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Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro get January 2023 update with Camera Controller feature in the US & Korea

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Samsung recently updated its several Galaxy devices with the latest security patch in the form of a January 2023 update. However, the update doesn’t carry any additional features other than security patches. A couple of days ago, the South Korean tech giant announced a new update for Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 4 series through the community newsroom, and it will be available in February.

But now, Samsung has just released a new OTA update for their Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, bringing with it camera controller zoom, a January 2023 security patch, and more. The update is available in the United States and Korea and will be rolling out to other regions soon. With this new update, Samsung users now have access to improved camera control and added security, along with several other performance fixes.

The latest update comes with version number R9**XXU1AWA3 for Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro. The update brings some new features, and improvements like A new “Connected device diagnostics” option has been added to check the proper performance of the Galaxy watch’s battery status, touch screen function, etc., on the connected phone. A new camera feature was added, which enhances the watch’s functionality, has also fixed some known bugs and improves the overall stability of the watch.

Galaxy Watch 5 Camera controller feature and January 2023 security update

The Galaxy Watch 5 update has been released in the US and Korea, bringing with it a number of new features and improvements. One of the most notable new features is the ability to control the camera zoom with the watch, which should make taking photos and videos with your Galaxy Watch 5 much easier. The update also includes the January 2023 security patch, which addresses a number of vulnerabilities in the Android operating system.

Notability, the camera controller feature only works on flagship smartphones which launched after Galaxy S20 or Z Flip devices and are running on One UI 5.1. However, Samsung hasn’t released the One UI 5.1 update on any device yet. But it will be the first debut in Galaxy S23 devices which will be launched in the Galaxy Unpacked event in February 2023, and then the update will be available for other Galaxy devices.

• New Camera Controller feature added
Change zoom on your phone camera remotely through pinching in or out on the screen, or through rotating the bezel.
※ This feature is only supported on flagship models released after Samsung Galaxy S20 or Z Flip running at least One UI 5.1.
• Samsung Members
A new “Connected device diagnostics” option has been added to check the proper performance of the Galaxy Watch's battery status, touch screen function, etc. on the connected phone.
※ Please update Samsung Members and Galaxy Wearable app to the latest versions for using the 'Connected device diagnostics' feature.
• Stability and reliability
The stability has been improved.

As of now, the January 2023 update is available in only two countries, including South Korea and the US. However, it is expected to expand to other countries in the coming days; we will notify you when it will be available in other countries, so kindly be in touch with us for new updates.


Harsh is a seasoned technology enthusiast with a deep passion for Android. Since its announcement in 2007, he has closely followed the evolution of this operating system, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its features and capabilities. His background in Android, IT, and Journalism has equipped him with the skills to analyze and present complex technological concepts in a clear and engaging manner. As the Editor-in-Chief at Samlover.com, Harsh is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experiences about Android, services, and applications with the world.

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Samsung brings One UI 6.1 for the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy S23 in more countries

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Samsung has rolled out the One UI 6.1 update for multiple Galaxy devices, which will bring several new features that will enhance the overall user experience of the devices. It is worth noticing that the company has rolled out the update to several regions of last year’s flagship devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 5Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy S23 series, and Galaxy S23 FE. Now it has expanded the update to more regions.

As per the latest development, the company has now expanded the update to more countries, including South Korea and China. More specifically, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, which come with the firmware version numbers F946NKSU1CXCH and F731NKSU1CXCJ, Meanwhile, the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra devices in South Korea are getting the same update with the firmware version numbers S911NKSU2CXCG, S916NKSU2CXCG, and S918NKSU2CXCG, respectively.

Meanwhile, the Chinese units of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy S23 are getting the One UI 6.1 update with the firmware version numbers F9460ZCU2CXCF and S91x0ZCU2CXCF. 

With the latest update, the company has brought several new AI features that will introduce several new enhancements for communications and many utility features that will allow you to do several tasks with convenience. If you want to explore the full changelog, you can check out this article.

If you want to take advantage of all the new features, then you should update your Galaxy devices to One UI 6.1. If you are using the above-mentioned devices in China and South Korea, to install the latest update on your device, you just need to go to the software update menu through the system settings.


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One UI 6.1’s AI Features Arrive for Unlocked Galaxy S23 and Z Fold 5 in the US

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The Galaxy S23 Series is the first contender to get the One UI 6.1 update, and the device has received the update initially. However, without wasting time, the company has already expanded the update for all the eligible Galaxy devices for the first phase, and with the gradual expansion, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 have started receiving the update in the US.

The update is now available for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra with the firmware version numbers S911U1UEU2CXCG, S916U1UEU2CXCG, and S918U1UEU2CXCG, respectively. Meanwhile, the unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 5 has received an update with the firmware version number F946U1UEU2CXCF. The update is coming in a nearly 3GB software package.

Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 5

With the latest update, the company has introduced several new features that will enhance the overall user experience. In a nutshell, the update has brought several AI features, including Circle to Search, Note Assist, Chat Assist, Transkrip Assist, Live Call Translation, and On Demand Summarization. Apart from the AI feature, the company has brought some more changes to the existing functions, including Gallery, and also brought some privacy-related enhancements for more security.

If you are using the unlocked unit of the Galaxy S23 or Galaxy Z Fold 5, then you should start receiving the notification about the update availability, but if you don’t receive the notification yet, you can still manually check the update by going to the software update menu in the system settings.


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Galaxy S23 FE get Major One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI Features in Europe

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Samsung’s most-awaited One UI 6.1 update is finally available for several devices. The company has already rolled out the update to all pre-decided devices that were selected to get the update in the first phase. The Galaxy S23 FE is also one of the devices that has already received the update in the US, now it has started receiving the update in Europe.

Notably, the Galaxy S23 FE grabbed the One UI 6.1 update in Europe; it carries the firmware version number S711BXXU2CXCF. It is still using the same security patch, which is the March 2024 security patch. The update is coming in a software package of nearly 3GB. 

According to the changelog, the update has brought several Galaxy AI features and several editing tools that will allow you to create more epic images. The update will also bring several customization options, which will be available under the different UI elements, including widgets, wallpaper, alarm alerts, stickers, calendars, and many more. Ultimately, the update has introduced a completely new experience for using Galaxy devices.

If you want to take advantage of all the new features, then you should update your Galaxy devices to One UI 6.1. If you are using the Galaxy S23 FE in Europe, the One UI 6.1 update is now live in your region. To install the latest update on your device, you just need to go to the software update menu through the system settings.

The Galaxy S23 FE was launched last year; it came with Android 13 One UI 5.1. Later, it grabbed one major update in the form of Android 14. Similar to this, the device will get three more major updates in the coming days. Along with this, the device will also get several security patch updates for the next four years. 


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