables to add support for Android ‘R’, i.e., Android 11, it’s possible that the company may release the One UI 3.0 beta shortly.
Update 4 (September 09)
IST 08:10 pm: Samsung has kick-started the One UI 3.0 (Android 11) Developer Beta Program for the S20 lineup at least in Korea, and the registerations are now open even for the US region. Other regions may also get it soon.
Update 5 (September 14)
IST 02:15 pm: According to an announcement from Samsung, the Apps Panel feature will roll out to devices with the One UI 3.0/One UI 3.1 update. However, it will also be available on all Samsung phones with the One UI 2.5 update. Head here for more details.
Update 6 (September 15)
IST 11:30 am: Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 3.0 beta update based on Android 11 for the Galaxy S20 series. As expected, there are a bunch of new changes and improvements that One UI 3.0 brings to the table.
We’ve added the exhaustive changelog for the first beta update below:
Home screen
– Touch and hold an app to add an associated widget
– Turn the screen off by double-tapping on an empty are of the Home screen. You can turn this on in Settings > Advanced features > Motion and gestures.
Lock screen
– Dynamic Lock screen now has more categories, and you can select more than one.
– Lock screen widgets are improved.
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Quick panel
– See your conversations and media more conveniently in their own sections when you swipe down from the top of the screen.
AOD
– Always On Display widgets are improved.
Accessibility
– Get quick access to the most important accessibility settings during device setup.
– Get recommended accessibility features based on what you use.
– Set the Accessibility shortcut more easily in settings.
– Sound detectors now work with your SmartThings devices such as TVs and lights to give you more visible alerts when the doorbell rings or a baby is crying.
Samsung Keyboard
– You can find the keyboard in settings more easily under General management in Settings, and the settings have been reorganized to put the most important ones first.
Samsung DeX
– You can now connect to supported TVs wirelessly.
– New touchpad multi-gestures let you change screen zoom and font size more easily.
Internet
– Added ability to block websites from redirecting you when you tap the Back button.
– Added warnings and blocking options for websites that shot too many pop-ups or notifications.
– Rearranged menus to make things easier to find.
– Added several new add-ons, including one that translates websites.
– Added option hide the status bar for a more immersive browsing experience.
– Increased maximum number of open tabs to 99.
– Added ability to lock and reorder tabs.
– Improved design for tab bar which is now supported on all devices.
– Ended support for Samsung Internet edge panel.
Contacts & Phone
– Added the ability to edit multiple linked contacts at one time.
– Added an option to help you quickly delete duplicate contacts.
– Enhanced the search experience.
– Extended the storage period of the Trash bin from 15 to 30 days.
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Phone/Call background
– Added the ability to customize the call screen with your own pictures and videos.
Messages
– Created a Trash bin to store recently deleted messages.
– Call & Text on other devices
– Added the ability to turn Call & text on other devices on or off with Bixby Routines.
Calendar
– Events with the same start time are now shown together in month and agenda view.
– Reorganized options for adding and editing events.
– Improved layout for full screen alerts.
Reminder
– Improved layout for full screen alerts
Digital wellbeing and Parental controls
– Added trends to your weekly report. You can see how your usage has changed since the previous week and check your usage time for each feature.
– Added phone usage time while driving to the weekly report.
– Added a lock screen widget so you can check your screen time without unlocking your phone.
– Added separate profiles for personal and work modes so you can track your screen time separately.
Camera
– Improved auto-focus and auto exposure functionality and usability.
– Improved stabilization when taking pictures of the moon at high zoom levels.
Photo editor
– Added the ability to revert edited pictures back to their original versions.
Bixby Routine
– Grouped preset routines help you get started quickly and learn how to build your own routines easily.
– You can now see what actions are reversed when a routine ends.
– New conditions have been added, such as a specific start time, the disconnection of a Bluetooth device or Wi-Fi network, a call from a specific number, and more.
– New actions have been added, including talking to Bixby and accessibility actions.
– You can add a customized icon for each routine and add routines to the Lock screen for quick access.
IST 01:27 pm: Users who registered for the One UI 3.0 (Android 11) Developer Pre-Beta update in the U.S. are now beginning to receive Samsung’s new skin on the Galaxy S20 series. For more details, head here.
IST 05:33 pm: It now appears that the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is being tested with Android 11. This is because the device was spotted on a Geekbench listing running Android 11. We’ve added a screenshot for reference below:
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Update 7 (September 16)
IST 12:21 pm: Thanks to a video posted on YouTube, we now have an in-depth look at some of the features that are coming to devices that are eligible for the new Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. Head here to know more.
