Android 13
Second Samsung One UI 5.0 Beta/Android 13 rolling out to Galaxy S22 in the US, India, UK, Poland, Germany and South Korea
It’s a big day for the Galaxy S22 series consumers as Samsung has finally made the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 Beta program available in more eligible countries including the UK, Poland and India. At the same time, the company has debuted the most-awaited “second One UI 5.0 Beta” update for the users in:
- The US, Germany and South Korea
According to consumers from Poland, UK and India, the One UI 5.0 Beta program is now open in their countries for the Galaxy S22 series. Interested participants have enrolled for the Beta testing and Samsung is now pushing the latest second test firmware gradually.
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The Android 13-based second One UI 5.0 Beta brings new features and various bug fixes for the Galaxy S22 series devices. The newly added features include Smart Suggestions Widget, Maintenance mode (a.k.a. Repair mode) and Privacy detection.
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On the other hand, the bugs that have been fixed with the second One UI 5.0 Beta embeds Bixby Routine Life Style Mode, home screen, auto rotation function, S Pen breakdown, copying forwarding in Messages, shared link, quick panel notification window, pattern lock, power saving mode, touch sensitivity and more.
You can check the complete changelog below.
New features
Smart Suggestions Widget
- A widget that suggests useful apps or features has been added.
Maintenance mode
- The maintenance mode protects personal information while others use, my smartphone, such as mobile phone repair. In maintenance mode, you cannot access personal data in photos, messages, accounts, and only apps installed by default.
Privacy Detection
- The share panel will let you know when you attempt to share photos that contain sensitive information, such as credit cards, ID cards, or passports, so you can reconsider whether you really want to share them.
Bugs that have been fixed
- Added Bixby Routine Life Style Mode
- Fixed the issue that occurs sometimes on the HOME screen
- Fixed the issue that cannot be automatically rotated sometimes
- Modified SPen’s breakdown
- Fixed the issues that does not operate copying/forwarding in the Samsung, Message app
- Fixed the issue for shared link sometimes
- Fixed the issue that appears to be empty on the quick panel notification window
- Fixed the issue that cannot be unlocked by lock screens/patterns
- Fixed the issue that cut off during screen capture
- Fixed the issue that does not operate power saving mode
- Fixed the issue that an app media player on the lock screen is not displayed
- Adjustment of touch sensitivity
- Fixed the problems related to Bixby Routine
Aside from adding new features and bug fixes, the changelog of the second One UI 5.0 Beta mentions some known issues that could occur when testing. The first issue is related to the Wallet app, as you need to reinstall it, and the same problem with Samsung Wallet Digital Car Key.
Known issues
- If you don’t update the Samsung Wallet app, it can be automatically removed in the new OS version. Then, you need to re-install Samsung Wallet app by manual.
- There may be an error in the Samsung Wallet Digital Key (Car UWB Key), operation. If an error occurs, please delete the digital key and re-register it,
Second Android 13-based Samsung One UI 5.0 Beta can be identified through build version ZVHK for the Galaxy S22 series devices. As the update rollout is happening in phases, the availability of this new update may vary as per regions and carriers.
Metro by T-Mobile starts rolling out long-awaited Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update to the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G smartphone. T-Mobile delivered this major firmware update to the A51 5G about two weeks ago, and this short delay benefits a newer security patch.
According to info (via Redditor LightningLuisYT2), Samsung Galaxy A51 5G at Metro by T-Mobile started to receive Android 13-based One UI 5.0 features. The latest build carries PDA version number A516USQUBGWB3 and the latest February 2023 Android security patch.
Sadly, the Android 13 is the last major firmware update for the Galaxy A51. The device came pre-installed with Android 10-based One UI 2.x and upgraded with Android 11 and Android 12 in the past two years. Meanwhile, your device may get another year of security update support from Samsung.
Over the Android 12, the Android 13 brings major refinements, while Samsung included the One UI 5.0 with it. This combination takes your Galaxy device to a whole new level. There’s plenty to explore in One UI 5.0 such as new visual design, improved animations along with a lot of new features.
Talking about visual changes, icon symbols are larger for a bolder look that’s easier to scan. Subtle background gradients and improved contrast give a fresher, more natural feel. New help illustrations have been created to give a consistent look to all apps.
One UI 5 is the smoothest Android skin in Samsung’s history, which was further refined with One UI 5.1. New animations and transition effects make switching between screens feel more natural. Besides, the scrolling speed has been enhanced to make scrolling feel smoother throughout One UI.
For personalization, the One UI 5 brings great new tools so you can get tasks done in just a few taps. Just touch and hold the Lock screen to edit. Customize your wallpaper, clock style, notification settings, and more, with live preview, all in one place alongside a new wallpaper section!
On August 15, 2022, Google officially launched the Android 13 operating system. Samsung, on the other hand, has greatly deployed the major OS upgrade to eligible Galaxy devices as One UI 5.0 and One UI 5.1. Since several Samsung devices are no longer eligible for Android 13, Custom ROM gives you what you want.
