Here’s when your Samsung Galaxy will get One UI 4.0 (Android 12) update

Article first published on February 19, 2021

On November 15, Samsung has officially launched the One UI 4.0 software system based on Android 12 operating system. At the same time, Samsung confirmed that the One UI 4.0 update rollout will begin for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra phones from now on. Read more

Starting the Galaxy S21 series devices, the company is committed to delivering the major Android upgrade to every single flagship and numerous mid-range and budget smartphones. Meanwhile, a large group of phones/tablets is waiting to get the Android 12 update.

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Following its tradition, the South Korean tech giant will also start offering its next iteration of One UI based on Android 12. So, the question is when your smartphone or tablet will get the Android 12-based One UI 4 update? Let’s jump to the details.

At the Galaxy Unpacked 2020, Samsung revealed its revised Android upgrade policy that promises 3 years of update support for the flagship phones and tablets launched with Android 9 or higher out of the box. Other than the premium devices, some smartphones from the Galaxy A series are also picked to get three Android upgrades.

Aside from this, the company further stated that all the upcoming Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Z, Galaxy Tab S, and select A series devices will also be included in this massive three years of Android update guarantee. It is worth noting that the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series smartphones are eligible to get one more major Android upgrade that will be the Android 12.

For your information, Google introduced the official version of Android 12 OS on October 4th. However, the Korean tech giant has started the One UI 4 Beta program in late August. Besides, the stable rollout had begun in min-November 2021 starting with the Galaxy S21 series.

One UI 4.0 Update Roadmap:

On November 13, Samsung reportedly released the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update roadmap for the Galaxy devices. The rollout plan revealed the One UI 4.0 update release timeline for various Galaxy phones and tablets in Brazil. You can check it by clicking the link below:

 

 

Below, you can check the list of the eligible Samsung Galaxy devices that will get the Android 12 update. [Official]

 

  • Galaxy S series:
    • Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 5G, S20 Ultra 5G, S20 Ultra, S20+ 5G, S20+, S20 5G, S20, S20 FE 5G, S20 FE in addition to S10 5G, S10+, S10, S10e, S10 Lite, and upcoming S series devices

 

  • Galaxy Note series:
    • Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Note 20 Ultra, Note 20 5G, Note 20, Note 10+ 5G, Note 10+, Note 10 5G, Note 10, Note 10 Lite, and upcoming Note series devices

 

  • Galaxy Foldable devices:
    • Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, Z Fold2, Z Flip 5G, Z Flip, Fold 5G, Fold, and upcoming Z series devices

 

  • Galaxy A series:
    • Galaxy A72, A52 5G, A52, A32, A71 5G, A71, A51 5G, A51, A90 5G and select upcoming A series devices

 

  • Tablets:
    • Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G, Tab S7+, Tab S7 5G3, Tab S7, Tab S6 5G4, Tab S6, Tab S6 Lite, and upcoming Tab S series devices

 

Android 12: Latest News [Updated on January 21, 2022]

21/01/2022

As of today, Samsung upgraded various eligible Galaxy devices to the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 software. The list of devices include:

  • Galaxy S21 5G
  • Galaxy S21+ 5G
  • Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

 

  • Galaxy Z Fold 3
  • Galaxy Z Flip 3
  • Galaxy Z Fold 2
  • Galaxy Z Flip
  • Galaxy Fold

 

  • Galaxy Note 20
  • Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

 

  • Galaxy S20 LTE/5G
  • Galaxy S20 FE LTE/5G
  • Galaxy S20+ LTE/5G
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

 

  • Galaxy S10e
  • Galaxy S10
  • Galaxy S10+
  • Galaxy S10 5G

 

  • Galaxy Tab S7
  • Galaxy Tab S7+

 

  • Galaxy Note 10
  • Galaxy Note 10+
  • Galaxy Note 10+ 5G

 

  • Galaxy A72
  • Galaxy A52
  • Galaxy A42 5G

 


26/12/2021

  • Samsung working on a new One UI 4.0 (Android 12) build, including a Google patch. Read more

25/12/2021

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 third One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) coming next week. Read more

24/12/2021

  • No more One UI 4 Beta, Samsung Galaxy S20 will soon get stable Android 12 update. Read more

21/12/2021

  • Samsung delayed Galaxy S21 Android 12 One UI 4.0 rollout due to Google Play issue. Read more

