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Samsung One UI 3.1.1: Eligible Devices, Features and Release Date
Last year, Samsung started & concluded the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update rollout for most of its eligible Galaxy devices. Later on, the company introduced a minor upgraded version called One UI 3.1 alongside the Galaxy S21 series flagships.
Following this, the Korean tech giant announced that it will deliver the new One UI 3.1 features and changes to its several compatible phones and tablets until Q3 2021. However, the company is directly bringing the 3.1 version of the One UI instead of One UI 3.0 with the Android 11 upgrade.
If we take a look at the naming strategy of Samsung’s custom software skin, we found three iterations of every One UI version including – x.0, x.1, and x.5. Though we were expecting that things will remain the same and the company will announce the 3.5 version of One UI along with its next flagship smartphones this August.
Have you received the Android 11 upgrade and your Galaxy phone or tablet is currently running the One UI 3.1? Are you waiting for the One UI 3.5 update? You might never get it as Samsung is going (reportedly) to change its tradition of One UI versions.
History of Samsung One UI
- One UI 1.0, One UI 1.1 and One UI 1.5
- One UI 2.0, One UI 2.1 and One UI 2.5
- One UI 3.0, One UI 3.1 and
One UI 3.5then, what?
One UI 3.1.1 will come next?
It is said that Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 will come with a truly new One UI 3.1.1 version instead of the expected One UI 3.5. The reason behind this decision is unknown, at the same time, the arrival & rollout plan of the 3.1.1 version of One UI is still in the air.
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One UI 3.1.1 Release Date – August 11, 2021
So far, we were expected that the One UI 3.5 will be introduced with the next Galaxy flagships in August 2021. Well, the new information reveals that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is coming* with Android 11-based One UI 3.1.1 out of the box this August.
Galaxy S21 Series: As per the recent report, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series will start getting the Android 11-based One UI 3.1.1 update in late August. It’s expected that the new version will be released between August 20 and August 27.
* Launch date based on multiple leaks and rumors.
One UI 3.1.1 Features
June 29, 2021 – Media volume muted history [Nice catch]
Earlier today, Samsung released a new feature called “Media volume muted history” for Good Lock’s Nice Catch module that supports devices running One UI 3.1.1. With this release, the company has itself confirmed the existence of the new One UI 3.1.1 version. Read more
May 26, 2021 – SplitUI: New adaptive UI
Well-known tipster, IceUniverse revealed that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will come with a new adaptive UI called “SplitUI” that radically adapts the app’s UI & elements according to the screen size and orientation. Read more
SplitUI
May 3, 2021 – Advanced multitasking features
Last month, a leakster claimed that the company will offer several noticeable upgrades with its next One UI version, mainly for folding-screen phones. Though, the so-called One UI 3.1.1 is expected to let Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip series smartphone users enjoy two apps simultaneously such as YouTube and Notes, Browser and Calculator, etc. Read more
Samsung One UI 3.1.1 Device List: SammyFans
On the basis of Samsung’s update policy, and previous One UI releases, our team has compiled a list of Galaxy devices that are running Android 11 (One UI 3.0/One UI 3.1) and eligible* to get the upcoming One UI 3.1.1 over the air.
* If Samsung releases One UI 3.1.1 for current Galaxy phones and tablets.
Samsung Galaxy Z Series: SammyFans
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 – Pre-installed
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 – Pre-installed
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Z Flip 5G
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy Fold 5G
Samsung Galaxy S Series: SammyFans
- Galaxy S21 5G
- Galaxy S21+ 5G
- Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy S20 5G
- Galaxy S20 5G UW
- Galaxy S20+
- Galaxy S20+ 5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy S20 FE 5G
- Galaxy S20 FE 5G UW
- Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy S10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy Note Series: SammyFans
- Galaxy Note 20
- Galaxy Note 20 5G
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy Note 10 5G
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A Series: SammyFans
- Galaxy A71 5G
- Galaxy A71
- Galaxy A51 5G
- Galaxy A51
- Galaxy A90 5G
- Galaxy A32 5G
- Galaxy A32 4G
- Galaxy A52
- Galaxy A52 5G
- Galaxy A72
- Galaxy A22
- Galaxy A22 5G
Samsung Galaxy Tab Series: SammyFans
- Galaxy Tab S7
- Galaxy Tab S7 5G
- Galaxy Tab S7+
- Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
- Galaxy Tab S6 5G
- Galaxy Tab S6
- Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G
* More devices will be added to the list!
One UI 3.5/3.1.1 Latest News
It is confirmed that the One UI 3.5 will be launched alongside Samsung’s next flagship smartphones, so, we also tracking all the news about the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3.
November 23, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 started getting the One UI 3.1.1 features alongside September 2021 security patch over the air. Read more here
November 15, 2021
Samsung distributed the One UI 3.1.1 update based on Android 11 to all of its flagship Galaxy devices as well as tablets. Meanwhile, some of the mid-range devices have also received the One UI 3.1.1 update, but on non-foldable and bar handsets, the version remains 3.1.
