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Samsung brings second August 2023 update for Galaxy S21 Series
Samsung users are always ahead in getting new updates, even after some delays. The company still beats most Android smartphone makers in updating the devices to the August 2023 security update. Now Galaxy S21 series devices are getting a second August update.
What’s new with the second August update?
The second update doesn’t come with any new changelog; as per the changelog, the update has improved the stability and reliability of functions, and the security of the device is also enhanced. However, it doesn’t give any clue about which functions are now free from issues, but it is expected that it may improve the changes made in the last update. For your information, Samsung has improved the SOS and Countdown functions, and the location accuracy was also improved.
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The latest update for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with firmware version numbers G991BXXU9EWH5, G996BXXU9EWH5 and G998BXXU9EWH5 respectively. The update was spotted in Switzerland, and it is expected that it will soon be available in more European countries.
Samsung One UI 6.0 Beta 2 update is likely to be delayed by a few more days
The Galaxy S21 was introduced back in 2021, and the device comes with Android 11. Samsung has promised to give at least three major updates, and later expanded it for one more update with the latest software update policy, which means the device will get new Android updates up to Android 15. Along with major updates, the company will also give more monthly updates.
Users who own Galaxy S21 devices in Switzerland can easily update their devices by following the below steps:
- Go to the navigation “Settings.”
- Open the “Software Update” menu.
- If the update is available, tap on the “Download and Install” button.
- Done, it will then be installed automatically.
After introducing the One UI 6.1 update to flagship tablets, including the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Tab S8 series, the fan edition tablets have also started getting the new update. The Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ are starting to get the UI 6.1 update.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ were spotted getting new updates in Europe and South Korea. More specifically, in South Korea, the update is spotted for the Wi-Fi variant, which is coming with the firmware version numbers X510XXU3BXE1 and X610XXU3BXE1, respectively.
Meanwhile, in Europe, the 5G variant of these devices is getting a new update with the firmware version number X*16BXXU3BXDG, respectively. For the Wi-Fi variant, the update is coming with the firmware version number X*10XXU3BXE1.
The One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy Tab S9 FE devices doesn’t bring any AI features, but even after that, the update provides some significant changes for the tablets. With the latest update, there are several new features, like copy and paste from one image to another, more accurate image clipping, and multiple customization features related to lock screen, alarm, calendar, and many more.
If you want to take advantage of new features, then you can now update your Galaxy Tab S9 FE series device to the latest version by following some simple steps: go to the system settings, then tap on the software update menu. If the update is available, tap on the download button, but some time it takes time to reach every unit, so you have to wait for some time.
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The Samsung One UI 6.1 update is one of the most appreciated updates ever and has started a new era of AI that will improve the overall performance of devices by applying it to several functions. All the new features in One UI 6.1 have arrived on many Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Yes, you read that right. Samsung has already rolled out the latest major update to Galaxy Z Fold 4 devices, but only in limited regions, and is now gradually expanding to more regions.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 receives the One UI 6.1 update in Canada
Samsung has rolled out the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in Canada. Users can easily identify the latest update by the firmware version number, F936WVLU4FXE3. As it is a major update, it is coming in a massive size of 2.8 GB. With the latest update, the device has the latest May 2024 security patch.
One UI 6.1 update: what’s new?
With the One UI 6.1 update, the company has provided several new features. The most notable features are those that are powered by Galaxy AI and enable users to use several utility functions, such as summarization, live translation, and many more. Along with this, there are several new features that allow users to do more customization on smartphones with different functionalities.
Installation
If you want to take advantage of all the new features and improvements, then you should update your Galaxy Z Fold 4 device to the One UI 6.1 update. If you are using the device in Canada, then you should start getting a new update notification, but if you haven’t received it yet, you can check it manually by going to the system settings.
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The Samsung One UI 6.1 update is one of the crucial updates for Galaxy devices. Through this update, the company has distributed many significant features and improvements for smartphones that level the user experience. The distribution has already begun in the United States, but it is gradually expanding to carriers.
Verizon units of Galaxy Z Fold3, Flip3, S21 FE, A54 updated to the One UI 6.1
With the latest development, several Galaxy devices have started receiving updates on the Verizon network. More specifically, the locked versions of the Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy S21 FE (2022) are getting new versions with the firmware version numbers G990USQUAGXDE and G990U2SQU8GXDE, respectively. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are getting a new update with the firmware version numbers F926USQU5IXDB and F711USQU6IXDB, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy A54 is getting the same update with the firmware version number A546VSQU6CXDE. All these devices are getting the One UI 6.1 update with an older security patch as the April 2024 security patch.
For your information, the One UI 6.1 update has brought several new features to existing functionalities that will surely enhance the overall performance and stability of the devices. However, these devices, except the Galaxy A54, have received one Galaxy Ai feature in the form of a circle to search. Along with this, there are several other enhancements made to the devices. For full details, you can read this article.
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