Samsung One UI 5.1 testing is underway, new test build spotted [U]

The Galaxy S23 series is likely to hit the shelves sometime in February next year, while, Samsung has now started the development of One UI 5.1 firmware. One of the most important features of the upcoming flagship lineup went official a few days back, while software parts now joining rumors bay.

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Last month, the South Korean tech giant introduced the latest iteration of its Android OS-based custom skin namely One UI 5.0, albeit, the upcoming Galaxy S23 phones will feature an upgraded version. Similar to One UI 5.0, One UI 5.1 will be based on the Android 13 operating system.

[Dec. 05] Update: New One UI 5.1 test build spotted

Samsung is internally testing Galaxy S23 smartphones’ firmware as another test build spotted on the server. According to input (via @tarunvats33), the company is now testing the third build on the Galaxy S23 device, which carries build version ending AVKT.

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[Nov. 25] Update: One UI 5.1 test firmware spotted for Galaxy S23 Ultra

Apart from hardware, Samsung is actively working on the development of the Galaxy S23 series’s software. In a recent development, the latest One UI 5.1 test firmware for the Galaxy S23 Ultra (tentative name) has been spotted on Samsung’s server with version number S918BXXU1AVKN.

[Nov. 18] Initial Story: Samsung reportedly begins One UI 5.1 development

As reported by SamMobile, Samsung has started the development of the Galaxy S23 series’ firmware – One UI 5.1. The arrival of One UI 5.1 version is almost confirmed as the company accidentally mentioned some features require version 5.1 in its official newsroom post.

Post official debut with Galaxy S23, the One UI 5.1 update may be rolled out to older devices such as the Galaxy S21, S20 and Note 20 series. The roadmap promises Android 13 for all Galaxy devices before February 2023, however, the One UI 5.1 might be released for the remaining models, skipping the One UI 5.0.

At the Samsung Developer Conference, Samsung showcased the One UI 5.0 features and offerings. The company also teased new handy widgets for the homescreen, but all are not available in the One UI 5.0. Hence, we are guessing that the One UI 5.1 will be a more fruitful upgrade for Galaxies.

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