Samsung was only known for its innovations in hardware, which it introduced in new Galaxy devices, but in a few years, the company also started investing in software development, and because of this, the company has made the top UI for the Galaxy devices.
Samsung One UI Skin Versions
Before the introduction of One UI company had tried some other custom user interfaces like TouchWiz, Nature UX, and Samsung Experience, but these are lacking in many things, and due to this, users don’t get Good performance as expected.
But then, the company redeveloped the UI and added new things and released a refreshed UI for the Galaxy devices. Samsung has introduced the first iteration of One UI with the Galaxy S9 and Note 9 series; it was based on Android 9.0 pie. The interface featured a revamped design with rounded icons, simplified menus, and a focus on one-handed usage, then continuously rolled out new upgrades with time; here, we have made a list according to the devices achieved first.
- Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ (2018):
- One UI made its debut with the Android 9.0 Pie update for the Galaxy S9 and S9+.
- The interface featured a revamped design with rounded icons, simplified menus, and a focus on one-handed usage.
- Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018):
- The Galaxy Note 9 received the One UI update along with Android 9.0 Pie.
- The interface brought a similar design language and one-handed usability improvements.
- Samsung Galaxy S10/S10+/S10e (2019):
- One UI was pre-installed on the Galaxy S10 series, starting with Android 9.0 Pie.
- It introduced further refinements to the interface, including enhanced gesture navigation and a system-wide dark mode.
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10/Note 10+ (2019):
- The Galaxy Note 10 series launched with One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie.
- It continued the design language and added features like improved stylus integration and enhanced productivity tools.
- Samsung Galaxy S20/S20+/S20 Ultra (2020):
- One UI 2.0 was introduced with the Galaxy S20 series, based on Android 10.
- It brought smoother animations, refined visual elements, and enhanced performance optimizations.
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20/Note 20 Ultra (2020):
- The Galaxy Note 20 series launched with One UI 2.5, based on Android 10.
- It introduced new features such as wireless DeX, improved S Pen functionality, and enhanced Samsung Notes.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (2020) and Galaxy Z Flip (2020):
- Both devices launched with One UI 2.5, based on Android 10.
- One UI provided a tailored experience for foldable devices, optimizing the interface for different screen configurations.
- Samsung Galaxy S21/S21+/S21 Ultra (2021):
- The Galaxy S21 series launched with One UI 3.0, based on Android 11.
- It featured further design refinements, updated app icons, improved privacy settings, and expanded widgets.
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (2021):
- The Galaxy S20 FE received the One UI 3.1 update, based on Android 11.
- It brought new features and improvements, including enhanced Quick Share, improved performance, and additional camera functions.
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022):
- The Galaxy S21 FE is to launch with One UI 4.
- It brought new features and improvements, including enhanced Quick Share, improved performance, and additional camera functions.
11. Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra (2022)
- The Galaxy S22 launched with One UI 4.1 based on Android 12
- The device has received the same features and improvements as older devices.
12. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Galaxy Z Flip 4 (2022):
- Samsung first introduce the One UI 4.1.1 and Android 12L for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 smartphones.
- The Android 12L basically designed for large screen devices like foldables and tablets. It brought the ‘Taskbar’ feature and several app optimizations for the large screen.
13. Samsung Galaxy S23/S23+/S23 Ultra (2023)
- The Galaxy S23 launched with One UI 5.1 which was based on the Android 13
- The One UI 5.1 includes several new features like lock screen customization and managing background apps with more ease.
Samsung has timely updated its devices after introducing One UI; however, the company has changed its strategy according to time; in the initial year’s company rolled out new major updates to any flagship device without waiting for a new one, but after a couple of years company release a new update to new flagship devices initially.
Samsung One UI 6.0 Update
Furthermore, this year Samsung will introduce a new One UI update in the form of One UI 6.0. Based on the previous roll-out, the update is expected to be available in late August. However, before the stable update, the Korean giant will release the beta updates to the device, and it is almost confirmed the update will be first available on the Galaxy S23 devices.
