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Samsung Reportedly Testing One UI 5.1; Could Debut With Galaxy S23 Series

Jeet — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 06:42:25 +0000

Samsung is gearing up to launch its next-generation Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones under the Galaxy S23 lineup. While the launch date has not been officially revealed, it is speculated to go official on 1st February.

Now, ahead of the launch, new information about the phone’s software has surfaced. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 models will run a newer version of the One UI.

As per the latest report, Samsung is currently testing the new One UI 5.1 update for the Galaxy S22 series and carries firmware version S90xEXXU2CVL7. It was spotted on Samsung’s servers and is expected to release for the S22 lineup soon after it debuts with the Galaxy S23 series smartphones.

Currently, there’s no information available about what new features are coming to the One UI 5.1; however, it’s safe to assume that the update will be based on the Android 13 operating system, similar to the One UI 5.0. The South Korean giant had previously teased lock screen customizations, which we expect to see in the upcoming update.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series, debuting as the company’s next-generation flagship lineup, will come with a slightly updated design, better display, upgraded camera sensors, and bigger batteries. The phones will also come powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and pack a newer version of One UI based on the Android 13 operating system.

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Samsung Galaxy A51 gets January 2022 security patch in a new update

Jeet — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:51:56 +0000

Samsung has sped up the process of releasing updates for its smartphones and the company has been quite impressive in this department. Continuing the trend, Samsung has released a new update with January 2022 security patch even before the month begins.

According to the latest report coming from SamMobile, the South Korean giant has rolled out a new software update for the Galaxy A51 smartphone that brings the January 2022 security patch to the device.

The update, which carries version A515FXXU5EUL3, is currently being rolled out in Malaysia and Russia. If you are in these regions, then you should be receiving the over-the-air update soon if you still haven’t received it.

You can also manually check for the availability of this new software update on your smartphone by navigating to the Settings > Software update and then tapping on the Download & Install button.

It is interesting to see that the Samsung Galaxy A51 smartphone, which is a mid-range offering the company, receive the latest January 2021 security patch. Usually, the flagship or premium smartphones from the brand are among the first to get new updates.

As the update has now been rolled out for the Galaxy A51 smartphone, we expect the South Korean giant to soon roll out a new software update with January 2022 security patch for the Galaxy S21-series and the S20-series smartphones.

The Samsung Galaxy A51 is also set to receive the latest One UI 4.0 update but users will have to wait a few more months as the update is scheduled to be available in April 2022.

Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones to reportedly come with One UI 4.1

Jeet — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:20:10 +0000

Samsung has released the One UI 4.0 custom user interface based on the Android 12 operating system and the company has rolled out the new update for its premium smartphones, including the Galaxy S21, Galaxy Fold 3, and more.

Now, as per the latest report, the South Korean giant is working on a newer version of its custom user interface — One UI 4.1 which will be released with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 series phones.

The Samsung One UI 4.1, which is expected to be a small update, will come pre-installed on the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra/Note models. It is said that the company will also release it for the previous generation Galaxy S-series smartphones as well.

According to a moderator on the Samsung Support Forum, the update will be released for the Galaxy S21 series and the Galaxy Note 20 series smartphones soon after the official announcement or release of the new One UI version.

Currently, the status of the availability of the upcoming One UI 4.1 for the Galaxy S20 series smartphones as well as the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 remains unknown but we expect them to receive the update soon after the Galaxy S21 lineup.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series flagship smartphones are expected to go official in February 2022, just a month after the South Korean company debuts the long-awaited Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in the market.

Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphones to soon get One UI 4 Beta update

Jeet — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 04:59:23 +0000

Samsung released the Android 12-based One UI 4 beta update for the Galaxy S21 series smartphones and recently closed the program as the South Korean giant is now gearing up to launch a stable version.

Soon after closing the One UI 4 beta program for the Galaxy S21 series, the company opened it for its recently launched foldable smartphones. Now, it appears that the last year’s Galaxy S20 series phones are next in line to receive the new beta update.