Update 8 (September 22)
IST 12:58 pm: According to recent reports, Samsung has started the development for the One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Note 20, and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. See all the details here.
Update 9 (September 23)
IST 06:04 pm: A new report suggests that the latest update for the One Hand Operation+ module adds support for One UI 3.0 and also brings a few bug fixes. Moreover, it also resolves the long-swipe gesture detection issue on the Galaxy Tab S7.
Update 10 (September 24)
IST 05:23 pm: Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition yesterday and also stated that the device will get up to 3 major OS updates. This means that it will get the update to One UI 3.0 and two more major Android version upgrades. To know which all Samsung devices are now in the 3 OS upgrades club, head here and here.
Update 11 (September 26)
IST 12:50 pm: If the information floating around on Weibo (including a screenshot – see below) is to go by, the OneUI 3.0 public beta for the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra will be arriving sometime around mid-October, which means a few weeks from now.
Here’s the link to that Weibo post we’re talking about.
Update 12 (September 29)
IST 11:38 am: Samsung, via its Korean community page, has made an announcement claiming that the One UI 3 beta based on Android 11 is coming soon for the Galaxy S20 series in Korea. This isn’t a developer beta and thus all interested users can apply for it.
IST 07:03 pm: In case you wish to see everything that’s new with Samsung’s One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11. You can take a look at an exhaustive list of changes and additions here.
Update 13 (October 03)
IST 04:05 pm: Based on new developments, it appears that the One UI 3.0 public beta update alongside Android 11 is ready for the Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy S20 series. Further, it is near finished for the Galaxy Note 10 series and S10 series too. More details here.
Update 14 (October 05)
IST 10:28 am: Certain Samsung flaghips support eSIM functionality in the U.S, however, it isn’t enabled by Samsung. This function can easily be enabled via an OTA update in the future, possibly the One UI 3.0 update. Full story here.
IST 03:34 pm: It seems that Samsung is set to release the Android 11 update with its new One UI 3.0 skin soon since the official page for One UI 3.0 appears to have gone live but isn’t accessible right now. See the full story here.
Update 15 (October 06)
IST 11:03 am: New details have emerged suggesting that the One UI 3.0 public beta update will rollout as build ZTJ3 within this week or by Tuesday next week. Further, the update may also arrive in 3 weeks or less for the Note line. Full story here.
IST 01:41 pm: Several first-party Samsung applications have been updated to support Android 11 (One UI 3.0). Thus it’s likely we will get to see the One UI 3.0 update sooner rather than later. More details here.
IST 04:52 pm: Samsung has finally released the One UI 3.0 public beta for the Galaxy S20 lineup via an announcement on the Samsung Members application in Korea. As we reported earlier, it carriers the build number ZTJ3 and interested users can participate in the update right away.
Update 16 (October 07)
IST 12:41 pm: The One UI 3.0 public beta update began rolling out in Korea yesterday, and now, Samsung Galaxy S20 series users in the U.S. have also begun reporting the arrival of the beta update. See all the details here.
IST 05:05 pm: Based on new details, it appears that the One UI 3.0 public beta for the Galaxy Note 20 series may release sooner than previously expected.
Update 17 (October 08)
IST 12:21 pm: Like we suggested yesterday, the One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy Note 20 series may be closer than expected. However, the same cannot be said for the new Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) since it appears that Samsung has not yet begun the development for it. Full story here.
IST 06:15 pm: Based on new reports, it appears that T-Mobile Galaxy S20 series users can participate in the One UI 3.0 beta program and try out the new Android 11-based skin right away.
Update 18 (October 09)
IST 11:54 am: It now seems that the development of One UI 3.0 (Android 11) has kick-started for the Galaxy S10 series in the U.S. Further, the Samsung Keys Cafe Good Lock Module may also be released soon. See the full story here.
Update 19 (October 10)
IST 04:15 pm: Interested users can now try out One UI 3.0 applications such as the Clock, Messaging, Keyboard, and others on Samsung devices running One UI 2.0+. Head here for instructions.
Update 20 (October 12)
IST 10:59 am: While we previously highlighted that the One UI 3.0 development for the Galaxy S10 series has begun, a Samsung Care ambassador has claimed that the One UI 3.0 update will not arrive soon.
