As the One UI 5.1 update is here, now we can easily unleash all the details of it. Samsung not only unveiled it but started to provide it to other eligible Galaxy devices in less than a month. Because it is officially unwrapped and about to reach the eligible devices, the users are being desperate to find out every single piece of information regarding it. For them, we are providing a brief and complete tour here.
Samsung One UI 5.1 Skin
Arrival and Introduction
For those who are unaware, the South Korean firm Samsung introduced the One UI 5.1 update on February 1st, 2023, along with the Galaxy S23 series. The One UI 5.1 is an additional update for the One UI 5.0, or we can say it is an updated version of its previous UI. The update is also based on Android version 13 as its previous version; therefore, it will reach all Android 13-booted devices at certain times.
Main Features of One UI 5.1 skin
The One UI 5.1 update has a wide lineup of novelties and changes, but explaining them in just a single post seems nearly impossible. Here, we are mentioning all the changes and features which the One UI 5.1 update will bring with it.
Camera
- Easier color tone change for selfies
- Quick access to Expert RAW
Gallery
- Shared family album
- Enhanced remastering
- Simpler info display
- More powerful search
- Choose where to save screenshots
AR Zone and AR Emojis
- Use 3 emojis in AR Emoji camera
- Layout and edit option improvement in AR Doodles
Widget
- New Battery widget
- Intuitive weather widget
Modes and Routines
- Different wallpapers based on your mode
- More conditions and actions for Routines
Connected experience
- Collaboration in Samsung Notes
- Easier invitation to shared apps
- Expanded Multi Control between Galaxy Book and phone
- Wi-Fi speakers on Media output
- Continue browsing on the PC
- Use a mobile hotspot on the PC with a single click
Multitasking
- Easily minimize or switch to full screen
- Easier access to the most used apps in split screen view
Samsung DeX
- Improved multitasking in DeX
Settings
- Settings suggestion
Samsung Internet
- Improved search
Weather
- Detailed weather info at a glance
Call
- Bixby text call
Yes, it’s important to note that the specific features and improvements that will come with One UI 5.1 may vary depending on the model of the Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet you own. Some features may be exclusive to flagship devices, while others may be available on older models.
Devices it has reached to
Just a couple of weeks after the official unveiling, the company started the rollout of the One UI 5.1 update to the other devices as well, which shows Samsung’s dedication to providing the best possible speed to roll out any update. As of now, these below-listed devices have touched the One UI 5.1 update.
- Galaxy S22 series (S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra)
- Galaxy S21 series (S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra)
- Galaxy S20 series (S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra)
- Galaxy S21 FE and S20 FE 5G
- Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra
Devices which will get it
Apart from those above-listed devices, there are many other Galaxy devices that are eligible for the One UI 5.1 update but will take a little while to get it. Hence, we are providing an eligible device list here (along with the roadmap), which will get the One UI 5.1 update in the coming time.
Third Week of February (Feb 15th-Feb 21st 2023)
- Galaxy Tab S8 series (S8, S8+, S8 Ultra)
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3
- Galaxy A73 5G, A53 5G, and A33 5G
Fourth Week of February (Feb 22nd-Feb 28th 2023)
- Galaxy S7, S7+, and S7 FE
- Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy A82 5G, A72, A52s 5G, A52 5G, and A52
First Week of March (Mar 1st-Mar 7th 2023)
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
- Galaxy A71 and A71 5G
- Galaxy A51 and A51 5G
How to download & install the One UI 5.1
To install this newly launched One UI 5.1 update on your Galaxy device (if reached), follow the below-mentioned steps.
- First, open the ‘Settings’ menu.
- Now choose the ‘Software Update’ tab.
- Now ‘Download and Installed’.
- Connect your device to the Samsung software server to find out new updates.
- If a new update is found, follow the on-screen instructions to install it.
Nota bene, the new update (One UI 5.1) will be found in only those devices which have got the One UI 5.1 update will that time. If any device still hasn’t got this update, you will be unable to complete the further instructions, as there will be no new updates to install.
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