Every year, Samsung releases a new version of its operating system to keep its devices up to date and bring new features to users. This latest update is called Samsung One UI 5.0. Currently, many of Samsung’s flagship and mid-range phones are running on One UI 4.1. In this post, I am going to share the new features of One UI 5.0 and which devices will get the update. Get ready to upgrade your Samsung device!
Recently Google released an Android 13-based update for Pixel phones, this new update from Samsung is based on Android 13. Some of Samsung’s flagship phones are also eligible to receive this Android 13-based One Ui 5.0 firmware update. The list of these is given here.
What is One UI 5.0
Samsung One UI 5.0 is the latest version of the custom user interface (UI) created by Samsung on the Android 13 operating system. which is designed to provide a seamless and intuitive user experience on Samsung devices. One UI 5.0 brings a range of new and improved features, including refined UI design, enhanced privacy, and security, and improved camera features.
Samsung One UI 5.0 Features
Following is a list of some of the notable features included in Samsung One UI 5.0:
- Refreshed Home Screen UI Design
- Updated Lock Screen
- Customizable System Color Palette
- Improved Intelligent Wi-Fi
- Handy Smart Suggestions Widget
- Customizable Call Backgrounds
- Revamped Notification Panel Style
- Upgraded Camera UI
- Multiple User Support
Refreshed Home Screen UI Design
Samsung One UI 5.0 brings a range of new and improved options in the wallpaper and style departments. The update offers a variety of new color combinations for the background, divided into 8 primary colors and 4 bi-colors, giving your device a dynamic and personalized look.
With Samsung One UI 5.0’s Dynamic Lock Screen feature, you can experience a new and refreshing lock screen when you unlock your device. Here’s how to activate it:
- Navigate to your lock screen wallpaper
- Scroll down to the Wallpaper Services section and tap on it.
- Select Dynamic Lock Screen
- Finally, tap Apply to start using the dynamic lock screen feature.
Updated Lock Screen
This new update offers a range of new customization options for your lock screen. You can now enjoy new wallpapers, widgets, clock styles, and more. To access these features:
- Touch and hold the lock screen wallpaper
- Explore new watch-style options
- Discover a huge library of new wallpapers
- Customize your home screen with new widgets
- Easily access your favorite shortcuts on the lock screen with the left-right option
Customizable System Color Palette
The Samsung One Ui 5.0 update brings a refreshed look to the system by incorporating Material U design principles from Android 13. This results in a dynamic system color palette that adapts to your choice of wallpaper for a cohesive look, with up to 16% color shift.
Improved Intelligent Wi-Fi
With the One UI 5.0 update, you can now access advanced information about your Wi-Fi network. This feature, called Intelligent Wi-Fi, allows you to see details about your current connection and nearby networks. To enable it, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi
- Tap on the Intelligent Wi-Fi option
- Enable the feature by tapping on it multiple times
- You will now be able to see information about nearby Wi-Fi networks
Handy Smart Suggestions Widget
One UI 4’s stacked widgets feature has been renamed “Smart Widgets” in this update. This update makes it easy to add and move widgets on both the lock screen and home screen. You can simply drag and drop one widget onto another to create a smart widget.
Customizable Call Backgrounds
With this new Samsung One UI 5.0 update, you can now personalize your call experience by adding custom wallpapers, videos and emojis to individual contacts. Which gives you a different feeling.
Revamped Notification Panel Style
The notification panel has been given a visual and a different look by Samsung, making it more sleek and attractive compared to its predecessor One UI 4.1.
Upgraded Camera UI
With this update, the Camera app has received some small but useful updates to enhance your photography experience. You can now:
- Add a watermark to your photos with custom text
- Include details like date, time, model name, and more
- Choose from three different font styles for your watermark
Multiple User Support
A key feature of Samsung One UI 5.0 is the ability to add multiple users to your device. This feature was previously available in earlier versions of One UI but was later removed, but is now back and under the Accounts and Backup options. Discoverable. With this update, you can easily switch between multiple profiles on your phone.
Samsung One UI 5.0 Release Date
The exact release date for Samsung One UI 5.0 has not been officially announced yet, but it is expected to roll out to devices that support the update by early 2023. The update will be released gradually depending on the region and device model.
Samsung One UI 5.0 Eligible devices list
Currently, this One UI 5.0 update list for Samsung phones is not revealed by the developer team but as per the updated policy and previous updates of One UI 4.0 we can expect a new update on this device.
Galaxy A Series
- Galaxy A Quantum
- Galaxy Quantum 2
- Galaxy A03s
- Galaxy A03
- Galaxy A12 / A12 Nacho
- Galaxy A13
- Galaxy A22
- Galaxy A22
- Galaxy A22 5G
- Galaxy A23
- Galaxy A32
- Galaxy A32 5G
- Galaxy A33 5G
- Galaxy A42 5G
- Galaxy A51
- Galaxy A52S 5G
- Galaxy A52 LTE 5G
- Galaxy A53 5G
- Galaxy A73 5G
- Galaxy A71
- Galaxy A72
Galaxy F Series
- Galaxy F12
- Galaxy F22
- Galaxy F23
- Galaxy F42 5G
- Galaxy F62
Galaxy M Series
- Galaxy M01
- Galaxy M12
- Galaxy M22
- Galaxy M23
- Galaxy M31
- Galaxy M32
- Galaxy M32 5G
- Galaxy M33
- Galaxy M42 5G
- Galaxy M52 5G
- Galaxy M62
- Galaxy M53
Galaxy Note Series
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite
- Galaxy Note 20 LTE 5G
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra LTE 5G
Galaxy S Series
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy S20 FE LTE 5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20 LTE 5G
- Galaxy S20+ LTE 5G
- Galaxy S21 5G
- Galaxy S21+ 5G
- Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S22 5G
- Galaxy S22+ 5G
- Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
- Galaxy Tab S7 FE LTE / 5G / Wi-Fi
- Galaxy Tab S7+ LET / 5G / Wi-Fi
- Galaxy Tab S7 LET / 5G / Wi-Fi
Galaxy Xcover series
- Galaxy Xcover 5
Galaxy Z Series
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
How to Download and Install One UI 5.0 Update
You can update your Samsung phone to the latest version through OTA update and apart from this you can also install it manually. Follow the below steps to install this latest OTA on your Galaxy phone,
- Open System Settings on your phone
- Scroll down and tap on the Software Update option
- Click on the Download and Install button
- Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the upgrade process
