Samsung’s One UI update for Android 12 is ready for testing

Samsung's One UI update for Android 12 is fix for testing

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With Android 12 development nearing the finish line, it's time for Android phone makers to go their own takes on the telephone software gear up for the big update. And it sounds like Samsung is getting a leap on the process.

Samsung today (Sept. xiii) appear that it'southward going to launch a beta program of One UI 4, the new version of its user interface based on Android 12. Galaxy S21 users in select markets — including the U.S. — will take the chance to annals for the beta program using the Samsung Members app on their telephone. Enrollment kicks off tomorrow (Sept. 14).

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The timing probably isn't coincidental. Samsung is launching its 1 UI four beta program on the same day Apple prepares to launch the iPhone xiii while likewise prepping for iOS 15's release. A new beta program isn't going to overshadow Apple's large mean solar day, but information technology does give Samsung Galaxy S21 users a software update of their own to track.

Previous 1 UI beta programs accept gotten underway in October usually, so this is definitely an earlier launch than usual for Samsung. In that location'south no word on whether that means the user interface will be prepare earlier than normal, bringing Android 12 to Samsung device owners. Typically, Samsung flagships beginning to become the new version of One Ui around the end of the year.

Introduced for the first time 3 years ago, Ane UI is Samsung's take on Android. The interface is marked by rounded icons and a streamlined interface aimed at making information technology easier to employ larger phones with ane mitt.

This version of One UI draws heavily on Android 12 for its features — or at least, for the features Samsung is talking near at this point. Samsung promises more than theme options for adjusting your device's await, forth with tools for configuring the home screen, icons, notifications and wallpapers on your phone. One UI 4 is too focusing on upgrading widgets for greater customization as well. And or grade, expect a lot of emjois to exist added in this update.

In addition, Samsung is touting new privacy features in One UI 4 such every bit indicator alerts when apps are using the microphone or camera on your phone. One UI 4 also extends permission options to show history up to vii days instead of just 24 hours.

Android 12 is currently in beta, though the 5th and final version has come out. That signifies a launch is near, and a new report claims Android 12 will be released on October. 4. Highlights of the release include a new Textile You design, improvements to Quick Settings, and the aforementioned Widgets enhancements.

Editors' Note: Updated at nine:29 p.m. ET to add together more information about One UI iv.

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