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Update: Jan 11, 2021 (3:07 AM ET): It looks like Samsung is finally rolling out a stable version of the One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 SamMobileThe update based on Android 11 (version F916BXXU1CTLL) was introduced for users in Germany and contains the security patch from January 2021.
There’s no word on availability in other regions yet, but let us know if you’ve received the One UI 3.0 update in your region!
Original article: Jan 1, 2021 (1 a.m. ET): Welcome to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 update hub. Here is everything you need to know about the latest Android updates for the device, including previous and future software versions.
Like the original Galaxy Fold, the new foldable runs on One UI, Samsung’s own Android skin. The manufacturer promises three generations of Android version updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and a variety of other devices. So bookmark this page and visit it regularly.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 The second generation version of Samsung’s Premier foldable.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the direct continuation of the Samsung Galaxy Fold. It offers a smartphone-like experience when closed and a tablet-like experience when unfolded. It’s a fancy device if you can take the price!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 updates
- Current stable version: Android 10
- When will it get Android 11: Q1 2021 (estimated)
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was launched on September 18 and packaged One UI 2.5 on Android 10. There will be three generations of Android version updates, which means we’ll be expecting Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13.
One of the first major updates to the foldable device that was introduced in late October (h / t: SamMobile) and includes version number F916BXXU1BTJB. This update reportedly included the October 2020 security patch that was designed to fix up to 21 security vulnerabilities. One of these vulnerabilities was in access to the secure folder.
A few days later, Samsung released a new update (version F916BXXU1BTJB) that carried the November security patch to the Galaxy Z Fold 2.
On December 3, 2020 XDA developer reported that the foldable has received another stable update. This update (version F916BXXS1BTK1) delivered the security patch for December 2020.
Samsung also launched the One UI 3.0 public beta program at the end of November, which allows users to try Android 11 on the Galaxy Z Fold 2 early on.
Let us know which update you have for your Galaxy Z Fold 2 via the comments section below! Did you spot a recent update that we missed? Then give us a tip!