This post lets you download and install the latest Android 13 stable update for the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G devices. Now that Google has released the sturdy...
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This post lets you download and install the latest Android 13 stable update for the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G devices. Now that Google has released the sturdy build of its latest OS, Android 13, many OEMs are quick to jump on this bandwagon. Going by the track record of Samsung, it is no surprise that they have also released an update for their flagship smartphones. This new One UI 5.0 / 5.1 update would bring in many noteworthy features for the end-users.
To begin with, the new brings in improvements like multi-language support, user privacy, revamped clipboard features, and more. Other than these, there are a few design changes, like an updated media player and support for themed icons to match wallpaper colour. Here are the detailed instructions to download and install the latest Android 13 update for the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G devices.
Samsung has been releasing phones left, right, and center these past few months in the hope of capturing the smartphone monopoly that it once used to have in countries such as Europe and India. Their latest release is the Samsung Galaxy A42 which brings some very unique characteristics to the board and is aimed at a very specific audience in mind. The Galaxy A42 is a 5G-enabled phone that was announced on September 2 of 2020 and is being sold in the European market for a price tag of €369.
It has a large footprint with a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display to the front. The display has very tiny bezels to the sides with a slightly more pronounced chin. It also makes space for the front-facing 20-megapixel camera in a subtle U-shaped waterdrop notch. The back panel of the Galaxy A42 has a refreshing and unique look to it with a camera bump that is home to the quad-camera sensor.
The rear camera bump features the main 48-megapixel sensor alongside an 8MP ultrawide lens, a 5MP depth sensor, and another 5MP macro camera. This camera setup basically covers most of the shooting scenarios and should suit well for people who like capturing a lot of photos. The processor onboard is speculated to be the new Snapdragon 690 SoC and the phone is backed up by 4GB of RAM. The Galaxy A42 also comes with a mammoth 5000 mAh battery with fast charging capabilities.
What’s On One UI 5.1?
The latest One UI 5.1 update, which is based on the Android 13 operating system, brings several new features and improvements to Samsung devices. One of the major updates is the enhancement of the Samsung Gallery app with support for EXIF files, allowing users to access more information about their photos. Additionally, the photo viewer has also been updated with a shadow and reflection remover feature, making it easier for users to edit their photos.
Furthermore, the Weather app has also been updated with a new widget, giving users access to real-time weather updates directly on their home screens. Another notable addition is the new battery widget, which displays the battery status of all connected devices along with the phone. This feature provides users with a more comprehensive view of their device’s battery status.
Overall, the One UI 5.1 update introduces several new features and enhancements that improve the user experience and functionality of Samsung devices. With this update, Samsung continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing users with the latest technology and improving the overall performance of its devices.
All One UI 5.0 Features are:
Improved Material You: One UI does not fully implement Material You design, but it offers wallpaper-based device theming. In the One UI 5.0 / 5.1, we get to choose from eight solo color presets. Several tweaks have been made to the Wallpaper & style section.
Smart Widgets:With One UI 5.0, you can create the scrollable quick-look widgets by long pressing atop an existing widget on the home screen. You can also enable auto-rotation for widgets.
Camera App Improvements: More features have been added to the Samsung Camera app in the One UI 5.0 / 5.1. In the latest version of the One UI skin, you can auto-watermark the images. You can customize the watermark with different font and layout options. Withing the Camera Promode, a histogram function has been added. It helps you manage the light distribution on a scene your camera is pointing at.
Call-Related Changes: Several tweaks have been made to the call feature as well. During a call, you can quickly take notes by tapping the tree-dot menu button in the upper-right corner. With One UI 5.0, you can fully customize the call background image. You can even customize it on a contact-to-contact basis.
Quick Settings Improvements: The Quick Settings panel is getting a more Pixel-like layout for the incoming notifications. Like the Pixel phones, there’s an Active Apps option in the One UI 5.0 / 5.1, which you can access by tapping on the upper-right kebab menu button. It’s helpful in checking which apps are running in the background.
Text Extraction from Images: You can now extract text from any image by long pressing on the image. The Samsung Keyboard also has a new option to Extract text that quickly launches the camera. Even, the Gallery app has a T icon to use this feature.
Android 13 and Its Features
Google has finally started rolling out their stable Android 13 update to the public. Regarding the Android 13, it seems that the Android 13’s successor has plenty of additional features and improvements to its predecessor. We’ve already seen and used the major UI and design element changes in Android 13 last year, known as ‘Material You.’ This materialistic theming design enhanced the Android user experience from the minimal subtle look, rounded corners, improved pop-ups, etc.
Whereas the improved scrolling screenshots, optimized one-handed UI mode, better privacy & security features, improved app notifications, per-app basis language preferences, app permissions to send notifications, BT LE Audio support, auto theme icons, updated now playing widget, etc. Users will also find intuitive QR scanner support, enhanced silent mode, tap-to-transfer media controls, multiple profiles for NFC payments, and more.
Android 13 One UI 5.0 / 5.1 Update Tracker:
Updated on March 12, 2023: The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G recently received the One UI 5.1 update with software version A426USQU4EWB3, based on Android 13. This update introduces a range of new features and improvements to the Galaxy A42 5G and some under-the-hood enhancements and minor tweaks derived from the recently launched Galaxy S23 series.
Updated on March 07, 2023: Samsung has released the February 2023 security patch for the Galaxy A42 5G, with the build number A426U1UES4DWB1. This update brings the latest security enhancements to the device, ensuring that it remains protected against the latest threats and vulnerabilities.
Updated on February 08, 2023: Today, Samsung rolled their first One UI 5.0 update to the Galaxy A42 5G globally. The update carries Android 13 with November 2022 security patch.
Before we get straight to the steps to flash the One UI 5.0 / 5.1 update based on Android 13 on your Samsung Galaxy A42 5G, let us look at the prerequisites first.
Now, let’s take a look at the Steps to flash Stock ROM on Samsung Galaxy A42 5G.
Disclaimer:
We at GetDroidTips won’t be responsible for any kind of damage/error that occurs to your handset while/after following this guide or flashing any file. Proceed at your own risk.
Installation Instructions:
We have provided a full detailed installation guide to flash the Android 13 update using Odin Tool on your Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. To flash Android 13 (One UI 5.0 / 5.1) on Samsung Galaxy A42 5G, you need to follow the below guide carefully:
Download the appropriate Android 13 firmware file for your Samsung Galaxy A42 5G.
Extract the contents of the firmware zip file.
Notice that the extracted files will be in “.tar” or “.tar.md5” format.
Now download and extract the Odin tool on your PC.
Open the extracted folder and click on the Odin.exe file.
You need to connect your Galaxy A42 5G to the PC while it is in Download Mode.
Notice that the CO port will light up on Odin once you connect your phone.
Click the AP button and select the firmware.
Do the same for BL, CP, and CSC.
Keep in mind that the regular CSC file will erase the entire data. In order to save the data, select the ‘HOME_CSC‘ file.
Don’t forget to select Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time in the Options tab.
Click the Start button to install the firmware on your Galaxy A42 5G.
That’s it! You will see a PASS message once the installation is complete.
Check out our full-depth video guide as well.
We hope that this guide will be helpful to you. If in case, you’re facing any issues, feel free to ask in the comments below.
