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Samsung’s One UI 3.0 skin on Android 11 has not yet been released to the public as a stable update. Unsurprisingly, Samsung didn’t even participate in the Android 11 beta program alongside Google.

Therefore, users of the Samsung Galaxy S20 and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series only got a chance to try the One UI 3.0 beta based on Android 11 after Google released the stable update.

The One UI 3.0 beta program was first launched for the Samsung Galaxy S20 line in its home country – South Korea – and then expanded to other regions, including Germany and the USA.

At the moment, Samsung has released six beta updates to One UI 3.0 with the last one having the ZTKA software version number.

That said, you can check out our dedicated tracker to learn more about the launch of One UI 3.0 for all qualified Samsung smartphones.

Now, although One UI 3.0 is new on the block, it is likely that we will see Samsung debut its One UI 3.1 skin based on Android 11 in the coming months.

More precisely, we will be able to see the new skin on January 14, 2021, according to Jon Prosser, who said that Samsung would be announcing the Galaxy S21 series on that date.

Now, if you’re wondering what the Samsung Galaxy S21 series announcement has to do with the One UI 3.1 skin, listen to us.

Samsung has a habit of launching new flagships with a slightly newer version of its internal skin.

Take for example the Samsung Galaxy S9 series, both devices have been upgraded to One UI 1.0. So when Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 series, it came preloaded with One UI 1.1.

Likewise, the South Korean giant launched the Galaxy S20 series with the One UI 2.1 cover and the Galaxy Note 20 series came with One UI 2.5 ready for use.

So unless Samsung decides to change the existing trend we just highlighted, it is more than likely that the Samsung Galaxy S21 series comes with the One UI 3.1 cover pre-installed.

This means that we will have three smartphones – the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 + and Galaxy S21 Ultra – running One UI 3.1 early next year.

Given that we are still a few months away from the expected launch, there is little or no information on what to expect from Samsung’s next skin.

However, it is likely that Samsung would refine some of the existing features and perhaps even add some new ones to improve the user experience.

Current features, such as Moon mode and Night mode, may show some improvements with the new skin, as highlighted here.

In addition, you can expect to see some features of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series being brought to older Samsung phones, such as the Galaxy S20 and the Note 20 series with the One UI 3.1 update.

But it is important to note that not all of the features that Samsung can introduce with the Galaxy S21 lineup would be available on older smartphones due to hardware limitations.

Of course, don’t expect to see any major UI revisions, as upgrading to One UI 3.1 from One UI 3.0 is not important.

As for the devices that will receive the One UI 3.1 update, we expect Samsung to launch the next skin for all smartphones eligible for the One UI 3.0 update based on Android-11.

However, most of the information we have about the One UI 3.1 update is based on previous speculation and trends and therefore should not be treated as official claims.

As usual, we will continue to look for any developments regarding Samsung’s One UI 3.1 skin and will post an update as new details emerge.

Update 1 (December 3)

IST 11:45 am: When responding to a user question about an error related to Night Mode, a member of the Samsung team responded by saying that Google will resolve the issue by the end of this month (i.e. December).

They also added that Samsung will continue to improve after the release of One UI 3.1. Does this suggest that One UI 3.1 may appear earlier than expected?

This is a translation of the message in the screenshot:

Night mode is not applied when a disaster message is received. Hello? This phenomenon will be corrected by Google in late December and, after the official launch of One UI 3.1, we will proceed with further S / W improvements.

IST 11:45 am: The copy and paste feature on devices other than the clipboard (which is already compatible with the Galaxy S20) – will come to other devices along with the One UI 3.1 update. That is, the clipboards will be synchronized between the devices (phones and guides).

The information was revealed by a moderator from the Samsung community.

This is a translation of the screenshot shared by the user:

I am in charge of the Samsung keyboard. First, 1. The clipboard will be linked between the phone and the tablet in version 3.1 of ONE UI. A lot of people are working hard for this, so wait a minute. 2. The Samsung keyboard configuration items (as you may already know) can be moved from the existing phone to the current phone via the smart switch.

Update 2 (December 15)

IST 18:00: New developments indicate that Samsung will provide users with the option to choose between Google Discover and Samsung Free / Samsung Daily as a side panel on the home screen with the One UI 3.1 update.

Update 3 (January 5th)

IST 15:35: Thanks to a new video posted by Jimmy is Promo on YouTube, you can now take a look at some of the new features that will come with One UI 3.1, such as new call background videos, continuation of applications on other devices and several camera features.

Update 4 (January 9)

IST 11:40 am: Samsung is reportedly presenting a blockchain-based file sharing app called Private Share with the One UI 3.1 update that must be pre-installed on the Galaxy S21. Access here for all the details.

Update 5 (January 16)

IST 11:05 am: Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 line with its One UI 3.1 case integrated into the devices. And now it’s confirmed that One UI 3.1 brings the Google Discover feed.

In addition, the new flagships come with the Google Messaging app pre-installed. Also part of One UI 3.1 is the option for users to stream their Google Duo video chats to Samsung smart TVs according to a report.

Update 6 (January 18)

IST 17:00: According to a recent report, Samsung’s One UI 3.1 update includes an enhanced version of the Android 11 power menu. The One UI 3.1 power menu offers many more smart home functions compared to standard Android.

Update 7 (January 19)

IST 14:30: To our surprise, Samsung began to sow the Android 11 update for the Galaxy Tab S7, S7 + and S7 + 5G in Korea. However, instead of bringing the One UI 3.0 skin, the update features the latest One UI 3.1 skin.

Update 8 (January 20)

IST 12:29 pm: While Samsung has not yet specified which phones will receive the One UI 3.1 update, we share a list of phones that are very likely to receive the new skin. Come here to check it out.

Update 9 (January 21)

IST 10:40 am: Samsung will launch the One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 variants starting in March. The information was shared by a Samsung representative in Korea in response to a user’s query about the update.

Update 10 (January 25)

IST 16h15: The One UI 3.1 update for Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 variants brings a number of new features, including Second Screen, Wireless Keyboard Sharing and Auto Switch.

The update is currently live in Thailand for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 + 5G and in Canada for the Tab S7 according to details shared in the SamMobile database.

Update 11 (January 26)

IST 12:39 pm: Samsung reportedly started releasing the One UI 3.1 update based on Android 11 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 + 5G in Germany. The update features the January security patch and weighs about 2.4 GB.

Update 12 (January 27)

IST 15:33: Users of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 + in Spain are receiving the update to Android 11 with the One UI 3.1 cover at the top.

Update 12 (January 29)

IST 09:45: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 users in the UK and Mexico are starting to receive the One UI 3.1 update based on Android 11 according to new reports from users.

IST 11:23 am: Verizon has started to release the One UI 3.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 + 5G in the US. More details here.

IST 11:29 am: Samsung added the Android 11 power control menu to its phones and guides with the One UI 3.1 update, however, the feature is not available in the power menu according to a report.

Instead, it can be accessed in the quick settings menu, under the Devices button, along with SmartThings controls. You have the option to choose between the two smart home controls.

IST 17:40: It appears that users with unlocked units of the Galaxy Tab S7 + with Wi-Fi only in the U.S. are getting the update to Android 11 with the One UI 3.1 skin. A user confirmed receipt of the update on Reddit. The update is also available in Italy according to a new report.

Update 13 (January 30)

IST 19h09: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 + users are also receiving the One UI 3.1 update in Canada. A user confirmed the same via a post on Reddit.

Update 14 (February 1st)

IST 09:45: Samsung also released the One UI 3.1 update based on Android 11 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Wi-Fi only in the U.S. A user confirmed receipt of the update via a post on Reddit.

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