Samsung’s One UI 3.0 based on Android 11 is now available for
several Samsung devices. This new OS version is packed with some new features.
It is currently available for the new Note 20, Galaxy S20, Note 10, S10 and
many more devices. New app optimization system, smooth UI, new features are now
part of One UI 3.0. But apart from all these things, there are a lot more
interesting things available about One UI 3.0 that you should know.
What’s New in One UI 3.0?
You might not find any special changes in the design. But in
terms of features, you can find plenty of new ones. You can long-press on any
particular app to organize its widget and can add it on the home screen.
Double-tapping anywhere on the screen will lock the device.
Now you can get better exposure and auto-focus controls in the
camera. The new customization call screen is also something new that users
might try out. On the call screen, you will be able to put an image or a video,
and some new Bixby routines will not appear too. Similar to these, there are
plenty of new features are available, so here’s the full information about new
features:
Home Screen
- Tap and hold on any
particular app to add a widget.
- Double press on the home
screen to turn off the light or lock the display. To turn on this feature,
go into Settings>Advanced Settings>Motions and
gestures.
Quick Panel
- Swipe down to see media
and conversations more easily in their certain sections.
Lock Screen
- Improved
Widgets.
- The
Dynamic Lock screen has now improved and has more categories.
Accessibility
- Now it’s easy to set up
new accessibility shortcuts.
- Access the necessary
accessibility settings while setting up the device. Based on what the user
uses a lot, they will get better recommendations.
Samsung Dex
- The
multi-gesture touchpad will allow the user to change font size and screen
zoom easily.
- Connecting
with wireless TVs is now easier.
Samsung Keyboard
- Finding keyboard
settings is easier now. You can find keyboard settings in General
management next to Settings.
Internet
- Maximum opening tab
limit is now 99.
- You can now block the
sites by simply pressing the back button.
- To make the browsing
more convenient, you can now hide the status bar.
- Customize menus as per
your choice, and add several new options including translate websites.
- Tab bar is now improved
and is available for every device.
- You can now rearrange
and lock the browser tabs.
Messages
- Trash
bin is now available to store deleted messages.
Phone/Contacts
- Search bar is now
improved.
- Deleting duplicate
contacts is now easier.
Phone /Call Background
- You
can now customize your call screen by adding videos and photos.
Calendar
- You
can now reorganize and edit the events.
- Multiple
events with similar timing will now appear together.
Camera
- Stability
while taking at high zoom is now improved.
- Auto
exposure and autofocus are now improved.
Bixby Routine
Several new actions are now available, including accessibility
actions and interaction with Bixby.
New conditions like disconnection of Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth
device, particular start time or special caller number are now added.
You can check the reversed actions after a certain routine ends.
Set new icons for a particular routine, and add it to the lock
screen to access quickly.
Eligible Devices
The recently launched Flagship Samsung smartphones are running
on the latest One UI 3.0, but the lower modes might take some time to get the
update. Here is the list of models and when the new update will arrive on them.
December 2020
- Galaxy
S20
- Galaxy
S20 Ultra
- Galaxy
S20+
January 2021
- Galaxy
Note 10
- Galaxy
Note 10+
- Galaxy
Note 20
- Galaxy
Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy
S10
- Galaxy
S10 Lite
- Galaxy
S10+
- Galaxy
S20 FE
- Galaxy
Z Flip
- Galaxy
Z Fold 2
February 2021
- Galaxy
Fold
March 2021
- Galaxy
A51
- Galaxy
M21
- Galaxy
M30s
- Galaxy
M31
- Galaxy
Note 10 Lite
- Galaxy
Tab S7
April 2021
- Galaxy
A50
- Galaxy
M51
May 2021
- Galaxy
A21s
- Galaxy
A31
- Galaxy
A70
- Galaxy
A71
- Galaxy
A80
- Galaxy
Tab S6
- Galaxy
Tab S6 Lite
June 2021
- Galaxy
A01
- Galaxy
A01 Core
- Galaxy
A11
- Galaxy
M11
- Galaxy
Tab A
July 2021
- Galaxy
A30
- Galaxy
Tab S5e
August 2021
- Galaxy
A20
- Galaxy
A20s
- Galaxy
A30s
- Galaxy
Tab A 10.1
- Galaxy
Tab Active Pro
- Galaxy
A10s
- Galaxy
A10
Conclusion
The One UI 3.0 is currently available in Samsung’s several
higher range smartphones, but they are still working on One UI 3.1 update. The
Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+ and S20 Ultra are running on One UI 3.1, and
hopefully, other devices will get this update pretty soon.
