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Developer | Samsung Electronics |
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Working state | Current |
Initial release | 7 November 2018 |
Latest release | 5.1.1 (Based on Android 13) / 26 July 2023 |
Latest preview | 6.0 Beta 1 (Based on Android 14) / 10 August 2023[1] |
Available in | 100+ languages |
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Update method | Firmware over-the-air |
Kernel type | Monolithic (modified Linux kernel) |
Default user interface | Graphical |
Preceded by | Samsung Experience |
Official website | Official website |
One UI is a user interface (UI) developed by Samsung Electronics for its Android devices running Android 9 "Pie" and later. Succeeding Samsung Experience and TouchWiz, it is designed to make using larger smartphones easier and be more visually appealing. To provide more clarity, some elements of the UI are tweaked to match colors that are based on the color of the user's phone. It was announced at Samsung Developer Conference in 2018,[2] and was unveiled in Galaxy Unpacked in February 2019 alongside the Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy Buds and the Galaxy Fold.
It is also the software layer for their smartwatch Tizen and Wear OS platform, which Samsung co-developed with Google.[3][4] As of 2021, it is also the software layer for the Microsoft Windows platform on Galaxy Book devices.
One UI was designed as part of a goal to make Samsung's hardware and software "work together in perfect harmony" and provide a more "natural" experience on large-screen smartphones. One UI displays most of the features[5] that were in the Samsung Experience UX. A prominent design pattern in many of Samsung's system applications is to intentionally place common features and user interface elements along the middle of the screen rather than near the top. This makes them easier to reach with a user's thumb when using the device one-handed.
For similar reasons, apps utilise large headers to push their main content towards the vertical centre of the screen. The navigation bar supports the use of gestures and the usual 3-button system, while a system-wide "night mode" was also added (which gives UI elements and supported applications a darkened color scheme). As with Android Pie upstream, the Overview screen of recent apps uses a horizontal layout, as opposed to the vertical layout of previous versions.[6][7][8][9]
One UI Core is a slimmed down version of the original One UI feature set aimed towards the budget-friendly A, F, and M series low and mid-range devices. These variants of the system usually have a lighter set of features than the regular variant but the feature availability may vary with the models using the software.[10]
One UI 1.0, over Android 9 "Pie", is the first version of One UI, brought about many features which were becoming increasingly popular among various apps. First and foremost, dark mode was added to make viewing in dark spaces easier on the user's eyes. This feature was included in many apps and eventually brought to iOS 13 and Android 10. The first version also brought native screenshot editing tools, refined curves, refinements to the Always-On Display (tap to show), an upgraded Bixby with support for remapping the Bixby button, and a new way to navigate the device: gestures released on February 20, 2019.
While Android 9 “Pie” did come with gesture support, it was only available on Pixel devices and stock AOSP devices and is said to be 'half baked' by many users. However, Samsung decided to create their own gesture system to navigate devices with One UI installed. To achieve this, the user has to swipe up from the bottom of the device in the three locations of the 'buttons' to navigate. The gesture system has received mixed reviews.[11][12][13] One UI 1.0 was released on 7 November 2018.
One UI 1.1, a minor update for One UI, brought a few camera, fingerprint, and facial recognition stability fixes and performance optimizations.[14] One UI 1.1 was released alongside the Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy A series and Galaxy Fold. This update isn't available on the Galaxy S8, Note 8, S9, and Note 9 range.
One UI 1.5, another minor update,[15] provides a native screen recorder, a "Power Mode" for higher system performance and exclusive early-access Link to Windows support in cooperation with Microsoft. It launched with the Galaxy Note10 series devices on 23 August 2019.
One UI 2.0, the second generation update to One UI (powered by Android 10),[16] provides Galaxy users with a skinned Digital Wellbeing experience, a more refined UI in some default apps such as Device Care, a minor UI change to the clock position in quick settings, a native screen recorder, the new Android 10 gesture system, Dynamic Lock Screen (different wallpaper with every unlock), a Trash folder in Files, native Android Auto, and harder Location permission access. One UI 2.0 has already rolled out to Galaxy S10, Note 10, Galaxy S9, and Note 9 on 3 December 2019.
