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Galaxy A72 gets One UI 5.1 update in Europe and Russia

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After updating the Galaxy A72 device with February 2023 a week ago, Samsung is now serving the new major update for the devices. The latest update brings One UI 5.1 features that are exclusively available for Galaxy devices. Let’s know more about the update.

The One UI 5.1 is the latest upgrade of the company’s own skin, which comes with every new Android update; with every new update, Samsung packs some extra new features that make their devices more productive and increase the functionalities of the device. 

One UI 5.1 brings new features

According to the changelog, One UI 5.1 brings several new features, which are added under different system-level apps, including cameras, Multitasking, weather, and Samsung Internet. To get full information about each feature, you can click here.

The latest One UI 5.1 update is rolling out in Russia and Italy. Users who own Galaxy A72 devices can identify the latest update by the firmware version number A725FXXU5DWB6, and the update also includes the February 2023 security update, which enhances the overall security of the device. It is expected that Samsung will expand the same update to the remaining regions in the coming days.

Users who are residing in the above-mentioned countries should get the notification about the update, so they can easily update their device by tapping on the notification and tapping on the download button, but in case if users didn’t receive the notification yet, they can easily check the update by going to the settings then tap on the software update, now tap on Download and install.

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.

Meet Puru, our tech maestro & Author at Sam Lover! With a background in Software Engineering and Programming, Puru dives into the intricacies of One UI and rides the wave of Samsung Firmware updates with expert guidance. From sleek navigation tips to the latest firmware gems, Puru is your go-to for unlocking the full potential of your Samsung device. Stay tuned for a tech journey like no other!

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Samsung rolls out One UI 6.1 to the Galaxy Tab S9 devices in Europe

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Samsung has rolled out the One UI 6.1 update to all the first-wave contenders, including the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5Galaxy S23, and Galaxy S23 FE. Now it has started rolling out the update for the latest flagship tablets, i.e., the Galaxy Tab S9 series devices. 

Notably, the One UI 6.1 update is spotted on the 5G variants of the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, which are carrying the firmware version numbers X716BXXU2BXC9, X816BXXU2BXC9, and X916BXXU2BXC9, respectively. The update is coming in a software package of 3GB. It is expected that the company will expand the update to the Wi-Fi variants in the next few hours.

The latest update has brought several new features and improvements for the devices. According to the official changelog, the latest update has brought several Galaxy AI features as expected, including live call translation, call assist, note assist, chat assist, and many more. Along with the AI feature, the update has also brought new customization features, including new editing features, more widgets for your lock screen, alarm alerts for your home screen, and many more. 

Apart from the new One UI update, it has also brought the March 2024 security patch update, which has brought some new security-related enhancements that will provide more security for your devices.

If you are using the Galaxy Tab S9 tablets in Europe, then you can download the update by following some simple steps: First, go to the system settings, then tap on the software update menu. Here, tap on the download and install option, and wait until it finishes searching. If the update is available, tap on the download button.


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Verizon rolls out March 2024 update for Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro in the USA

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Samsung has recently rolled out the March 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy Watch 5 series devices. The latest update is not only limited to bringing security enhancements; it will also provide an update for enhancing the new ability to connect the Galaxy Watch with Samsung TV.

The latest update for the Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm) and Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm) is coming with the firmware version numbers R905USQU1BXB7 and R915USQU1BXB7, respectively. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is getting an update with the firmware version number R925USQU1BXB7.

The update is now available for the locked version of the Galaxy Watch 5, which is bound to the Verizon network. It is expected that the company will soon expand the update to more carriers. The same update has already been rolled out in several countries, including South Korea. Along with the update, it has already been rolled out for the unlocked versions as well.

According to the changelog, the latest update for the Galaxy Watch 5 will provide the ability to show Samsung Health data on the SmartTV directly via smartwatch. With this ability, users can do exercise and watch data on the big screen at the same time. It is worth noticing that this feature is only comparable to the Samsung SmartTV, which was released in 2024, and to connect it, you have to set up the same Samsung account on both devices.

If you are using the LTE variant of the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, which are bound to the Verizon network, you can now update the watch by following some simple steps: Tap on the watch settings, select watch software update, and then hit the download and install option. It is possible that you have not received the update yet because it will be distributed gradually to all the devices.


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Galaxy S24 Series Receives Big Camera Update in the USA

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Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy S24 device in multiple countries, and it is consistently expanding it to the remaining units. Now, with the latest development, the Korean giant has rolled out the update in the US. 

Unlocked Galaxy S24 get April 2024 Update with Big Camera Improvements in the US

Notably, the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are getting the April 2024 security patch in the US; more specifically, the update is coming for the unlocked units with the firmware version numbers S921U1UEU1AXCB, S926U1UEU1AXCB, and S928U1UEU1AXCB, respectively. It will soon be available for the locked variants as well.

The April 2024 security patch not only brings security-related enhancements, but it also brings some new improvements for the camera. With the latest update, the Korean giant has improved various aspects of the camera. If you want to know more details, you can check out this article.

Moreover, the latest security patch will address several types of enhancements for the security of the devices. If you are having some problems while using any functionality from the past update, then the latest update may help to get rid of those issues.

If you are using the unlocked variant of the Galaxy S24 device, then you can easily update your device to the latest security patch by following these simple steps: First, go to the system settings, then tap on the software update menu. Here, you have to select the download and install option and wait until it searches. Once it shows a new update available, tap on the download button. 


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