With the Samsung Galaxy Android 10 update rolling out and new info starting to emerge, we want to take you through everything you should know right now about Samsung’s Android 10 plans for Galaxy phones and tablets.
In this guide we’re going to take you through what you should know about Android 10 if you currently own or if you’re planning to buy a Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, or another Galaxy phone or tablet.
We’ll take you through what we know about Samsung’s version of Android 10. We’ll take you through what we know about the release date and we’ll outline which devices should, and shouldn’t, get an upgrade to the new version of Android.
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Samsung Galaxy July Update
We’re still in the month of June, but that hasn’t stopped Samsung from rolling out its July update.
Samsung is pushing its July update to the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra in Asia. The update brings unnamed patches and camera improvements.
We expect additional updates to roll out in late June and throughout the month of July. We’ll let you know when we learn more about the contents of the update and the release.
Samsung Galaxy June Update
Samsung’s rolling out its June security update. The company’s update fixes two critical vulnerabilities and 23 vulnerabilities that are labeled as a “high” threat. It also fixes 29 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE). You can learn more about the update over on Samsung’s security website.
As for the roll out, the new software is currently hitting the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy A8 (2018), Galaxy A7 (2018), Galaxy A30s, Galaxy A20e, Galaxy A10s, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A41, Galaxy Tab S4, and Galaxy Tab S5e.
As a reminder, here’s the current breakdown of Samsung’s current Android security update coverage:
Current Models for Monthly Security Updates
- Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 5G, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note8, Galaxy Note9, Galaxy Note10, Galaxy Note10 5G, Galaxy Note10+, Galaxy Note10+ 5G, Galaxy Note10 Lite
- Enterprise Models: Galaxy A8 (2018), Galaxy A50, Galaxy XCover4s, Galaxy XCover FieldPro, Galaxy XCover Pro
Current Models for Quarterly Security Updates
- Galaxy S7 Active, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8 Lite
- Galaxy A2 Core, Galaxy A5 (2017), Galaxy A6+, Galaxy A7 (2018), Galaxy A8 Star, Galaxy A8s, Galaxy A9 (2018)
- Galaxy A10, Galaxy A10e, Galaxy A10s, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A20e, Galaxy A20s, Galaxy A30, Galaxy A30s, Galaxy A40, Galaxy A50s, Galaxy A60, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A70s, Galaxy A80, Galaxy A90 5G
- Galaxy A01, Galaxy A11, Galaxy A21s, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A41, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71, Galaxy A71 5G
- Galaxy J2 Core, Galaxy J3 Top, Galaxy J4, Galaxy J4+, Galaxy J4 Core, Galaxy J6, Galaxy J6+, Galaxy J7 Top, Galaxy J8
- Galaxy M10, Galaxy M10s, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30, Galaxy M30s, Galaxy M40
- Galaxy M01, Galaxy M11, Galaxy M21, Galaxy M31
- Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018), Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019), Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019), Galaxy Tab A 8 Plus (2019), Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020), Galaxy Tab Active2, Galaxy Tab Active Pro
- Galaxy Tab S4, Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Tab S6 5G, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy View2
- W20 5G
Current Models for Other Regular Security Updates
- Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A6, Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy A8+ (2018), Galaxy Note FE
- Galaxy J3 (2017), Galaxy J3 Pop, Galaxy J5 (2017), Galaxy J5 Prime, Galaxy J7 (2017), Galaxy J7 Duo, Galaxy J7 Prime, Galaxy J7 Prime2, Galaxy J7 Pop, Galaxy J7 Max, Galaxy J7 Neo, Galaxy J7+
- Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016), Galaxy Tab A (2017), Galaxy Tab S3, Galaxy Tab E 8 Refresh
So while devices like the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 probably won’t get Android 10, they will get security patches and bug fixes for the foreseeable future.
Samsung Galaxy Android 10: What’s New
Samsung’s version of Android 10 looks a lot different than Google’s version because it utilizes the company’s One UI user interface.
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The company’s developed two versions of the One UI. The first, One UI 2.0, is on board all of Samsung’s Android 10 updates. Some of the highlights on board include:
- A new streamlined design.
- Enhanced Dark Mode.
- Improvements to Device Care.
- Enhanced Biometrics.
- New features for One-handed Mode.
- Full screen gestures.
- Improvements to apps like Calendar, Reminder, and My Files.
- DeX for PC. (Galaxy S9 & Galaxy Note 9).
Samsung’s also released Good Lock 2020 with Android 10 support. The customization app includes support for Dark Mode.
Samsung’s version of Android 10 also sports features from Google’s version of Android 10 including Focus Mode and improvements to Digital Wellbeing. Others include:
- Improved Privacy Protection & Controls
- Privacy Manager
- Expanded Location Controls
- Multi-Tasking Bubbles
- Support for Foldable Displays
- Sharing Shortcuts
- Smart Reply, Suggested Actions
- Live Caption
- Settings Panels
- Gestural Navigation
- Theme Controls
- Notification Assistant
- Improved Peer-to-Peer and Internet Connectivity
- Wi-Fi Performance Mode
- Dynamic Depth Formats for Photos
- New Audio and Video Codecs
- Native MIDI APIs
- Improved Vulkan Graphics & Neural Network APIs
If you’re curious about Google’s Android 10 features, we recommend checking out our walkthrough. It’ll take you through all the key changes.
