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TL;DR
- The primary beta of One UI 5 for Galaxy S21 units is now out there in america.
- It seems this may very well be primarily based on the second beta launched for different units, so Galaxy S21 units may not be too behind the curve.
- You’ll want to make use of the Samsung Members app to see in the event you’re eligible for the beta.
In August, Android 13 turned official. The most recent model of Android is already out there on Pixel telephones, however Samsung telephones are nonetheless ready for it. Samsung has been operating a beta program, however just for sure units and in sure areas.
Immediately, although, it seems the Android 13-based One UI 5 is right here for Galaxy S21 units in america (through Droid-Life). This represents the primary time Galaxy S21 telephones have had a style of Android 13 (effectively, in an official capability, anyway).
As with earlier rollouts of One UI betas, you’ll want to make use of the Samsung Members app to get the beta. Not everybody will get it, nonetheless. While you fireplace up the app, you need to see a banner asking you to provide One UI 5 a strive in your Galaxy S21. Should you don’t see the banner, you’ll be able to’t check out the beta. Typically closing and re-opening the app just a few instances could make the banner seem.
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Apparently, the replace seems to be totally different than the preliminary beta we’ve seen hit different units in different international locations. It’s potential that is the primary beta for the Galaxy S21 collection within the US however primarily based on a later beta. That might imply that Galaxy S21 customers within the US gained’t must catch as much as the opposite packages.
One UI 5 will deliver all the core features of Android 13 to the Galaxy S21 collection. It’ll additionally supply higher Materials You theming help, stackable widgets, and an enhanced Dex expertise.