Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Gets One UI 6.1 feat Galaxy AI with Custom ROM
The popular Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup has come to an end of software development cycle. While it may still receive quarterly security updates, the devices will never receive any major Android upgrades officially. We say officially because custom ROM development is still prevalent for these devices. Here, we have listed custom ROMs using which you can upgrade your Samsung Galaxy S200, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra, and the S20 FE to latest One UI 6.1 firmware with all the Galaxy AI features.
Samsung Galaxy S20 series is completely capable of running the latest Android 14 version from the OEM. However, it was only promised 3 years of major Android OS upgrades. So the phones are stuck on Android 13 featuring One UI 5.1.
Thanks to custom ROMs like ExtremeROM, SameerROM, and Sputnik the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra and the S20 Fe can all be upgraded to One UI 6.1 based on Android 14. The best part is, even Snapdragon variants can be upgraded! Usually, only Exynos variants of Galaxy devices are allowed Bootloader unlock and Root. SameerROM v3.0 has brought it for Snapdragon S20 series as well. These custom ROMs are also packed with with Galaxy AI features!
Samsung’s latest firmware — One UI 6.1 for several S-series, Foldable, Tablets, and A-series devices — features Galaxy AI with many Artificial Intelligence features like Interpreter, Chat Assist, Circle to Search, Note Assist, AI Wallpaper Generator, and many more.
What is ExtremeROM?
ExtremeROM is a custom Android ROM developed by ExtremeXT. It brings the latest Samsung software experience to older Galaxy S20 devices, including features and optimizations from newer flagships.
The custom ROM scene for Samsung’s Galaxy S20 lineup just got a major upgrade with the release of ExtremeROM v4.5. This ambitious project ports OneUI 6.1 from the newer Galaxy S22 Ultra to breathe new life into the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra.
Some key highlights of ExtremeROM v4.5 include:
- Based on OneUI 6.1 from the Galaxy S22 Ultra
- May 2024 security patch level
- Full Galaxy AI suite support
- Debloated and deknoxed for improved performance
- Optimized for better battery life
- Passes SafetyNet and Play Integrity checks out of the box
Major Features and Improvements
ExtremeROM packs an impressive list of features and tweaks:
- Adaptive refresh rate support (48-120Hz)
- Outdoor mode for improved sunlight visibility
- Ability to screenshot secure apps
- PIN unlock without confirmation
- Dual Messenger for all apps
- Chinese Smart Manager
- Native app lock functionality
- Call recording and real-time network speed indicator
The ROM also includes several under-the-hood optimizations:
- Skia Vulkan threaded rendering
- Cached apps freezer
- FUSE passthrough and incremental file system
- Hybrid EroFS/EXT4 partition setup
One UI 6.1 Galaxy AI feature list
One UI 6.1 for Galaxy S22 series and S23 FE, ported for Galaxy S20 and S20 FE respectively features the following Galaxy AI options to choose from.
- Circle to Search with Google: A seamless gesture-based interaction that simplifies social media and internet browsing.
- Chat Assist: Facilitating multilingual communication by adjusting message tone and assisting with language translation.
- Interpreter: Breaking down language barriers with real-time speech-to-text translation.
- Live Translate: Enabling instant voice and text translations during phone calls, transcending linguistic boundaries.
- Note Assist: Simplifying organization tasks with intelligent auto-formatting and summarization capabilities.
- Transcript Assist: Effortlessly creating accurate meeting summaries and translations.
- Browsing Assist: Summarizing and translating articles on webpages for enhanced information access.
- Generative Edit and Edit Suggestion: Leveraging AI to enhance content creation and editing processes.
- AI-Generated Wallpaper: Personalizing device aesthetics with AI-generated wallpapers.
All the OneUI 6.1 features and updated Samsung apps have been ported to the custom ROM. The firmware has been odexed, a little debloated, and added some tweaks for best performance and better battery. The ROM also comes pre-rooted with the latest Magisk.
On top of this, you get features like remap Bixby button, disabled RMM Lock, Google Pay working (Hide via Magisk), Secure Folder working, S22 Wallpapers. The best thing is the default Samsung camera app with features like photo remaster, Object Eraser, and Extra Dim available.
Coupled with Good Lock 2024, Samsung Good Guardians 4.0, and the Fonts for Samsung One UI 6.1 tutorial, you are all set with the latest software.
Download One UI 6.1 for Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra, S20 FE
The custom ROMs listed below come in an all-in-one package featuring AROMA installer. Once you install the ZIP via TWRP recovery, it should launch an AROMA installer and get you a customization panel to choose what to install and features and options to skip.
ExtremeROM (OneUI 6.1) for S20 Series (Exynos)
SameerROM for S20 Series (Snapdragon)
SameerROM for S20 FE (Exynos)
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