Android 12! It’s the upcoming version of Android which has already marked its arrival in February. Google has rolled out three developer’s previews of this major upgrade and now the betas await. After its official, Samsung will plan for their own software. Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 is up on the list.
Meanwhile, the South Korean tech giant is currently focusing on its previous Android 11 update that is being released to the eligible Galaxy device in batches. But the company has to boost its software system as it will have to begin providing the Android 12 update for its devices later this year.
However, Samsung has not announced its Android 12 update plan, but we will maintain a track by collecting every single leak and rumor for the next generation of One UI. You should bookmark this article, which will provide you the latest insights about the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update for your Galaxy device.
Here you can get everything about Samsung Android 12 One UI 4 including public beta, stable release date, features, and much more. Starting with the software updates that are currently rolling out, we’ll be moving towards the stable Android 12 and One UI 4.0. These new firmware updates are based on Android 11/One UI 3.x and Android 10/One UI 2.x. [Via – SammyFans]
Samsung June 2021 Security Update
Starting Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra, Samsung released the June 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy A51, Galaxy S9, and S9+ smartphones.
You can check our June 2021 Security Updates Tracker for more details.
List of CVEs fixed with June 2021 security patch
- Critical
CVE-2021-0507, CVE-2021-0516
- High
CVE-2021-1891, CVE-2020-11284, CVE-2021-1905, CVE-2021-1915, CVE-2021-1927, CVE-2021-28663, CVE-2021-28664, CVE-2021-0495, CVE-2020-11279, CVE-2020-11273, CVE-2020-11274, CVE-2020-11285, CVE-2020-29661, CVE-2019-2219, CVE-2021-0511, CVE-2021-0521, CVE-2021-0508, CVE-2021-0509, CVE-2021-0510, CVE-2021-0520, CVE-2021-0505, CVE-2021-0506, CVE-2021-0523, CVE-2021-0504, CVE-2021-0517, CVE-2021-0522, CVE-2021-0304
- Moderate
CVE-2021-1906, CVE-2021-0381, CVE-2020-0025, CVE-2021-0385, CVE-2021-0389
- Already included in previous updates
CVE-2021-0492, CVE-2021-0491, CVE-2021-0493, CVE-2021-0494, CVE-2021-0497, CVE-2021-0498, CVE-2021-0489, CVE-2021-0490, CVE-2021-0496
- Not applicable to Samsung devices
CVE-2021-0324, CVE-2021-0467, CVE-2020-11288, CVE-2020-11289, CVE-2021-1910
Eligible Galaxy Devices For Monthly Security Updates [May 2021]
Current Models for Monthly Security Updates
- Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Fold 5G, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Flip 5G
- Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 5G, Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note9, Galaxy Note10, Galaxy Note10 5G, Galaxy Note10+, Galaxy Note10+ 5G, Galaxy Note10 Lite, Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G
- Enterprise Models: Galaxy A50, Galaxy XCover4s, Galaxy Xcover FieldPro, Galaxy Xcover Pro, Galaxy Xcover5
Current Models for Quarterly Security Updates
- Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+
- Galaxy Note8
- Galaxy A10e, Galaxy A10s, Galaxy A20s, Galaxy A30s, Galaxy A40, Galaxy A50s, Galaxy A70s, Galaxy A80, Galaxy A90 5G
- Galaxy A01, Galaxy A01 Core, Galaxy A11, Galaxy A21, Galaxy A21s, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A41, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71, Galaxy A71 5G
- Galaxy A02, Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A32, Galaxy A32 5G, Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy A72, Galaxy A82 5G
- Galaxy M10s, Galaxy M30s, Galaxy M40
- Galaxy M01, Galaxy M11, Galaxy M21, Galaxy M31, Galaxy M31s, Galaxy M51, Galaxy M12
- Galaxy F62, Galaxy F52 5G
- Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019), Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020), Galaxy Tab A7, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Galaxy Tab Active2, Galaxy Tab Active Pro, Galaxy Tab Active3
- Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Tab S6 5G, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Tab S7 FE
- W20 5G, W21 5G
- Enterprise Models: Galaxy A8 (2018)
Current Models for Biannual Security Updates
- Galaxy S8 Lite, Galaxy Note FE
