Samsung finally started pushing their new major OS update, One UI 4.1 for the Galaxy F42 5G based on Android 12. The update is now started rolling around the globe. The device was launched in India with triple rear cameras, MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, and a 6.6-inch full-HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
As per some reports, it is said to be rolling with build number E426BXXU2BVG1 for users around the globe. With this, Samsung has included the latest April 2022 Security patch, which fixes many security bugs and vulnerabilities.
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One UI 4.1 Upgrade and Features
Of course, the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G came out of the box with Android 10 and later received the Android 11 update. According to Samsung’s recent policy change, their device will get three years of major OS support and four years of a security patch update. As promised, finally Samsung started rolling their One UI 4.1 update to their flagship and feature-rich smartphone.
One UI 4.1, which is based on Android 12 brings an entirely new UI design with a simplified color palette feature and the game-changer Android 12’s material YOU design that lets users significantly personalize the look and feel of the UI. The dark mode is now been expanded to all app icons and the camera UI adds ease to use and is better than the last version.
Android 12 One Ui 4.1 Update Tracker:
Updated on August 02, 2022: Today, Samsung rolled their first One Ui 4.1 update to the global users with software version E426BXXU2BVG1. The update brings July 2022 security patch.
Download Android 12 | One UI 4.1 Update:
| Android 13 Update | Download Link |
| Build Number: E426BXXU3BVH4 Security Patch: August 2022 File Size: 4 GB Country: India |
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| Build Number: E426BXXU2BVG1 Security Patch: July 2022 File Size: 4 GB Country: India |
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Steps to Install Android 12 on Samsung F42 5G
Before we get straight to the steps to flash the One UI 4.1 update based on Android 12 on your Samsung Galaxy F42 5G, let us take a 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 F42 5G battery charged at least 60% for a smoother process.
- Take a backup of your device (No Root) before doing anything.
Now, let’s look at the Steps to flash Android 12 on Samsung Galaxy F42 5G.
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Installation Instructions:
We have provided a detailed installation guide to flash the Android 12 update using Odin Tool on your Samsung Galaxy F42 5G. To flash Android 12 (One UI 4.1) on Samsung Galaxy F42 5G, you need to follow the below guide carefully:
- Download the appropriate Android 12 firmware file for your Samsung Galaxy F42 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 F42 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 F42 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.