One UI 6.0
Here’s how Samsung One UI progressed and improved with every new Galaxy device
Samsung was only known for its innovations in hardware, which it introduced in new Galaxy devices, but in a few years, the company also started investing in software development, and because of this, the company has made the top UI for the Galaxy devices.
Samsung One UI Skin Versions
Before the introduction of One UI company had tried some other custom user interfaces like TouchWiz, Nature UX, and Samsung Experience, but these are lacking in many things, and due to this, users don’t get Good performance as expected.
But then, the company redeveloped the UI and added new things and released a refreshed UI for the Galaxy devices. Samsung has introduced the first iteration of One UI with the Galaxy S9 and Note 9 series; it was based on Android 9.0 pie. The interface featured a revamped design with rounded icons, simplified menus, and a focus on one-handed usage, then continuously rolled out new upgrades with time; here, we have made a list according to the devices achieved first.
- Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ (2018):
- One UI made its debut with the Android 9.0 Pie update for the Galaxy S9 and S9+.
- The interface featured a revamped design with rounded icons, simplified menus, and a focus on one-handed usage.
- Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018):
- The Galaxy Note 9 received the One UI update along with Android 9.0 Pie.
- The interface brought a similar design language and one-handed usability improvements.
- Samsung Galaxy S10/S10+/S10e (2019):
- One UI was pre-installed on the Galaxy S10 series, starting with Android 9.0 Pie.
- It introduced further refinements to the interface, including enhanced gesture navigation and a system-wide dark mode.
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10/Note 10+ (2019):
- The Galaxy Note 10 series launched with One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie.
- It continued the design language and added features like improved stylus integration and enhanced productivity tools.
- Samsung Galaxy S20/S20+/S20 Ultra (2020):
- One UI 2.0 was introduced with the Galaxy S20 series, based on Android 10.
- It brought smoother animations, refined visual elements, and enhanced performance optimizations.
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20/Note 20 Ultra (2020):
- The Galaxy Note 20 series launched with One UI 2.5, based on Android 10.
- It introduced new features such as wireless DeX, improved S Pen functionality, and enhanced Samsung Notes.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (2020) and Galaxy Z Flip (2020):
- Both devices launched with One UI 2.5, based on Android 10.
- One UI provided a tailored experience for foldable devices, optimizing the interface for different screen configurations.
- Samsung Galaxy S21/S21+/S21 Ultra (2021):
- The Galaxy S21 series launched with One UI 3.0, based on Android 11.
- It featured further design refinements, updated app icons, improved privacy settings, and expanded widgets.
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (2021):
- The Galaxy S20 FE received the One UI 3.1 update, based on Android 11.
- It brought new features and improvements, including enhanced Quick Share, improved performance, and additional camera functions.
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022):
- The Galaxy S21 FE is to launch with One UI 4.
- It brought new features and improvements, including enhanced Quick Share, improved performance, and additional camera functions.
11. Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra (2022)
- The Galaxy S22 launched with One UI 4.1 based on Android 12
- The device has received the same features and improvements as older devices.
12. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Galaxy Z Flip 4 (2022):
- Samsung first introduce the One UI 4.1.1 and Android 12L for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 smartphones.
- The Android 12L basically designed for large screen devices like foldables and tablets. It brought the ‘Taskbar’ feature and several app optimizations for the large screen.
13. Samsung Galaxy S23/S23+/S23 Ultra (2023)
- The Galaxy S23 launched with One UI 5.1 which was based on the Android 13
- The One UI 5.1 includes several new features like lock screen customization and managing background apps with more ease.
Samsung has timely updated its devices after introducing One UI; however, the company has changed its strategy according to time; in the initial year’s company rolled out new major updates to any flagship device without waiting for a new one, but after a couple of years company release a new update to new flagship devices initially.
Samsung One UI 6.0 Update
Furthermore, this year Samsung will introduce a new One UI update in the form of One UI 6.0. Based on the previous roll-out, the update is expected to be available in late August. However, before the stable update, the Korean giant will release the beta updates to the device, and it is almost confirmed the update will be first available on the Galaxy S23 devices.
Samsung has introduced the One UI 6.1 update with the Galaxy S24 devices. With this update, the company has introduced several new Galaxy AI features, including Circle to search, transcript assist, chat assist, live call translation, and many more.
Later, the company expanded the One UI 6.1 to more Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5, and moved forward. The company has already announced that it will provide the One UI 6.1 with Galaxy AI features for the 2022 flagship smartphones, and it has confirmed its intention to distribute more eligible devices. However, a question arises: will it provide Galaxy AI features to every One UI 6.1 eligible device or not? Let’s find out.
Samsung Galaxy AI features are available for Galaxy devices
Only the 2022 flagship devices will receive the Galaxy AI feature, as Samsung has already confirmed its provision for nearly all flagship devices. However, the latest developments have left some devices, such as the Galaxy S21 series, including the Fan Edition version, the Galaxy Z Fold 3, and the Galaxy Z Flip 3, without any AI features except Circle for search. Along with this, there are several non-flagship devices that are eligible to get the UI 6.1 update, but the company hasn’t confirmed the availability of the Galaxy AI feature for them.
The recent release of Galaxy A55, 5G, and Galaxy A35 devices also confirms the statement that they debuted in the market with the One UI 6.1 update, but they haven’t received any Galaxy AI features, which indicates that the company may not provide the Galaxy AI feature to non-flagship devices.
These Galaxy devices may get One UI 6.1 without any Galaxy AI features
We have compiled a list of devices expected to receive OneUI 6.1 updates without the AI feature, based on our speculations:
Galaxy A series: Galaxy A73, Galaxy A72, Galaxy A53, Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52s, Galaxy A34, Galaxy A33, Galaxy A25, Galaxy A24, Galaxy A23, Galaxy A15, Galaxy A14, Galaxy A13, Galaxy A05s, Galaxy A04, and Galaxy A04s.
Galaxy M series: Galaxy M54, Galaxy M53, Galaxy M33, and Galaxy M23
Galaxy F series: Galaxy F54, Galaxy F23, and Galaxy F14
Galaxy XCover series: Galaxy XCover 5 Pro, Galaxy XCover 6 Pro, and Galaxy XCover 7
Galaxy Tab series: Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Will midrange Galaxy devices get Galaxy AI features in the next update?
In addition to its Galaxy flagship devices, Samsung is also prioritizing the development of advanced features for some midrange smartphones, including the Galaxy AI feature. However, due to hardware limitations, optimizing this feature may take some time, depending on the capabilities of the devices. Given the high-spec devices recently released, it’s possible that the company will introduce the Galaxy AI feature in the upcoming major updates.
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Samsung has expanded the One UI 6.1 to more Galaxy devices; it has distributed the update to all the 2022 and 2021 flagship models, including the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3. As of writing, the update is available in the South Korean market and is expected to be available in more regions in the coming days.
Samsung’s Older Flagships Get a Taste of One UI 6.1, But Miss Out on Key Galaxy AI Features
Almost all the flagship Galaxy devices have received One UI 6.1, but Samsung has limited some advanced features to only the 2022 models, while the older devices have one AI feature in the form of Circle to search with Google. However, the changelog has several similar features as well. Let’s explore it separately.
One UI 6.1 changelog for 2022 Galaxy flagship devices
Samsung has brought the same changes for the Galaxy flagship devices released in 2022; this includes the Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4. For these devices, it has brought its Galaxy AI features, including Circle to search, translate live calls, translate text in pictures, signs, documents, and more; it also allows to summarize and translate web pages; Note Assist; generative editing; and generative wallpapers. Apart from these features, Samsugn shares the same changelog with Galaxy 2021 models; let’s explore other changes with their changelog.
One UI 6.1 changelog for 2021 Galaxy Flagship devices
Released in 2021, the Galaxy flagship devices, such as the Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3, feature a single Galaxy AI feature: Circle for Google search. Apart from these, it has a similar changelog that includes several new editing features, more lock screen widgets, alarm alert customization, new routine conditions, and many more.
Along with these features, the company has made new changes that enhance device connectivity and share functionality. It brings more new changes for managing your health and applying different device protection features. To explore the full changelog, check out this article.
Samsung closed the doors on the Galaxy AI feature available for other devices
Samsung hasn’t distributed the Galaxy AI feature to the most capable smartphones released in 2021 due to the expansion of the One UI 6.1 update for flagship devices, indicating that the company may not serve the AI-powered feature to other midrange or premium segment devices.
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Updated – Samsung initially confirmed the list of devices for expanding its Galaxy AI features, including the Galaxy S23 FE, but left out the Galaxy S22 series. After that, the controversy heated up over the fact that, despite having the same processor, the Galaxy S22 series is not eligible to get Galaxy AI features. Now, finally, in the second batch of the Android 14-based One UI 6.1 rollout, Samsung has delivered the Galaxy AI feature to the Galaxy S22 series.
Along with the Galaxy S22 series, a few other flagships, including the Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, also received the One UI 6.1 update, but these devices are only eligible for the Circle to Search with Google feature, whereas the Galaxy S22 receives all the Galaxy AI features the same as the Galaxy S23 FE.
Original Story Published – May 02, 2024
The wait is over here! Samsung is rolling out the Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update to more high-end Galaxy smartphones and foldable phones.
Initially, the Korean giant introduced the One UI 6.1 on the Galaxy S24 series out of the box and later expanded it to a few flagship devices, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, the fifth generation of the Galaxy foldable, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series. After that, the brand promised to provide an update soon for the 2022 flagship Galaxy devices.
The Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update is quite awaited since it brought a mesmerizing novelty called ‘Galaxy AI’, a power package of generative AI features, including chat assistants, generative wallpapers, note assistants, photo editing, live translation calls, and more.
Samsung debuted Galaxy AI features exclusive to the Galaxy S24, but then, as per the convenience and expectations of flagship device owners, the brand expanded the availability of generative AI features, except for a few features such as instant slow-mo. Since this requires a high-end processor, all the devices are not eligible to handle these features flawlessly.
Now that the brand has added some more devices to the One UI 6.1 update list, here’s the list. Check whether your device is on the list or not
Galaxy S series
Galaxy Foldable & Tablet
- Galaxy Z Fold5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Fold3
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Tab S9 series
Except for the Galaxy S21, the rest of the devices mentioned in the list get the Galaxy AI features, whereas the Galaxy S21 only gets the Circle to Search feature.