Samsung’s Galaxy S20 series debuted with Android 10 and a new version One UI, dubbed One UI 2.1, on board.
The Galaxy S20 models feature an assortment of software upgrades including the company’s version of Apple’s popular AirDrop and a variety of changes to the camera app.
The company’s Galaxy Z Flip, a new foldable smartphone, also runs Android 10 with the new version of One UI on board.
Samsung is rolling One UI 2.1 out to the Galaxy S10 series and Galaxy Note 10 series. This means these devices now have official access to Galaxy S20 software features like Single Take and Pro Mode for Video.
The One UI 2.1 is also available for the Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy Tab S4, and Galaxy A51. It’s also pushing out to the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 9.
The Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy S9 One UI 2.1 updates are rolling out in Asia and Europe and we expect them to hit more continents soon. The updates bring a variety of changes including:
- Quick Share
- Music Share
- Single Take
- AR Zone
- Pro Video Recording
The One UI 2.1 update for older devices is missing at least one feature that’s present on Galaxy S20 models: Bixby Routines.
On top of that, the company says it’s already working on another version of One UI (possibly dubbed One UI 2.5) that will bring support for full-screen gesture navigation in third party launchers. The news was confirmed by a company representative on Samsung’s community forums.
There’s also been chatter about One UI 2.5 bringing lock screen ads to Samsung’s mobile devices, but there’s been pushback from Samsung-centric blogs who don’t think it will happen. Time will tell.
The Samsung rep didn’t provide any other information about the new version of One UI which means the release date, and other features, remain up in the air.
We expect it to arrive alongside the new Galaxy Note 20 later this year.
These Galaxy Devices Will Get Android 10
Samsung typically keeps devices updated with major Android software updates for two years. The company looks like it’s sticking with this policy for Android 10.
Here’s the list of devices that should get upgraded to Android 10 in 2020:
- Galaxy S10 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy S10 5G (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy S10+ (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy S10e (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy S10 Lite (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy Note 10 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy Fold (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy S9 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy S9+ (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy Note 9 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A9 (2018) (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A7 (2018) (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A6 (2018) (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A6+ (2018) (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A80 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A70 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A70s (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A50 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A50s (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A40 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A40s (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A30 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A20 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A20e (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A10 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy A10s (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy J6 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy J6+
- Galaxy J8
- Galaxy J8+
- Galaxy M10
- Galaxy M20 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy M30 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy M30s (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy M40 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy Tab S4 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy Tab S5e (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy Tab S6 (Rolling Out)
- Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019)
- Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018)
The rest of Samsung’s 2020 lineup, which includes the Galaxy Note 11/Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy A41, should run Android 10 as well.
We expect the Galaxy Note 11/Galaxy Note 20 to come with new One UI features including some that revolve around its S Pen stylus.
For more on the Galaxy Note 20, check out our guide.
These Galaxy Devices Probably Won’t Get Android 10
Any device that’s received two major software updates (Oreo and Pie) is currently on the fence when it comes to Android 10. This means popular devices like the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 will most likely get left behind on Android Pie.
Here are a few Samsung Galaxy devices that will probably stick around on Android Pie:
It’s worth noting that the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, and Galaxy S8+ aren’t listed on Samsung’s Android 10 roadmaps.
The Galaxy S8 has appeared in a GeekBench benchmark showing Android 10 on board, but this doesn’t confirm a release for the aging device.
In fact, it looks like the Galaxy S8 in question was running the LineageOS custom ROM. An official Android 10 update for the Galaxy S8 series is reportedly not in development at this time.
Samsung customer service reps have repeatedly told disgruntled Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 users that their devices will get upgraded to Android 10 down the road, but Samsung reps are extremely unreliable.
Samsung itself has reportedly confirmed plans to leave these devices behind on Android Pie so barring a change of heart, these devices won’t get an official version of Android 10.
Older devices like Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge won’t get upgraded to Android 10 either. Neither device received an upgrade to Android Pie.
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Samsung Galaxy Android 10 Release Date
The million dollar question: “When is Samsung planning to release Android 10 for my device?” Here’s what we know.
Galaxy S10 Android 10 Update
Samsung is rolling the official Galaxy S10 Android 10 update out to those on Android Pie. The update is widely available in many regions:
- Brazil
- Canada
- Caribbean
- Czech Republic
- Germany
- Greece
- Kuwait
- India
- Ireland
- Israel
- Lebanon
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Panama
- Poland
- Slovakia
- Spain
- South Korea
- Turkey
- UAE
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Vietnam
- Others
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon have pushed the Galaxy S10 Android 10 update in the United States. T-Mobile’s also pushing Android 10 to the Galaxy S10 5G.
If you own an unlocked Galaxy S10 model in the United States, you should see Android 10. It’s rolling out to unlocked models right now.
As for Canada, the update is currently available on most carriers. If you own a Galaxy S10, you’ll want to check your phone for the download.