One UI 2.1, a minor update for One UI 2.0 released, brings support for Galaxy devices that support 120 Hz refresh rate, Quick Share, Music Share, additional camera modes, and native support for Live Captions. It was first released with the Galaxy S20 series & the Galaxy Z Flip. It also arrived for other devices such as the Galaxy S9 and S10, Note 9 and Note 10,[17] the Galaxy Fold, and select Galaxy A (2020)[18] devices as a software update on February 24, 2020.
One UI 2.5, another minor update in the One UI 2.0 series, was initially released on 21 August 2020 with the launch of the Galaxy Note 20 series, with the update later being released for the Galaxy S20 series along with older Samsung phones. One UI 2.5 doesn't bring radical changes to the UI, but there are plenty of new feature additions to the camera, DeX, gesture navigation, and other services.[19][20][21]
One UI 3.0, based on Android 11, was released for Galaxy S20 devices beginning on 2 December 2020. The update includes a few noteworthy revisions, such as a translucent notification panel, brief notifications, new volume controls positioned on the right or left of the device alongside the physical volume keys, slightly enhanced widgets, and smoother animations and transitions throughout the whole UI.[22][23][24]
One UI 3.1, a minor update for One UI 3, first released with the Galaxy S21 series, has started rolling out to other supported Galaxy devices, starting with the Galaxy S20 series on 17 February 2021. There are no notable user interface changes. It contains many new camera feature improvements such as improved touch autofocus and auto exposure controller and improved Single Take feature and software implementations such as Object Eraser, Multi Mic Recording, Eye Comfort Shield, Private Share and others.[25]
One UI 3.1.1, a minor update for One UI 3 on 31 August 2021, first released with the Galaxy Z Fold 3 on 11 August 2021.It brought a few features about Multitasking is easier than ever with enhanced multi-window and task-switching features and also optimized more apps to take advantage of the large screen .
One UI 4.0, based on Android 12, is the fourth generation of One UI. It was released to the Galaxy S21 Series on 15 November 2021. One UI 4.0 focuses on customization, privacy, and access to Samsung's expanding ecosystem.[26][27]
One UI 4.1, a minor update for One UI 4.0, was first released with the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. It brought minor changes, however it did introduce features like Smart Calendar, added option to choose how much virtual RAM is desired (from 2, 4, 6 or 8 GB), redesigned palette picker, Smart Widgets, separate Left/Right audio balance, extra brightness toggle, Pro Mode on more cameras, Night Mode portraits, and other minor changes.[28]
One UI 4.1.1, based on Android 12L (not to be confused with Android 12), is a minor update for One UI 4.0 on August 23, 2022, first released with the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 This update brought with it more enhancements to multitasking and optimizations for foldable smartphones (Galaxy Z Fold line) and large screen tablets (Galaxy Tab line).[29]
One UI 5.0, announced on 12 October 2022, based on Android 13, is the fifth-generation version of One UI. It is released publicly on 24 October 2022 for Samsung's Samsung Galaxy S22 series along with several other models, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, with the update coming to older models later.[30]
Some features and changes include the ability to turn off the RAM Plus feature, where previously users could only limit it to 2GB rather than turning it off entirely, and a redesigned way of customizing the lock screen, similar to iOS 16. Material You was also expanded to most of Google and Samsung Apps along with some third-party apps that support material you, allowing more ways to customize One UI. One UI 5 also brings refreshed icons for a more-refined look across the UI.
One UI 5.1, a minor update for One UI 5.0, was announced on 1 February 2023 and released on 13 February 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. It brought many new multitasking features, weather, new battery widget, Settings and Spotify suggestions, Camera and Gallery features, as well as improvements such as the ability to change color tone for selfies, enhanced image remastering, and revamped info display.[31]
One UI 6 is a upcoming version of One UI based on Android 14, It is currently in beta.[32][33]
As of 5 August 2020, Samsung offers up to three years of One UI and operating system updates and four years of security updates for the following devices.[34]
As of 9 February 2022, Samsung offers up to four years of One UI and operating system updates and five years of security updates for flagship devices sold in 2021 and later, and mid range devices sold in 2022 and later.[35] This includes the following device series.
