One UI 6.0
One UI 6.0: What To Expect From Samsung’s Next Major Android Skin
Since Google launched the Developer Preview of Android 14, users’ curiosity about its novelties has gained pace. However, there is one more thing about which the users are eager; it is nothing but a new customized UI that will make its appearance with Android 14. In terms of Galaxy users, they are wondering about the upcoming One UI 6 and are determined to find out what new it will bring. So, let’s take a look at its novelties.
Firstly, for those who are unaware, the One UI 6.0 will be based on Android version 14. It will first roll out to the Galaxy S23 series (Beta & Stable both), maybe till August or September. However, Samsung will make the Android 14+One UI 6.0 update available for Galaxy devices only after Google provides the OS (Android 14) for AOSP. Besides, there is another unanswered question, which Galaxy devices will get it? So, let’s find out.
One UI 6.0 Eligible Galaxy devices
- Galaxy S series- Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE.
- Galaxy Z series- Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3.
- Galaxy A series- Galaxy A73, Galaxy A72, Galaxy A53, Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy A52s, Galaxy A33, Galaxy A23, Galaxy A14, Galaxy A13, Galaxy A04s.
- Galaxy M series- Galaxy M53 5G, Galaxy M33 5G, Galaxy M23.
- Galaxy Xcover series- Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro.
- Galaxy Tab series- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S8.
Features that One UI 6.0 will offer
As we have mentioned above, the One UI 6.0 update will be based on Android 14. It is clear, it will have some of Android 14’s glimpses as well. In simpler words, we can say that the One UI update will get both- Android features and Samsung-specific novelties. For those who are willing to know One UI 6.0’s features, we are providing an expected feature list below.
- Bigger fonts with non-linear scaling.
- Per-app language preferences.
- New permission for Alarms or Exact Alarms.
- Restriction to install outdated apps.
- Satellite Connectivity (because One UI 5.1 missed this one, it may come with One UI 6.0, but for high-end models only).
- Predictive Back Guester.
- Seamless update.
- Grammatical Inflection API.
- Credential Manager and Passkeys support.
Nota bene, there is a possibility that some of these may miss out, b equate Samsung many-times removes some of Android’s features from its One UI update. If you want to know in-depth information about the Android 14 features, you can check it out here on the official blog.
Finally, Samsung started distributing the waiting One UI 6.1 update to more Galaxy flagship devices that debuted in 2021 and 2022. Now a total of 19 Galaxy devices have gotten their Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update.
Samsung has added new devices to the list of One UI 6.1, which are as follows:
- Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Flip 3.
The Galaxy S22 series, including the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra, is on the list of devices getting One UI 6.1, but it appears that Samsung may have delayed the rollout due to errors a few users have faced after updating their smartphones.
It is reported that the rollout was paused because some Galaxy S22 units may fail to boot or unlock after the update has been installed. However, users on the Samsung Community forums in Korea, the only market where One UI 6.1 has been released for now, don’t appear to have run into issues themselves.
However, Samsung has yet to officially confirm that it has paused the rollout and even acknowledged any issues, so at the moment, it’s not exactly confirmed that the update has been taken off the air. The Galaxy S22 series owners who didn’t get the One UI 6.1 update yet might want to wait for more details to come out before proceeding with the installation.
If the users are afraid of the issue and want to avoid the risk, they might consider waiting until the Korean giant fixes these problems before installing the update.
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.