Samsung is also now pushing Android 10 and the One UI 2.0 to the Galaxy S10 5G. It’s also pushing Android 10 with One UI 2.1 to the Galaxy S10 Lite.
Galaxy Note 10 Android 10 Update
The stable version of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 Android 10 update is rolling out to the Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, and Galaxy Note 10+ 5G right now.
The upgrade is currently rolling out to those who participated in the Galaxy Note 10 Android 10 beta program and those running Android Pie. Here’s the list of places where the Galaxy Note 10 Android 10 update is currently available:
- Austria
- Baltic countries
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- India
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic countries
- Panama
- Poland
- Romania
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Others
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon are currently pushing Android 10 to their Galaxy Note 10 models. The update’s also moving out to unlocked models in the U.S.
Galaxy Fold Android 10 Update
The Samsung Galaxy Fold Android 10 update is finally rolling out in the United States and the update includes features from Samsung’s One UI 2.1.
It’s also pushing out in other regions so if you bought Samsung’s foldable phone you should keep an eye out for your upgrade as it should arrive in the near future.
Galaxy Note 9 Android 10 Update
Samsung’s now pushing Android 10 to the Galaxy Note 9 and it’s available for beta testers and those currently running Android Pie in Canada, Germany, India, Turkey, and many other countries.
The Galaxy Note 9 Android 10 update is also moving out in the United States where it has landed for devices on smaller carriers like Comcast, Spectrum Mobile, US Cellular, and Xfinity Mobile.
It’s also pushing out to Galaxy Note 9 users on AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and to unlocked Galaxy Note 9 models.
Galaxy S9 Android 10 Update
The Galaxy S9 Android 10 update has left beta and the official software is now pushing to users in the following countries:
- Australia
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Croatia
- Germany
- India
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Many others
In the United States, the Galaxy S9 update is pushing to users on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, U.S. Cellular and Xfinity Mobile.
The Android 10 update is also available for the unlocked model.
Galaxy M Android 10 Update
Samsung is also pushing Android 10 to mid-range devices.
The Galaxy M40 Android 10 update has made the move to Android 10.
The Galaxy M30 and Galaxy M20 Android 10 roll outs have begun. The two updates are currently rolling out in Germany, Greece, India, and Luxembourg. The Galaxy M30s Android 10 update is also pushing out.
Turkey’s also rolling out the Galaxy M20 Android 10 update and we expect the roll outs to pickup steam as we push deeper into the year.
If you can’t wait for the OTA, you can manually install Android 10 right now. If you own a Galaxy M20, head here. If you own a Galaxy M30, head here.
Galaxy A Android 10 Update
The company is pushing Android 10 to the Galaxy A80, the Galaxy A70, the Galaxy A70s, the Galaxy A50, the Galaxy A50s, the Galaxy A40s, the Galaxy A30, the Galaxy A20e, the Galaxy A20s, the unlocked Galaxy A20s, the Galaxy A20, the Galaxy A10, the Galaxy A10s, the Galaxy A7 (2018), the Galaxy A6+, and the Galaxy A6 (2018).
Galaxy J Android 10 Update
Samsung is pushing Android 10 to the Galaxy J series starting with the Galaxy J6. The update is pushing out to users in Central America and we expect the roll out to pickup steam as we push deeper into the month.
Galaxy Tab Android 10 Update
Samsung has also released its first Galaxy Tab Android 10 update and the software is pushing out to the Galaxy Tab S6 right now.
The Galaxy Tab S6 Android 10 update is rolling out in several countries and the upgrade brings the company’s One UI 2.1 along with it.
Verizon is also pushing Android 10 to the Galaxy Tab S6 in the United States though it looks like the update brings One UI 2.0 and not One UI 2.1.
The update is also pushing to Wi-Fi only models in the U.S.
Samsung has also started pushing Android 10 to the Galaxy Tab S4 LTE and Galaxy Tab S5e after a lengthy wait.
Samsung Galaxy Android 11 Update
Google’s currently working on the next version of Android.
The Android 11 beta is available for Google Pixel 4/Pixel 4XL, Pixel 3a/Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3/Pixel 3 XL, and Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL and it will hit a variety of other devices in the coming days.
As for Samsung, the company is reportedly testing Android 11 on the Galaxy S10+. The device, with Android 11 on board, has showed up in a Geekbench benchmark.
We don’t expect an official release for Galaxy devices anytime soon, but users should keep an eye out for more information as we push deeper into the year.
While we wait, have a look at our early guide to Samsung’s Galaxy Android 11 update.
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If you keep sensitive data on your Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ you should think about installing Android 10, or the latest version of it, shortly after it arrives for your phone. Samsung continues to push important security patches to these devices and the Android 10 update will bring the latest patches to your device. You can expect upcoming versions of Android 10 to come with newer security patches. Remember, Google and Samsung release critical patches every month of the year. If you’re curious about Samsung’s security updates, you can read more about all of the changes on Samsung’s website. If you failed to download an update from a previous month, you should also get those patches when you go to install Android 10 on Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+. Android 10 also brings several improvements to device security and you can read about those here in Google’s full change log. |
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