19/12/2021

  • Samsung will release One UI 4.1 in February 2022, starting Galaxy S21, Note 20. Read more

18/12/2021

  • New Samsung QuickStar update ditches One UI 4 unavailability prompt, fixes issues. Read more

17/12/2021

  • Latest LockStar update brings reset buttons, Music widget guide to Samsung phones running One UI 4. Read more

19/12/2021

  • New Samsung QuickStar update ditches One UI 4 unavailability prompt, fixes issues. Read more

16/12/2021

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 gets fourth One UI 4 Beta update in South Korea. Read more

13/12/2021

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 3 get fourth One UI 4 Beta update, stable awaited. Read more

11/12/2021

  • Several Samsung Galaxy phones have audio issues, in One UI 4 too!. Read more

10/12/2021

  • Samsung Kids One UI 4 update helps kids grow good digital habits. Read more

10/12/2021

  • PSA: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 One UI 4 Beta bug fix list has a bug. Read more

10/12/2021

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 stable Android 12 One UI 4.0 update rollout suspended. Read more

09/12/2021

  • Samsung Galaxy S10, Note 10 second One UI 4 Beta fixes numerous issues in Android 12. Read more

08/12/2021

  • Samsung updates Galaxy Watch 4 Plugin with One UI 4 blessings. Read more

09/12/2021


08/12/2021


 

03/12/2021

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 One UI 4 Beta 3 brings various bug fixes. Read more
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 gets third One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) update in South Korea, fixes severe issues. Read more
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Android 12 One UI 4 Beta program official in South Korea. Read more
  • Samsung released One UI 4 Beta 3 for Galaxy Note 20 in the US, South Korea. Read more

 

02/12/2021

  • Samsung begins Galaxy Note 10 Android 12 One UI 4 Beta program in South Korea. Read more

 

01/12/2021

  • Stable One UI 4.0 (Android 12) coming soon for Samsung Galaxy S20. Read more
  • New Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update rolling out for Galaxy S21 series in India, South Korea. Read more

 

29/11/2021

  • Check out our latest review on Samsung One UI 4.0’s simplified, organized and elegant designs. Know more

 

27/11/2021

PSA: You need to update these Samsung apps after installing the latest Android 12-based One UI 4.0 build

  • Samsung Internet
  • SmartThings
  • Samsung Members
  • Calculator
  • Smart Switch

 

26/11/2021

  1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 getting One UI 4 Beta 3 in the US with December 2021 security patch and more. Read more

 

26/11/2021

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 gets its first software update after upgrading Android 12/One UI 4.0. Read more

 

25/11/2021

  • Samsung Galaxy S20 gets One UI 4 Beta 2 with December 2021 security patch, 120Hz issue fix in India. Read more

 

24/11/2021

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta 2 improves performance. Read more
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 One UI 4 Beta 2 released with 120Hz issue fix, December 2021 patch. Read more
  • Verizon rolls out Samsung Galaxy S21 screen refresh rate issue fix with new Android 12 One UI 4.0 update. Read more

 

23/11/2021

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra gets Pro Mode for Telephoto lens with Expert RAW app, thanks to Android 12/One UI 4.0. Read more

 

18/11/2021

  • Samsung SmartThings receive Android 12 One UI 4 support with new update. Read more
  • Samsung expanded Galaxy S20, Note 20 Android 12 One UI 4 Beta to South Korea. Read more

 

17/11/2021

  • Samsung Notes update brings Android 12 One UI 4 support with new features and fixes. Read more
  • Samsung One UI 4 (Android 12) Beta official for Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip 4G/5G. Read more
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4.0 makes Gallery UI more customized, enhanced with Android 12 update. Read more
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Android 12 One UI 4.0 update coming next month to crush Gear VR. Read more
  • Samsung DeX gets One UI 4 Andriod 12 support. Read more

 

15/11/2021


 

14/11/2021

Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 Update Rollout Plan [Official]


 

24/10/2021

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Update: One UI 4 Beta 3 (US) and Beta 2 (India) with November 2021 patch

 

23/10/2021

  • One UI 4.0 adds customized settings and enhanced features to Samsung Gallery

 

22/10/2021

  • Galaxy Z Fold 3 next in line for Samsung’ Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta

 

