How to Download and Install Android 12-Based One UI 4 Beta on Your Samsung Galaxy S21
Sep. 15, 2021Android 12 is right around the corner, and OEMs are working behind the scenes to adopt the latest version of Android to their custom skins. As part of this effort, Samsung has nowreleasedOne UI 4 beta for Samsung Galaxy S21 series in seven countries. In this article, we will teach you how to download and install One UI 4 beta based on Android 12 on your Galaxy S21 device.
Download and Install One UI 4 Beta on Samsung Galaxy S21
You cantry One UI 4 Beta on Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. You can enroll in the One UI 4 Beta program to try out the custom skin ahead of its official release later this year. That said, let’s get to the steps involved to install One UI 4 beta and check out the top new One UI 4 features.
The One UI 4 Beta is available for Galaxy S21 devices in the following countries:
- First, you need todownload and install the Samsung Members appto enroll in the One UI 4 Beta program. You can download the app from Play Store or Galaxy Store.
Download Samsung Members App (Play Store|Galaxy Store)
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Sign in to the Samsung Members app using your Samsung account. If you don’t have a Samsung account yet, you can create a new accountfrom Samsung’s website.
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Then,tap on ‘Registration for One UI Beta Program’from the banner that appears on the app’s home screen.
Samsung has teased redesigned widgets with One UI 4 beta. According to Samsung, these widgets willoffer deep customization with respect to visibility and appearance. You also get the new Widgets view for picking widgets, much like what Google has been testing on Pixel phones.
Privacy Dashboard and Privacy Indicators are some of thetop new Android 12 features. Samsung has confirmed the existence of both of these privacy features on One UI 4 beta. Thanks to this, you have the option tosee a timeline of apps that accessed your camera, location, and microphone. You will also see green pill indicators whenever an app uses your camera or microphone.
Samsung says you will have a variety of theme options across the custom skin. With the first beta of One UI, Samsung is also highlighting its improved AR Emoji Studio. According to Samsung, AR Emoji Studio offers“convenient access to a more robust and diverse array of emojis all in one place, so they can effortlessly navigate their options to enjoy richer communication experiences.”
Other miscellaneous changes include the option to pick between Google Discover and Samsung Feed on the home screen, dedicated Safety and emergency page, new charging animation, and minor camera UI changes. Check out the entire changelog in the next section to know all the new One UI 4 beta features.
One UI 4 beta comes at a time when Google is in the final round of preparations to release Android 12. TheAndroid 12 release dateis expected to fall on October 4, which is merely a few weeks away. We could expect the South Korean giant to release new beta builds in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, if you don’t have a Galaxy S21, check our list ofexpected Galaxy devices that will get One UI 4.0 update. Are you excited to try out Android 12? Let us know in the comments section below.
Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.