Update 21 (October 13)
IST 12:40 pm: It’s coming to light (1,2) that Samsung is now rolling out a hotfix update shortly after releasing the public beta for the One UI 3.0 update. Following is the translated change-log:
Here are the new features:
Device stability improvement and bug fixes
Function enhancement or new function addition
Device performance improvement
Following are the big fixes:
Touching the edge panel does not work
Home movement does not work well with the navigation bar gesture
Pressing power and entering the lock screen displays a black screen and does not touch-
Select Moa key in the keyboard settings and press the Moa key generated at the bottom to Crash
Handwriting use and after no you can use the keyboard
30 times zoom and 27.7 times the fixed or dial pause in geujjeum when the
Proposed YouTube viewing when Quick panel entering in the detail setting screen –
– widget clock widget settings – various menu is visible Now
After applying the theme, the phone number and back key entered on the phone keypad screen are not clearly visible
IST 12:40 pm: For those in India waiting for the One UI 3.0 beta update, your wait may be longer than usual this time around. More info here.
Update 22 (October 14)
IST 10:59 am: New developments suggest that Google is banning OEMs from implementing any facial tweaking algorithms at the time of image processing and thus Samsung has removed the face smoothening effect with the One UI 3.0 update. More on that here.
IST 05:51 pm: According to new developments, it seems that Samsung has halted the latest One UI 3.0 hotfix update in Korea due to major bugs that resulted in vibration issues, home screen crashing, text overlapping, and others.
IST 05:54 pm: A new report (in German) indicates that Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 3.0 beta for Galaxy S20 users in Germany with builder number ZTJA. The OTA update file size is 1.8GB.
Update 23 (October 15)
IST 11:49 am: Apparently, the latest update to the Samsung Good Lock Theme Park application has brought support for One UI 3.0. Further, it also brings some new features and optimizations. Head here for more details.
IST 01:01 pm: Samsung has officially confirmed the release of the One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy S20 series in Germany. According to the announcement, the beta is limited to 1,000 users only.
IST 03:02 pm: The One UI 3.0 beta update is now available for unlocked Galaxy S20 models in the U.S. Further, the update brings support for RCS messaging through Jibe in the country. More details here.
IST 04:19 pm: Not only does the One UI 3.0 update bring the Double-tap to wake option, but it also brings the Double-tap to sleep function as well. Thus users can wake or put their device to sleep with two taps on the screen.
Update 24 (October 16)
IST 10:58 am: The Samsung Keys Cafe module is finally available for users to download via the Galaxy Store. Further, the Galaxy S10 has been spotted on Geekbench running Android 11. More details here.
IST 03:17 pm: Samsung has officially announced the imminent rollout of the One UI 3.0 beta for the Note 20 series via its community forum in Korea. The company hasn’t provided a specific date, rather, has stated it’s “coming soon”. Full story here.
IST 06:25 pm: The One UI 3.0 beta 2 update is now available for the Galaxy S20 series in the U.S. as firmware version G988U1UEU1ZTJA. It brings a few bug fixes and stability enhancements.
Update 24 (October 17)
IST 02:30 pm: New developments suggest that the Android 11 One UI 3.0 beta is now live for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Plus in India.
Further, an alleged conversation by an individual with a Samsung support agent suggests that the One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy Note 20 series in the U.S. will be open from tomorrow.
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IST 02:55 pm: According to Samsung’s official One UI webpage, the Dual Preview and Rear Cam Selfie features will be available on the Galaxy Fold with the One UI 3.0 update.
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IST 05:06 pm: As per the footnotes on Samsung’s official page for its skin over Android, the One UI 3.0 update will be available “from Nov. 2020 or later.” Therefore, we can expect to see the stable update go live next month.
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Update 25 (October 19)
IST 10:45 pm: Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 series and the Galaxy Note 20 series, albeit in beta. Thus, we’ve created a dedicated bug tracker in order to make it easier for you to track all reported issues with the update.
Update 26 (October 20)
IST 12:24 pm: It appears that Samsung has kick-started the One UI 3.0 beta program in the UK for the Galaxy S20 series. Interested users can register via the Samsung Members application.
IST 02:22 pm: The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has bagged a new update with build number ATJ1 which is likely a prepatory package for the One UI 3.0 update. See more details here.
Update 27 (October 21)
IST 06:24 pm: Samsung opened up the registration for the One UI 3.0 beta in the UK yesterday. Those who successfully registered for it are receiving the beta update in the country. A user has also confirmed the same on Reddit.
Update 28 (October 22)
IST 10:26 am: Samsung has opened up registrations for the One UI 3.0 beta program to Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra users in the U.S. Folks with the Sprint, T-Mobile, and unlocked models can register via the Samsung Members application.
