The Galaxy S20 starts receiving Android 11 with One UI 3.0

The Galaxy S20s are high-end models with a large presence in Spain, and Samsung knows it cannot overlook its prestige, both at the hardware and software level. In each new update, the South Korean manufacturer has to prove that not only does it update at the fastest possible speed, but that it also needs to perform at its best with its One UI level of customization. Android 11 is already starting to catch up with these mobiles.

Update 13:32: As Sammobile recounts, the update has started rolling out in Europe.

Update 15:23: Some readers like Antonio tell us that Samsung Spain has already confirmed that the update is ready to start rolling out to users in Spain.

The Galaxy S20, S20 + and S20 Ultra start receiving One UI 3.0 and Android 11

Just yesterday we learned of Samsung’s initial plans for its Android 11 and One UI 3.0 updates in an official list, a list where not all Spanish models were there (as it was the official Samsung Egypt list) but which served us to get an idea on the release dates of each update.

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In these plans, the Galaxy S20 was to be updated during the month of December, but without knowing if it would be at the beginning or end of the month. Well, we won’t have to wait long, as Samsung has officially launched updates to Android 11 with One UI 3.0 in the US.

One of the main unknowns is the Galaxy S20 FE, a mobile that despite belonging to the S20 series, may take a little longer to receive the update. Being a mobile that has not appeared in the official list of Samsung Egypt, we will have to wait to receive news from Samsung Spain or wait a few days for it to surprise us.

If you are curious about the changes that your Galaxy S20 will have with the new update, we have compiled all the news of One UI 3.0 and Android 11 that appeared during the beta version.

All the changes of One UI 3.0 seen in beta versions

• Home screen
  • Long press on an app to add an associated widget.
  • Turn off the screen by double-tapping an empty area on the home screen. You can turn it on in Settings> Advanced features> Motion & gestures.
• Screen lock
  • The dynamic lock screen now has multiple categories and you can select more than one.
  • Lock screen widgets have been improved.
• Quick panel
  • View your conversations and media more conveniently in their sections when you swipe down from the top of the screen.
• Always on display
  • View Always On Display widgets.
• Accessibility
  • Get quick access to the most important accessibility settings when setting up your device.
  • Get recommended accessibility features based on what you use.
  • Configure the Accessibility link more easily in the settings.
  • Sound detectors now work with your SmartThings devices, such as televisions and lights, to give you more visible alerts when the doorbell rings or a baby is crying.
• Samsung keyboard
  • You can find the keyboard in settings more easily in General Manager in Settings, and the settings have been rearranged to put the most important ones first.
• Samsung DeX
  • You can now connect to compatible TVs wirelessly.
  • The new multiple touchpad gestures make it easier to change the screen zoom and font size.
• Internet
  • The ability to block website redirection when tapping the back button has been added.
  • Added alerts and blocking options for websites that launched too many pop-ups or notifications.
  • Reorganized menus for easier searching.
  • Several new plugins have been added, including one that translates websites.
  • The added option hides the status bar for a more immersive browsing experience.
  • The maximum number of open tabs has been increased to 99.
  • Added the ability to lock and reorder tabs.
  • Improved tab bar design now compatible with all devices.
  • End of support for Samsung Internet Edge Panel.
• Contacts and telephone
  • Added the ability to edit multiple contacts connected at the same time.
  • Added an option to help you quickly remove duplicate contacts.
  • Improved search experience.
  • The storage period of the containers has been extended from 15 to 30 days.
• Calls
  • Added the ability to customize the call screen with your own images and videos.
• Messages
  • Created a trash can to store recently deleted messages.
• Call and text on other devices
  • Added the ability to enable or disable calls and text messages on other devices with Bixby routines.
• Calendar
  • Events with the same start time are now displayed together in the month and agenda view.
  • Reorganized options for adding and editing events.
  • Improved layout for full screen alerts.
• Reminder
  • Improved layout for full screen alerts.
• Digital wellbeing and parental control
  • Trends have been added to your weekly report. You can see how your usage has changed from the previous week and check the usage time of each feature.
  • Added phone usage time while driving to the weekly report.
  • Added a lock screen widget so you can check the screen time without unlocking your phone.
  • Separate profiles have been added for personal and work modes so you can track watch time separately.
• camera
  • Improved functionality and usability of autofocus and auto exposure.
  • Improved stabilization when taking pictures of the moon at high zoom levels.
• photo editor
  • Added the ability to restore edited images to their original versions.
• Bixby routine
  • Grouped preset routines help you get started quickly and learn how to easily create your own routines.
  • You can now see which actions are undone when a routine ends.
  • New conditions have been added, such as a specific start time, disconnection from a Bluetooth device or Wi-Fi network, a call from a specific number, and more.
  • New actions have been added, including chat with Bixby and accessibility actions.
  • You can add a custom icon for each workout and add workouts to the lock screen for quick access.

Most relevant changes in Android 11

• Notifications:
  • Notification Bubbles: Android now incorporates a native floating notification system similar to Facebook Messenger’s bubbles, but much more efficient (so much so that even Facebook ditches its system in Android 11). Applications like Telegram are already experimenting with this system and hopefully it will also end up on WhatsApp.
  • Controls for multimedia applications are now part of the quick settings panel.
  • We will now have a notification history for each application.
  • Grouped notifications look cleaner and more visual.
  • Priority notifications allow us to select the most important contacts and receive personalized notifications with their avatar and able to bypass the do not disturb mode.
• After holding down the power button, not only will we have access to payment cards, but we will also have the possibility of having control of home automation.
• Privacy:
  • Specific archiving becomes a mandatory feature: from now on, applications that require the use of archiving permissions will not be able to fully register your mobile, but only access the files necessary for their use.
    • An exception is made for file managers, which still require full access.
  • Automatic permissions reset: When we don’t use an app for a long time, it will lose access to the permissions it already had.
  • One-time camera or microphone permissions: Want to give an app permission to use the camera or microphone but don’t want to give it permission forever? You can now allow them to use these items once.

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