Source: Android Central
What you need to know
- Samsung has decided to delay the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S10 series.
- It appears the initial Android 11-based One UI 3.0 builds cause significant battery drain.
- Samsung had kicked off the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy Note 10 series last week.
Samsung released the first Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta to the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ phones last week. The One UI 3.0 beta program was expected to expand to the Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 this week. Unfortunately, however, the company has now confirmed in a post on its Community forums that the open beta program for these devices is being postponed (via TizenHelp).
A number of Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ users who had participated in the One UI 3.0 beta program last week have reported that the early build has a severe battery drain issue. Samsung has reviewed the claims made by Galaxy Note 10 users and found that the Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Z Fold 2 are also affected by the same issue. Samsung had rolled out the first One UI 3.0 beta build for the Galaxy Z Flip 5G in South Korea yesterday, but it has now been pulled.
While Samsung hasn't revealed a revised timeframe yet, it could take a few weeks for the issues to be resolved. This could possibly mean that owners of the Galaxy S10, Note 10, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Z Fold 2 phones will have to wait longer to get the stable Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update.
The Galaxy S20 series is expected to start receiving the stable One UI 3.0 update before the end of the year, along with the Galaxy Note 20 series. However, Samsung hasn't revealed any plans of expanding the One UI 3.0 beta program to the Galaxy S20 FE, which is one of the best Android phones it has released this year.
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.
An $800 Galaxy S21 is impressive — except in a world with the S20 FE
Samsung's new Galaxy S21 offers a ton of specs and features for just $800, but in a world where we still have the Galaxy S20 FE, does it even really matter?
Google Pixel 5: Everything you need to know before buying
It's here. The Google Pixel 5. From the specs, pricing, release date, and more, here's literally everything you need to know!
Review: OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G is the upgrade you're looking for
The Reno 5 Pro 5G is here, and it delivers a great overall package in the mid-range segment. With a sleek 7.6mm chassis along with a gorgeous 90Hz AMOLED screen, powerful hardware in the form of Dimensity 1000+, 65W fast charging, and Android 11 out of the box, the Reno 5 Pro 5G ticks all the right boxes.
Get a case that's light, lovely, and slim as your Galaxy S10+
The Galaxy S10+ is a whole lot of phone to love, but it doesn’t need to be bloated up in a whole lot of case. Here are some thinner options for protecting your shiny new flagship.