IST 12:14 pm: Recent developments indicate that Samsung might be preparing to roll out the One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S10 series and the Galaxy Z Fold 2. To know more, head here.
IST 12:40 pm: According to a recent report, the One UI 3.0 public beta update is now live for Galaxy S20 series users in Poland too. Interested individuals can simply register via the Samsung Members app to get the update.
IST 12:50 pm: The latest One UI 3.0 beta update for the Galaxy S20 Ultra appears to have improved the camera on the device. This update is live with the build number ZTJF.
IST 06:09 pm: Samsung has finally started recruiting One UI 3.0 beta testers for the Galaxy Note 20 series and the Galaxy S20 series in India. Users should be able to enroll via the standard process, i.e. the Samsung Members app.
Update 29 (October 23)
IST 10:30 pm: The One UI 3.0 beta 2 update is now available to Galaxy S20 series owners with build number ZTJG. The new update brings a few bug fixes and improvements. See more details here.
IST 03:23 pm: Apparently, users are beginning to report that they are now able to connect to a 5G network on their Galaxy S20 series devices running on the Android 11 (One UI 3.0) beta on the T-Mobile network.
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IST 04:26 pm: Samsung has now kick-started the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra in Korea. Interested users can enroll for the beta and will get the update as build number ZTJH.
Adding to this, it also seems that Samsung has started the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra in Germany. Thus interested users can sign up via the Samsung Members app right away.
Update 30 (October 24)
IST 12:10 pm: The One UI 3.0 beta is now available for Galaxy S20 series users in Poland. Interested users can enroll via the Samsung Members application to get a chance to experience the One UI 3.0 beta. A user has confirmed receiving the update on Reddit.
IST 06:30 pm: It seems that Samsung might be close to releasing the stable Android 11/One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 series since the S20 LTE/5G model has recently received Wi-FI Alliance certification on Android 11.
Update 31 (October 26)
IST 01:36 pm: Samsung might be testing Android 11 (One UI 3.0) for the Galaxy Note 10+ since a new test build was spotted on the CheckFirm app. More details can be found here.
IST 05:45 pm: The One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy S20 series is reportedly live in China now. The update is rolling out to those who enrolled for the beta with build number ZTJG.
IST 06:05 pm: While the changelog for the One UI 3.0 beta update does not mention any major changes, the update does bring some new UI elements and improvements. To know more, head here.
Update 32 (October 27)
IST 11:22 am: Sprint Samsung Galaxy S20 series users are beginning to receive the One UI 3.0 beta update in the U.S. according to a user report.
IST 12:56 pm: The One UI 3.0 beta has begun rolling out for the Galaxy Note 20 series in the U.S. Users who have signed up for the Public Beta will get the OTA update at any point now if they have not already received it.
Further, it seems that Samsung has begun testing Android 11 on the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite as a new test build has popped up. See all details here.
Update 33 (October 30)
IST 04:17 pm: A user who installed the One UI 3.0 beta has shared some details regarding the One UI 3.0 update. For starters, the individual has confirmed that the skin smoothening has been removed when clicking images via the default camera.
Further, they claim that Good Lock works but only certain modules and the multitasking gestures have been improved considerably. Samsung has also removed the Android 11 Power Menu home controls feature from One UI 3.0. You can check out the complete thread here.
Update 34 (October 31)
IST 10:30 am: The third One UI 3.0 beta firmware is now live for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series in Germany. It carries the build number ZTJN and also brings the November security patch according to a new report.
Update 35 (November 02)
IST 11:30 am: Chatter on Samsung’s South Korean forum suggests the One UI 3.0 stable update for the Galaxy S20 series may start rolling out in the month of November, at least in some regions. More details here.
IST 03:30 pm: Even Samsung’s own official website says One UI 3.0 may start rolling out November onward.
One UI 3 will be available from Nov. 2020 or later
Update 36 (November 04)
IST 10:54 am: Samsung has now begun rolling out the fourth One UI 3.0 beta update. It carries the firmware version G98xxXXU5ZTK1 with a download size of around 410MB. A report indicates that the update does indeed improve the camera. At present, the update is rolling out in Germany.
IST 11:05 am: A new report also indicates that the One UI 3.0 beta 3 update has begun rolling out for the Galaxy S20 series in the U.S.
IST 11:59 am: The third One UI 3.0 beta is now live for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series in Korea as well. Therefore, it may take a few more days for the fourth beta to go live in the country.
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IST 02:18 pm: Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 3.0 beta 2 update for the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra in the U.S. carrying build number ZTK1. The new beta update brings the November patch and a host of bug fixes.
Update 37 (November 05)
IST 12:10 pm: The One UI 3.0 beta 2 update was also released for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in India. This new update carries the build number ZTJQ and brings the November patch as per a report.
IST 12:52 pm: Samsung has also released the One UI 3.0 beta update 2 for the Note 20 series in Korea. It carries the build number ZTJQ and brings some new changes over the previous beta.
For starter, the app launching animations have been tweaked. Further, some sections of the Settings pages have been tweaked. The Volume Bar has also been tweaked in order to improve visibility. Head here to check out all the details.
Update 38 (November 06)
IST 10:09 am: The latest One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy S20 series brings along with it CTS or Google Play certification. Therefore, users should be able to use banking and financial apps without a problem. This also indicates that the stable update may roll out soon. Full story here.
Update 39 (November 09)
IST 01:05 pm: New developments suggest that Samsung is already testing Android 11 for the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition. However, there’s still no information regarding when we can expect to see the One UI 3.0 begin rolling out for the device.
Update 40 (November 10)
IST 04:19 pm: It seems that Samsung is testing Android 11 on the Galaxy Z Fold2 with the software version F916USQU1CTJ5. This indicates that the stable rollout should start sooner rather than later.
IST 05:55 pm: New developments suggest that the One UI 3.0 beta 3 for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series has begun rolling out to beta testers in Poland and the UK. Do note that the beta 4 update is already live Germany.
IST 06:11 pm: As it turns out, the One UI 3.0 beta 4 update for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series is now available in South Korea too. A beta tester from the country has confirmed receiving the update on the company’s community forum.
IST 06:35 pm: Samsung has released the One UI 3.0 beta 5 update for the Galaxy S20 series as per a report. It carries the build number ZTK7 and brings fixes for several bugs.
Update 41 (November 11)
IST 10:15 am: Samsung is reportedly planning to release the One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11 for up to 90 devices from its portfolio. Moreover, this number does not include the special 5G or 5W UW variants for example.
IST 12:25 pm: Galaxy Note 10 series and Galaxy S10 series users can rejoice since Samsung has announced that the One UI 3.0 beta (Android 11) program is going to kick-start soon for the devices.
IST 06:35 pm: It seems that the One UI 3.0 beta has begun rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series in South Korea. A user has shared a screenshot of the update which has been released for their Galaxy Note 10+ 5G with the build number ZTK6.
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IST 06:45 pm: Samsung has also reportedly announced the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy Z Flip as well. Therefore, we can expect to see the beta start rolling out in the following days and weeks.
IST 06:50 pm: Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra users in the beta program are also getting a new update. It is rolling out as version N98xxXXU1ZTK7 and brings a host of new bug fixes for the devices. Currently, the update is live in India and Germany according to a report.
Update 42 (November 12)
IST 10:08 am: Samsung is yet to release the One UI 3.0 beta for the T-Mobile and Sprint models of the Galaxy Note 20 series. In an early announcement, the company claimed users with phones from either of the two carriers will be able to participate in the beta program. More details here.
IST 01:22 pm: It now seems that the One UI 3.0 beta update has begun rolling out for the unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series in the UK for those who signed up via the Samsung Members app. A user on Reddit has confirmed receiving the beta.
IST 01:30 pm: A Galaxy S20 user from Korea has also shed some light on some of the new features found in the One UI 3.0 beta 4 update. It brings a new homescreen animation, landscape game transition, unlock animation, and more. Check out the full review (in Korean) here.
IST 01:48 pm: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 users will also be able to get their hands on the One UI 3.0 beta update since the company has announced that the One UI 3.0 beta program will go live soon for the device.
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Update 43 (November 13)
IST 03:59 pm: According to a fresh report from a user, a new One UI 3.0 beta update has begun rolling out. It carries the build number ZTKA and is the sixth beta. It also appears to bring the December patch.
Update 44 (November 16)
IST 04:15 pm: New developments suggest that Samsung would be implementing the redesigned Android 11 power menu with the One UI 3.0 skin. This information comes from a conversation between Samsung support and a user. Head here to know more.
Update 45 (November 17)
IST 11:30 am: The One UI 3.0 beta 3 update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series is now live in the US on T-Mobile and AT&T unlocked units. A user has taken to Reddit to confirm receiving the update.
IST 11:40 am: Galaxy Z Flip 5G users in Korea who have successfully enrolled for the One UI 3.0 beta are now beginning to receive the update as per a user report on the company’s Korean community forum.
