One UI 6.1
One UI 6.1 Update: Screen Burn-in Protection Returns for Galaxy Devices
Samsung is traveling in the Android 14-based One UI 6.1 era, and flagship devices from 2023 have already grabbed this latest update. This update brings various Galaxy AI features, but apart from this, it also brings back the OLED screen burn-in protection.
Samsung, with the One UI 6.0 update, had removed one crucial feature named screen burn-in protection for phones and tablets with OLED screens, which users felt lacked. But now, with this latest One UI 6.1 update, the brand has offered it back.
This time also, this OLED screen burn-in protection feature is working the same as intended, and this is being speculated as folks at Toranji examined this One UI 6.1 update’s elements. The One UI 6.1 element in the status bar and the navigation bar on the Galaxy S23 Ultra move somewhat every few minutes.
The Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series have already grabbed this One UI 6.1 update, which brings back the OLED screen burn-in protection feature. Although for now this feature has been tested only on the Galaxy S23 series, it is not exactly clear yet whether this feature is also available on the rest of the devices that get the update.
However, there is a high chance that Samsung has included this feature in the One UI 6.1 update for other eligible devices.
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.
Firmware
One UI 6.1 with Galaxy AI Feature update rolled out for Galaxy Z Fold4, Flip4, Fold3, and Flip3
Usually, Samsung expands the One UI update gradually to Galaxy devices, but today the company has released the One UI 6.1 update for several devices. After spotting the update on the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 devices, the update is now live for the older foldable devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3.
It is worth noticing that all these foldable devices are initially getting the One UI 6.1 in South Korea. Users who own the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 can identify the latest update by the firmware version numbers F936NKSU2FXDC and F721NKSU2FXDC, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers F926NKSU2IXDC and F711NKSU3IXDC, respectively. With the latest One UI update, the company will provide several new features that will enhance the device’s utility. It is worth noticing that the update is still using the April 2024 security patch.
Informatively, the One UI 6.1 update will also provide new Galaxy AI features that will surely elevate the device experience while using the different communication functionalities and many routine functions.
For your information, there are several Galaxy AI features, including Browsing Assist, Chat Assist, Circle to Search with Google, Edit Suggestion, Generative Edit, Interpreter, Live Translate, Note Assist, and Transcript Assist.
If you are using any of the aforementioned foldable devices in South Korea, then update the Galaxy devices to the most recent update. To do that, simply go to the software update settings under the system settings.
One UI 6.1 and Galaxy AI Features
- Circle to Search feature for instant search.
- Chat Assist helps to translate incoming and outgoing chats in real time and offers different conversation tones.
- Interpreter, which translates in-person conversations in real time.
- Live Translate helps translate phone calls in real-time.
- Note Assist improves the overall functionality of the Notes app.
- Transcript Assist allows for the recording of speech and offers transcription.
- Browsing Assist summarizes and translates web pages.
- Generative editing helps with advanced editing.
- Edit Suggestion offers advanced editing suggestions and options like remastering, erasing shadows, and more.
- Instant Slow-Mo helps to slow down high-action videos after recording them. (Limited Models)
- Generative wallpaper permits you to create as much wallpaper as you want.
- Photo Ambient Wallpaper allows the addition of special effects to the wallpaper based on weather conditions.
Samsung has started the second phase of One UI 6.1 and already updated the Galaxy S22. Moving forward, the company is gradually expanding it to predecessor devices, and it has rolled out the update to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22, and Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Notably, the UI 6.1 update is currently spotted in South Korea. The user who owns the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra can identify the latest update by the firmware version numbers G991NKSU4GXDC, G996NKSU4GXDC, and G998NKSU4GXDC, respectively.
With the latest One UI 6.1 update, the Galaxy S21 users will get several new changes and as per the information the update has brought the Circle to search feature which will allow users to quickly search the objects by searching objects directly from the screen. To use this functionality, simply press and hold the home button or gesture bar, then draw a circle around any object on the screen, including text or pictures, and it will immediately search for it on Google and give you accurate matches from the internet.
Along with the Galaxy AI feature, the company will bring some more new features that will provide better user experience while using the different customizations in the devices, so if you want to level up your device using experience then you should go for the latest update.
The One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S21 series is now available in Korea and is expected to be available in more countries in the coming days. To install the latest update, go to the software update menu via the system settings.