One UI 5.1
One UI 5.1.1 to enhance AOD with new features, widgets, and more
Samsung releases one UI version x.1.1 for its foldable and larger screen devices, including the Galaxy Tablets and Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold devices. This year, with the next-gen Galaxy foldable devices, the Galaxy-parent will unveil the new generation of its One UI x.1.1 software. Undoubtedly, the upcoming One UI 5.1.1 software will bring plenty of advancements and novelties with it. Let’s know what new it will bring.
Let us tell you, the popular leak star Anthony has recently shared a post on his Twitter handle regarding the upcoming One UI 5.1.1 software’s novelties. The tipster suggested that the One UI 5.1.1 update will bring some new features related to health, Samsung DeX, Always on displays, widgets & more. These novelties will amaze the Galaxy Tablet, Galaxy Z Fold, and Galaxy Z Flip device users with their incredible abilities.
We have already found reports regarding One UI 5.1.1 bringing Samsung DeX ability to the Galaxy Z Flip lineup with the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 5 device. Besides, the Korean firm has reported that the upcoming Galaxy Wathces are bringing irregular heart rate and skin temperature sensor-derived functions, so Samsung may bring some related features in Galaxy Tablets and Phones for better compatibility.
Not only that, but this new larger screen-specific One UI version will bring enhancements in multitasking and widgets as well. These enhancements will include an improved DeX platform, with some additional features and some health application-related Widgets, along with some refinements in One UI 5.1’s Battery Status widgets. Besides, the other modifications can be seen in the Galaxy devices’ eye-catching Always On Display.
It is really disappointing that the popular Always On Display hasn’t made any improvements in some previous One UI iterations. But, this time, it also won’t be left behind; instead, the Korean firm will add some notable changes and enhancements in the Always On Display with the next One UI 5.1.1 software. This upcoming software is for larger-screen devices, but its optimizations may be rolled out to flagships as well.
Here some One UI 5.1.1 feature that we can expect:
- New Widgets
- Enahnced AOD and Samsung Health App
- Some improvement in Samsung DeX
- Enhanced security & Privacy features
Nota bene, this information is yet to be confirmed officially, so, we are suggesting you believe it with a pinch of salt.
Firmware
Samsung starts rolling out August 2023 security update with Galaxy S20FE
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.
Firmware
Samsung improves Bluetooth connectivity with Galaxy A33 5G July 2023 security update
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.
News
Samsung verified Arrival of new Galaxy S23 FE
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.