A moderator of the Samsung Members forum has said that the company is preparing to soon open the Android 12-based One UI 4 beta program for the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra smartphones. This development was first reported by Tizenhelp.

Further, it has also been revealed that the One UI 3.1 with firmware version ending EUI4 would be the last software update based on the Android 11 operating system from the company for these smartphones.

While Samsung has not yet shared any details related to this, it’s safe to assume that the recruitment for beta testers for the One UI 4 for the Galaxy S20 lineup could start by the end of this month. It could be limited to select markets, including South Korea, China, Germany, India, the US, and the UK.

Once the program opens and starts recruiting beta testers, all the eligible users can log into the Samsung Members application and then tap on the One UI 4 beta enrollment button from the Notices page. After enrolling, the update should be available to download within a few minutes.

Samsung announces One UI Book 4 for laptops running Windows OS

Jeet — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:05:40 +0000

Google has officially announced its latest version of the Android mobile operating system and the rollout of this new update has also begun. Now, it’s time for smartphone markers to unveil their custom UI skins.

South Korean technology giant Samsung has today shared a promotional video for the upcoming One UI 4. The Samsung One UI 4 Beta is already available for some Samsung phones and the stable version is expected to be available in a couple of weeks.

In the promotional video shared by the company, towards the end, Samsung reveals that there will also be One UI Book 4 which is aimed at laptops. As the name clearly says, this will be a version of the custom skin for the laptops from the brand.

Once released, the Samsung One UI Book 4 will be available for the Galaxy Book Pro 360, Galaxy Book Pro, Galaxy Book Flex 2, Galaxy Book, and Galaxy Book Odyssey. We also expect it to be available to the upcoming or future laptops from the company.

Similar to how One UI 4 affects smartphones, the One UI Book 4 will change the look of the Windows operating system and apps to be in line with Samsung’s design. The aim behind this seems to offer a similar visual experience across its phones and laptops.

As of now, there’s not much known about how the upcoming One UI Book 4 will look or what elements will be changed in the Windows operating system. Given that Windows is not open source like Android, there isn’t much that Samsung can do. We will have to wait for its release or for the South Korean giant to share more information.

This is also something major that the company is doing to further integrate its features into Microsoft‘s Windows OS. Prior to this custom skin, Samsung was an early adopter of a system that allows Android phones and Windows to work together. Also, Samsung is also bundling some Microsoft apps on its smartphones.

Samsung confirms One UI 4.0 (Android 12) Beta to hit German Galaxy S21 series soon

Ashutosh — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:56:35 +0000

Android 12 has been introduced to the world and there’s a big list of devices already lined up to receive the update. Despite being away from the Android 12 beta program, Samsung is set to find its place among the first few devices that are going to receive the update later this month. After announcing the commencement of the One UI 4.0 beta program in South Korea, Samsung has decided to further expand the rollout to Germany.

The confirmation comes from the official Samsung German community and as expected, first in line are the flagship offerings – Samsung S21, Samsung S21 Plus, and Samsung S21 Ultra. The OEM, however, hasn’t been specific about the timeline, leaving users keyed up. But if Samsung’s previous track is anything to go by, there shouldn’t be much of a wait after the update goes live for South Korean units and can be expected by the end of September.

Samsung, having a massive global presence, may even explore the option of adding more countries such as the UK, China, and India to join the program in the next few days. What remains to be seen is the list of devices that are next in the queue to receive the One UI 4.0 beta update.

Android 12-based One UI 4.0 is going to bring a bucket load of changes to the UI including icons and themes, inspired by Android 12’s Material You design. There will be, of course, more security and privacy features on top of it. We will have a better understanding of the changelog when the update finally begins to roll out.

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Samsung confirms Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta testing for Galaxy S21 smartphones this month

Jeet — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:45:24 +0000

Google has announced the latest Android 12 mobile operating system and is expected to release the stable build later this month. The first device to come running this new OS is expected to be the Pixel 6 series, set to launch in October this year.

