Download Samsung Galaxy A42 5G SM-A4260/B Android 10 One UI 2.5 Stock Firmware

• You can Check the Firmware Details->Settings->About->Version.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Android 10 One UI 2.5 Features

One UI 2.5 is created based on Android 10. Samsung Always Adds extra features to the OS. I listed Both Regular Android 10 Features and Some Exclusive One UI Features. We already covered Exclusive One UI 2.0 features that only available in Samsung Devices.

Live Caption

• You know this already; if you turn on Subtitles on Youtube, It will auto-generate the captions. The Same functionality can be work on all over your device videos. It Doesn’t require Wi-Fi/ Data. This feature not yet available. But, It will be rolling out soon.

• Currently, limited languages are available as per Google Data.

Smart Reply

• It is already available in the Pie version. But it is limited. Now you can explore more actions when you get the messages. You can Open Links, Open Apps based on the messages.

Sound Amplifier

• We always do this using Third-party apps. Now we can adjust the Volume and Tune, Equalize using the in-built feature. You can do a lot of things like Reduce noise, Enhance the Tune like that.

Enhanced Gesture Navigation

• The True Gesture Navigation has finally arrived. It may not be best compare with OnePlus devices, But It is way better than the Pie 9.0 version. If you swipe From Left to Right, It goes forward. Right to Left goes Backward. Home button work as usual. You can access recently used apps By Swiping Quarter Screen to the Top. Simple Navigation to avoid confusion.

Dark Mode

• It is not like Night Mode. It didn’t add a filter on display. If you have OLED Display, It will surely save your battery power from 5-30% based on your usage.

Privacy

• Google always added enhanced Privacy features in every Android version. In the 10th version, You can handle your Privacy a lot better. It will always tell you when your installed apps access your location in the background to manage whether you need that permission on Always or During the app usage.

Direct System Updates

• Unlike regular OTA updates from your Manufacturers, the regular patch updates will be handled by Google After you updated to the Android 10 version. This update happens using your Google Play App. If you have Custom Skin OS from your Manufacturer, Google will not change the UI. They will handle only Patch updates. It is one of the most critical steps taken from their side. It will help all the users who are tired of their manufacturer Late updates.

Focus Mode

• It can be an additional function of Digital Wellbeing. Now you can Pause some apps to avoid the Notifications For a short time or a Long time. Some mobiles are made based on this scenario. To avoid distractions and get focused on what you are doing. Think you are Studying, and a Single Whatsapp message can redirect you. With the help of this feature, you can use only Study apps during your Study time.

Family Link

• It is like Parental Control. You can control the App Timings within your Added Google Accounts.

One UI 1.0, 1.5 vs. 2.5

There are plenty of optimizations done. I will cover some Important tweaks that we want.

• Options moved to the Bottom position so that you can use comfortably in one hand.

• Night Mode available to reduce eye stress.

• Digital Wellbeing is available.

• Alternative Look added in Face Unlock. It allows us to combine different appearances like Glass, Without Glass, Cap, and Without Cap. Most of the time, your mobile will recognize this default. But when you face issues, you can use this feature.

Notifications

• Notification Date and Time Size are reduced. Now you can access more Toggles in the Notification bar.

• You can quickly reply to messages within the notification bar.

• Image thumbnails are available.

Samsung Keyboard

• A new emojis suggestion is available. You can allow or disable this. Based on your conversation, your keyboard will suggest the emojis.

• The floating keyboard is available in all apps; it will be handy when using your mobile in landscape mode.

• You can now set a custom touch and hold delay.

Always On Display

• It has New clock styles. Charging Information is also available.

Settings

• Re-organized Menus to find every essential and frequent usage easily.

Bixby

• Smart Things Interactions are added to the Bixby with the latest OTA.

Phone

• Call History increased to Above 2000 entries.

Contacts

• Now you can manage contacts from various accounts with a new drawer menu.

Camera

• Enhanced features are available now with AI Features.

• Samsung redesigned the Settings menu with accessible zoom functions.

Gallery

• Photo Editor App Available.

My Files

• New Storage Analysis Tool is available to Monitor Storage and RAM Usage.

Samsung Health

• Samsung Health Steps counter available in the Notification Bar.

Other improvements and changes

• Access Kids Home Available in the quick panel.

• They removed Call stickers.

• HEIF images support in Gallery and other apps.

• New Set of Emoji.

• Enhanced Adaptive Battery Improvements compare with the Pie version.

• Contaminant Detection- If any moistures are in your USB Ports, your mobile will alert you.

Wrap Up

Selecting the correct firmware is the Major step in this process. Based on your country or region, choose the firmware. It is a Manual ODIN process; You can flash the latest version. But if you use the sideload method, you should flash the next version of your mobile firmware, or else the process may brick your device. There are plenty of features added. Improved gestures are one of the best features in this version.  If you can’t find your region, you can flash the near region firmware. But, It should be within the same model number. After the flash, you can contact your Mobile Operator and configure your Network settings. There is a reason for Custom skin OS manufacturers are not doing regular patch updates. As per company stats, Only a small percentage of people are worried about the software updates.

Samsung Exclusively added some extra features in One UI 2.5. If you are already using Custom ROM, use this new OS for some weeks. It will surely give you a unique experience.

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