News > Phones Samsung Rolls Out Stable Android 12 Update to Galaxy Z Fold 3 Phones Galaxy Z Flip 3 phones also receive the build By Lawrence Bonk Lawrence Bonk News Reporter Florida State University Lawrence Bonk is a tech news reporter for Lifewire, specializing in gaming, AI, VR, and consumer tech, including iOS, macOS, wearables, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on December 6, 2021 04:15PM EST Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Phones Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Galaxy Z Fold 3 owners will not be missing out on Samsung’s comprehensive Android 12 and One UI 4.0 update for much longer. The company’s flagship folding smartphone can now access the stable version of the OS update, as reported by SamMobile. Previously, Galaxy Z Fold 3 users were relegated to the beta version of Android 12 and Samsung’s proprietary operating system, One UI 4.0. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 phones have also started receiving the update, joining the Galaxy S21 series. The download also includes the December 2021 Android security patch. These updates are tied to certain parts of the world for now, including South Korea and Serbia, though they should be available worldwide by the end of the month. Surprisingly, the update is rolling out to Android 11 users first and Android 12 beta users at a later date. "We are committed to giving everyone access to the best mobile experiences possible, as soon as possible," Samsung VP Janghyun Yoon wrote on a company blog. "One UI 4 delivers on that promise." What’s new in Android 12 and Samsung’s One UI 4.0? There is a bevy of privacy and security enhancements, including a new privacy-specific dashboard. The overall design has also received a huge update, with an emphasis on user customization. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. Thank you for signing up! Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit