This update includes improvements to functions as listed below.
The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country, and service provider.
To get the best from your device, please keep your device up to date and regularly check for software updates.
Galaxy A9 Star (SM-G8850)
Build Number : G8850ZCU7CVC2
Android version : Q(Android 10)
Release Date : 2022-04-19
Security patch level : 2022-01-01
• Overall stability of your device has been improved.
• The latest Android security patch has been applied.
- Device security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : G8850ZCS6CUI1
Android version : Q(Android 10)
Release Date : 2021-09-24
Security patch level : 2021-09-01
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : G8850ZCS6CUD1
Android version : Q(Android 10)
Release Date : 2021-04-23
Security patch level : 2021-04-01
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : G8850ZCU6CUC1
Android version : Q(Android 10)
Release Date : 2021-04-05
Security patch level : 2021-03-01
The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country/Region, and service provider.
• Add new apllication - Baidu Netdisk
• Other bug fixes
- The stability of telephone funtion has been improved.
• The latest Android security patch has been applied.
- Device security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : G8850ZCU5CTL1
Android version : Q(Android 10)
Release Date : 2021-01-07
Security patch level : 2020-12-01
• Added new application : Search APP
• Other bug fixes
- The stability of telephone functions has been improved.
• The latest Android security patch has been applied.
- Device security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : G8850ZCU4CTF1
Android version : Q(Android 10)
Release Date : 2020-06-18
Security patch level : 2020-06-01
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : G8850ZCU4CTD8
Android version : Q(Android 10)
Release Date : 2020-04-27
Security patch level : 2020-04-01
One UI 2 upgrade with Android 10
One UI 2 brings you Android 10, with exciting new features from Samsung and Google based on feedback from users like you.
We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe during the upgrade.
Some apps, including Calculator, Game Launcher, Voice Recorder, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health and Samsung Notes, need to be updated individually after you update your OS.
Here's what's new.
Dark mode
- Enhanced image, text, and color adjustments for day and night environments.
- Darkened wallpapers, widgets, and alarms while Dark mode is on.
Icons and colors
- Clearer app icons and system colors.
- Improved layouts for titles and buttons to eliminate wasted screen space.
Smoother animations
- Enhanced animations with a playful touch.
Refined interactions
- Navigate more comfortably on large screens with minimal finger movement.
- Easily focus on what matters with clearly highlighted buttons.
One-handed mode
- New ways to access One-handed mode: double tap the Home button or swipe down in the center of the bottom of the screen.
- Settings moved to Settings > Advanced features > One-handed mode.
Accessibility
- High contrast keyboards and layouts for large text have been improved.
Better text over wallpapers
- See text more clearly against wallpaper, as One UI 2 automatically adjusts font colors based on light and dark areas and color contrast in the image below.
Media and devices
- Replaced the Samsung Connect panel with the Media and Devices.
- Media: Control music and videos playing on your phone as well as other devices.
- Devices: Check and control your Samsung Connect devices directly from the quick panel.
Smart Manager
- The battery usage graph now provides more detailed information.
Digital wellbeing
- Set goals to keep your phone usage in check.
- Use Focus mode to help avoid distractions from your phone.
Camera
- Added the ability to edit the modes that appear at the bottom of the screen.
- Provided a More tab so you can quickly access hidden modes from the preview screen.
- Improved the layout so you can focus on taking pictures without the settings getting in the way.
Internet
- Customize the quick menu to get instant access to the features you use the most.
- Get more information from the app bar.
- Install add-ons from the Galaxy Store to get even more features.
Samsung Contacts
- Added Trash feature for Contacts. Contacts that you delete will stay in the trash for 15 days before being deleted forever.
Calendar
- Stickers can be added to a date without creating an event.
- Ringtones can be used for event alerts.
Reminder
- More options are available for repeating reminders.
- Set location-based reminders for a specific period of time.
- Share reminders with your family group and other sharing groups.
- Set reminders for a specific date without an alert.
My Files
- Created a Trash feature so you can restore files if you delete something by mistake.
- Added more filters you can use while searching to help you find things quickly.
- You can now copy or move multiple files and folders to different destinations at the same time.
Calculator
- Added speed and time units to the unit converter.
Other improvements and changes
- The following applications have been installed : QQ Music
- The Navigation bar has been removed from Quick Panel.
- Quick panel : Added new feature. - Focus mode
Build Number : G8850ZCS4BTA1
Android version : Pie(Android 9)
Release Date : 2020-03-10
Security patch level : 2020-01-01
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : G8850ZCU4BSK1
Android version : Pie(Android 9)
Release Date : 2019-12-13
Security patch level : 2019-11-01
- Other bug fixes
ㆍThe stability of Camera has been improved. (Live focus)
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : G8850ZCU3BSH5
Android version : Pie(Android 9)
Release Date : 2019-09-20
Security patch level : 2019-08-01
- Added new feature
ㆍChina mobile HD Video CRBT is supported.