- Galaxy A6, Galaxy A6+, Galaxy A7 (2018), Galaxy A8+ (2018), Galaxy A8 Star, Galaxy A8s, Galaxy A9 (2018), Galaxy A2 Core, Galaxy A10, Galaxy A20e, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A30, Galaxy A60, Galaxy A70
- Galaxy J2 Core, Galaxy J3 (2017), Galaxy J3 Top, Galaxy J4, Galaxy J4+, Galaxy J4 Core, Galaxy J5 (2017), Galaxy J6, Galaxy J6+, Galaxy J7 (2017), Galaxy J7 Duo, Galaxy J7 Prime2, Galaxy J7 Top, Galaxy J7 Max, Galaxy J7 Neo, Galaxy J7+, Galaxy J8
- Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30
- Galaxy Tab A (2017), Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018), Galaxy Tab S4, Galaxy Tab E 8 Refresh, Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019), Galaxy Tab A with S pen, Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy View2
However, Samsung provides two generations of Android upgrades for each Galaxy smartphone and tablet, while the flagship store has three generations. Therefore, if your Galaxy device has received two Android updates, please rest assured that if your device is launched after 2019, the company will provide four years of new security updates.
The list of monthly security update models are subject to change as the regular support period expires.
Also, some carriers may only support quarterly updates for all applicable current models listed above.
Samsung Android 12: What’s New
There is no doubt that Samsung has released software updates faster than Google, but in terms of its Pixel smartphones offering Android 12 updates, it can’t beat Android’s stock, which is expected to be released in August this year. Therefore, it is assumed that Samsung will start the deployment of One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 later this year.
In the next version of One UI, Samsung will provide a modified user interface, an improved user experience, countless new features, and enhancements to current features. At the same time, the One UI 4.0 update will also include all the troubles of Android 12.
Samsung One UI 4.0 Features [Expected]
It is assumed that Samsung will completely redesign the upcoming One UI 4. The prompter also added various smartphone manufacturers have redesigned the Android-based user interface and have achieved success. The same source pointed out that the hardware of smartphones from different OEMs is the same today, which is why consumers are thinking more about software systems. Know more here
Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 Eligible Device List
According to our information, Samsung has promised to provide a three-year Android upgrade guarantee for each flagship phone/tablet and some Galaxy A series devices. According to official information, we have created a list of Galaxy devices that can be sent wirelessly to the upcoming Android 12 and One UI 4.0.
Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 Device List
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 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
Check the complete list here.
Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 Beta
Google released the first Android 12 developer preview version of Pixel phones on February 19, 2021. At the same time, the OEM has released a schedule for the preview, beta, and final versions of different developers.
According to the timetable, Google will release three developer preview versions and four public Beta version updates, and the stable release date has not yet been determined. Stable Android 12 may be launched for Google Pixels in September 2021. After that, Samsung will launch the One UI 4.0 beta program for developers.
Samsung Android 12 One UI 4.0 Release Date
The Galaxy S21 flagship store will be invited to participate in the One UI 4.0 beta event for the first time later this year. In addition, the company is expected to provide stable One UI 4.0 for these phones from November/December this year.
Android 12 and One UI 4.0 Latest News: JULY 02, 2021
- According to the new information, Samsung One UI 4.0 based on the Android 12 OS has been entitled “Palette”, which hints at a big visual modification for the Galaxy devices’ custom skin as the One UI 4.0 will be a major upgrade over the current One UI 3.x.
- Samsung starts Android 12 (One UI 4.0) development for the Galaxy S21 series
*We’ll update this article regularly