One UI 5.1
What is the richest additional UI update, One UI 4.1 or One UI 5.1?
The South Korean tech firm Samsung undoubtedly holds the strongest and most appreciable User Interface in the tech world. The One UI of Samsung has got a total of 5 generations; in which the most recent one is One UI 5. For nearly every One UI generation, Samsung has provided an additional x.1 update and a larger screen dedicated x.1.1 with Android L update.
Simply, all One UI generations have a total of three variants; for example, the One UI 4 has One UI 4.0, One UI 4.1, and One UI 4.1.1, in which the One UI 4.0 is the base variant, the One UI 4.1 is an additional update, and the One UI 4.1.1 (Android L) is a larger-screen-dedicated update, which is only for the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Tab lineups. As the x.1 update is an additional update, it will surely have some advancements over its x.0 version.
Today, we will find out which additional update is richer in terms of new offerings than its main update, among the One UI 4.1 and One UI 5.1. First, let us inform you that the One UI 4.1 was a successor to the One UI 4.0, and the One UI 5.1 is to the One UI 5.0. However, the One UI 5.1 hasn’t been officially launched yet, but we have gained sufficient information regarding its new-arrival features. Let’s start now.
One UI 4.1: What new did it bring in comparison to One UI 4.0?
Samsung first introduced the One UI 4.1 nearly a year ago. It has brought various optimizations to its predecessor, One UI 4.0. Informatively, the new features that appeared with the One UI 4.1 update are listed below-
- Smart Calendar features.
- Improved RAM Plus feature.
- Innovative Smart Widget.
- Enhanced S Pen and Notes experience.
- New Camera and Gallery features.
- Other minor updates.
Apart from these, the One UI 4.1 has also improved seamless connectivity to some apps. However, because it is an additional update, it doesn’t deliver numerous major updates and only brings minor modifications other than the features mentioned above.
One UI 5.1: What new will it offer than the One UI 5.0?
The One UI 5.1 joined the talks just a few days ago and will make its official debut on 1st February 2023 with the Galaxy S23 series. It is also based on Android 13 and has customizable properties like its predecessor, One UI 5.0. Because the update hasn’t been official yet, knowing the complete modification is impossible, but we are providing the information received through rumor and the official website.
- Camera controller zoom feature (the only officially confirmed feature).
- New widgets for Settings suggestions.
- New Battery widget.
- New Bixby vision widgets.
- Different Samsung health activity Widgets.
- New styles of Contacts widget.
- New clock widgets.
- Faster Weather app and widget size correction.
- Overall bug fix for all One UI 5.0 devices.
- New animation in system parts.
Notably, these are the expected features and modifications of the One UI 5.1 update, and the official update will bring many more than that. Informatively, because the additional updates gain the properties of its main x.0 update, it is clear that the One UI 4.1/5.1 are also just enhanced One UI 4.0/5.0. Conclusively, because the One UI 5 is better in many ways than the One UI 4, its additional update will also be better than the previous one (One UI 4.1).
Samsung fans are eagerly waiting for the new One UI 6 beta updates for their devices, but Samsung is delaying it; amid this, the company has started distributing its new update for the Galaxy devices. Currently, the Galaxy S20FE devices are receiving the update in the form August 2023 security patch.
The latest security patch doesn’t bring any innovation to the device, but it brings some minor increment for the improvements of the security of the devices. At the moment, Samsung still needs to publish a detailed bulletin of the update, so we can’t say exactly how many fixes were made in this update.
The August security patch is now rolling out in some countries, including Panama, Bolivia, Brazil, Guatemala, Paraguay, and Trinidad & Tobago. All the Galaxy S20FE users who belong to the mentioned countries will get the update through OTA.
The new update for Galaxy S20FE is now live in the countries mentioned above, but due to the limitation of the server, it will be distributed to users batch-wise, which means some users will get it on the same day of release while others will get it in the next few days.
Users who own S20FE should get the notification on their devices shortly; once the notification arrives, you can easily update your device by tapping it and installing it through the software update menu. Alternatively, users can check the update availability manually by going to the software update option by the device’s main Settings.
After successfully organizing the unpacked event, now Samsung is actively rolling out the July 2023 security update for its devices. Currently, the update is live for Galaxy A33 5G. The latest update doesn’t bring any new features but comes as maintenance for the Galaxy devices.
Notably, the latest security update is rolled out in Europe. The update is expanding in batches, so it takes time to reach every user in the region. For identification users can check out its build version A336BXXS7CWG1.
Galaxy A33 5G July 2023 security update, what’s new
The July 2023 update comes with the standard changelog which says the stability and reliability have been improved and the security of the device is also improved. However this time the new update specifies that the Bluetooth connectivity is also improved.
As the update includes a new security patch, it will come with over 90 security patches that fix several internal functions of the devices. In other words, the update will improve the security of the device and make it more effective against external threats.
How to install
You should get a notification regarding the new update, and just tapping on it you can easily install it on your device, but in any case, if you didn’t get notified about the update so you can also check the update manually by following the below steps:
- Go to the device Settings
- Then click on the Software updates button
- Now tap on Download and install
- wait until the search is finished,
- If it shows the security update is available, tap on the install button,
- It will start downloading and get installed automatically.
Samsung’s fan edition smartphones always have a different fanbase set as it brings out the combined handset technology and model design. As of now, the Galaxy S21 FE is the latest Samsung FE smartphone which was launched after the success of the Galaxy S21 in the market. The firm skipped the Galaxy S22 FE, but now it is all set for the comeback of the Galaxy S23 FE. It is expected that Samsung will officially announce after its Galaxy Unpacked event.
A reliable source, Android Authority, a senior business executive, reported that Samsung would soon release the Galaxy S23 FE. Additionally, Justin Hume, Samsung’s Vice president of mobile division for South Africa, said the firm will announce soon. He added,” an FE-sized gap between the Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy S23.” The model will likely be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor in the US and China regions. In contrast, the rest of the regions will receive Exynos 2200 chipset-powered Galaxy S23 FE variants.
The model is expected to include internal storage of 128GB and 256GB and 8GB RAM. One UI based on Android 13 is said to run on top of the Galaxy S23 FE. A 12-megapixel front camera sensor is probably mounted on a flat 6.4-inch Full HD+ resolution AMOLED display with a refresh rate 120Hz and a punch hole in the center. The triple rear camera system would include the following:
Galaxy S23 FE Camera:
- A 50-megapixel main sensor.
- A 12-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide angle lens.
- An 8-megapixel sensor with a telephoto lens.
- Battery system with 4,500 mAh and 25W fast charging support.
Galaxy S23 FE Launch Timeline:
The Galaxy S23 FE will mostly hold similar specifications to the Galaxy S23. The fan edition model is expected to launch by the year’s end. The Galaxy S23 series includes three variants: the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23+, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra, and the fan edition variant may be equipped with some significant features of the S23 series.