Official release of One UI inches closer as Samsung releases Open Beta 4

Samsung has launched the highly anticipated One UI 4 beta program. Users can now register to try out the new software on their Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra devices, though you'll need the Samsung members app to update your device.

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One UI 4 is based on Android 12. According to Samsung it introduces a number of improved customization and privacy capabilities. 

The beta program will as of now be available in China, India, Germany, Poland, South Korea, UK, and the US. Followed by other countries later. 

The release date of the software can vary by each market. However, users in the aforementioned locations can now check the Samsung Members app to sign-up for the beta.

Those who enroll in the One UI 4 beta program will be able to preview the design including new features of the skin. Speaking of, Samsung has detailed some of the new experiences headed to One UI 4.

Material You will be the biggest feature of One UI 4 based on Android 12

There’s a big focus on customization this time around. Users will get “a wealth of theme options” that will let them adjust the look and functionality of their devices. 

You’ll be able to personalize things like home screens, icons, notifications, wallpapers, and much more. 

Samsung is possibly referring to Android 12’s "Material YOU" wallpaper-based theming option as that's the biggest major change in android 12 this year.

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Users also get access to a more diverse array of emojis all in one place, so they can easily navigate their options.

Furthermore, One UI 4 brings some new privacy and protection features to the table. Indicators alert users to app, camera, and microphone usage, a core privacy feature of Android 12.

However, there's still no confirmed official release date for the Samsung's One UI but beta 4 shows that samsung is inching closer to the official release soon.