Samsung’s Galaxy S and Galaxy Z series phones dominate our list of the best Android phones, and with One UI 5 just around the corner, your smartphone will get even cooler. In addition to camera improvements to Pro Mode and Zoom, some of the updates to the software overlay include 16 preset color themes based on the user’s current wallpaper. Expect to see more new features when One UI 5 hits your phone.
While Samsung is still working out the bugs, we expect to see Samsung’s latest One UI update soon. If you’re currently using the beta version, you’re almost certainly going to have some glitches. We’re here with top tips and workarounds for Samsung’s upcoming skins.
1 One UI 5’s Focus Mode accidentally restricts important applications
If you use Focus Mode with the One UI 5 beta, you may notice unexpected and important apps being blocked. During our testing, Focus mode blocked apps, including Phone, Telegram, Galaxy Wearable, and Settings.
Workaround: Currently, there are two ways to resolve this issue. You use the remote factory reset option from a browser or another Samsung device. If you go this route, it’s best to make sure you backup everything on Samsung Cloud beforehand. Another option is to avoid focus mode entirely.
2. One UI 5 crashes intermittently
Some Samsung One UI 5 beta users have reported intermittent crashes. This can happen at any time, from using various apps to changing settings, using Air Command or acknowledging notifications.
Fix: According to the moderators of the Samsung One UI 5 beta discussion board, the best way to fix this is to wipe the cache partition. Doing so will delete temporary files that can cause problems with your device. Here are some steps according to beta moderators:
1. Turn off your phone.
2. Press and hold the volume up key and side key.
3. When the Android logo is displayed, release both keys.
4. The Install system update message may appear briefly before the Android Recovery menu option appears.
5. Press the Volume Down key a few times to highlight Wipe Cache Partition.
6. Press the side key to select.
7. Press the volume down key to highlight Yes, then press the side key to select.
8. Once the process is complete, Reboot System will now be highlighted.
9. Press the side key to restart the device.
3. Samsung Pay and Google Pay apps may not work
With the launch of the One UI 5 beta, Samsung issued a notice that Samsung Pay or Google Pay will not work. It makes sense that Google Pay doesn’t work because the beta program software is not certified by Google. Meanwhile, there were bug reports about Samsung Pay during the first run of the beta.
Possible workaround: Simple device restart if you are the best option. If that doesn’t work, uninstall and reinstall Samsung Pay. If that fails, it may be beneficial to avoid contactless payments until the functionality is patched.
4. You may not be able to upload data to Google Drive
The most popular cloud storage solution for Android is Google Drive. Users can upload and download photos and videos from anywhere. Google Drive is also compatible with other Google Workspace apps, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Many One UI 5 beta users complained that uploads and downloads were extremely slow and couldn’t do it.
Possible workaround: There is no good solution to this problem. You could try wiping the cache partition, but that’s not guaranteed to fix. If the problem persists, you may need to downgrade to OneUI 4.
5. One UI 5 has a lot of weird Notification bugs
A UI 5 beta also introduced improvements to the quick toggle/notification area. This includes new notification permissions that require apps to ask before sending notifications as well as new media player notifications and clipboard feature updates. So far, multiple bugs have been reported with the new notification system. Users have been talking about flickering issues, slow notifications, and notification panels not appearing.
Workaround: You can find several possible solutions on the Samsung One 5 discussion board. The first is to make sure notification reminders are turned on through the settings. If that doesn’t work, restart the device. If none of these solutions work, you will need to wipe the cache partition
6. Battery life isn’t great
If you’ve ever downloaded the beta, you probably won’t be surprised when we tell you that One UI 5 will drain your battery life. Samsung‘s discussion boards have had various discussions around this issue, but here’s the gist: some Samsung One UI 5 beta users are reporting poor battery life.
Possible workaround: Your best bet is to open the Settings app, select “Battery & device maintenance,” and go through the various options to see if there’s an opportunity to extend battery life. Improvements can take a charge cycle or so, and we don’t think you’ll see dramatic improvements by tweaking the settings.
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