In this article, we will cover every software update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 users all around the globe. Check the complete Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 software update information below:
How To Check Software Update?
If you have a device and want to check for the latest software update, just take your device and open Settings, tap on the Software update menu, and go for the Download and install option.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 Software Update:
Update 11, January 17 (11:53 ET) ― Android 12 update – T-Mobile
T-Mobile’s Android 12
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are now receiving the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update in the US on the T-Mobile network. Along with Android 12, the update brings December 2021 security patch.
Software versions are:
- Galaxy Z Fold 3: F926USQS1BUL7
- Galaxy Z Flip 3: F711USQS2BUL7
Verizon’s January 2022 security patch
Both the foldable devices are also receiving the January 2022 security patch on the Verizon network in the US. The software versions are:
- Fold 3: F926USQS1BULB
- Flip 3: F711USQS2BULB
Update 10, January 15 (10:39 ET) ― January 2022 update
January 2022 security patch rolling out
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 are receiving the January 2022 security patch with software version F711BXXS2BUL8 and F926BXXS1BUL8 respectively.
According to Samsung, the company added 62 fixes, 52 from Google and 10 from Samsung, in the January 2022 security patch.
From fixed issues, 2 of them were critical, 39 vulnerabilities were highly prioritized, and 12 were moderately severe, while 9 vulnerabilities were included in Google’s own patch. If you want to read about the security patch in detail, check here for details.
How to check for the latest software update:
You can check for the update manually by heading to the Settings app on your device and then:
- Software update
- Download and install
Update 9, January 10 (10:30 ET) ― One UI 4.0 update for unlocked units
Unlocked units in the US
The unlocked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 units are now receiving the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update in the US. Alongside several new features, the update also brings the January 2022 security patch to the devices.
Software versions are:
- Galaxy Z Fold 3: F926U1UES1BULA
- Galaxy Z Flip 3: F711U1UES2BUL9
Update 8, January 05 (09:10 ET) ― One UI 4.0 update widely available in the US
Available widely in the US
The stable Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 (Comcast) and Galaxy Z Flip 3 (Comcast and Xfinity Mobile) smartphones are now widely available in the US on more network carriers. The update also brings the December 2021 security patch.
The software versions are:
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 – F926USQS1BUL7/F926U1UES1BUL7
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 – F711USQS2BUL7/F711U1UES2BUL7.
Update 7, December 29 (09:50 ET) ― One UI 4.0 update in the US
One UI 4.0 in the US
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphones have already received the stable One UI 4.0 update in various regions and now the company has begun the rollout in the US.
The update is now rolling out in the US on the Verizon network for the locked units of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 smartphones. Alongside several new features, the update also adds the December 2021 security patch. The software versions are F711USQS2BUL6 and F926USQS1BUL6 for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 respectively.
If you are using any of these devices on the Verizon network and want to check for the latest software update, just head into the device Settings, tap on the Software update menu and tap on Download and install option.
Update 6, December 28 (10:45 ET) ― One UI 4.0 update in more regions
One UI 4.0 update in more regions
After the initial rollout in some European countries in early December, Samsung has now started rolling out the One UI 4.0 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 smartphones in more regions.
Alongside several Android 12 features, the update also brings the December 2021 security patch.
Update 5, December 17 (09:19 ET) ― One UI 4.0 rollout resumes
One UI 4.0 rollout resumes
Samsung has now resumed the stable Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update rollout for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 users in South Korea. It has the same changelog as the One UI 4.0 Beta 4, reports Sammy Fans.
Software versions:
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 – F711NKSU2BUL4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 – F926NKSU1BUL4
Update 4, December 14 (02:10 ET) ― One UI 4.0 Beta 4
One UI 4.0 Beta 4 rolling out with a hope for the better stable version
According to Sammy Fans, Samsung is now rolling out the One UI 4 Beta 4 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable smartphones in South Korea.
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It comes with fixes for the booting issue while in safe mode and entering recovery mode after the update.
- Build version: ZUL4
- Changelog:
- Fixed the phenomenon of booting into safe mode or entering recovery mode after update
- When booting after update, all values changed to 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio are changed back to the app default
- Instagram, Link does not open in some apps such as Facebook
- Kiwoom Securities app does not run
Update 3, December 09 (02:40 ET) ― Stable One UI 4.0 has serious bugs
Some serious issues discovered
After upgrading to the stable One UI 4.0 update, some Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 owners are reportedly facing various issues.
The latest Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update is breaking some devices while booting. Additional problems include screen flickering, dark mode, dual messenger feature, gallery app, and bad performance. Some video apps have stopped working too. The refresh rate issue still persisted in the stable update for some users.
The company is reportedly planning to stop the rollout until these issues are resolved.
Update 2, December 06 (04:52 ET) ― Stable One UI 4.0
Stable One UI 4.0 for the Galaxy Z Fold 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphones users in Korea are now getting the stable Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update in Korea.
Stable One UI 4.0 for the Galaxy Z Flip 3
Samsung is now rolling out the stable Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable smartphone users in Serbia. The software version of this update is F711BXXU2BUKM.
Alongside Android 12 and new features, the update adds the December 2021 security patch.
To check the latest software update on your smartphone, just head to the device Settings, tap on the Software update menu, and go for the Download and install option.
Update 1, October 27 (21:02 ET) ― In India
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 Beta in India
Samsung has officially announced the expansion of the One UI 4 Beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 devices in India.
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- One UI 4.0 Beta program is now live for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 in Korea
After the Galaxy S21 series, Samsung has now started the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 Beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, courtesy of Sammy Fans.
To be mentioned, the One UI 4 Beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 is limited to Korean consumers. Meanwhile, they still need to wait until the beginning of recruitment, which could begin in the coming days.
The One UI Beta Program is currently running in India, the US, Germany, Poland, South Korea, UK, and China.
How to join One UI 4.0 Beta: Quick Guides
- Download the Samsung Members app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store.
- After installation, launch Samsung Members, click the notice, and then tap Registration of One UI Beta Program to submit the application form.
- If you have a Samsung Account and meet all the participation criteria, the entire registration process will be completed. If you do not have a Samsung account, you will need to create one in order to participate.
- Once the registration process is completed, you will be able to install the software. You can do this through the settings menu: Settings > Software update > Download updates manually.
Note: The software update may not be available immediately after registration.
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