One UI 5.1
Samsung unveils the One UI 5.1 officially and also shares compatible models
Samsung formally announced the release of One UI 5.1 for the initial batch of Galaxy smartphones a few days after distribution began. With a few additional specifics on the news, we now have an official indication of the first models receiving it or receiving it soon.
Samsung officially announced One UI 5.1 and eligible models
With the debut of the Galaxy S23 series on February 1, 2023, at the Unpacked event, Samsung today announced the distribution of the One UI 5.1. As was to be expected, the distribution began with the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. Still, it has now expanded to include a number of other models, including the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4, as well as the Galaxy S21 and S20 series.
“One UI 5.1 is the up-to-date example of Samsung’s commitment to providing Galaxy users with the latest innovations as soon as possible,” said Janghyun Yoon, EVP and Senior Executive, Software Office. “Over the past several weeks, we have worked closely with our service providers and carrier partners to bring One UI 5.1 to current Galaxy smartphones and tablets around the world within a few short weeks of the Galaxy S23 series announcement.”
The recently updated camera functions debuted with the Galaxy S23 series are expanded upon in One UI 5.1. With the addition of Expert RAW4 tools to the Galaxy Camera software, users have more freedom to produce photographs of a professional caliber. To take high-quality pictures in their raw format, just press “More” when taking a picture. Additionally, the upgraded AI-based Photo Remaster intelligently corrects colors, brightens details, and enhances deteriorating image details, even in backlit scenarios. For a picture-perfect photo, it also eliminates undesirable shadows and reflections.
One UI 5.1 Dynamic Weather Widget
Among other new features, Samsung cites the new dynamic weather widget, which analyzes current conditions and creates a corresponding custom design, but also the improved Smart Suggestions widget, now able to suggest Spotify songs and playlists based on user activity. We also have progress on modes and routines, which are even more advanced and customizable with backgrounds, ringtones, touch sensitivity, and fonts.
One UI 5.1 Brings Galaxy Ecosystem
Thanks to One UI 5.1, Samsung has then improved integration between devices in its ecosystem. Users can enjoy a connected ecosystem through their smartphone and PC with Extended Multi Control between Galaxy Book, tablets, and phones: the feature is compatible with smartphones with One UI 5.1, tablets with One UI 4.1, and Galaxy Book notebooks launched from 2021 onwards. It allows you to share your PC’s mouse, keyboard, or trackpad, take advantage of copy-paste, drag, and more, also through Connect to Windows and Samsung Internet Browser.
Which Galaxy devices are receiving or will receive the One UI 5.1
The update to One UI 5.1 is already in deployment for the first wave of smartphones, which includes the following models:
- Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy S21 FE
- Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S20 FE 5G
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
In the coming weeks it will also be available for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and other models, which we imagine will include the latest in the Galaxy A and Galaxy Tab series. Please continue to follow us for more details on the distribution. Have you already received the One UI 5.1 on your Samsung Galaxy?
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.