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Massive Samsung My Files update starts rolling out with new features, optimizations
Update Samsung started rolling out the major My Files update for Galaxy devices. You can now easily check for it in Galaxy Store, if it has not yet arrived on your device, then wait for a bit until the company expands its availability. You can check all the features and changes of this update below.
June 29, 2021
Samsung officially confirmed that a heavy feature-packed update is coming for the My Files application this week. It will bring a number of new features as well as major optimizations for an enhanced overall user experience.
Users will be able to download a new Samsung My Files v12.2.00 update very soon as the company said its deployment is expected to begin this week. However, the person in charge will update as soon as the exact schedule is confirmed.
Samsung My Files Major Updates
- Optimization of internal memory folder display – ‘ Required ‘ filter provided
- Application of navigation rail to large-screen model
- Run a file in multiple windows
- Support for ‘ Favorites ‘ backup restore (Backup & Restore)
- Allow copying and moving files within the same category
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1. Optimization of internal memory folder display – ‘ Required ‘ filter provided
Samsung My Files developers noticed that there are folders that the user has never used directly at the top of the internal memory, which makes the folder list look complicated and it can be inconvenient to find the folders you use at a glance.
Required is a filter function that shows only some of the many folders in the internal memory Root (top location).
The area shown through Required is physically the same as the top-level path of the internal memory and shows only the lower folders among the folders in that location.
- DCIM, Download, Music, Pictures: always displayed
- Alarms, Audiobooks, Documents, Movies, Notifications, Podcasts, Ringtones, Recording: Display when not empty folder
- Folders created/renamed/copied/moved by the user in the version of My Files app with a mandatory filter applied: always displayed
When the ‘Required’ filter is applied, Alarms, Audiobooks, Documents, Movies, Notifications, Podcasts, Ringtones, Recording folders do not show if the inside is empty.
2. Application of navigation rail to large-screen model
The Navigation Rail is applied as a function specialized for large-screen models (eg Galaxy Fold, tablet models). The Navigation Rail and Standard Drawer are switched each time you press the upper left More menu.
3. Run a file in multiple windows
The ability to run the file viewer in multiple windows is added.
Simply press and hold the file you want to run and select Open in New Window or Open in Another Window from the menu that appears.
Screenshot Description
- Open in new window
- Open in another window
- The non-multi-window-state opens in a new window, in the multi-window state and opens in another window, a menu appears.
- Result Screen
- As above, the target file is launched in a window other than the one in which the My Files app was launched.
4. Support for ‘ Favorites ‘ backup restore (Backup & Restore)
Now, backup/restore of the items you set as your favorites is supported through Smart Switch, so you can keep the list of favorites from your old device even on a new device.
5. Allow copying and moving files within the same category
In the meantime, there was an inconvenience of having to copy/move files selected from categories by moving them to the physical space menu such as internal memory or SD card.
Additional improvement
Copying and moving to categories is now possible only within the same category (eg, image category A folder -> image category B folder).
However, copying/moving between different categories or from a physical area such as internal memory to a category is not supported.
Lastly, we will keep you updated on this matter and inform our readers about the new My Files update whenever it makes its way to the public.
Samsung Wallet app is getting a new update with v5.5.61, which aims to improve app performance to make it easier to use. The fresh update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 109.92 MB.
As more people rely on digital wallets for everyday transactions, Samsung is focused on keeping its Wallet app secure and user-friendly. The latest update addresses some issues that users have reported in previous updates to make the app run more smoothly.
In addition to fixing bugs, the update brings improvements to some features that users frequently rely on. It enhances the overall performance of the app. However, it does not include any new features or changes.
Users can download the Samsung Wallet v5.5.61 update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update from the third-party app link mentioned here.
Recently, Samsung introduced support for a Digital Key for Audi vehicles via the Wallet app. It offers Galaxy smartphone users a more convenient way to access and start their cars without the need for a physical key. This feature is powered by ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to ensure precise functionality and enhanced security.
Moreover, the Korean tech giant is also improving the Samsung Wallet app for Galaxy Watch to allow users to handle their financial needs conveniently, right on their wrist.
WhatsApp has pushed a new beta update for Android users, which brings a camera shortcut directly to the gallery sheet to make it easier to access the camera while sending photos or videos. The fresh beta update arrives with version 2.24.24.23, available through the Google Play Beta Program.
Previously, WhatsApp improved the way users send photo and video albums. With that, users can select multiple photos and videos at once, and add captions to entire albums to make it simpler to share media with context.
The new update is adding even more improvements. The camera shortcut, which used to be in the chat bar, is now available directly inside the gallery sheet. It saves time and makes it easier to capture something new without navigating through multiple steps.
Now, when you’re selecting photos or videos to send, you can quickly switch to the camera without leaving the gallery. This new change might feel like an extra step for some users who were used to accessing the camera with a single tap from the chat bar. However, the update aims to combine both the camera and gallery functions into one place.
Notably, not all users will see this new camera shortcut. If you still have the camera shortcut in the chat bar, you won’t see the one in the gallery sheet. This is to avoid clutter and make the app more organized.
This feature is currently available to a limited number of beta testers, and it will be rolled out to more users in the coming days or weeks.
Google Messages introduces a new Backup and Restore feature to make it easier for users to back up and restore their text messages, media, and settings directly within the app. This feature’s strings have been spotted in the Google Messages 20241118_02_RC00 beta version.
Currently, Android users back up their messages through Google One at the system level, but this new update lets users manage backups from within Google Messages itself.
The backup system will offer end-to-end encryption, ensuring that your messages are fully secured. Only you will be able to access the backup, with protection provided by your device’s screen lock.
When signing into the app on a new device, your conversations will automatically restore, providing a seamless transition. However, some devices without a screen lock may not be eligible for encrypted backups.
The backup feature is closely associated with your Google Account and Google One storage, which means you’ll need some extra storage space for backups. While users can choose to turn off backups at any time. Turning off the backup will permanently delete your conversations from your Google Account, although they will still be on your device.
You can also choose to back up media only over Wi-Fi, which can help save mobile data. Additionally, Google Messages will allow you to sync messages across different devices as long as you’re signed into your Google Account.
Aside from this, Google Messages recently rolled out the “Double tap heart ‘feature for Android users. This makes it easier to send a red heart emoji in response to messages.
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