- Other bug fixes
ㆍThe stability of China telecom VoLTE has been improved.
ㆍThe stability of Network connect has been improved.
ㆍThe stability of Camera has been improved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : G8850ZCU3BSH4
Android version : Pie(Android 9)
Release Date : 2019-08-28
Security patch level : 2019-06-01
- China Telecom VoLTE Option enabled as default. If your CTC SIM card does not support VoLTE, there can be issue in sending call or message so, please Turn off the VoLTE HD voice after upgrade. (Settings - Connections - Mobile networks)
or recommend contact operator to enable volte.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : G8850ZCU3BSG1
Android version : Pie(Android 9)
Release Date : 2019-07-26
Security patch level : 2019-05-01
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : G8850ZCU3BSF2
Android version : Pie(Android 9)
Release Date : 2019-07-05
Security patch level : 2019-05-01
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : G8850ZCU3BSEC
Android version : Pie(Android 9)
Release Date : 2019-06-13
Security patch level : 2019-05-01
Upgraded One UI for Android Pie
One UI brings you Android Pie, with exciting new features and a whole new look and feel based on feedback from users in Samsung and Google.
We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe before the upgrade.
Some apps, including Calculator, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health, Samsung Notes, Samsung Members, Samsung Pay，and Samsung Video, need to be updated individually after you update your OS.
Here’s what’s new.
One UI
- Content, settings, and other information have been reorganized to keep you focused on the task at hand.
- Interactive elements have been moved to the bottom of the screen so they're always within reach.
- New designs and features such as Night mode help keep your eyes comfortable.
Samsung FM
- It is the exclusive customized edition, have more than 10 categories of popular audio content, such as novel, crosstalk, talk show, news, emotion, history, music, culture, radio and so on.
小说总动员
- It provides users with high-quality book reading.
携程旅行
- It provides one-stop Online Travel Service.
Sohu News
- It provides users with timely and authentic news information
Dynamic Lock Screen
- When screen is on every time, personalized wallpaper and reading content can be displayed according to user preferences. Users can get information quickly while unlocking the screen.
Notifications
- You can reply to messages directly in the notification panel.
- Image thumbnails are included in message notifications.
- In an app's notification settings, tap the switch once to turn on or off all the notifications in a category.
Samsung Keyboard
- New Unicode 11.0 emojis are available.
- New adaptive theme changes your keyboard look based on the colors of the surrounding app.
- Floating keyboard is available in all apps and has new size and transparency settings.
- You can set a custom touch and hold delay.
Always On Display
- New clock styles have been added, including the option to show a calendar with your schedule.
- Charging information has been added to let you know how much time is remaining until fully charged.
- You can show Always On Display whenever the screen is off, or you can set it to show for 30 seconds when you tap the screen.
Settings
- Menus have been reorganized to make settings easier to find.
Bixby
- Bixby is all new, with a range of improvements and new features.
- Swipe left from the main Bixby screen to explore the latest features and supported apps.
- You can control the Bixby key in settings to decide what happens when you press or double press.
Phone
- Your call history can include up to 2000 entries (increased from 500 entries).
Contacts
- The new drawer menu makes it easier to manage contacts from various accounts.
Camera
- The new Scene optimizer automatically enhances the camera's color settings to fit the scene.
Gallery
- Photo Editor Pro's editing tools have been added to Gallery, so you can make all your edits and touchups without leaving the app.
My Files
- The new storage analysis tool has been added to help you monitor your storage usage and save space.
- You can now show or hide items on the My Files Home screen.
Samsung Health
- Your daily step count will be shown in the notification panel. To hide it, press and hold the notification, then turn off Current steps.
Other improvements and changes
- Turn on the screen automatically whenever you pick up your phone using the Lift to wake feature.
- Call stickers has been discontinued.
- Open Calendar was removed
Build Number : G8850ZCU3ASA1
Android version : Oreo(Android 8.0.0)
Release Date : 2019-03-26
Security patch level : 2019-02-01
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : G8850ZCU2ARK3
Android version : Oreo(Android 8.0.0)
Release Date : 2018-12-11
Security patch level : 2018-11-01
- Added new feature
ㆍA new Camera function has been added. (SUPER SLOW-MOTION)
※ This function may be implemented differently depending on the specifications of the device.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
- "OperaMax" service will be terminated. "OperaMax" application will no longer be available and will be deleted.
Build Number : G8850ZCU2ARI1
Android version : Oreo(Android 8.0.0)
Release Date : 2018-09-18
Security patch level : 2018-09-01
- A new function has been added: Scene optimizer, AR Emoji (Camera)
- The quality of connectivity to the Samsung Gear has been improved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : G8850ZCU1ARF3
Android version : Oreo(Android 8.0.0)
Release Date : 2018-06-22
- Other bug fixes
ㆍThe stability of Camera has been improved.
ㆍThe stability of VOLTE Call has been improved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.