Samsung Needs to Learn from OPPO How to Do Update Changelogs

If you’ve installed a software update on a Samsung phone, you’ll probably agree that the changelog isn’t always the most exciting part of the process. While it gets the job done, the notes are often short and generic, leaving some users wishing for a bit more detail. It’s not that Samsung’s changelogs are bad — they’re just not as informative or engaging as they could be. And this is where Samsung could take a cue from OPPO, whose ColorOS update logs show just how much more interactive and user-friendly the experience can be.

Samsung can improve its update changelogs with screenshots and demo videos

Don’t get me wrong. Samsung’s major OS updates carry well-detailed changelogs in text. Moreover, the company often gives you a guided tour of major new features with images and demonstrations right after the first boot. These demos are also available in the Tips section of the Settings app, so you can revisit them anytime. That’s a great approach, but it happens after users have installed the update.

Adding images and videos directly in the main changelog would make the process far more enjoyable and interactive. Instead of simply telling users about the changes, Samsung could demo the changes like how OPPO does. Users could see what’s coming while the update is downloading, which is especially useful given that these packages are often several gigabytes in size. Instead of staring at a progress bar, people could preview the features they’re about to get.

Let's take a look at the software update log of OPPO ColorOS. It actually adds pictures and videos. This serious attitude towards consumers is worth learning. It greatly reduces the confusion of users and tells them what they have upgraded.
And Samsung's system update log is… pic.twitter.com/GQYjvBzQl1

— PhoneArt (@UniverseIce) August 8, 2025

This approach is clear, engaging, and consumer-friendly. Users know exactly what they’re getting with each update, and they can see the improvements for themselves. This attention to detail is not just good PR; it’s good UX. By providing visual and descriptive changelogs, OPPO helps users quickly understand the value of each update. It also builds trust, as customers feel like they’re being kept in the loop.

For a company that prides itself on software innovation, Samsung’s approach to update logs feels out of place. If it wants to match the level of consumer engagement that companies like OPPO have achieved, it needs to rethink how it presents its software update logs. Not just for major OS releases, but for every update it sends out.