This year, Samsung is all set to introduce a new revolution in the Android smartphone industry. It has already started preparations for unveiling its latest high-end smartphones, i.e., the Galaxy S24 series. This time, the credit will also go to the software developer team, as they have also prepared a whole new features that will be available with One UI 6.1 and we will also provide the expected release date.
One UI 6.1 Release Date
The highly anticipated One UI 6.1 is just around the corner, set to debut alongside the brand new Samsung Galaxy S24 series on January 17, 2024. Early adopters who pre-order the S24 can be among the first to experience the new software, powered by Android 14. However, if you own a current Galaxy model, fret not! Existing devices are expected to receive the rollout in February or March 2024, bringing a wave of exciting new features and enhancements to your smartphone.
One UI 6 has given the base, and the next upgrade will unlock the full potential
Samsung has brought a plethora of innovations last year with the One UI 6.0 under several applications, in the Gallery there are several new features introduced like drag and drop with 2 hands, quick edits in detail view and saving clipped images as stickers.
In the Photo Editor, it has received the ability to undo and redo, enhanced layout, in the camera application, there are some new features added like easier video size options, scan documents easily, and optimized quality. Along with these, there are multiple stock applications like Samsung Keyboard, Weather, Reminder, Samsung Internet and many more. Now, more of this application will once again be refreshed and get more new features with the upcoming One UI 6.1 update in the coming days.
One UI 6.1 update will provide these new features
Samsung One UI 6.1 will provide more new features and innovations under some of the existing functions; this time it has fully focused on providing new features based on AI. There are several rumors already in circulation on the internet that give some idea of some new features for the devices. Let’s explore them all.
AI will play a significant role in the One UI 6.1 features
If we talk about the other possible features, as we talked about the AI uses for features, there are a lot of reports claiming that the company will provide a proper integration into the different software functions, such as the keyboard. There are expectations that there will be a translation and tone change AI option that will assist you when you write something.
It will be easier to converse with people who have different languages; there will be a live call translation facility available that will be integrated into the Galaxy devices. For a more intuitive experience, there will be more new features introduced, like an on-demand web page or article summary, which will be introduced inside the One UI 6.1. If all these speculations come true, it will be one of the major changes for the Galaxy devices.
One UI 6.1 will also provide improvements in the working of the devices
According to the popular tipster, there will be an improvement in the frame rate management, so in comparison to One UI 6.0, it has brought a smoother and more delicate animation performance. For better battery management, it has improved background power management.
The background scaling animation feature will be improved and non-linear, and the wallpaper scales greatly. When the icon is scaled back to its original position, there is a more obvious elastic animation. In a nutshell, the Galaxy devices will see an improvement in their overall performance when handling any task smoothly.
With the One UI 6.1, the company will also provide some new improvements under different good lock modules, like LockStar and Clock Style, with more personalized features. Along with this, the Gaming Hub is also getting some new advancements to give a plethora of new features and improvements that will give you a new edge in battery efficacy and manage the performance of the device accordingly.
One UI 6.1 will be available on a wider range of devices
Like others, major updates Samsung has followed the same policy to give the One UI 6.1 update to all the devices that are eligible to get Android 14.
The company is expanding quicker than the previous updates, so it is expected that the company will introduce the One UI 6.1 update to all the eligible devices before February ends. As far as the eligibility of the device is concerned, it will be available for all devices that have already received or are about to receive the One UI 6 update.
It will start expanding with the Galaxy S23 devices, then go to the other foldable devices. For more confirmation, here is the list of devices that will get the One UI 6.1 update.
Samsung devices will receive the One UI 6.1 update in the coming days
| Model | Series | Current OS Version |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S23 | S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy S23+ | S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 5 | Z Fold Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5 | Z Flip Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy S23 FE | S Series (Fan Edition) | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy S22 | S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy S22+ | S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy S21 | S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy S21+ | S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy S21 Ultra | S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy S21 FE | S Series (Fan Edition) | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy A54 | A Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Z Fold Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 4 | Z Flip Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Z Fold Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 3 | Z Flip Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy A53 | A Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy A52 5G | A Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy A52s | A Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy A73 | A Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Tab S9 | Tab S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Tab S9+ | Tab S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | Tab S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Tab S9 FE | Tab S Series (Fan Edition) | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ | Tab S Series (Fan Edition) | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy A72 | A Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy A13 | A Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy M54 | M Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy M23 | M Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Tab S8 | Tab S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Tab S8+ | Tab S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Tab S Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy F54 | F Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy F14 | F Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy M53 | M Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy M34 | M Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy F23 | F Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy A33 | A Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy M33 | M Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy Tab A7 Lite | Tab A Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy A04s | A Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy A04 | A Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy A05s | A Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy XCover 6 Pro | XCover Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
| Galaxy XCover 5 | XCover Series | Android 14 Based One UI 6.0 |
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What is the One UI 6.1 Release Date?
We expect it to be fully available before the end of February.
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Is there any beta program also available for One UI 6.1?
No, this update will be directly available to every eligible device in stable form.
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Will a separate One UI 6.1 core version be available?
Yes, it will be available for all the devices that are running on the One UI 6 core version.
