topic Re: One UI 6 in Mobile Apps & Services

One UI 6

Tineeyx — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 18:29:01 GMT

Some other people says even with phones that was bought it through providers can join One UI 6 beta program? How true is this?

Re: One UI 6

Glenntech — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 18:39:56 GMT

Some third party providers like Tesco mobile etc have unlocked phones
Companies like EE, O2, Vodafone, ThreeUK etc have extra software features and network optimisation. So these won't be eligible
Generally going through places like Carfone Warehouse do unlocked phones

Re: One UI 6

keith30 — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 19:08:47 GMT

My phone is unlocked with O2 but like most people I can't enroll but I'm not bothered as we all finally get the official full version. They have been reports that some banking apps are effected and some are saying it hasn't.

Re: Re: One UI 6

DavidKot — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 19:21:43 GMT

Vodafone and EE don't have have any restrictions to use beta program. I'm using both with no problem

Re: Re: One UI 6

DavidKot — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 19:24:36 GMT

Only Google Pay is restricted for Beta versions

Re: One UI 6

detroit7588 — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 19:37:02 GMT

Can anyone tell me how to enroll in beta program. Im not getting any link tried alot

Re: Re: Re: One UI 6

Glenntech — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 19:38:04 GMT

Depends on where you got your phone

Re: Re: One UI 6

redsunset2022 — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 19:46:22 GMT

Hi @Glenntech, I am off topic here but can you elaborate on 'network optimisation' in relation to locked phones? I've bought my last few phones directly from Samsung (so are unlocked), and I've used sim-only deals from top tier providers like o2 and Vodafone. Frankly, the mobile data performance has been underwhelming despite living in a city. This is for connectivity and speed. It works enough for me to know it's not a fault. Appreciate there are issues like network contention on cells but it is frustrating if you're in a fairly busy place, and so many others seem to use their phones on the Internet without issues.
Could I be seeing a lack of optimisation because my phone isn't locked to a provider, or am i just suffering from confirmation bias! Cheers.

Re: Re: Re: One UI 6

Glenntech — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 20:06:17 GMT

They customise phone software to optimise the experience on the their networks.
In short, to enable access to services.
On a basic level, this involves making sure that things like picture messaging, voicemail and internet connections are set up correctly.
On a more advanced level, this is more extensive such as the preloading of app services, but this varies from phone to phone.
I get what you mean about connectivity on SIM only. This is what I do as well.
It can be frustrating on the odd occasion not to get the connection you need.
How much better it is putting that software in, I'm not sure really
But I'm happy not to have the carrier bloat wear, and going fully unlocked

Re: Re: Re: Re: One UI 6

redsunset2022 — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 21:06:58 GMT

Thank you. I appreciate your detailed answer, and you've reassured that my phone isn't being throttled because I didn't buy it from a network provider.
Agree that it's nice not to have the carrrier bloatware.

Re: Re: One UI 6

suttyon1 — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 22:14:41 GMT

The beta program is for the s23 and upwards and I think it has to be bought sim free unlocked not sure 🤔

Re: Re: One UI 6

suttyon1 — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 22:18:51 GMT

Yes the beta program update should be out soon
I have updated the 3rd beta program and not had any problems so far touch wood 😉

Re: Re: Re: One UI 6

Daz73r — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 22:32:30 GMT

Some of the As got it and S22

Re: One UI 6

أحمدالعاني — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 23:42:58 GMT

Re: Re: Re: One UI 6

keith30 — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 06:25:06 GMT

That's not necessarily true, they have been quite a lot of reports mentioning some apps crashing since they download it.

Re: Re: Re: Re: One UI 6

Wordsmith — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:15:21 GMT

On that... The reason why most of my banking apps were crashing was because of the Google Play services; if you uninstall the current version to the factory or the old version, banking apps seem to work fine. Also, the same can be said of the Android Webview app; uninstall the current version, and your banking apps will be good to go..

Re: Re: Re: Re: One UI 6

Wordsmith — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:14:13 GMT

Some of my friends had the same issues with it, and after uninstalling these app updates that I mentioned, the banking apps worked. Now, the applications work fine after the last update. I have reinstalled the current versions of Google Play services and Android Webview applications, and my banking applications are working with no issues

Re: One UI 6

detroit7588 — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:06:11 GMT

My dad has the S23 ultra and beta option is coming on his device but not on mine.