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Verizon Galaxy A13 gets One UI 5.1 update in the US
The Galaxy A13 was launched back in 2021, the device came with Android 11 preloaded, later the device received two more major updates sequentially, and currently, it is running on Android 13-based One UI 5.0, and now Samsung has released a new update containing new One UI upgrade which will give some new features and improvements for the device. Let’s discuss the update.
The One UI 5.1 is a new upgrade of its skin which is covered on Android 13 and offers some extra functionalities that will be exclusively available for Galaxy devices. According to the changelog of the update for Galaxy A13, there are several new changes that will be made under system-level apps; for instance, now you will be able to change the colour tone of selfies by selecting the option of Natural or Bright.
For multitasking, there are two new options available; now you can easily resize the popup window by dragging the corners as well; as now when you open the Split screen, there will be two types of apps will be displayed; one of a most used app, and second is Recent apps. There are several features available with One UI 5.1; if you want to explore them all, you can visit our previous article.
The latest update is now rolling out on carrier locked variant of Galaxy A13, which is affiliated with Verizon; it can be easily identified by the firmware version number A135USQU3CWC4; it also includes a new security patch as of February 2023, which brings new fixes that resolves the issues related to security vulnerabilities of Galaxy devices. It is expected that the update will soon be available on the other carriers.
The Galaxy A13 users can easily install the latest update by tapping on the notification, which will be available at the time new software availability; in case you haven’t received it yet, you can also check it manually, go to the system settings then tap the about menu, now click on software update then touch check for the new update. Next, your device will find the update; if the update is available, click on the download now button; when the software is fully downloaded, it will show you the update is ready to install; now you have to tap on the install update button. Then your device will be updated after rebooting.
Samsung has introduced the May 2024 security patch to the Galaxy device, initiating with the Galaxy S24 devices; however, the update hasn’t fully reached all the units available worldwide, but the company is expanding it rapidly to the remaining ones. Now, with the latest development, the company has started rolling out the update in the Australian region.
The Australian units of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers S921BXXS2AXD5, S926BXXS2AXD5, and S928BXXS2AXD5 sequentially.
The latest update for the Galaxy S24 series has only brought some security-related enhancements; you may not notice any visual effect on your device. However, if you have been facing any issues since updating the March software update, you should check out the latest update as it may provide fixes.
According to the official documentation, the May 2024 security patch will address more than 50 different system variabilities. More specifically, Google has introduced 31 fixes that will improve the functioning of the Android ecosystem; meanwhile, Samsung has also added 25 fixes for Galaxy devices exclusively.
Galaxy S24 users can now easily update the device to the May 2024 update by going to the software update menu manually in system settings. As the company has recently initiated the update in Australia, it is possible to take time to reach every unit, so keep patience.
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Samsung has a large number of Galaxy devices that are eligible to get the One UI 6.1 update, and to fulfill the update requirement, the company is constantly adding new devices to the list day by day. Today, a new Galaxy A series member, the Galaxy A73, has grabbed the update.
Notably, the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy A73 was spotted in Malaysia with the firmware version number A736BXXU7EXDC. The latest update for the Galaxy A73 doesn’t bring a new security patch as of May 2024. The update brought a lot of new features, so it comes with a massive software package of 2.6 GB.
For the Galaxy A73 device, Samsung hasn’t brought any Galaxy AI feature, but the latest update will surely bring some significant changes that will improve the overall device experience.
In a nutshell, the update has brought new enhancements for the gallery, bringing new features under the connect and sharing functionalities and many more customization options under the different functions.
If you are using the Galaxy A73 5G device in Malaysia, you can now update the device to the latest version by simply going to the software update menu through the system settings. But if you don’t find the update on your device yet, then you have to wait for some time until it is fully distributed to all units.
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Recently, Samsung has started releasing the One UI 6.1 to Galaxy Tab S9 FE series devices. Initially, the update for these devices was spotted in South Korea and some parts of Europe, but now, with the gradual expansion, the company is now serving the update for the devices belonging to the US.
Galaxy Tab S9 FE rolls out the One UI 6.1 update in the US.
Notably, the Wi-Fi variants of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ devices are getting the latest major update with the firmware version numbers X510XXU3BXE1 and X610XXU3BXE1, respectively. It is worth noticing that the update is still using the April 2024 security patch for the devices. It is expected that the 5G variant of the device will get the latest update in the next few days.
OneUI 6.1 features for Galaxy Tab S9 FE Series
The One UI 6.1 update for the Fan Edition tablets is coming with a lot of new features that will provide several new improvements for the existing functions that will level up the experience of editing images. Many new customization features have arrived for your devices that will provide a whole new experience.
Along with this, the update will also enhance sharing and bring more protection against external threats. It will also make changes in the functions related to Samsung Health and make improvements in different functions such as daily activity targets and improved cycle tracking.
Installation
If you are using the Wi-Fi variant of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE devices in the US, then you can now update your device to the One UI 6.1 software manually by going to the software menu through the system settings.
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