Final major Android upgrade starts rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

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Android 16-based One UI 8 has begun rolling out for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE units in Thailand and Vietnam. This upgrade is expected to be the last major upgrade coming to this Fan Edition version of the phone, as Samsung's four-year update guarantee ends. The update arrives a few months after One UI 7 rolled out in May. Even as the last major upgrade guarantee ends in January 2026, the phone is still expected to receive security updates for one more year.

The update started rolling out on October 23, but there is no word from Samsung on when it will come to other regions. According to SamMobile, it is a 2GB update and comes in the G990EXXUIHYJ2 version update. You can check if the update has made its way to you by heading into the Settings app and into the Software update tab. You should see a Download and Install option if it's available for you.

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Samsung One UI 7.0 features to vary by device

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A Samsung executive provided insights into the development of One UI 7.0, revealing that the upcoming Android overlay has been in development for several years. However, they also noted that some features will be exclusive to newer Galaxy devices due to hardware limitations. This means not all One UI 7.0 features will be available on older phones.

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Samsung to discontinue DeX for PC app with One UI 7

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Samsung is discontinuing the DeX for PC app, which allows users to mirror their phone's screen on their Windows computer, with the upcoming One UI 7 update. This change was announced on the official Samsung UK website and will likely disappoint some users who have relied on the app for seamless file transfer and a more integrated desktop experience.  

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