Samsung has finally made the OneUI 3.0 Public Beta live for users of the Galaxy S20 series in South Korea. A post on Samsung’s Korean forum says the beta is open initially to limited users but the number will increase in the future.
Samsung confirmed the OneUI 3.0 based on Android 11 back at the event on August 5. Soon after the event, the initial developer build for the Galaxy S20 series was announced in South Korea and US. However, the latest update gives (via Sammobile)every other S20 series customer an opportunity to experience the new UI.
That said, the beta that currently limited to the Galaxy S20 series could extend to Note 20 series and other devices as well. As of now, the eligible devices in South Korea are S20/S20+/S20 Ultra with carriers SKT, KT, LGU+, and Unlocked. To register, users need to download Samsung Members App and click on “Signup for OneUI beta Program” in notice. However, you will need a Samsung account for successful registration. After signing up, users can install the beta by navigating to settings->software update->download and install.
Besides, a changelog of OneUI 3.0 released recently suggests that the new UI will have an overhaul apart from Android 11 features. The changes include Accessibility, Contacts, Bixby routine, Digital wellbeing, revamp to Home, Lock screen, and AOD features. Apart from this, the UI is sure to get many more tweaks like revamped screenshots in the coming versions.
That said, the beta is reportedly coming to the UK, USA, Poland, Germany, China, and India soon. Regarding other devices, we can hope for the Galaxy S20 FE, older S10 series to get it at some point. But nothing is confirmed yet.
Also, the disclaimer on the forums says certain apps like GOM Audio, RAKBANK Digital Banking, Organizing Tasks, and few other apps won’t run after installing the beta. As always, we advise you to take a backup of data before hitting install. If you find face any error while installing, you can easily recover the older firmware by visiting a service center.
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