Download Samsung Galaxy F12 Android 13 (One UI 5.0) Update

This post lets you download and install the latest Android 13 stable update for the Samsung Galaxy F12 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 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 F12 devices.

Samsung Galaxy F12 Device Overview

The Samsung Galaxy F12 features a 6.5 inch IPS HD+ screen with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The USP of this device is that it has a 90Hz display. Samsung skips out on the AMOLED technology but offers a higher-refresh-rate panel to its customers with the F12. Powering the device is Samsung’s very own Exynos 850 chip built on an 8nm manufacturing process. This is an octa-core processor with four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. The Mali-G52 handles all graphics-intensive tasks.

Coming to the cameras, we get a quad-camera setup at the rear and a single camera at the front for selfies. The rear setup comprises a 48MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. Moving to the front side, we see an 8MP sensor.

The smartphone has two storage options: 64GB internal + 4GB RAM and 128GB + 4GB RAM. There is a dedicated MicroSD slot for storage expansion too.

For communications, we have Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, FM radio, and USB USB Type-C 2.0. We get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, and proximity sensor in terms of sensors. Like other budget Samsung devices, the Galaxy F12 also comes with a 6000 mAh battery supporting 15W fast charging.

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 Update Tracker:

Updated on May 16, 2023:  Samsung started seeding March 2023 security patch update for the device with software version F127GXXU4DWD1. The update is based on Android 13.

Updated on February 04, 2022: Today, Samsung rolled their first One UI 5.0 update to the Galaxy F12 globally with software version F127GXXU3CVL4. The update carries Android 13 with November 2022 security patch.

Download Android 13 | One UI 5.0 Update:

Steps to Install Android 13 on Samsung F12

Before we get straight to the steps to flash the One UI 5.0 update based on Android 13 on your Samsung Galaxy F12, let us look at the prerequisites first.

Pre-Requirements: 

• Download and Install Samsung Kies Software on your computer.
• You must download the latest Samsung USB Drivers and install them on your PC.
• Make sure that you have ODIN Software installed on your PC.
• You will also require a Windows PC/Laptop and a USB cable.
• Keep your Samsung Galaxy F12 battery charged by at least 60% for a smoother process.
• Take a backup of your device (No Root) before doing anything.

Now, let’s take a look at the Steps to flash Stock ROM on Samsung Galaxy F12.

Installation Instructions:

We have provided a full detailed installation guide to flash the Android 13 update using Odin Tool on your Samsung Galaxy F12. To flash Android 13 (One UI 5.0) on Samsung Galaxy F12, you need to follow the below guide carefully:

1. Download the appropriate Android 13 firmware file for your Samsung Galaxy F12.
2. Extract the contents of the firmware zip file.
3. Notice that the extracted files will be in “.tar” or “.tar.md5” format.
4. Now download and extract the Odin tool on your PC.
5. Open the extracted folder and click on the Odin.exe file.
6. You need to connect your Galaxy F12 to the PC while it is in Download Mode.
7. Notice that the CO port will light up on Odin once you connect your phone.
8. Click the AP button and select the firmware.
9. Do the same for BL, CP, and CSC.
10. Keep in mind that the regular CSC file will erase the entire data. In order to save the data, select the ‘HOME_CSC‘ file.
11. Don’t forget to select Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time in the Options tab.
12. Click the Start button to install the firmware on your Galaxy F12.
13. 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.