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T-Mobile Galaxy S21 FE gets One UI 5.1 features in the US
Samsung, one of the leading smartphone manufacturers, recently rolled out the latest One UI 5.1 update for Galaxy S21 FE users in limited regions, including the US (Verizon). This update brought in several new features and improvements to enhance user experience. However, the company did not stop there, as it has now expanded the One UI 5.1 update to T-Mobile customers. With this expansion, Samsung wants to ensure that all Galaxy S21 FE users get access to the latest and greatest features, no matter their carrier.
Since the Samsung Galaxy S23 series was officially unveiled, which started One UI 5.1, the manufacturer has immediately set to work to bring its new interface to as many devices as possible. The update that brings One UI 5.1 on the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has currently only been released for models T-Mobile in the US, but it should not be many days before the update is extended to the other carriers.
Samsung One UI Improves Your Smartphone Experience: One UI 1 to One UI 5.1
In addition to the expansion of the One UI 5.1 update to T-Mobile customers, it’s worth noting that this update brings the firmware version to G990USQU4EWAI. Furthermore, the update also includes the latest Android security patches for February 2023, which ensures that Galaxy S21 FE users stay protected from potential security threats. These security patches also address various vulnerabilities that were present in the previous versions of Android, making the Galaxy S21 FE even more secure than before.
One UI 5.1 New Features:
Camera
- Selfies: When taking selfies, you can easily change the color tone by selecting Natural or Bright.
Multi-tasking
- In Pop-Up View, you can now adjust the window size by dragging the window edges in any direction.
- For split view, you’ll see categories for Recent apps and Most used apps, allowing you to quickly select apps for Split Screen.
Gallery
- GIF Remaster: GIF Remaster has been added to help you remaster and improve the quality of your GIFs.
- Extract text from a video: Extract text is available if you pause a video with text information on screen. Select to extract the text which can then be used in emails, contacts, on the internet and more.
- Details view: When you select details of a photo or video, you can see both the image and the details at the same time in landscape mode. Select an image or video from Gallery > Select three dots for more options > Select details > Rotate device to landscape mode.
Wallpaper:
- Wallpaper Video: You can select a video clip to use as your wallpaper. The best part of the video clip is recommended for editing. Open Wallpaper > Select a video from your Gallery > Trim recommends the best moment (15 seconds max).
Widgets
- Battery Widget: A Battery widget has been added that will quickly show battery life for the smartphone and connected devices.
- Weather Widget: Daily weather summary, forecast, hourly precipitation, severe weather alert, and other information has been added.
AR Zone
- Multiple emojis: Add a second AR Emoji in a single sticker. Customize each emoji and then combine them as you prefer.
Samsung Internet
- Continue to browse Samsung Internet from another device when both devices are signed into the same Samsung account. Sync the data in Settings > Samsung account > Sync settings > Enable “Samsung Internet”.
- You will receive a Samsung Internet pop-up on screen on your second device > Tap to continue browsing.
Bixby Text Call
- Use Bixby to answer phone calls and respond to people with text-to-voice.
- Open Phone app > More options (3 dots) > Settings > Bixby text call.
Samsung is known for its faster update rollout for Galaxy devices, and sometimes it beats Google in terms of the latest software availability. But this time with the One UI 6.1, it seems like the company is taking longer than usual to expand it due to some issues similar to those Galaxy S22 users have recently encountered. but the company has taken quick action and provided improved software with new updates. Now it looks like the company has brought an incremental update for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 devices after a major UI update.
Firmware details
The fresh updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 were spotted in South Korea with the firmware version numbers F936NKSU2FXE3 and F721NKSU2FXE3, respectively. The latest update is coming with a software package of 341.84 MB. It is using the same security patch level in the form of an April 2024 patch.
What’s new
According to the changelog, the latest device update will include some new application code that will improve the overall security of the devices. The software package doesn’t appear to introduce any significant changes, but we anticipate that the update will address issues that may be specific to certain users.
If you are using the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 smartphones, then you can now install the latest update. To do it manually, first go to the system settings, then tap on the software update. If you receive any updates, install them by hitting the download button. If the update hasn’t arrived yet on your device, then wait for some time.
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Last week, Samsung rolled out the One UI 6.1 update to several flagship devices released in 2022, including the Galaxy S22 series in South Korea. However, when Galaxy S22 owners installed the update, they faced some issues related to booting. Therefore, the company has stopped the update and expansion.
One UI 6.1 Update Back for Galaxy S22 Series (After Bug Fix)
When the One UI 6.1 update expansion for the Galaxy S22 stopped and pulled back from the user who hadn’t updated the device at that time, Recently, the company has also confirmed an improvement update. Now, keeping its promise, it has quickly made improvements to the software and rolled out new updates.
The latest update for Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra devices is live, with new version numbers S901NKSU3EXE1, S906NKSU3EXE1, and S908NKSU3EXE1, respectively. The latest update for users who haven’t installed it previously will come with software with a package size of more than 3 GB. Meanwhile, users who have already installed the bug fix update will receive a smaller software package, measuring 352.50 MB. If you want to know more about the One UI 6.1 in more detail, check out this article.
To update your Galaxy device to the latest version, follow some simple steps: Go to the system settings, tap on the software update menu, tap on the download and install option if it shows a new update available, and then tap on the download button.
It is worth appreciating that Samsung is quickly reacting to the issues and responsibly bringing solutions to the users. After the resolution of the issues, it is most likely to expand the update to more units outside South Korea.
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Samsung Internet Browser brings a lot of features that help users comfortably bring content through the internet. For instance, it provides several features like secret mode, where you can privately research on the internet, and when you delete pages, it also removes cookies and browsing history for any website you visited. Previously, it also had the capability to take screenshots in secret mode; now, with the latest development, it has brought a new update.
Samsung Internet Browser 25.0.1.3 update
Samsung has rolled out a new update for its stock internet browser with the version number 25.0.1.3. With the latest update, the company attached a small changelog that says, ‘Fix bugs and improve stability. It indicates that you will not get any significant changes after installing the latest update, but at the same time, if you have faced any issues in the previous update, chances are high that they will be resolved after this update.
The Samsung Internet Internet browser is not only limited to the Galaxy device but can be downloaded to other Android smartphones and tablets as well, so if you want to take advantage of new features and improvements, install the latest version from the Galaxy Store or Play Store.
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Md zakir hossain
March 12, 2023 at 9:38 am
Exclusive so nice