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Device | Original Version | Upgradeable Version | Source |
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Galaxy Tab S series | |||
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 | TouchWiz Grace UX (Android 7.0 "Nougat") |
One UI 1.0 (Android 9 "Pie") | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 | Samsung Experience 9.5 (Android 8.1 "Oreo") |
One UI 2.5 (Android 10) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e | One UI 1.1 (Android 9 "Pie") | One UI 3.1 (Android 11) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 (LTE/5G) | One UI 1.5 (Android 9 "Pie") | One UI 4.1.1 (Android 12L) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite | One UI 2.1 (Android 10) | One UI 5.1.1 (Android 13) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) | One UI 4.1 (Android 12) | One UI 5.1.1 (Android 13) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7/S7+ (LTE/5G) | One UI 2.5 (Android 10) | One UI 5.1.1 (Android 13) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Fan Edition (Wi-Fi/LTE/5G) | One UI 3.1.1 (Android 11) | One UI 5.1.1 (Android 13) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8/S8+/S8 Ultra | One UI 4.1 (Android 12) | One UI 5.1.1 (Android 13) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9/S9+/S9 Ultra | One UI 5.1.1 (Android 13) | ||
Galaxy Tab A series | |||
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) | Samsung Experience 8.5 (Android 7.1.1 "Nougat") |
One UI 1.0 (Android 9 "Pie") | [89] |
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) | Samsung Experience 9.5 (Android 8.1 "Oreo") |
One UI 2.5 (Android 10) | [90] |
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) | [88] | ||
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) | One UI Core 1.1 (Android 9 "Pie") | One UI Core 3.1 (Android 11) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 with S Pen (2019) |
One UI 1.1 (Android 9 "Pie") | One UI 3.1 (Android 11) | [91] |
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) | |||
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) | One UI Core 2.5 (Android 10) | One UI Core 4.1 (Android 12) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite | One UI Core 3.1 (Android 11) | One UI Core 5.1 (Android 13) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021) | |||
Galaxy Tab Active series | |||
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 | Samsung Experience 8.5 (Android 7.1.1 "Nougat") |
One UI 1.1 (Android 9 "Pie") | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro | One UI 1.5 (Android 9 "Pie") | One UI 3.1 (Android 11) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 | One UI 2.5 (Android 10) | One UI 5.1 (Android 13) | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro | One UI 4.1 (Android 12) | One UI 5.1 (Android 13) |
Device | Original Version | Upgradeable Version | Source |
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Galaxy Book series | |||
Samsung Galaxy Book | Windows 10 (1607) | One UI Book 4 (Windows 11) | |
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro | Windows 10 (20H2) | One UI Book 4 (Windows 11) | |
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 | |||
Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey | |||
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) | |||
Samsung Galaxy Book Go | Windows 10 (21H1) | Windows 11 (22H2) | |
Samsung Galaxy Book 2 | Windows 10 (21H2) | One UI Book 4 (Windows 11) | |
Samsung Galaxy Book 2 360 | |||
Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro | |||
Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 | |||
Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 | One UI Book 4 (Windows 11) | ||
Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro | |||
Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 | |||
Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra |
Device | Original Version | Upgradeable Version | Source |
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Gear S series | |||
Samsung Gear S3 Classic / Frontier | Tizen 2.3.2 | One UI Watch 1.0 (Tizen 4.0.0.7) | |
Galaxy Watch series | |||
Samsung Galaxy Watch | Tizen 4.0.0.0 | One UI Watch 2.0 (Tizen 5.5.0.2) | |
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | One UI Watch 1.0 (Tizen 4.0.0.3) | One UI Watch 2.0 (Tizen 5.5.0.2) | |
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | One UI Watch 1.0 (Tizen 4.0.0.7) | One UI Watch 2.0 (Tizen 5.5.0.2) | |
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 | One UI Watch 2.0 (Tizen 5.5.0.1) | One UI Watch 2.0 (Tizen 5.5.0.2) | |
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 / Watch 4 Classic | One UI Watch 3.0 (Wear OS 3.0) | One UI Watch 4.5 (Wear OS 3.5) | |
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 / Watch 5 Pro | One UI Watch 4.5 (Wear OS 3.5) | ||
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 / Watch 6 Classic | One UI Watch 5.0 (Wear OS 4.0) |