Update 46 (November 18)
IST 10:40 am: Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 3.0 beta 5 update for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series in India. It bears the build number ZTKD and weighs in at 245.55 MB. This new build also carries the December security patch.
IST 10:49 am: According to Samsung’s Beta Operation Manager in Korea, the company is currently working on fixing some stabilization issues that were introduced with the One UI 3.0 beta on the Galaxy Note 10 series.
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Once the issues are sorted, the beta program should go live for the Galaxy S10 series as well as per the comment from the Beta Operation Manager on the Samsung Korean community forum.
Update 47 (November 19)
IST 06:50 pm: Samsung is reportedly rolling out a new One UI 3.0 beta update for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series. This update carries the firmware version G98xxXXU5ZTKF and also brings the December patch.
It is being seeded to devices in India and Germany and could possibly be the final beta update before the stable update goes live. This is because the update notice mentions that users will not be able to rollback to Android 10 after installing this new firmware.
Update 48 (November 20)
IST 12:50 pm: The One UI 3.0 beta 6 update is now live in the U.S. with the build number ZTKE. It also carries the warning note which lets users know that they will not be able to roll back to Android 10 after installing it.
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IST 04:35 pm: Samsung may begin rolling out the One UI 3.0 update for the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Z Fold 2 devices as early as next week according to a fresh report.
IST 04:40 pm: An individual has highlighted that the Galaxy Note 20 One UI 3.0 beta 3 update might have been delayed in South Korea due to battery draining issues.
It’s highly likely that the information might be true since Samsung has been rolling out One UI 3.0 betas for the S20 series left, right, and center. However, beta updates for the Note 20 series are coming in at a snail’s pace.
Update 49 (November 21)
IST 06:30 pm: Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 3.0 beta 7 update for the Galaxy S20 family in South Korea. It carries the build number ending ZTKF and brings a few fixes. We’ve shared a translated version of changelog below:
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Update 50 (November 23)
IST 04:50 pm: It seems Samsung has also kick-started the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy Z Flip in South Korea. Therefore, we can expect to see the beta go live soon in other countries as well.
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Update 51 (November 25)
IST 12:00 pm: The stable One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy Note 20 series might be close to rolling out since a forum moderator on the company’s community site in Korea has announced that the One UI 3.0 beta program is now closed for the Note 20 devices according to a report.
IST 03:00 pm: Users are now beginning to report (1, 2) that the One UI 3.0 beta update has begun rolling out for the Galaxy Note 10 series in India. Thus, those who registered for the beta should be receiving the OTA update now.
It carries the build number ending ZTKE and also brings the November patch to the device with a download size of 2209.58 MB.
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Update 52 (November 26)
IST 10:05 am: Along with the Note 10 series, the One UI 3.0 beta program also went live for the Samsung Galaxy S10 series in India, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Users who enrolled in the beta program are receiving the beta with the build number ZTKF as per a report.
IST 02:20 pm: The second One UI 3.0 beta update has begun rolling out to Galaxy Note 10 users in South Korea carrying the build number ZTKE as per a new report.
IST 02:25 pm: Samsung Galaxy S10 users can now download the One UI 3.0 beta update based on Android 11 manually. Head here to find the download links and the guide to install the update.
Update 53 (November 27)
IST 11:35 am: It seems that the One UI 3.0 beta has been resumed for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 in Korea. As we reported earlier, the previous beta update prevented users from unlocking their smartphones. Therefore it’s likely that the problem has been fixed.
Update 54 (November 28)
IST 10:10 am: According to a Samsung mod, the stable Android 11 update for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series will start rolling out in early December. Therefore, users can expect to receive the update in the next couple of weeks. Full story here.
IST 02:30 pm: A Samsung moderator has confirmed that the company will share a detailed rollout plan for One UI 3.0 in Early December as per a report.
Further, another report highlights a couple of alleged screenshots of a user’s conversation with a Samsung support rep. According to the support agent, Samsung is working on the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S9 duo and bizarrely the Galaxy S8 duo as well.
We’ve shared both screenshots below:
Update 55 (November 30)
IST 01:15 pm: The One UI 3.0 Beta 4 update for the Galaxy Note 20 series is now out, at least in Korea. Following are the details:
Version: N986NKSU1ZTKJ / N986NOKR1ZTKJ / N986NKSU1BTKJ
Size: 541.51MB
Security patch level: December 1, 2020
To access more about this, head here, here, and here.
Update 56 (December 01)
IST 11:15 am: New developments suggest that the One UI 3.0 update for the Samsung Galaxy S10 series has begun rolling out for those who signed up for the beta program in the U.S.
