Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, and Galaxy S20 FE users are dealing with bugs and performance issues.
As the Galaxy S20 series continues to age, we continue to see complaints from people still holding onto Samsung’s former flagship models.
While a lot of the issues pertain to the Android 12 and One UI 4 software powering the phones, we’ve also heard about various hardware problems. Some of these problems are brand new, others have carried over from older versions of Samsung’s Android/One UI software.
Samsung’s still working to resolve bugs and performance issues that have been around for months and we’ll continue to see new problems emerge as more people buy these phones and as current owners put more mileage on their devices.
With that in mind, we want to take you through the current state of Galaxy S20 problems. We’ll take you through the best way to prepare for the move to a new version of Android 12, provide you with some resources that could help you fix issues, and give you a look at what to expect from Samsung and its partners down the road.
Galaxy S20 Problems
As we push away from the the latest Android 12/One UI 4.x release, we’re hearing about the hardware problems, bugs and performance issues plaguing the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, and Galaxy S20 FE.
Galaxy S20 users are reporting abnormal battery drain, installation issues, notification issues, problems with first and third-party apps, UI lag, charging issues, data issues, gesture issues, issues with biometrics, Wi-Fi problems, volume problems, and more.
Some Galaxy S20 users are noticing issues with their displays. Specifically, users are seeing green and pink lines running down their device’s display.
If your Galaxy S20 model is currently under warranty, there’s a good chance Samsung will fix your device for free. If it isn’t, good luck.
Again, we expect this list to grow as more people make the move to Samsung’s latest software.
Where to Find Feedback
If you haven’t moved your phone to the latest version of Android 12 yet, make sure you keep an eye on feedback from Galaxy 20 users that have. This feedback will keep you informed about potential issues.
There are several places to find feedback about Android 12 and One UI 4.x. We recommend keeping an eye on XDA-Developers, the Galaxy S20 Reddit, the Android Reddit, and social media sites like Twitter.
If you live in the United States you’ll also want to keep your eyes on the official AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile forums if you own a Galaxy S20 on one of those networks.
We’ll also provide you with the latest information about Android updates for the Galaxy S20 so keep an eye out for new information.
How to Fix Galaxy S20 Problems
If you run into a problem on your Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, or Galaxy S20 FE, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to fix whatever is ailing your phone.
If you run into an issue, take a look at our list of fixes for common Galaxy S20 problems. We’ve also released a guide that could help you fix battery life issues.
If you don’t find what you’re looking for in our guides, you should check out the XDA’s Galaxy S20 forum, carrier support forums (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, for example), and the Galaxy S20 Reddit for potential fixes.
You can also get in touch with Samsung or your provider on social media sites like Twitter. Samsung’s also got a customer support line that might come in handy.
Prepare for Android Software Updates
Samsung and its partners will fix many of the Galaxy S20’s lingering issues, but Android software updates often bring problems of their own.
When you open up your Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, or Galaxy S20 FE there’s a chance you’re prompted to download a new version of Android. New updates can cause problems so you’ll want to prepare your device for the move.
There’s no way to predict exactly how a new version of Android will impact your phone’s performance. Some of you will see a performance boost while others will run into issues. This is precisely why you should spend some time prepping your phone for the move.
Here’s what we recommend doing before installing a new version of Android on your Galaxy S20, Galaxy 20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, or Galaxy S20 FE:
- Backup your data.
- Get familiar with the latest firmware’s changes.
- Have your login information handy.
- Dig into feedback about performance.
- Cleanup your phone’s storage.
- Find fixes for potential problems.
- Check in with IT.
- Check app reviews and install updates.
If you follow these steps, you should be able to avoid major issues with Samsung’s latest software.
What’s Next
Samsung will continue to push monthly security patches to the Galaxy S20 series. You’ll want to keep an eye out for these because they often include bug fixes.
Software support for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, and Galaxy S20 FE will last for years. Samsung currently provides four to five years of support to flagship devices.
If your carrier provides an Android update schedule, keep an eye on it for information about upcoming software updates.
Carriers like Rogers, Fido, and Telus in Canada and Vodafone in Australia like to keep their customers informed about upcoming Android software updates. If your carrier has a similar schedule available, you might want to bookmark it and keep an eye out for detail.
Google is also working on its Android 13 update, but we don’t expect the Galaxy S20 series to get the software, or a beta, until much later in the year.
Samsung is reportedly trying to get its version of Android 13/One UI 5 into beta testing by the end of July which, if true, would be much earlier than usual.
For more on Samsung’s Android 12 updates, have a look at our guide. And for more information about Samsung’s Android 13 update, have a look at our guide.
6 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 14 & 5 Reasons Not To
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If you hate Apple’s notch, you might be in luck because it looks like the company is making significant changes to the iPhone’s design. Apple didn’t eliminate the notch in 2021 but the iPhone 13 series has a smaller notch than the iPhone 12 series and previous iPhone models. In 2022, Apple will reportedly ditch the notch in favor of a hole-punch display design. The rumor comes from respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. He’s reiterated this in a newer note though he says the change may be limited to the iPhone 14 Pro models. Analyst Ross Young believes that while the iPhone 14 Pro models will be the only ones with this new design, the hole-punch design will likely come to all iPhone models in 2023. Young has reiterated this stance in two other reports. Korean publication The Elec backs up these rumors and claims Samsung Display will help with the manufacturing process. Like Kuo, the site says the new design will be limited to the Pro models. A newer report from The Elec states that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will come with LTPO OLED displays with a hole-punch. The panels will reportedly be supplied by Samsung and LG. Another report from the same publication sheds more light on Samsung’s OLED plans for the iPhone 14. If true, it would put the iPhone more in line with Samsung’s high-end Galaxy phones which also employ a hole-punch design. The hole-punch isn’t as invasive as the notch which should be music to the ears of those who don’t like the notch. Jon Prosser has shared an image of alleged iPhone 14 Pro schematics and they showcase what the hole-punch could look like. 91Mobiles has shared renders of the alleged iPhone 14 Pro design. The site says these are based on leaked CAD images. They show circular and pill-shaped cutouts replacing the notch. Leaker @dylandkt suggests the iPhone 14 Pro models will have a pill-shaped camera cutout located at the top of the display. We’ve heard the iPhone 14 Pro design has been finalized as supplies have entered the trial production phase of the new iPhone models. Alleged CAD images of the iPhone 14 Pro Max hint at thinner display bezels. As for the lower-end iPhone 14 models, they’re expected to keep the same thickness and bezel size as the iPhone 13 series. We’ve also seen renders of the alleged design Apple will deploy on the low-end iPhone 14 models. The renders, from MySmartPrice, hint at a design that’s virtually unchanged from the iPhone 13’s. The device in the images has a notch and it also has the same rear camera setup as the iPhone 13. We’ve also seen leaked iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max display panels corroborate all of this information. Apple won a patent for under-display cameras for biometric authentication on the iPhone so it’s pretty clear the company is working to get rid of the notch at some point. It’s just a matter of when. If you aren’t thrilled with the look of the iPhone 12 or iPhone 13, think about waiting for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. |
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