Samsung Galaxy S22 Gets One UI 5.0 Based On Android 13

Samsung Galaxy S22 users have begun receiving the official Android 13 update bringing the full suite of One UI 5.0 changes.

Android 13 was officially released, on August 15, starting on Google’s Pixel phones. Samsung has been beta testing the new changes on their Galaxy series phones since, now, after two months in beta, Samsung is now rolling out the full, stable Android 13 release with One UI 5.0, starting with the Galaxy S22 series.

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The rollout seems to have initially been limited to Exynos variants of the Galaxy S22 meaning MEA variants are going to be receiving the update soon.

Samsung has also released an official “Introduction Film” highlighting what’s changed. Samsung’s Android 13 and One UI 5.0

Samsung details info about the all-new lock screen customization, meant to help the Galaxy S22 compete with what Apple brought to iOS 16. Another familiar feature from the iPhone series is the introduction of “Modes,” a focus mimick which quickly set your sound and notification settings to suit your daily activities.

Samsung’s lockscreen options allow you to use a video wallpaper or change the artwork periodically. Just like it did for the Pixel series, the Android 13 update for Samsung Galaxy phones gives you multiple vibrant theme options generated from your current wallpaper.

Samsung has also showcased a new way to “stack” widgets on your home screen, making them easily scrollable. You can even deeply customize your Galaxy Watch with the Watch Face Studio.

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