21/10/2021


 

20/10/2021

  • First Samsung One UI 4 (Android 12) introduction video out


 

19/10/2021

  • Galaxy S21 Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta has no Samsung Bixby vibration feedback for some

 

19/10/2021


18/10/2021

 


 

15/10/2021


 

10/10/2021

  • Recently, well-known industry insider IceUniverse revealed that the One UI development team did several optimizations on the widget animation. As result, the Galaxy S21 devices are likely to gain these new widget animations alongside the next, One UI 4 Beta 3. Read more

 

9/10/2021


 

8/10/2021


 

07/10/2021


 

06/10/2021

  • According to the information, T-Mobile US confirmed that it has started Android 12-based One UI 4.0 development on the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. Read more

 

29/09/2021

  • As per the latest news via tipster IceUniverse, “Samsung’s internal One UI 4 has reached the Beta 9 version, and many bugs have been added”. Read more

 

27/09/2021

  • Samsung One UI Beta Manager in South Korea confirmed that the One UI 4 Beta 2 update will be released next week. At the same time, the official confirmed that the engineers are working to deliver more stability to the system with the next One UI 4 Beta. Read more

 

26/09/2021

  • Android 12 Material You Design update for Google Assistant brings dynamic colors UI Read more

 

23/09/2021

  • Gboard beta adds more Material You redesign and Dynamic Color theme on Android 12 Read more
  • Samsung One UI 4.0 (Android 12) has nothing to surprise: Leak Read more

 

20/09/2021

  • Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta brings Samsung’s battery protection feature to Galaxy S21
  • Samsung expands Remote Test Lab for Galaxy S21 (One UI 4 Beta), Z Fold 3 and Flip 3

 

19/09/2021

  • Samsung One UI 4 Beta adds Mic and Camera access quick settings with Android 12 update
  • Samsung’s Android 12 update enables Google Play Store icon packs for One UI 4 Beta members

 

18/09/2021

Samsung Members gets big update for better One UI 4 Beta activities

Samsung confirms 8 One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) compatible Good Lock modules

17/09/2021

Samsung updates official webpage for One UI 4 Beta based on Android 12

Samsung’s Android 12 update brings eSIM support to Galaxy S21 with One UI 4 Beta

16/09/2021

Samsung One UI 4 Beta brings Android 12 to Galaxy S21 in the US and Europe

Samsung Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta Changelog is here!

15/09/2021

Breaking: Samsung Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta 1 (ZUID) released for Galaxy S21 series

Samsung confirmed One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) will available in these 7 countries

Samsung officially announces One UI 4 Beta based on Android 12 for Galaxy S21 series

13/09/2021

Samsung One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) delayed to October! Read more

Google could launch official Android 12 on October 4. Read more

11/09/2021

Another Samsung Android 12 feature revealed ahead of One UI 4 Beta release. Read more

Android 12.1 is next in line after the official launch of Android 12. Read more

09/09/2021

Samsung One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) release reportedly delayed. Read more

07/09/2021

No icon changes with One UI 4, Samsung Email gets Android 12 support. Read more

05/09/2021

Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4 Beta test firmware ‘ZUI4’ revealed (Android 12). Read more

One UI 4 Beta Test Firmware

03/09/2021

Samsung teased One UI 4 Beta program, eligible phones and release date for Germany. Read more

02/09/2021

Samsung launched Android 12 One UI 4 Beta for Galaxy S21 series in Korea. Read more

02/09/2021

Samsung’s One UI 4 Beta brings new charging animation with Android 12 update. Read more

One UI 4 Beta Charging Animation

01/09/2021

Breaking: Samsung Galaxy S21 internal One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) released in China! Read more

01/09/2021

Samsung One UI 4 Beta (Android 12) coming to the US for Galaxy S21 unlocked, T-Mobile and Sprint variants. Read more

30/08/2021

EXCLUSIVE: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Android 12 One UI 4.0 update release date is here! Read more

29/08/2021

Samsung reportedly releasing the first Android 12-based One UI 4 Developers Beta

27/08/2021

Google Android 12 Beta 4.1 has arrived, stable will come next

26/08/2021

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra with Android 12 One UI 4 Beta spotted in the US

Exclusive: Samsung releasing Android 12 support for a popular Good Lock module

[20/08/2021] One UI 4 Discussion Forum is now live in the US

The Galaxy S21 series smartphone users can now discuss and share their feedback for the upcoming One UI 4 update based on Android 12. Moreover, you can also share tips for the unreleased One UI version 4.

