Samsung started the rollout of its stable OneUI 6.1-based Android 14 OS to eligible devices last week. So far it has reached the fifth-generation Galaxy Z foldables, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy A54, and Galaxy A345G. Now the South Korean brand is seeding the latest software update to the years-old Galaxy S21 series users in the European markets. The smartphones debuted in 2021 with OneUI 3.1-based Android 11 out of the box. Currently, the run on Android 13 with OneUI 5.1. 

Samsung Galaxy S21 series gets treated to OneUI 6.1 update

Multiple Galaxy S21 series users are reporting that their units are getting the OneUI 6.1-based Android 14 updates in Europe starting with Switzerland first. The firmware version of the latest build is G991BXX U9FWK2 / G991BOXM9FWK2 / G991BXXU9FWK2. It weighs 2.28GB in size, hence it is recommended to download over a stable internet connection. The update also includes the November security patch. 

It’s worth noting that it’s unclear which Galaxy S21 series device is getting the latest update. Notably the S21 lineup was in OneUI 6.1 beta program a few months ago. We can also expect the rollout to expand to more regions soon. Users in Europe can check the latest software version by heading to Settings > System Update > Download and Install. If there is no prompt to update, users can find out if an update is available by tapping on Check for Updates. If you still don’t see the update available, it’s because the rollout is in a phased manner and may take some time to reach all devices. 

At the time of launch, Samsung had promised four years of software updates for the Galaxy S21 series. The latest OneUI 6.1-based Android 14 is the third major OS update. The smartphones are also expected to receive the last and final update to Android 15 next year. 

It seems that Samsung has successfully eliminated any bugs in the OneUI 6.1-based Android as it is rapidly rolling out the update to eligible devices. You can check all the new features and improvements in the latest software version here.

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Samsung is gearing up to roll out the One UI 5.0 build very soon, which is based on the latest version of Android OS. But prior to the final build’s release, the company has announced that it will be rolling out the One UI 5.0 Beta for Galaxy S21 series in India.

The South Korean tech giant has just released the public beta for the One UI 5.0 build for the Galaxy S21 series of premium smartphones. So owners of these devices in India are eligible to take part in the beta program. For those unaware, the last gen flagship phones include the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. So for those looking to experience Android 13 OS as soon as possible, the brand has began registration for the One UI 5.0 beta update by signing up for the program on the Samsung Members app.

Once the registration is complete, Galaxy S21 series users in India will receive the new One UI update notification soon after. Keep in mind that the beta update might also cause some applications to not function properly. So, it is also advised that you backup your smartphone’s data before making the update. With the new upgrade, Samsung has offered minor changes while introducing new One UI features in the new update.

These changes includes a new system UI color based on the wallpaper. Furthermore, the notifications shade is also revamped and is now more opaque too. Samsung has also introduced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to the Gallery app, which can recognize text in images. This allows users to copy and paste it into other apps.

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Last month, global smartphone giant Apple launched the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro under the refurbished program. The brand is selling these refurbished models for a discount of around 15 percent compared to the brand’s new models. Now, Samsung has also introduced its last-gen flagship lineup under the certified refurbished initiative.

The brand has opened pre-orders for refurbished Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra devices through its “Re-Newed” online store. Open sales of these devices are slated to commence on April 22 through Samsung. Carriers and retailers will start selling these devices starting April 28.

These refurbished devices are restored to “like-new” condition using official parts and by installing a brand new battery in them. Additionally, Samsung also offers a one-year warranty on these devices.

Compared to the retail prices of new Galaxy S21 series devices, the refurbished Galaxy S21 has been discounted by $124, the Galaxy S21+ by $149, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra by $200. Samsung’s Re-Newed site has listed the Galaxy S21 with a $675 price tag, while the refurbished Galaxy S21+ and the Galaxy S21 Ultra cost $850 and $1000, respectively. But that’s not all, as pre-ordering any of these three S21 series refurbished devices before April 22 will net customers a $100 credit which they can use for purchases made on Samsung.com.

What makes this deal viable is the fact that Samsung has promised four years of software support and five years of security updates on these devices. This means that the 2021 Galaxy S21 lineup is eligible for Android 14 or 15 updates. Security patches, on the other hand, will keep these devices protected till 2026.

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Samsung is expected to go official with the Galaxy S21 series in about a week’s time. The flagship series has continued to dominate headlines and even Samsung has been pretty generous with the device. A telecom carrier in Belgium – Voo has inadvertently unraveled the expected prices of the Galaxy S21 series.

The carrier accidentally posted the prices the three models will retail for in Europe and the specs sheet of the models. Although the pages have been taken down, a tipster was able to grab some screenshots (pictured) before the removal.

Going by the listing, the vanilla Galaxy S21 with 128GB storage will sell for €849 off-contract. On the other hand, the Galaxy S21+ will retail for €1,049 while the Galaxy S21 Ultra will sell for €1,399 for the base 128GB storage variants. This is similar to the €1,000 price tag for the Ultra which was earlier tipped. Another interesting aspect, going by this leak, is that the other two models are still cheaper than their predecessors.

Taking a look at the specs sheets grabbed from Voo’s website before the landing pages were removed, we can gather that the EU version may likely launch with an Exynos 2100 chipset onboard. Considering the efforts put in by Samsung in the chip development, we expect the performance to be topnotch. Samsung will equally launch Snapdragon 888-powered versions for select markets.

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Other details include Android 11 across the board, AMOLED screens, a USB-C connector, 3.5mm audio jack, and more. The models also come with fast charging and wireless charging support.

UP NEXT: Chip Battle: How does the Exynos 1080 compare to the Snapdragon 888?

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