The new Android 13 introduces a powerful Dynamic Theming functionality, providing you with more options for customization, thanks to extended Color Palettes. In addition, there are also significant improvements in the usability of functions as part of delivering better user experiences.
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One UI 5.0/ One UI 5.1 is also based on the Android 13 OS. It officially brings the latest OS to Galaxy devices, however, Custom ROMs usually offer features from stock Android. As your Galaxy phone already lost the eligibility to get Android 13, using custom ROM, you can experience the brand new features.
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Requirements
- Unlocked bootloader
- Custom recovery installed [TWRP]
Note: Manual flashing causes personal data loss, make a backup before installing custom ROM.
Disclaimer: All the Custom ROMs described/listed below wholly belong to their developers and have terms, conditions and limitations. Some of the features might stop working due to compatibility issues, therefore, go ahead with flashing only after ensuring everything about the specific ROM.
Samsung Android 13 Custom ROM
Galaxy S20 FE 5G (r8q) – ArrowOS 13.0 | Link
Galaxy A52 4G (a52q)/A72 (a72q) – Pixel Experience 12 | Link
Galaxy M21 – riceDroid 6.0 | Link
Galaxy M31 – riceDroid 6.0 | Link
Galaxy Note 9 – Evolution X 7.0 | Link
Galaxy M21 – riceDroid 6.0 | Link
Galaxy M21 – riceDroid 6.0 | Link
Galaxy M21 – riceDroid 6.0 | Link
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (gta4xl) – LineageOS 20 | Link
Download Links:
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- Galaxy S10/S10+/S10e/S10 5G [Exynos] – Download
- Galaxy S9/S9+ [Exynos] – Download
- Galaxy S8/S8+ [Exynos] – Download
- Galaxy S7/S7 Edge – Download
- Galaxy Note 10/Note 10+/Note 10+ 5G [Exynos] – Download
- Galaxy Note 9 [Exynos] – Download
- Galaxy Note 8 [Exynos] – Download
- Galaxy J5 2015/J5 2016 – Download
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite – Download
Galaxy S9/Galaxy Note 9 [February 24]
Download Links: Noble ROM 3.1 [One UI 5.1]
- Galaxy S9/Galaxy Note 9 – Download Builds
Galaxy S10e/S10/S10+/S10 5G Exynos [September 9]
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Early builds of LineageOS 20
- Galaxy S10 Series – Download Builds
Galaxy Note 10/Note 10+/Note 10+ 5G Exynos [September 9]
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Early builds of LineageOS 20
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Galaxy S III [September 27]
Download Links
Early builds of LineageOS 20
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Galaxy Note II [September 27]
Download Links
Early builds of LineageOS 20
- Galaxy Note II – Download Builds
Galaxy Note 8, S8, and S7 series [September 2]
The Android 13 Custom ROM for the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, and the Galaxy S7 series are based on early builds of the LineageOS 20. All the key functions like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, fingerprint reader, sound, cameras, hardware acceleration, and so on are all reportedly working fine. [Credits – XDA]
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So finally, Samsung begins releasing the Android 13 update for the Galaxy A72 in Brazil. The latest firmware comes with the One UI 5.0 version instead of the most recent One UI 5.1 enhancements. Hopefully, the company may not take such a long time to deliver the new One UI 5.1.
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Earlier this month, Samsung announced the One UI 5.1 software, which brings enhancements and new features over the One UI 5.0. The One UI 5.1 is still based on the Android 13 operating system, but you have to wait for a bit more for the latest features on your A72.
Today, Samsung Brazil started to roll out the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update to the Galaxy A72. It brings plenty of new features and improvements over the pre-installed software system as well as a newer Android security patch for better system reliability.
What’s new
The Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update brings improvements to the system animation and new visual effects. The company claims to offer a better user experience while using the Galaxy devices along with a natural feel, thanks to visual betterment.
For customization, the One UI 5.0 update makes it possible to renovate your phone’s lock screen in various ways directly from the lock screen. You can change wallpaper, choose clock style, alter notification settings, have a live preview, and a lot more.
The One UI 5.0 applies a new dedicated wallpaper section with 4 graphical wallpapers along with pretty color choices. There are more images, videos, colors, and filters to choose from than ever before. Besides, the color Palette also allows you to choose from up to 16 color themes based on your wallpaper.
For home screen, Samsung’s Android 13 update introduces Stack Widgets feature. You can now combine several widgets of the same size into a single widget to save space on your Home screen. To do so, just drag a widget onto another widget to create a stack, then swipe to switch between widgets.
The Camera and Gallery functions are also getting advanced, thanks to the One UI 5.0. The zoom bar has been condensed so you can zoom in or out farther with a single swipe. In the Camera’s Pro mode, a new help icon will appear, which offers tips and guidance for using the various lenses, options, and controls.
Once enabled, One UI 5.0 automatically adds a watermark to each picture containing the date and time a picture was taken, your phone’s model name, or other custom information. Moreover, the brilliant Single take mode has been simplified and streamlined.