It took a while, but Samsung has finally started to come up with the stable version of its OS based on Android 13 – One UI 5. Here’s everything you need to know about the update and when it’s coming to your device.
Samsung has publicly and privately tested the upcoming One UI 5.0 update for current and previous generations of Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets. The upcoming One UI 5.0 update is based on Android 13, and it includes new features such as Routines, new home screen widgets, better multitasking features and gestures, gallery and app improvements. the camera, redesigned notifications, a new lock screen, language selection for each application, and much more. The new update is already rolling out to Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra.
The latest foldable smartphones, previous flagship smartphones and tablets will follow in November, alongside the mid-range Galaxy A53 and A33.
It’s worth pointing out that the Galaxy S21 FE is missing from the list, while the Galaxy S20 FE is expected to receive the update in December 2022. Some devices may be missing from the list, and that’s just a matter of time before they’re added, or programs to receive One UI 5. It’s also important to point out that the listing doesn’t mention whether only the 5G or 4G variants are included, since some devices aren’t available on select markets with 5G connectivity. Either way, keep an eye out for the update for your devices, as it might already be waiting for you.
How to update your eligible Galaxy smartphone or tablet to One UI 5?
To find out if you already have the update, you must do the following:
- Go to settings
- Scroll down to Software Update and click on it
- Click Download and Install
- Check if you already have the update, or wait to receive an OTA (Over-the-Air) update notification.
In case you are not aware of the new features of One UI 5, here is a short official presentation video, published by Samsung:
One UI 5 Update Schedule
October 2022
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
November 2022
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy ZFlip 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy ZFlip 3
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy Note 20
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy S20+
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S7
- Galaxy Tab S7+
- Quantum Galaxy 3
- Galaxy A53 5G
- Galaxy A33 5G
December 2022
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy ZFlip 5G
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy Tab S7 FE/S7 FE 5G
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
- Galaxy A Quantum
- Galaxy A Quantum 2
- Galaxy A52s 5G
- Galaxy A51
- Galaxy A51 5G
- Galaxy A42 5G
- Galaxy A32
- galaxy jump
- galaxy jump 2
January 2023
- Galaxy Tab A8
- Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
- Galaxy Tab Active 3
- galaxy buddy 2
- wide galaxy 6
- wide galaxy 5
- galaxy friend
- Galaxy A23
- Galaxy A13
- Galaxy M12
- Galaxy X Cover 5
February 2023
More smartphones are still expected to join this list in the first and second quarters of 2023, when Samsung is expected to roll out the update to even more low-end and mid-range devices.