July 18, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 coming this August with lower price tags! Read more
July 13, 2021
- Samsung official shows off Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Watch 4 ahead of launch! Read more
- S Pen Pro will be Samsung’s next weapon for Galaxy Z Fold 3 and more Galaxy devices Read more
July 12, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 TENAA certification revealed key specs Read more
July 11, 2021
[Exclusive] Win Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 launch event ticket with just an Instagram reel. Read more
July 10, 2021
One UI 3.1.1 coming on August 11, whole Samsung Unpacked leaked!. Read more
July 10, 2021
[Breaking] Samsung’s August 11 Unpacked all products fully exposed in high-res 360 videos. Read more
July 5, 2021
Samsung to launch Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3, Watch 4 and Buds 2 on August 11: Korean media. Read more
July 04, 2021
Samsung One UI 3.1.1 to be released on August 11 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3. Read more
June 29, 2021
Samsung releases One UI 3.1.1 feature for Good Lock Nice Catch. Read more
June 28, 2021
New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 leak talks about screen sizes. Read more
June 25, 2021
Samsung UTG 2.0 to bring more resilience to Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3. Read more
June 24, 2021
Unlike every year, Samsung might not be releasing the x.5 version of One UI alongside the next Galaxy flagships. Tipster IceUniverse exposed that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will come with the new One UI 3.1.1 version out of the box and there will be no One UI 3.5.
One UI 3.5 does not exist
Galaxy Z Fold3 with One UI 3.1.1
Samsung S series will test One UI 4.0 next month— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) June 24, 2021
* Article will be updated regularly!
Samsung has reportedly signed a contract valued at around $15 million to sell and purchase semiconductor equipment to expand HBM chip production facilities at its Suzhou plant in China.
BusinessKorea reports that Samsung is expanding its investments across HBM facilities. The company aims to strengthen its advanced semiconductor packaging to lead the supply chain.
Eying the HBM4 chip boom, the Korean tech giant is focusing on enhancing its packaging capabilities to secure future technological competitiveness and narrow the gap with SK Hynix.
KEDGlobal revealed that Tesla asked Samsung and SK Hynix to supply HBM4 samples. The US EV maker could choose either Samsung or SK Hynix as its HBM4 supplier after testing samples.
Pay attention, packaging includes the tech and processes for shaping semiconductor chips to fit the devices they will be mounted on – making it an important aspect of development and production.
Notably, the Suzhou China facility is currently Samsung’s test and packaging production base outside Korea. Increased investment is seen as a choice for innovation in packaging processes and production efficiency.
Apart from this, the company is also ramping up its packaging production bases in Korea. Samsung has recently signed an investment agreement with South Chungcheong Province and Cheonan City.
Tesla reportedly asked Samsung and SK Hynix to supply HBM4 chip samples. Both semiconductor firms are developing sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory chip prototypes for Tesla.
KEDGlobal reports that Tesla asked Samsung and SK Hynix to supply HBM4 chips for general use. It is expected to choose one of the two companies as its HBM4 supplier after testing their samples.
Using custom HBM4 chips made by Samsung and SK Hynix, Tesla seeks to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities apart from reducing AI chip reliance on Nvidia.
Samsung is working hard to win Tesla orders for HMB4 chips. The company even working with Taiwan’s TSMC to foster its HBM chip’s development and maintain an edge over SK Hynix.
SK Hynix is also accelerating its development to maintain its leadership in the HBM space. The firm winning Tesla’s HMB orders would see a sharp push in the global memory supply chain.
Notably, the 6th-gen HBM4 chips are crucial for Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer, which is designed for training AI models and will also support its AI data centers and autonomous cars.
The HBM4 semiconductor offers notable enhancements over the previous generations, delivering up to 1.65 Tbps of bandwidth, 1.4 times faster than the HBM3E while consuming 30% less power.
Samsung Foundry wants to produce Exynos to attract 2nm clients like Qualcomm and Nvidia. Major chip designers have no option other than TSMC for contract semiconductor production.
Digitimes report suggests that Samsung Foundry wants to produce 2nm Exynos 2600 chipset. The company has recently started Exynos 2500’s mass production for Z Flip 7, Korean media reported.
TSMC is producing 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite chips for Qualcomm. Nvidia also produces its most advanced semiconductors using TSMC’s cutting-edge process nodes.
The latest report indicates that Samsung Foundry is advancing its semiconductor capabilities. The mass production of Exynos 2600 is under consideration for next year.
Samsung Foundry has no other option but to prove its semiconductor capabilities. If the Foundry division manages to secure decent yield rates in the 2nm process, Qualcomm may ink a deal.
Exynos 2600 is a great opportunity to demonstrate the technological innovations of the Foundry division. It would attract key clients like Qualcomm, marking a strategic push for the business.
Samsung will have 2x benefit with the 2nm process technology. The Exynos 2600 would power the Galaxy S26 series – ending the reliance on Qualcomm for Snapdragon chipsets.
Qualcomm will also get the opportunity to negotiate production costs with TSMC. Samsung Foundry is comparatively cheaper than TSMC as there will be two major options for clients.
“Samsung Electronics’ foundry division is advancing its semiconductor capabilities through the mass production of the Exynos 2600 (tentative name), marking a strategic push for self-sufficiency in mobile application processors (APs).” – Digitimes.