We all love the insane level of control Android gives us over our phones, right? To root your phone and tinker with every setting or simply love organizing your apps, Samsung has a little something extra for you. They added a nice feature in their latest One UI 6 beta update that takes user control to the next level. You can now pick which system apps to update when installing a new version of Android.
Previously, there was the whole enchilada whenever Samsung pushed out a software update. Every pre-installed system app got updated, whether or not you liked it. But now, they’re allowing us to update the apps we care about.
Next time you install One UI beta 3, watch for a section on the Software update screen. You’ll spot a box that says, “Some apps can be updated along with this software update.” Tap on the option to “Choose apps to update.” You’ll be taken to a new settings screen showing you a list of all the Samsung system apps. Select the ones you want to update and proceed. You’ll have to update the other apps manually if you want them fresh and up-to-date.
But you can still update most of these apps through the Galaxy Store or Google Play. You can set those to auto-update if you like. During the system update, you could speed up the process and get to the latest Android version even faster.
Samsung has been dropping some good stuff lately. This One UI 6 update is fast-tracking through its beta phases and has awesome features. While this new feature isn’t exactly earth-shattering, it’s a nice addition. It’s like the cherry on top of One UI’s legacy of offering customization options that make other brands green with envy.