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IST 12:20 pm: The Android 11/R rollback program has been suspended for the Galaxy S10 series due to a bug that leaves both Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass unusable. More details here.
Update 57 (December 02)
IST 11:00 am: Samsung has released its One UI 3.0 (Android 11) update timeline for all eligible devices. As expected the Samsung Galaxy S20 series will be the first models to receive it starting from December.
Following which, other flagships such as the Note 20 series and Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy S10 series (excluding the S10e) are expected to get in in January 2021 as per a report. We’ve shared the complete list below:
December 2020
– Galaxy S20
– Galaxy S20+
– Galaxy S20 Ultra
January 2021
– Galaxy Note 10
– Galaxy Note 10+
– Galaxy Note 20
– Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
– Galaxy S10
– Galaxy S10+
– Galaxy S10 Lite
– Galaxy Z Fold 2
– Galaxy Z Flip
February 2021
– Galaxy Fold
March 2021
– Galaxy A51
– Galaxy M21
– Galaxy M30s
– Galaxy M31
– Galaxy Note 10 Lite
– Galaxy Tab S7
April 2021
– Galaxy A50
– Galaxy M51
May 2021
– Galaxy A21s
– Galaxy A31
– Galaxy A70
– Galaxy A71
– Galaxy A80
– Galaxy Tab S6
– Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
June 2021
– Galaxy A01
– Galaxy A01 Core
– Galaxy A11
– Galaxy M11
– Galaxy Tab A
July 2021
– Galaxy A30
– Galaxy Tab S5e
August 2021
– Galaxy A10
– Galaxy A10s
– Galaxy A20
– Galaxy A20s
– Galaxy A30s
– Galaxy Tab A 10.1
– Galaxy Tab Active Pro
IST 06:20 pm: New developments suggest that the stable One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11 will begin rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series from tomorrow in Korea. More details here.
IST 06:35 pm: Samsung has kick-started the One UI 3.0 (Android 11) beta program for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G in Korea. Users can enroll for the beta program via the Samsung Members app. More details here.
Update 58 (December 03)
IST 09:55 am: Verizon has started seeding the stable One UI 3.0 update for the Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra in the U.S., making them the first S20 models to get the Android 11-based skin. It’s likely that the update will begin rolling out elsewhere soon.
IST 03:10 pm: Latest reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup in the US on T-Mobile network is expected to receive the One UI 3.0 (Android 11) update starting December 11. Details here.
IST 06:00 pm: It seems that the One UI 3.0 stable update is now being seeded for the Galaxy S20 series across Europe with the build number CTKG. Germany, France, Italy, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Nordic countries are some regions where users have got it as per a report.
Further, the update has been released for S20 series users in Korea as well as we had expected earlier. Users are getting the new Android version with the build number CTKF according to some reports (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
IST 06:15 pm: Samsung Galaxy S10 users with unlocked T-Mobile and AT&T units are now beginning to receive the One UI 3.0 beta on their devices.
Update 59 (December 04)
IST 10:20 am: Samsung Galaxy S20 series users in Sweden have also begun receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update on their devices according to a fresh report from a user on Reddit.
IST 10:25 am: Users with unlocked models of the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ have also begun receiving the One UI 3.0 beta in the U.S according to few reports from users on this thread.
IST 10:50 am: Samsung has shared a new notice on the Samsung Members application for users in India. The notice contains a detailed timeline for the availability of the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 skin for all eligible devices sold in India.
– Galaxy S20 (Dec 20)
– Galaxy S20+ (Dec 20)
– Galaxy S20 Ultra5G (Dec 20)
– Galaxy Fold (Jan 21)
– Galaxy S10e (Jan 21)
– Galaxy S10(Jan 21)
– Galaxy S10+ (Jan 21)
– Galaxy Note 10 (Jan 21)
– Galaxy Note 10+ (Jan 21)
– Galaxy S10 Lite (Jan 21)
– Galaxy Z Flip (Jan 21)
– Galaxy Note 20 (Jan 21)
– Galaxy S20 FE (Jan 21)
– Galaxy Note20 Ultra5G (Jan 21)
– Galaxy Z Fold25G (Jan 21)
– Galaxy A70(Mar 21)
– Galaxy M30s (Mar 21)
– Galaxy A51 (Mar 21)
– Galaxy Note 10 Lite (Mar 21)
– Galaxy M31 (Mar 21)
– Galaxy M21(Mar 21)
– Galaxy A50 (Apr 21)
– Galaxy A50s (Apr 21)
– Galaxy A80 (Apr 21)
– Galaxy M51 (Apr 21)
– Galaxy Tab $7+(Apr 21)
– Galaxy Tab S7 (Apr 21)
– Galaxy A70s (May 21)
– Galaxy TAB S6 (May 21)
– Galaxy A71 (May 21)
– Galaxy M31s(May 21)
– Galaxy Tab-S6-Lite (May 21)
– Galaxy M40 (Jun 21)
– Galaxy A31 (Jun 21))
– Galaxy M11 (Jun 21)
– Galaxy A21s(Jun 21)
– Galaxy M01 (Jun 21)
– Galaxy A01-Core (Jun 21)
– Galaxy Tab-A (Jun 21)
– Galaxy A30 (Jul 21)
– Galaxy Tab S5e (Jul 21)
– Galaxy A10 (Aug 21)
– Galaxy A10s (Aug 21)
– Galaxy A20 (Aug 21)
– Galaxy A20s (Aug 21)
– Galaxy A30s (Aug 21)
– Galaxy Tab A8(2019) (Aug 21)
– Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) (Aug 21)
– Galaxy M10s (Sep 21)
– Galaxy Tab A8 (2019) (Sep 21)
Thanks for the tip, Ramesh.
IST 03:10 pm: Android 11 based One UI 3.0 public beta update is now live for the US unlocked variants of Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup. Complete coverage here.
IST 07:10 pm: New developments indicate that the Galaxy Note 20 will get the stable One UI 3.0 update on December 14 whereas the Galaxy S20 FE will get it on December 27. Full story here.
IST 07:15 pm: Samsung has also shared its One UI 3.0 (Android 11) update plans for eligible devices in the U.S. According to the timeline, the Galaxy S10 series will get the update in February 2021. Check it out here.
IST 07:20 pm: In an alleged screenshot of a message from a Samsung support agent, it appears the Good Lock will bag One UI 3.0 (Android 11) support in February. Thus, some users may be slightly disappointed considering that the stable update has already begun rolling out.
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Update 60 (December 05)
IST 01:05 pm: Many users who have installed the One UI 3.0 stable update based on Android 11 on their S20 series devices are claiming that they still aren’t able to use Google Pay. This was an issue during the beta phase, however, should have been fixed already. Full story here.
IST 02:25 pm: According to Fido’s OS upgrade schedule, the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra are expected to pick up the One UI 3.0 update soon. It’s likely that it will begin rolling out this month itself. More details here.
IST 03:35 pm: Apparently, T-Mobile has started pushing the One UI 3.0 update for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series to users in the U.S. It bears the build number CTKH and weighs 2464.56 MB in size.
IST 06:30 pm: Samsung has shared a few more details about the new Android 11-based One UI 3.0 skin and how it takes the user experience to ‘new heights’ with its refreshed design, enhancements to everyday features, and customizability options amongst other things.
Update 61 (December 07)
IST 10:15 am: The second One UI 3.0 beta has been released for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 in Korea carrying the build number ZTL3 with a download size of 535.29 MB. Further, the stable One UI 3.0 update is now live for Galaxy S20 users in Poland as per a post on Reddit.
IST 11:30 am: The US carrier Sprint has begun testing the Android 11 updated for the Samsung Galaxy A50 devices. It’s worth mentioning that the device otherwise still awaits the One UI 2.5 release.
| Samsung One UI 3.0 (Android 11) update tracker table |
| Device/Country | South Korea | United States | UK | Germany | India | Canada | (Notes) |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite | – | – | – | – | – | – | – Under testing – New test build spotted |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 | Beta update released | – | – | – | – | – | – Beta program coming soon Internal testing |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G | Beta released | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Public beta released, Beta 2, Beta 4 | Public Beta released, Beta 2, Beta 3 | – | Public beta released, Beta 3 | Public beta, Beta 2, Beta 3 | – | – Development started – Public beta update ready |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Public beta released, Beta 2, Beta 4 | Public Beta released, Beta 2, Beta 3 | – | Public beta released, Beta 3 | Public beta, Beta 2, Beta 3 | – | – Development started – Public beta update ready |
It’s worth noting that the available One UI 3.0 firmware as of this writing is the pre-beta version meant for developers in South Korea and the U.S. After this, a public beta version will be made available for folks in the UK, China, Germany, India, and Poland.
Public beta testing should last a month or two before the wider rollout begins, probably somewhere in September. As always, we will be here to let you know when the update is ready for your specific unit, so stay tuned to PiunikaWeb.
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