Many smartphone manufacturers are working on releasing the Android 12 updates for their smartphones and it seems that Samsung could be among the first despite the South Korean giant being the only major Android phone manufacturer not participating in the official Android 12 Beta program.

Samsung has confirmed that the company will start testing One UI 4 Beta for three of its flagship smartphones — Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra this month, i.e. September in its home market.

The company is expected to add more devices for testing the One UI 4 based on the Android 12 operating system. As per the reports, the Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphones may get the opportunity to enroll in beta testing in October.

Samsung has officially teased the arrival of One UI 4.0 beta based on Android 12 for the Galaxy S21 series. It’ll come with several major user interface changes, including updated icons and colors, and the Material You element of Android 12. It may also bring optimizations to Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100, as well as improvements to Samsung Knox and Samsung Notes App.

The company has been making user-friendly changes to its custom user interface and has confirmed that it will remove the advertisements from its stock applications that come pre-installed with Samsung phones. Although the company has already removed ads from the Weather app, major changes are expected to be available with One UI 4.

Samsung stops showing ads in its Weather app

Jeet — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 05:49:16 +0000

Last week, South Korean technology giant Samsung, which is also the world’s leading smartphone manufacturer, confirmed that it will remove advertisements from its own applications on its devices.

Now, just days after that announcement, the company has started taking steps towards that promise. In its first move, Samsung has now stopped showing advertisements in its stock Weather application, as reported by Twitter user @FrontTron.

Finally! No more banner ads in the Samsung stock Weather app! pic.twitter.com/RrXHdSDN7g

— Tron ❂ (@FrontTron) August 23, 2021

This is just a start and all the other applications developed by Samsung for its smartphones will soon stop showing ads. While the Weather has stopped show ads, they are still present in the Samsung Pay and Samsung Themes apps.

With the introduction of its revamped custom user interface One UI, the South Korean giant had started showing ads in some of the most used applications. But after user complaints as well as complaints from the Samsung employees, the company announced that it will be removing ads from its smartphones via future One UI software updates.

The South Korean firm was seeking new growth opportunities in the fields of content and advertising services, aiming to provide useful information that customers need through search and recommendation in the content service or Galaxy Store. This led to showing advertisements in Samsung smartphones.

Samsung has said that the update should be ready by the end of this year but there’s no exact timeline available. The rough estimate from the company hints that the upcoming One UI 4.0 which is based on the latest Android 12 operating system won’t have advertisements for the company’s own apps.

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Samsung reportedly starts working on Android 12 for the Galaxy S21 series

Jeet — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:08:01 +0000

Google unveiled the first beta of its new Android 12 operating system last month during the annual developer conference. Recently, the company started rolling out the beta 2 update which is now available for smartphones from select brands.

Now, a new report coming from Max Weinbach claims that Samsung has started working on Android 12 for the Galaxy S21 series smartphones. It’s noteworthy that Android 12 is still in beta and the official release is expected in September.

While the official timeline for the update from the South Korean giant is not yet known, it is expected that Samsung will start rolling out the Android 12 with a new version of its custom user interface — One UI.

Samsung is reportedly going to hold the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) in October or November but if last year is any indication, its users won’t have to wait that long for Android 12-based One UI 4.0. The first developer beta should arrive sometime in August.

The Galaxy S21 series of smartphones is the company’s most recent lineup in its flagship lineup and the phones are guaranteed to get updated for three years. In the Galaxy S-series, the company will release also the Android 12 to Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S20 lineup.

The Android 11 rollout was started rolling out with the Galaxy S20 lineup and thus, it makes sense for the South Korean giant to start the rollout of Android 12 with the Samsung Galaxy S21 range.

Samsung Galaxy M31s gets the Android 11(One UI Core 3.1) update in India

Balaji S — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:23:48 +0000

Samsung steered the OTA update builds from One UI 3.0 to 3.1 for its older devices post the Galaxy S21 series launch. Initially, after rolling out its flagship tablets and smartphones, it has been updating the affordable devices(One Core UI 3.1). The latest in line to get is the Galaxy M31s in India a week after Russia and Ukraine.

