One UI 3.0: Features, Roadmap, Eligible Devices & More

Android 11 is yet to release for the public but we don’t have to wait much until the release of the stable build. And also Samsung is all set to welcome the latest Android 11. If you have a Samsung device and want to know if your device will receive One UI 3.0 update then you will know your answer here.

Some eight months after officially rolling out One UI 2.0, Samsung has rolled out One UI 2.0 update to most of its Galaxy phones. And later Samsung also releases a small update as One UI 2.1 for some devices. In fact, the Galaxy S20 series is also getting the One UI 2.5 update. But parallelly Samsung has also initiated the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S20 series. It means One UI will be available in no time after the Android 11 availability.

One UI 3.0 Rollout Timeline

A few months ago, Samsung announced the One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S20 series. Hopefully, this month or maybe next month Samsung will announce the beta program of One UI 3.0 for Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy S20 FE. For those who have followed Samsung’s update pattern in past years, any new OS usually starts to be rolled out in November or December. But the company has released its first beta in the month of September. Optimistically, the stable update will be available at the end of 2020 for the S20 lineup.

Samsung One UI 3.0 update eligible devices

Another point to take note of is which devices will get the Samsung One UI 3.0 update. Most of the devices from 2019 will definitely get this update. This will be the second major OS update for these devices. However, it’s sad that a device like the Note 9 from 2018 will not be getting the update.

~~We don’t know of any plans from Samsung with regards to changing its software update policy.~~ For those new to the topic, Samsung has in the past provided two OS upgrades to all of its devices; flagship or budget.

That said, if your Samsung smartphone and tablet came pre-installed with Android 9 Pie (OneUI 1.0) you should expect another (maybe final) OS update to One UI 3.0 based on Android 11.

This news coincides with Samsung’s announcement that they will offer 3 generations of OS updates. This was committed at the Unpacked event on 5 August 2020.

Today, Samsung announced the official One UI 3.0 Roadmap and eligible phones list. Below is a list of devices that are most likely eligible for the Samsung One UI 3.0 update.

List of Eligible Devices for One UI 3.0

December 2020

Galaxy S20
Galaxy S20+
Galaxy S20 Ultra

January 2021

Galaxy S10
Galaxy S10+
Galaxy S10e
Galaxy S10 Lite
Galaxy Note 10
Galaxy Note 10 Plus
Galaxy Note 20
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Galaxy Z Flip
Galaxy Z Fold 2

February 2021

Galaxy Z Fold

March 2021

Galaxy M21
Galaxy M31
Galaxy M30s
Galaxy A51
Galaxy Note 10 Lite
Galaxy Tab S7

April 2021

Galaxy A50
Galaxy M51

May 2021

Galaxy A21s
Galaxy A31
Galaxy A71
Galaxy A80
Galaxy A70
Galaxy Tab S6
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

June 2021

Galaxy A01
Galaxy A01 Core
Galaxy A11
Galaxy M11
Galaxy Tab A

July 2021

Galaxy A30
Galaxy Tab S5e

August 2021

Galaxy A10
Galaxy A10s
Galaxy A20
Galaxy A20s
Galaxy A30s
Galaxy Tab A 10.1
Galaxy Tab Active Pro

September 2021

Galaxy Tab A8 (2019)

So there you have it the list of eligible devices for One UI 3.0 update. Now let’s take a look at what Samsung’s newest skin brings to your Galaxy smartphone with One UI 3.0.

One UI 3.0 Changelog

In September, Samsung started One UI 3.0 beta testing for the S20 series phones with the below listed changelog. So, if you want to check the Samsung’s One UI 3.0 Changelog, then here’s the complete changelog.

Home screen

Touch and hold an app to add an associated widget.
Turn the screen off by double-tapping on an empty are of the Home screen. You can turn this on in Settings > Advanced features > Motion and gestures.

Lock screen

Dynamic Lock screen now has more categories,, and you can select more than one.
Lock screen widgets are improved.

Quick Panel

See your conversations and media more conveniently in their own sections when you swipe down from the top of the screen.

AOD

Always On Display widgets are improved.

Accessibility

Get quick access to the most important accessibility settings during device setup.
Get recommended accessibility features based on what you use.
Set the Accessibility shortcut more easily in settings.
Sound detectors now work with your SmartThings devices such as TVs 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 under General management in Settings, and the settings have been reorganized to put the most important ones first.

Samsung DeX

You can now connect to supported TVs wirelessly.
New touchpad multi-gestures let you change screen zoom and font size more easily.

Internet

Added ability to block websites from redirecting you when you tap the Back button.
Added warnings and blocking options for websites that shot too many pop-ups or notifications.
Rearranged menus to make things easier to find.
Added several new add-ons, including one that translates websites.
Added option hide the status bar for a more immersive browsing experience.
Increased maximum number of open tabs to 99.
Added ability to lock and reorder tabs.
Improved design for tab bar which is now supported on all devices.
Ended support for Samsung Internet edge panel.

Contacts & Phone

Added the ability to edit multiple linked contacts at one time.
Added an option to help you quickly delete duplicate contacts.
Enhanced the search experience.
Extended the storage period of the Trash bin from 15 to 30 days.

Phone/Call background

Added the ability to customize the call screen with your own pictures and videos.

Messages

Created a Trash bin to store recently deleted messages.

Call & Text on other devices

Added the ability to turn Call & text on other devices on or off with Bixby Routines.

Calendar

Events with the same start time are now shown together in 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 controls

Added trends to your weekly report. You can see how your usage has changed since the previous week and check your usage time for each feature.
Added phone usage time while driving to the weekly report.
Added a lock screen widget so you can check your screen time without unlocking your phone.
Added separate profiles for personal and work modes so you can track your screen time separately.

Camera

Improved auto-focus and auto exposure functionality and usability.
Improved stabilization when taking pictures of the moon at high zoom levels.

Photo Editor

Added the ability to revert edited pictures back to their original versions.

Bixby Routine

Grouped preset routines help you get started quickly and learn how to build your own routines easily.
You can now see what actions are reversed when a routine ends.
New conditions have been added, such as a specific start time, the disconnection of a Bluetooth device or Wi-Fi network, a call from a specific number, and more.
New actions have been added, including talking to Bixby and accessibility actions.
You can add a customized icon for each routine and add routines to the Lock screen for quick access.