Galaxy S21 receives fourth One UI 6.0 beta update

Samsung has released the fourth One UI 6.0 (Android 14) beta update to the Galaxy S21 series in South Korea. This new beta update is focused on improving the stability of the software and fixing some known bugs. The update also brings the newest security patch along with it for the device. Galaxy S21 series […]

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November 2023 security update hits Galaxy S21 units in the US

Samsung is on a roll today. After releasing the new security update to the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy S21 FE, the South Korean firm has released the November 2023 security update to the Galaxy S21 series in the US, specifically to the carrier-locked models in the lineup. Galaxy S21 series gets November 2023 […]

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Samsung reveals One UI 6.0 rollout timeline for compatible Galaxy devices

Samsung has, so far, released the stable Android 14 (One UI 6.0) update to the Galaxy S23 series in most major markets. It is beta-testing One UI 6.0 on several other Galaxy A, Galaxy S, and Galaxy Z series phones, and it is expected that the company will release the stable One UI 6.0 update […]

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Galaxy S21 gets November 2023 security update in Europe

Samsung has started rolling out the November 2023 security update to the Galaxy S21 series. This isn’t the first phone to get the new security patch, though. Several affordable phones, including the Galaxy A03, Galaxy A21s, and Galaxy M01, have already received the November 2023 security update, and more phones will get it over the […]

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Third Galaxy S21 One UI 6 beta update is coming after next S22 beta

Samsung is planning to release the next Android 14 One UI 6.0 beta update for Galaxy S21 users next week. Samsung is running the One UI 6.0 beta program for a number of flagship Galaxy phones and a few mid-range ones right now, and while the Galaxy S23 series has received nearly 10 beta updates, […]

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October 2023 Galaxy S21 update breaks Xumm Wallet for some users

The October 2023 update released by Samsung for the Galaxy S21 series a few days ago, on the 12th, appears to be causing issues for Xumm Wallet users. The @XummSupport X (formerly Twitter) account confirmed the problem through a post earlier today and offered some solutions. Xumm is a non-custodial wallet for the XRP Ledger, […]

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One UI 6.0 beta update is now live for Galaxy S21 in the USA

The Galaxy S21 series joined the One UI 6.0 beta program in late September. At that time, beta firmware was available only for Galaxy S21 users in South Korea. Samsung is now expanding the One UI 6.0 beta program to include the Galaxy S21 series in the USA. As usual, Samsung is sending invitations for […]

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Galaxy S21 gets access to October 2023 security update in Canada, USA

After releasing the October 2023 security update to the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S23, Samsung has started rolling out the new security update to the Galaxy S21 series as well. Right now, the October 2023 security update is available for the Galaxy S21 series in Canada and the US, with access to it in […]

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You too can become a virtual ranger through Samsung’s Wildlife Watch Program

Samsung is expanding its Wildlife Watch Program in collaboration with Africam and The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit. Samsung introduced the program in 2021 to allow anyone to watch wildlife in the Balule Nature Reserve in South Africa live and help keep rhinos safe from poaching. Now, Samsung is expanding the program with a three-pronged strategy. […]

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September 2023 security update lands on unlocked Galaxy S21 in the US

Samsung has released the September 2023 security update to the carrier-locked versions of Galaxy S21 series phones in the US. Yesterday, the factory-unlocked versions of the smartphones received the new security update in the US. The global versions of the smartphones have also received the new security update. Factory-unlocked Galaxy S21 units get September 2023 […]

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Carrier-locked Galaxy S21 gets September 2023 security update in the US

Samsung has started rolling out the September 2023 security update to the carrier-locked versions of Galaxy S21 series phones in the US. The factory-unlocked versions of the phones haven’t received this update yet, but the global versions have received the new security update in some countries. Galaxy S21 September 2023 security update: What’s new? The […]

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BREAKING: Galaxy S21 gets One UI 6.0 beta update!

Samsung has finally released the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 beta update to the Galaxy S21 series. The update is currently available in South Korea. Users who wish to beta-test One UI 6.0 on their Galaxy S21 devices need to register their devices using the Samsung Members app after logging in using their Samsung account. […]

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Galaxy S21 finally gets ultrawide and zoom camera support in Snapchat

During the launch of the Galaxy S22, Samsung revealed how it worked with social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat to improve camera quality in those apps. Improved images and videos were enabled through native support for Night Mode and the ability to use telephoto and ultrawide cameras inside Snapchat. Those features were also announced […]

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Samsung is testing Galaxy S21’s Android 14 One UI 6.0 firmware

Samsung has been testing Android 14 and One UI 6.0 for its devices for some time now and could launch the One UI 6.0 beta program as early as sometime this week. Public beta testing will start with the Galaxy S23 series, but similar to previous One UI betas, we expect this one to be […]

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Galaxy S21 gets July 2023 security update

Samsung has released the July 2023 security update to the Galaxy S21 series. The update is currently available in some Latin American countries, and we expect it to expand its availability to other regions in a matter of a few days. The Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S23 have already started getting the new update. […]

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Galaxy S21 series gets June 2023 security update in the US

Samsung has started rolling out the June 2023 security update to the Galaxy S21 series in the US. A few days ago, the international versions of the phones in the lineup received the new security update. Now, both carrier-locked and unlocked versions of the phones are getting the new update in the US. The carrier-locked […]

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Samsung Self Repair program for Galaxy devices is live in Europe

Samsung’s Self Repair program is finally live in a handful of European countries, letting Galaxy device users buy spare parts and toolkits for convenient DIY repairs guided by official instructions. The program covers the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy S22 series, as well as the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360. Not […]

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Galaxy S21 June 2023 update starts rolling out

Samsung is updating one more Galaxy device with the latest security patch. The Galaxy S21 lineup is getting a new update that brings with it the June 2023 security patch, with the rollout kicking off in some European countries including Austria and Switzerland. As always, you can try downloading the latest update directly on your […]

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Second Galaxy S21 May 2023 update fixes reboot and freezing issue

The Galaxy S21 series is getting a second May 2023 update. The first release happened earlier this month, on the 11th, and included the May 2023 security patch. However, this second May firmware for the Galaxy S21 series is seemingly more meaningful, as it reportedly fixes an annoying bug that slipped unnoticed in this month’s […]

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Samsung Galaxy S21 series Android 14 One UI 6.0 update tracker (S21 FE included)

The Galaxy S21 series is among the numerous Samsung smartphone lineups expected to receive the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update. The Galaxy S21 trio of flagships hit the market in January 2021, and they’re eligible for four major OS upgrades thanks to Samsung’s updated firmware policy. When will the Galaxy S21 series receive One […]

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