The Samsung Galaxy M31s recently received a price cut of ₹1,000 in India. Hence, if you are looking to buy a Samsung smartphone with the latest software, the Galaxy M31s could be your best bet. Anyway, the Galaxy M31s is getting an OTA update with firmware version M317FXXU2CUB1.

Weighing about 1.93GB, the update brings the latest One UI Core 3.1 version and not the 3.0 like Russia and Ukraine. Anyway, this update also bumps up the security patch of the Galaxy M31s to February 2021.

This new UI not just brings the latest Android 11 features but has UI improvements like revamped UI, Digital Wellbeing & parental controls, dedicated media player widget(in Quick Settings), improved stock apps and features to Samsung Keyboard, Samsung Internet, and more.

Do note that this is Samsung’s Core version of the One UI so don’t expect every feature that is on its flagship devices. Besides, the report also says that Samsung has removed the microSD card access to its cloning feature ‘Dual Messenger’. It seems users will have to go to Gallery/My Files->Select file->Share via sharesheet->copy App.

That said, Indian users can update their device to the latest One UI 3.1 by navigating to Settings > Software update > Download and install. As usual, the rollout should be staggered and hence, take a few days to reach everyone.

Samsung begins One UI 3.1 update rollout for Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Fold2, & more

Balaji S — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:21:17 +0000

After updating devices like the Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy Tab S7 series, Samsung is officially bringing the One UI 3.1 update to Galaxy S20 Series, Note 20 Series, Z Fold2, and Z Flip devices.

Samsung in a press release announced that it will bring the latest One UI 3.1 update to various flagship and mid-range series of devices. You can take a look at the list below:

*-The Galaxy S20 FE started receiving it a few days ago but Samsung had to pull it back reportedly due to various issues.

Samsung launched the One UI 3.1 back when it announced the Galaxy S21 series of devices in January. These devices are the first ones to carry the UI out of the box. It then started updating the older devices by pushing the UI update via OTA(Over-The-Air).

Anyway, the latest update is rolling out to various regions in the UK, Europe(like Austria, Germany), and South Korea. If you are someone living in these regions, you can try out the new features by navigating to Software Update in Settings.

The One UI 3.1 brings features like Improved performance, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, Background Video Calling, Google Discover on Home Screen, Zoom Lock(in camera), and more.

That said, a report by Sammobile says that Samsung hasn’t brought the Google Discover, Google Messages to the devices with this update. This means it is still exclusive to the Galaxy S21 devices for now.

Users in other regions need not panic as Samsung will eventually roll out the update soon in the coming days. Also, in the news, Samsung has mentioned devices like the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A80, Galaxy A51, A71. We will have to wait for a few days to know when Samsung starts their rollout.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip starts getting the One UI 3.0 Beta update

Balaji S — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:14:11 +0000

Samsung is finally rolling out the latest One UI 3.0 Beta for the Galaxy Z Flip. This update signals that Samsung has fixed the issues found on the recent beta and that it will resume the update cycle for other devices.

As reported by Tizenhelp, the announcement was reportedly made on the Samsung Members App. Accordingly, the update is currently rolling out to users of South Korea. It includes both the Galaxy Z Flip 5G and LTE variants. This is probably to test that the update doesn’t contain any major bugs before a wider rollout.

Additionally, a beta Operation Manager has reportedly informed the Community that other models of the designated list will start getting the Beta updates this week. This suggests that devices like Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, Z Fold2, will get the latest One UI 3.0 based on Android 11. Plus, a moderator for Galaxy Note has reportedly confirmed that the next Beta for Galaxy Note 10 series is coming this week.

If we recall, Samsung postponed the update of One UI 3.0 Beta recently after finding a critical issue. The issue was primarily concerning the battery, performance, app crashes after the Galaxy Note 10 update. This meant that the yesteryear flagships including the foldables had to be left out of the Beta program shortly.

