The arrival of Android 11 means an updated version of Samsung's UI interface, and now Samsung phone owners in the US can get a public beta version of One UI 3.0 - as long as they have the right device. [The new version of Samsung's Android 11-based software is available to owners of the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra on T-Mobile's network, according to Sammobile, which first reported about Samsung's beta plan. Available.

The beta is expected to be available soon for other Galaxy phones on other carriers.

Samsung introduced One UI two years ago, revamping the interface to improve usability, especially on phones with large displays. Subsequent updates introduced more interface tweaks and features aimed at improving one-handed phone use and removing visual distractions.

Based on Samsung's track record with previous One UI updates, the full version of One UI 3.0 is expected to roll out to phones by the end of the year, with model and carrier specific updates rolling out through early 2021.

Here is how to sign up for the beta version of One UI 3.0 and what to expect after installation.

Signing up for the One UI beta program can be done through the Samsung Members app on the phone, although the link did not appear when the app was launched on the Galaxy S20 Plus. If you decide to join the beta program, Samsung recommends backing up your phone's data before installing the One UI 3.0 update. After installing the beta, you will need to update the Calculator, Samsung Internet, Samsung Pay, Samsung Health, and Samsung Note apps.

You can currently get the One UI 3.0 beta in Korea and the U.S., although Samsung plans to eventually bring the beta to China, Germany, India, Poland and the UK,

Android Police reports that with this version very useful changelog for One UI 3.0 that lists most of the interface tweaks and app updates that are coming. Also, the screens posted by XDA Developers give you an idea of what the new interface will look like.

Since One UI 3.0 is built on Android 11, the features Google introduced in that update are also available here. This includes expanded media controls in the notification shade, one-time permissions, and the inclusion of bubbles for easy access to ongoing chats. To that end, One UI 3.0 changes include the addition of dedicated conversation and media sections to the Quick Panel.

Other notable changes in One UI 3.0 include the ability to touch and hold app icons for quick access to widgets and a new volume slider interface. double-tap the Galaxy device home screen to turn the display off.

The Galaxy Note 20 introduced the ability to wirelessly connect to compatible displays in DeX mode, a feature that appears to have been extended to other DeX-enabled devices in One UI 3.0. Samsung has also made keyboard settings easier to find and added the ability to customize the call screen with your own pictures. The Contacts app has also added an option to quickly delete duplicate contacts.

According to the note on changes in One UI 3.0, camera improvements include improved autofocus and auto-exposure, as well as improved image stabilization when taking zoom shots.