[18/08/2021] One UI 4.0 to enable SoundAssistant in DeX mode

Samsung’s Android 12 One UI 4.0 update to enable SoundAssistant in DeX mode as Good Lock engineer confirmed to review the possibilities of enabling it.

[12/08/2021] Google Android 12 reached Platform Stability with Beta 4

Google released Android 12 Beta 4 with Platform Stability. Now, it’s expected that the stable build will be released for the Pixel phones next month and Samsung could also begin its One UI 4.0 Beta for Galaxy devices.

[07/08/2021] One UI 4.0 spotted on Galaxy S21 smartphone!

Popular tipster revealed that the next version of Samsung’s Android 12-based custom software system, the One UI 4.0 is on the way. Moreover, the same source said that the One UI 4.0 update will come with enough freshness to your Samsung smartphone. Read more

[28/07/2021] One UI 4.0 Beta to bring big UI changes

Samsung One UI 4.0 (Android 12) leak hints at big cosmetic changes. Read more

[28/07/2021] Samsung’s whole day drama on Galaxy S21’s One UI 4.0 Beta

  • Breaking: Samsung Galaxy S21 Android 12 One UI 4.0 Beta officially announced!. Read more
  • Samsung ditched Galaxy S21’s One UI 4.0 Android 12 Beta announcement. Read more
  • Samsung Galaxy S21, S20 One UI 4.0 Beta release date reportedly emerged. Read more

[27/07/2021] Galaxy Tab S8 to come with One UI 4.0

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 lineup with big battery, One UI 4.0 to launch alongside S22 series. Read more

[23/07/2021] One UI 4.0 Beta could announce later this month

Samsung One UI 4.0 (Android 12) Beta announcement could happen later this month. Read more

[15/07/2021] Android 12 Beta 3 Features, changes

Google Android 12 Beta 3 – New features, improvements and more!. Read more

[15/07/2021] Android 12 Beta 3 released

Google released Android 12 Beta 3, confirmed to reach full Platform Stability at Beta 4. Read more

[14/07/2021] Android 12 copying several Game Tools from Samsung

Google Android 12 getting Samsung Game Launcher and Game Tools-inspired features. Read more

[12/07/2021] Samsung delayed One UI 4.0 Beta announcement, internal name leaked

Breaking: Samsung One UI 4 (Android 12) release delayed, internal name (SOS) revealed. Read more

[07/07/2021] Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 release date tipped

Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 (Beta) to debut next week, Galaxy S21 will grab first. Read more

[01/07/2021] Galaxy S21 Android 12 One UI 4.0 concept

You need to see these Samsung Galaxy S21 Android 12 update 3D renders!. Read here

[26/06/2021] Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 codename revealed

Samsung One UI 4.0 (Android 12) codename “Palette” hints big visual revamp. Read more

[24/06/2021] Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 test will begin next month

BREAKING: Samsung to start One UI 4.0 (Android 12) testing for Galaxy S flagships next month. Read more

[24/06/2021] Google released Android 12 Beta 2.1

Google Android 12 Beta 2.1 update improves stability, stable build to release soon. Source

[19/06/2021] Samsung starts Android 12 One UI 4.0 development

Recently, well-known tipster Max Weinbach revealed that Samsung has started the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 development for the Galaxy S21 series. Read more here

[18/06/2021] Samsung to introduce One UI 4.0 in October

In October or November, Samsung is expected to introduce the next generation of its custom software system for Galaxy devices, One UI 4.0 based on Google’s Android 12. Read more here

[16/06/2021] Here’s your first look at the Android 12-based One UI 4.0

A user shared a video clip on Reddit showing off his Galaxy device running the Android 12-based One UI 4.0. It reveals that Samsung adopted the major design changes of the Google’s latest Android OS. Source

[14/06/2021] Android 12 Beta 2 update brings new status bar indicator

Android 12 Beta 2 update adds a new status bar indicator for ongoing calls. Source

[09/06/2021] Android 12 Beta 2 | One UI 4.0 has arrived one step closer

Just recently, Google released the Android 12 Beta 2 for the eligible Pixel smartphones, which comes with additional features that were missing from the Beta 1. With this update, Samsung smartphone users have arrived another step closer to the One UI 4.0. Source