Samsung confirmed the OneUI 3.0 based on Android 11 back at the event on August 5. The beta program began after the initial developer build. And is already on course with Beta Program and a vision to bring it close to 90 devices. Anyway, the public final version will likely roll out before 2020 ends.

That said, with this news, Galaxy Z Flip becomes the first foldable phone to get One UI 3.0 Beta update. If you are a user in South Korea and have signed up for Beta Program already, you can head over to the Samsung Members App to see the notification.

You can also try out the new features of One UI 3.0 by installing the update through Settings->Software Updates->Download and Install. If you haven’t signed up for Beta, head over to Samsung Members App and click the One UI 3.0 banner. We suggest users in other regions to wait patiently as the update won’t take long to reach your device.

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Samsung Galaxy M31 starts getting the One UI Core 2.5 update in India

Balaji S — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:32:06 +0000

After the Galaxy M21, Samsung is now rolling out the One UI Core 2.5 update to the next M series device. The new update for the Galaxy M31 brings the new UI version and Security patch along with few other improvements.

Samsung Galaxy M31

Our device got the update that has a firmware version M315FXXU2ATJ9 and weighs ~984MB. However, unlike Sammobile says, our unit got the October 1, 2020 Security Patch, and not November. Besides, as the report says, the update is currently rolling out in India but we don’t know the ETA for other regions yet.

That said, just like the M21, the update for Galaxy M31 also brings a few improvements to Messages, Keyboard, and Camera. First off is the Samsung Keyboard. The new update brings several features like input-language Search Function, split keyboard on Landscape Mode. You can check the changelog of the update here or in the images below.

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Further, the Messages section now gets an SOS message feature. It allows users to share SOS-location every 30 minutes for a day. Additionally, the update also has Camera improvements and stability. Previously, the Galaxy M31 also got One UI Core 2.1 update last month which brought features like Single Take, Night Hyperlapse, My Filters, and more.

Samsung unveiled the One UI 2.5 based on Android 10 with Galaxy Note 20 series. Initially, we thought the update will roll out only to its Galaxy Note, S, and Z series of devices. However, the company surprised us by rolling it out to mid-range smartphones like Galaxy A51, and A71.

That said this is an OTA update and hence, it should reach you within a few days. You can check for it in the System Update section inside Settings.

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OneUI 3.0 Public Beta is now live for users of Samsung Galaxy S20 series in South Korea

Balaji S — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:25:51 +0000

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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How to use Substratum custom themes on Samsung One UI 2.0

Simranpal Singh — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:45:09 +0000

Samsung’s custom skin OneUI features various new improvements and enhancements over its predecessor – TouchWiz. The new custom skin is light, more productive and offers better customisation features. However, despite the compatibility of custom themes, Samsung has blocked the custom overlays for OneUI. As like last time, the Projekt team has found a workaround to run custom skins on OneUI 2.0 using Synergy.

The team Projekt announced took to Twitter to announce the compatibility of Synergy v0.6.3 with One UI 2 devices. It is more refined and stable rather than the Custom Theme Installer for OneUI. The Custom Theme Installer is quite a useful app but gives a miss on core features that make a theme more stable. On the other hand, Synergy lets user import themes directly from Substratum Lite repository. Both the apps – Synergy and Custom Theme Installer offer OneUI customisation but follows a different way to make it work.

Synergy v0.6.3 syncs perfectly with most of the themes, but few of them are having some issues. To install the custom Substratum themes on OneUI 2.0 devices, follow the process below carefully.

Steps to install Substratum on OneUI 2.0

Download Synergy and Substratum Lite from the Play Store.
Download the desired theme that is compatible.
Now, open Synergy app and then click on “Add Overlays”.
Select Substratum Lite
Now, select the theme of your choice from the list.
Before clicking install in the bottom right corner, select each app about the theme.
Tap build at the bottom of Synergy.
(Note: Synergy will ask you to install a theme from Samsung Theme Store to replace OneUI theme files.)
Now, go to Synergy and uninstall and install apps as required.
Reboot the smartphone, and then goto Settings > Wallpapers and Themes > Themes and click the Synergy icon and apply themes.
Once again reboot the device.
Open Synergy app and tap three lines in the bottom left corner and select Night Mode settings.
Install the required app.
Enable night mode.

