One UI 5.1
One UI 5.1 for Galaxy S22 series: When will come and what will it bring
As Samsung finally unveiled the long-awaited One UI 5.1 update on Feb 1st, 2023 (with the Galaxy S23 series), other Galaxy device users have also started to wait for it to reach their devices. The extreme determination can be seen in the ones who are using the previous year’s Galaxy S22 devices. So, let’s find out when the Galaxy S22 series will get the One UI 5.1 update and what new features it will bring to your Galaxy S22 device.
Firstly, let us inform you that the One UI 5.1 update is an updated version of One UI 5.0. The recently-launched 5.1 UI update is based on Android version 13 as the previous 5.0 update, which means, apart from the Galaxy S23 series (with which the One UI 5.1 has been launched), nearly all Android 13 booted Galaxy devices will also get this update, in which the Galaxy S22 series is also included.
When will the One UI 5.1 reach the Galaxy S22 series?
After the One UI 5.1’s official launch, the company is working to provide it to other eligible Galaxy devices at the soonest pace. We can say by looking at the previous update programs of Samsung the update may first reach the Galaxy S22 series because it is the top-most series of Samsung after the Galaxy S23 flagship. It seems Samsung is planning a speedy rollout for this update, which means it won’t take too much time now.
Besides, we have received clued regarding this update’s testing, which already touched the milestone of nearly all flagships (including the Galaxy S22 series), as well as mid-range Galaxy devices. As its internal testing is underway, it is clear the series will soon get it. As per the expectations, Samsung may provide the One UI 5.1 update for the Galaxy S22 series by the fall of this month or by the rise of the next month.
What new the One UI 5.1 will bring to the Galaxy S22 flagship?
Informatively, the One UI 5.1 update will bring nearly all the compatible services and features of this update to the Galaxy S22 series. However, the features will be available on the basis of the model of the device. In simpler words, those features, which are developed for the Ultra model only, will reach just Galaxy S22 Ultra and not the Vanilla and Plus devices. For example, some Expert RAW-related features.
Notably, the update combines AR Zone, Expert RAW, Bixby Routines, Gallery, Camera, Widgets, connectivity, sharing, multitasking, and other elements-related features, which will reach the Galaxy S22 series too. If you want to know more about the features, you can check them out here in our previous article. Besides them, we are providing a brief changelog as well (below), so you get an idea about what changes will appear with it.
- Changing the hue for a selfie is now easier with the Effects button.
- With the shared family album, it is easier to share photos, even using face recognition (5 GB of storage space for each member, up to 6 people).
- Ability to save screenshots or screen recordings in a folder of your choice.
- Ability to use 3 Emojis in AR to replace faces.
- Layout and editing improvements in AR doodles.
- New battery widget to check the battery level of devices: smartphones, but also Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch, and other supported devices.
- New style for the weather widget.
- Ability to choose different wallpapers on the unlock screen and home screen depending on the current activity (e.g. work or sport).
- Expansion of the scenarios for modalities and routines.
- Simpler invitations for shared albums, notes, and calendars.
- Easier access to the function to set Wi-Fi speakers as media output.
- Improved multitasking in DeX mode.
- Improved search for the Samsung Internet Browser app.
- Faster and easier initial setup of your new smartphone.
In short, this update will make your device’s animations smoother than ever, will provide new Widget options, make sharing and connectivity easy, enhance the lock screen customization experience, and add some new features in it.
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.