The OneUI 5 beta – based on Android 13 – has rolled out on the flagship Samsung Galaxy S22 series and even the S21 in the United States and South Korea. However, the latter was to be rolled out to more regions after it had kick-started in the aforementioned countries. That is now coming to play as the Samsung Galaxy S21 Android 13-based OneUI 5.0 beta is available in India.
The S21 Android 13-based OneUI 5.0 beta is available for the unlocked models of the S21 in India and bear in mind that this is beta software. This means that the update will be prone to instabilities of some sort. Well, before proceeding to install the S21 Android 13-based OneUI 5.0 beta, ensure you have backed up all your data. Let’s dive into a few details of the update.
What you’re in for with the S21 Android 13-based OneUI 5.0 beta
First up, the S21 Android 13-based OneUI 5.0 beta is bringing in a whole new change in the UI of the smartphone. There are new Color Palette options, a redesigned notification panel and toggle area, and new Multi-view and Pop-up window gestures alongside new AR emojis.
There are tweaks to certain sections like the Samsung Keyboard, My files, Samsung DeX, Digital Wellbeing and of course the camera stock app. The few enhancements in the latter – that is, rearrangement of zoom options and modes – will help users navigate through the camera UI with ease.
Not to mention the Bixby Routines and the built-in IFTTT app that also got some enhancements as well. As mentioned earlier, the S21 Android 13-based OneUI 5.0 beta is for the unlocked models of the Galaxy S22 series and you can sign up for the beta program via the Samsung Members app.