It is th only way to enjoy Substratum themes on your One UI 2.0 based devices. If you get any issue while installing the theme, then make comment below.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus gets Android Pie-based Samsung One UI Beta update

Jeet — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:23:20 +0000

During its Samsung Developers Conference earlier this month, Samsung unveiled its new user interface — Samsung One UI and said that it’ll soon be available in beta phase for select devices.

Now, Samsung has started One UI Beta program for the users of Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus in South Korean and the United States. It is also expected to be soon available in Germany, Europe, and Asia. The stable release of the Android Pie-based Samsung One UI will be available in January next year.

To receive the One UI beta update, you’ll need to enroll into the One UI beta program through Samsung Members/Samsung+ app by tapping the “Notices” button. You can then download the newest Android Pie build by going into Settings > Software updates and tapping on “Download updates manually.”

The update, which is about 1896MB in size, brings official Android Pie to Samsung’s flagship lineup together with all of One UI’s newest improvements, both in the looks department as well as all in terms of features. It also comes with the latest November security patch for Android.

One UI brings a lot of new features such as a redesigned interface, redesigned notifications with the ability to reply directly from the notification panel, new Unicode 11.0 emojis, adaptive themes, Device Care and power saving features, new clock styles for the Always On display, improved Bixby search, redesigned Phone app, and more.

Samsung has also introduced a system-wide Night Mode that enables a dark, AMOLED-friendly theme throughout the UI and Samsung’s apps. The new Samsung One UI will also theme itself to match the color of the phone, similar to what Samsung offered on Galaxy Note 9 with its new S-Pen. You will be able to use Samsung DeX with supported HDMI adapters, without the need for a DeX station.

Comparing to the Samsung Experience UX which requires two hands to operate, the new One UI is claimed to have been built for a “more natural and comfortable” one-handed use cases. Samsung said that it has been working on the new experience for the past year, and the prime target is to make the interface less cluttered.

The focus of Samsung One UI is on keeping the most relevant content in the most useful place — bottom of the screen. All of Samsung’s apps have adopted a bottom bar layout for smaller navigation elements alongside larger header elements. Menus also pop-up at the bottom of the screen instead of the center.

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Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ and Note 9 to get Android Pie-based ‘One UI’ in January

Jeet — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 08:02:43 +0000

At its developer conference, along with showcasing its foldable display device, Samsung also unveiled ‘One UI’ — it’s new design language for the custom user interface skip for Samsung’s devices.

During the announcement of One UI, the company also revealed that it will begin beta testing of Android Pie-based One UI for select devices later this month in US, Korea, and Germany. It should roll out to other European and Asian countries at some later point.

The devices that will receive the update includes Galaxy S9, S9, and Note 9. While open beta will be available from this month, the public release of the One UI for the mentioned device will take place in January 2019.

During the SDC 2018 Keynote, Jee Won Lee, Senior Designer of UX Design at Samsung, said:

With One UI, now you see only the essential features related to the task you are carrying out. It’s a continuous and fluid experience where the necessary buttons appear when you need them and gently disappear when you don’t.

The South Korean company has also introduced a system-wide Night Mode that enables a dark, AMOLED-friendly theme throughout the UI and Samsung’s apps. The new Samsung One UI will also theme itself to match the color of the phone, similar to what Samsung offered on Galaxy Note 9 with its new S-Pen.

Along with that, some Android Pie-based features, including gesture-supported navigation are likely to be a part of the One UI for the devices that’ll receive Android Pie update in January next year. It seems that we’ll have to wait for the Android Pie-based Samsung One UI to make debut in January to see what it actually brings to the table and how it performs.

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