[29/05/2021] One UI 4.0 share sheet prevention

Google Android 12 will prevent third-party apps from sharing apps, and can only use the native interface of the Android system. Source

[27/05/2021] Android 12 emoji updates

Android 12 debuts hundreds of modified emojis, some are silly while some are practical. Source

[25/05/2021] Android 12 lets users update apps over third-party stores

Android 12 will let you easily use third-party and alternative app stores to update applications on your device, reveals developer documentation. Source

[20/05/2021] Android 12: Google’s biggest and radical design update in years!

Unlike every version, Google has made countless noticeable changes with the Android 12 such as new design, bubbly buttons, shifting colors, smoother animations, and much more. Vice President of product management, Android and Google Play revealed that it is “the biggest design change in Android’s history.” Source

[19/05/2021] Android 12 will turn select Samsung phones into a car key

During the I/O, Google announced that it will provide the car key function later this year. Android 12 OS comes with a new “car key” feature, which can turn select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones into car keys. Source

[19/05/2021] Android 12 Beta 1 has arrived, Samsung is yet to reveal One UI 4.0 Beta

Google announced the Android 12 public beta program for around a dozen of brands including Pixel, but Samsung is missing from the list. The reason behind this move is that Samsung will start the development of its Android 12-based custom skin after the stable Android 12 release. Source

[18/05/2021] Download Android 12 Beta GSI for Project Treble supported devices

Ahead of the Android 12 public beta, it looks like the official Android 12 Beta 1 Generic System Image (GSI) packages are already available for download! If you don’t know, GSI is a prebuilt system image that can be booted on devices that support Project Treble. Source

[14/05/2021] iQOO begins Android 12 beta registrations, nothing yet from Samsung

iQOO opened the Android 12 beta recruitment for the iQOO 7 smartphone users in China. This Chinese brand won the race in terms of providing the Android 12 version to its consumers ahead of every other OEM including Samsung. Source

[25/04/2021] One UI 4.0 will be redesigned with loads of user-friendly features

Recently, a reliable source claimed that Samsung will redesign the One UI 4.0 with a set of new features. In addition, the source revealed additional information about the company’s future plans like One UI 4, Under Display Camera phone, software development, and more. Source

April 22, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 3

Google started rolling out the Android 12 Developer Preview 3 to the developers that bring One UI 4.0 one more step closer to Samsung smartphone users. The DP3 comes with various major system improvements as well as new features. Source

April 20, 2021: Automatic App Hibernation

Android 12 could automatically hibernate unused apps to decrease storage consumption. Source

April 17, 2021: Automatic App Translation

Android 12 to automatically translate the app’s UI to the user’s local language. Source

April 16, 2021: Recycle Bin feature coming with Android 12

Recently, our folks over at XDADevelopers found a code in the Google Files’ APK teardown in Android 12, which indicates Google is all set to add a global file recycle bin for Android users. Source

April 15, 2021: Big Android 12 Features Leak

  • Native Scrolling Screenshot
  • New App Pairs feature for Split Screen Multitasking
  • Access Google Assistant through the power button
  • New Quick Settings buttons
  • Major optimizations for tablet
  • Attractive design changes
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April 08, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 2.2

Google kicked off a new software update, which is technically named Android 12 Developer Preview 2.2. This new firmware brings the April 2021 security patch to increase the system security of Pixel phones as well as tons of bug fixes. Source

March 18, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 2

Google is now rolling out the Android 12 Developer Preview 2 which moves the Samsung Galaxy users one step closer to the next generation of One UI – One UI 4.0. This update brings plenty of new features as well as major system optimizations. Source

March 03, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 1 Update

After releasing the first Developer Preview of Android 12, Google is now rolling out a new firmware update version 1.1 that brings several bug fixes, to address crashes, reboots, and battery drain issues.

February 19, 2021: Android 12 Developer Preview 1

Google has recently pushed the first Android 12 Developer Preview which gives us an early look at the new changes and features of this Android OS.

Ahead of the stable release, Google also pushed the first Android 12 developer preview bak in February 2021. This activity lets developers (only Google Pixel users) understand and grow the Android 12 ecosystem.

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