What you need to know
- Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S23 series with One UI 5.1.
- The update is now rolling out to older flagship models, starting with units across Europe.
- This update includes many enhancements to Gallery, Bixby, multitasking, and more.
After successfully rolling out One UI 5 to most Galaxy devices last year, Samsung is starting to roll out its next major feature update to most of its flagship smartphones as of Monday. It’s an incremental update that comes with , but packed with a lot of features that users should be excited about.
As noted by XDA Developers, multiple reports indicate that Samsung is about to roll out the One UI 5.1 update to its flagship Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 series. Out is further picked up by Samsung’s latest foldable phone alongside previous models.
As mentioned above, One UI 5.1 is an incremental update of One UI 5 based on Android 13. The new iteration brings productivity and performance enhancements along with new Gallery features.
For example, users can use the new “Effects” button to quickly change the color and tone of their selfies. One UI 5.1 also brings his Expert RAW mode to the Camera app, making it easily accessible for users interested in controlling captured images.
The added Gallery feature includes a notable search option, allowing users to search for multiple people at once by typing their name or face. It also includes the ability to find familiar faces in your gallery and suggest adding them to your family’s shared albums. Additionally, swiping up on an image reveals image remastering capabilities and improved photo information.
There have also been some improvements to multitasking. Users can easily minimize or maximize the app window by dragging her one of the corners instead of hunting for options. It’s very beneficial, especially for foldable Galaxy devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
Other nifty features that come with the update include changes to wallpapers, routines, weather, Samsung Internet browsers, and more. The new update also allows Bixby to automatically take over calls. This is similar to Google Assistant’s Call Screen feature. A new battery widget allows users to see the battery percentage of connected devices on the home screen.
One UI 5.1 is a significant update for the aforementioned Galaxy devices, and for now it looks like the latest update is rolling out to European markets first. There is a possibility to
Owners of the above Galaxy devices can go to: Settings > Software Update > Download & Install Check for the latest Android 13 based One UI 5.1 update in your region.
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