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 30 - 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 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 beta in Korea and the US, 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 30 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 30 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 30 changes include the addition of dedicated conversation and media sections to the Quick Panel

Other notable changes in One UI 30 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 30 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 30, camera improvements include improved autofocus and auto-exposure, as well as improved image stabilization when taking zoom shots