One UI 6.1
Samsung One UI 6.1 vs One UI 6.0: Multiple changes and innovations under several functions
Samsung has brought a new gift for Galaxy users with the new year in the form of the One UI 6.1 update. There are some major changes coming with the latest software, which includes newly designed AI features and several new features that are added under different functions, but here we have spotted some key differences that are spotted under the main settings.
One UI 6.1 vs One UI 6.0: Here are some differences spotted under existing features
Camera sharing:
In the menu of the connected device, there is one new option named camera sharing. This is the key feature for Android 14, which is to use your device as a a webcamIt is noted that the feature only works with the Galaxy tablet, but Samsung may expand the usability of this feature to more devices.
Lock screen notification:
Now with the One UI 6.1, Samsung has removed the “always-on display” option at least in the Galaxy S24 devices, but the notifications are default active. Sometimes it is necessary to hide notifications from the AOD, so we expect that company may introduce the option for managing the notification on the AOD in further updates.
Adaptive color tone:
It is a new option introduced in the display settings that provides an automatic balance of colors on the screen, which makes the screen color more natural as it automatically adjusts and blends with the environment.
Creative wallpaper:
The creative wallpaper is a new wallpaper section that allows you to create more creative wallpapers. To do that, you just need to go on the wallpaper through settings. Here you will see a creative wallpaper section; tap on it. Here you will see some preloaded wallpapers like Terrain, Luminous Mineral, etc. categories. Just tap on any one option, and you will get some bold words that you can tap and change options for.
Always on Display:
In the always-on display section, there are some new changes made, like the when to show option, which provides use options like Auto. With this option, you will easily adjust the AOD option according to the condition, which means if your phone is kept in a dark place like a purse, pocket, or dark room, then it will be turned on,or there will be three more options available, like Always, Tap to Show, As Schedule, for new notifications.
Advanced features:
With the One UI 6.1, Samsung has changed the arrangement of the options available under the advanced feature menu. Along with this, there is one new option added as intelligence, which provides you with several options related to different AI features, including in several preinstalled applications such as a phone, Samsung keyboard, interpreter, Samsung notes, voice recorder, Samsung Internet, and a photo editor.
Availability of these features
Most of the features mentioned in the above list are expected to be available with the One UI 6.1 update for eligible Galaxy devices, but due to some hardware limitations, some of the features may only be limited to the Galaxy S24 device. Currently, there is no exact confirmation available, so we have to wait for some more time to get the proper information about the availability of the features.
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.
Samsung Electronics introduced its Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S24 series earlier this year, in January. Now the giant is targeting more than 100 million users worldwide to experience its generative AI novelty.
In February, Samsung announced that it decided to expand the Galaxy AI features through a new One UI 6.1 update rollout beginning in March for the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series. As promised, Samsung has already delivered the One UI 6.1 update, along with Galaxy AI features, to these devices.
After its rollout, Samsung has noticed that nearly 8.8 million users are downloading and actively using these Galaxy AI capabilities across Europe. The picture didn’t stop here since the usage figures are increasing continuously, and now, by the end of 2024, the Korean giant is targeting having over 100 million users experiencing its Galaxy AI features across the world.
Galaxy AI consists of a variety of generative AI features, but the most popular AI innovations since launch include:
- Live Translate, Live Transcribe, Chat Assist, and Circle to Search with Google
The giant also mentioned the percentage metrics of device users across Europe who have downloaded the One UI 6.1 update:
- Galaxy Z Fold 5: 75%
- Galaxy S23 Ultra: 80%
- Galaxy Tab S9: 65%
Transparently, One UI 6.1 is the most popular software update from Samsung yet, and now, with the success of the first rollout of the update in April, Samsung is announcing the second roll-out phase, bringing Galaxy AI to even more Galaxy smartphones and tablets, including the Galaxy S22 series, the Galaxy Z fold 4, and the Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable phone.
We are in the first week of May, and as Samsung promised that it would expand the One UI 6.1 update to more Galaxy devices, it has already started rolling it out. However, the update is currently available for some premium devices, while other device users have to wait for it. Now, here is good news for users who are using the Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy A54, and Galaxy A53. These devices are scheduled to get the One UI 6.1 update in Canada this month.
According to the information shared by Telus, a popular Canadian network carrier, Samsung could introduce the One UI 6.1 update to the Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy A54 on May 14. However, it doesn’t claim to provide the One UI 6.1 update to the devices on the exact date, but it is confirmed that the update is on the way to arrive for the nearby device.
For your information, Samsung hasn’t brought the Galaxy AI feature for the flagship devices released in 2021, which includes the Galaxy S21 series as well, which indicates that there are very few chances that the fan edition of the Galaxy S21 model could get those features except Circle to search with Google. Along with this, the other non-flagship devices could only get some existing function enhancements that are not related to AI.
If we talk about the availability of One UI 6.1 in Canada, Samsung hasn’t rolled out the One UI 6.1 update to any devices launched back in 2022 or older, which means the major update may get more delayed for other devices as well. In other countries, the rollout of the latest update may start earlier.