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Samsung’s first One UI 5.1 app is already available for download
Samsung is all set to launch its latest generation flagship device, Galaxy S23. It is almost confirmed that the company will launch the latest S series device in the first week of February. And as per the previous developments in One UI software, it is also fixed that the Galaxy S23 will surely come with One UI 5.1 out of the box.
As we have so much talked about One UI 5.1, you got an idea about this, but for the staters, it will be an upgraded version of the One UI 5.0, which enhance some existing function of the previous update. For example, Samsung has expanded the dark mode function for the third-party app with One UI 4.1, which was limited to the system apps in the previous iteration.
Samsung One UI 5.1 App Update Available
However, the first possible app of One UI 5.1 has just leaked to the Net and is even already available for download. The Samsung Game launcher’s updated version has leaked online and is available for download; in detail, the latest Game launcher has a version number that may be up to 7.0.00.5 because the existing one is running on version number 6.0.09.6.
The latest version of the Game launcher doesn’t have any new features, but it will surely enhance the overall performance of the app and carrier support for the One UI 5.1. Moreover, we have just noticed some changes in the main screen.
However, it still needs to be confirmed that the latest update of the Game launcher app will be available with the OneUI 5.1 or Samsung will provide its update after some days on Galaxy story. We will surely update you about this if you have any further information.
Clearly, the newly released version of the Game Launcher app focuses more heavily on discovering new titles. This is an advantage for some consumers who enjoy this type of convenience; however, there are also users that would rather keep to the existing layout. With this update, Samsung is providing more germane options.
However, there don’t seem to be any other notable developments. At the moment, it is not known whether Game Launcher 7.0.00.5 will be an integral part of the update to One UI 5.1 or if it will instead come with a separate update, but the lack of news implies that the new version of the app will work without issues even on all existing devices that are not updated to One UI 5.1.
Download Samsung Game Launcher 7.0.00.5
If you own a Galaxy device and want to try Game Launcher 7.0.00.5 firsthand, here’s the download link.
Samsung has already started rolling out the Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update. Initially, the Galaxy S24 series came out of the box on One UI 6.1, then the 2023 Galaxy flagship received the update, and now 2022 Galaxy high-end devices are in the line. Now Samsung has confirmed that you can’t delete Secure Folder after One UI 6.1.
Samsung Secure Folder is a private, encrypted space available on Galaxy devices that stores images, videos, files, apps, and data, but despite this, it can’t get enough appreciation, and it is one of the most underrated features on Galaxy devices.
Now, after installing the latest One UI 6.1 update, it seems that some of the users can’t delete the Secure Folder application. This is being acknowledged by a Samsung representative who confirmed this issue on the Korean Community forum. The inability to delete Secure Folder was related to a “Google security policy” that was applied to One UI 6.1.
The issue only affects the Secure Folder app, which is running on 1.9.10.27. Apart from this, Samsung has also confirmed that this issue affected the devices that are running on One UI 6.1, including the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series.
The giant noted that it plans to update the Secure Folder through the Galaxy Store so users will have the power to delete it again as per their preference. Although this issue isn’t a major one, Samsung will soon fix it. At the time, the brand has not revealed the exact timeline for the update, but it is expected to arrive in the coming week.
Samsung TV Plus is inspiring the Walt Disney brand as it is now gearing up to offer something on the Disney Plus platform similar to how Samsung TV Plus offers live channels on Galaxy devices.
Samsung never shies away from providing new convenient features or upgrades to enhance users’ experiences. Here’s the evidence: Samsung TV Plus offers free live channels on Samsung devices. Now Disney Plus is appearing to add always-on channels to its streaming platform. These channels would continuously show content, allowing users to jump in and watch without even having to choose a particular program.
If the reports are to be believed, the Walt Disney Company is setting up to deliver always-on channels in the Disney Plus application. It is expected that Disney would mainly show Star Wars and Marvel content on these channels; it might also offer Disney’s classic animated movies from Pixar on them.
However, you are only able to access these always-on channels if you have a paid subscription to the platform. Despite paid service, these channels will also show advertisements, the same as a traditional TV channel on a cable network or a DTH service. This will also offer the option to just start watching content instead of choosing what to watch, searching for it, and then playing the show.
At the moment, apart from the information mentioned above, there are no other details to come to know regarding exactly when Disney will roll out the new feature. However, it could happen in the next few months. It seems that lately, other streaming platforms, for instance, Amazon and Fox, have also started offering ad-supported channels.
Samsung hasn’t released any major updates for the Good Lock application; for instance, last time, it brought a significant update where it made changes in the interface of the application, aiming to provide convenience for the users. Now, with the latest update, it is rolling out some improvements for some features.
Samsung has rolled out a new update for the Good Lock application, coming with version number 2.2.04.92. According to the changelog, the update will improve the ‘Update All’ button. It means that after installing the update, users will have more convenience while updating applications. It allows users to update all the modules of Good Lock with a single tap.
Apart from that, the update has also improved some other functionalities of the Good Lock, but the changelog doesn’t mention the full description of other changes. But if you are having any issues while using any feature of the application, then you should try to update the application.
To update the Good Lock application, you need to go to the Galaxy Store and search for Good Lock. If it shows a new update available, then tap on the update button. Once you tap it, it will get installed to the latest version automatically.
For starters, Good Lock is a powerful application for Galaxy devices that provides several modules and some options to customize the different UI functions of Samsung devices. There are several modules available that dedicatedly provide options for multiple UI elements, such as wallpaper, themes, notifications, navigation, lock screen, and many more.