Samsung debuted One UI 2.5 based on Android 10 with Galaxy Note20 series and Galaxy Tab S7 series. It is an incremental update to One UI 2.1 released earlier this year with Galaxy S20 series. Since the new Note is on sale now, the company has begun to roll out the software shipped with it to the current-gen Galaxy S series. In the official announcement post, Samsung even revealed the list of devices that will be getting the new One UI 2.5 update.
The first version of One UI was introduced with Android Pie update in 2018. Since then, it has been updated with new features and optimization with the release of new flagships and Android 10. The latest version is One UI 2.5 and it brings the following features.
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Camera
- Pro Video mode: Support for controlling smartphone’s mic direction and external microphones.
- 8K video recording at 24fps
- 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio video recording
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Samsung Notes
- Audio Bookmarks: Synchronize notes with audio recordings of lectures or meeting
- Support for importing and editing PDF files
- Auto save and syn between Galaxy smartphones, Galaxy tablets, and PC
- New template and background color options
- Add handwritten text to typed documents
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Samsung DeX
- Wireless DeX support on TVs with Miracast
- Support for multi-finger gestures to switch between applications
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Connectivity
- Share WiFi password with nearby Galaxy devices in the contact list
- Know the speed of WiFi connections before connecting
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Reminder
- Preset time and location for upcoming meetings and tasks
Anyway, do note that all the above-mentioned features of One UI 2.5 may not be available for all the eligible/supported devices listed below.
Samsung One UI 2.5 Eligible/Supported Devices
Galaxy S Series
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20+ 5G
- Galaxy S20+
- Galaxy S20 5G
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy S9+
- Galaxy S9
Galaxy Note Series
- Galaxy Note10+ 5G
- Galaxy Note10+
- Galaxy Note10 5G
- Galaxy Note10
- Galaxy Note10 Lite
- Galaxy Note9
Galaxy Z Series
- Galaxy Z Flip 5G
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Fold 5G
- Galaxy Fold
The One UI 2.5 update for these Samsung Galaxy smartphones will be rolled out in batches across the world in the coming days. Unfortunately, the older Galaxy Tab S series will not be getting it even though the Galaxy Tab S7 series comes pre-installed with this new software.
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