Samsung begins the rollout of Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for Galaxy S10 series

Samsung has been on a roll lately when it comes to updating its flagships, both current and previous generation. After treating the Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy Note 20 series with Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update, and later showering some love on its foldable phones too, it’s time for the Galaxy S10 series to get a software upgrade. Samsung had originally announced plans to bring the Android 11 upgrade for the Galaxy S10 series in January 2021, and is finally making good on its promise. 

READ MORE: Android 11 for Galaxy Note 10 series with One UI 3.0 starts rolling out

One UI 3.0 update also brings the January security patch

As per a report from XDA-Developers, Samsung has begun the rollout of stable One UI 3.0 update for the Exynos-powered variants of the Galaxy S10e and Galaxy S10. The update carries the build number G97xFXXU9ETLJ and also brings with it the January Android security patch. However, the update’s rollout currently appears to be limited to Switzerland. But a phased rollout is not uncommon, and users can expect the update to be released in more regions soon.

Talking about the One UI 3.0 update, it brings a design overhaul that includes a new look for the home and lock screens, notifications, and the useful Quick Panel. The widgets have received some aesthetic refinement too, and new visual effects have arrived as well.  On a functional level, One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy S10 family brings the usual set of Android 11 goodies such as grouped notifications, more granular privacy controls, and bubble alerts.

READ MORE: Samsung releases Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for Galaxy S20 series

One UI 3.0 rollout will soon expand to more regions too

“Improved AI-based zoom on photos, and improved autofocus and auto-exposure help capture a great shot,” adds Samsung. With One UI 3.0, the native Gallery app on the Galaxy S10 has also received a host of new tricks such as related photos, the ability to revert back to a photo’s original version even after an edited version has been saved, and a cleaner photo organization layout to name a few. Users can also customize their share sheet, adjust the transparency of home screen widgets, and even add a video to their call screen.

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Samsung begins the rollout of Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for Galaxy S10 series

Samsung has been on a roll lately when it comes to updating its flagships, both current and previous generation. After treating the Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy Note 20 series with Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update, and later showering some love on its foldable phones too, it’s time for the Galaxy S10 series to get a software upgrade. Samsung had originally announced plans to bring the Android 11 upgrade for the Galaxy S10 series in January 2021, and is finally making good on its promise. 

READ MORE: Android 11 for Galaxy Note 10 series with One UI 3.0 starts rolling out

One UI 3.0 update also brings the January security patch

As per a report from XDA-Developers, Samsung has begun the rollout of stable One UI 3.0 update for the Exynos-powered variants of the Galaxy S10e and Galaxy S10. The update carries the build number G97xFXXU9ETLJ and also brings with it the January Android security patch. However, the update’s rollout currently appears to be limited to Switzerland. But a phased rollout is not uncommon, and users can expect the update to be released in more regions soon.

Talking about the One UI 3.0 update, it brings a design overhaul that includes a new look for the home and lock screens, notifications, and the useful Quick Panel. The widgets have received some aesthetic refinement too, and new visual effects have arrived as well.  On a functional level, One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy S10 family brings the usual set of Android 11 goodies such as grouped notifications, more granular privacy controls, and bubble alerts.

READ MORE: Samsung releases Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for Galaxy S20 series

One UI 3.0 rollout will soon expand to more regions too

“Improved AI-based zoom on photos, and improved autofocus and auto-exposure help capture a great shot,” adds Samsung. With One UI 3.0, the native Gallery app on the Galaxy S10 has also received a host of new tricks such as related photos, the ability to revert back to a photo’s original version even after an edited version has been saved, and a cleaner photo organization layout to name a few. Users can also customize their share sheet, adjust the transparency of home screen widgets, and even add a video to their call screen.

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Samsung releases Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for Galaxy S20 series

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A couple of months ago, Samsung began the beta testing phase for One UI 3.0 based on Android 11, and among the first batch of devices enrolled in the program was the Galaxy S20 series. Now, the company has released the stable One UI 3 update for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra starting today. The update, which carries the build number G988BXXU5CTKG / G988BOXM5CTKF / G988BXXU5CTKF (depending on the regional variant of the device) and also brings the December Android security patch and a ton of bug fixes with it as well. 

As per an XDA-Developers report, the update One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 trio is rolling out for both the 4G and 5G variants of the device. If you have a Galaxy S20 series smartphone and are yet to receive the update notification, head over to the Settings menu and access the System updates section to manually check if the update is available to download. Samsung also mentioned in its release that the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will receive the update in the coming weeks.

As for One UI 3.0, Samsung’s Android 11-based software experience comes with fresh home and lock screen aesthetics, a redesigned quick panel experience, new visual effects, and a different approach to widgets. There is now a lock screen widget for music playback, grouped notifications from messaging apps, and a new edge-to-edge full-screen video call layout to name a few. 

Coming to the camera part, the updated user experience brings AI-based zoom on photos, better focus lock and auto-exposure, and more intuitive photo organization in the native Gallery app. Customizability for the Quick Panel has also received a boost, file sharing has been made more convenient with the new Share Sheet, and users are also able to adjust the transparency of widgets placed on the home screen.

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