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Samsung One UI 5.1.1 Features – Whole new level of innovation and productivity
Samsung announced that it’s bringing select features from the One UI 5.1.1 to previous generations of devices. It’s part of Samsung’s mission to enrich the Galaxy ecosystem to help maximize users’ entertainment experiences and mobile productivity.
Samsung One UI 5.1.1 Update & Features
To provide a more seamless and enhanced device experience to users, the One UI 5.1.1 software is rolling out to Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 devices starting this month, with Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Z Fold 2, and Z Flip devices receiving the update sequentially.
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Besides, Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra, Tab S7, Tab S7+, Tab S7 FE, Tab S6 Lite, Tab A8, Tab A7 Lite, Tab Active 3 and Tab Active 4 Pro users are also set to enjoy several new user-centric features as part of the One UI 5.1.1 update.
Flex Mode Panel – New ways to interact
One UI 5.1.1 helps Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 users enjoy their favorite media and content easier than ever with Flex Mode, thanks to a range of enhanced features and functionalities. This upgrade now makes it simpler for you to show or hide your Flex Mode Panel.
Now, the panel’s icon will float up the screen, allowing you easy access. Enjoy a more personalized Flex Mode Panel experience by simply dragging and dropping the icon on the toolbar. This customizable panel provides users with easy access to features such as Multi Window, touchpad, screen capture and more.
With One UI 5.1.1, the media play bar button — complete with a 10-second fast forward and rewind and features access — is showcased in one convenient place when the Flex Mode Panel activates. You can also press down for easier scrubbing through your media’s progress bar.
When you’re enjoying a movie in Flex Mode, you can make the most of your favorite content by rewinding or fast-forwarding with just a single tap with your personalized Flex Mode Panel Tool Bar. You can open a new Multi Window to reply to a message or browse for reviews online.
Enhanced Multi Window
The multitasking experience for foldables and tablets is set to improve with the One UI 5.1.1 update. You can easily open Samsung Internet in a pop-up window to search for something while enjoying a video using your Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, or Tab S8.
The window can be easily dragged to the edge of the screen, where it will now snap seamlessly into place when you’re done browsing. If you want to access Samsung Internet again, simply tap the pop-up to open the window to its previous location.
Intuitively switch from the pop-up window to Multi Window by pressing and holding the handle at the top of the pop-up window. One UI 5.1.1 supports more effortless launch and control of your screen, allowing you to seamlessly switch to split view and easily control your screen through a simple long-press of the pop-up view handle.
Drag and drop
Samsung’s latest One UI update makes it even quicker to seamlessly share multiple photos from your Gallery with a friend via a messaging app.
Two-handed drag and drop is now supported on your foldable and tablet’s main screen, letting you to open your desired app with one hand and then use the other to drag a file, app icon, or other item into your target folder or location.
Improved Taskbar
With the latest update, Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Tab S8 users can unlock next-level productivity for both work and play thanks to innovative additions to the Taskbar. Now, the Taskbar enables lightning-fast task switching with access to up to four recent apps.
Samsung has been actively testing One UI 7 builds for several Galaxy devices, with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 being among the models included in these tests. As the development of the next major software update progresses, Samsung has moved forward with testing, and the first internal test builds for these two foldable smartphones have now surfaced online.
A recent report from a reliable tipster has revealed that the One UI 7 testing builds, F946BXXU4EXKN for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and F731BXXU4EXKN for the Galaxy Z Flip 5, have been spotted on Samsung’s test servers.
This indicates that the company is moving forward with the internal testing phase for these devices and is working on enhancing the update ahead of its release for users.
These foldable devices just received a November 2024 security update based on Android 14 and One UI 6.1.1. This fresh update makes the app more ready for the next One UI beta update.
Samsung is going to release the One UI 7 Beta update in the coming days. The company will release the stable version next year with the Galaxy S25 series. After that, One UI 7 stable will be available for more Galaxy devices.
November 2024 security update now live for Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5
Samsung has started testing One UI 7 (Android 15) on Galaxy S23 FE. It’s the first time when the software server has listed the latest build for the device. An internal test build has been spotted, suggesting the Beta is unlikely for the S23 FE.
Recently, an internal One UI 7 (Android 15) build surfaced on Samsung’s software server for the Galaxy S23 FE. The build carries PDA version number S711BXXU6EXKM, where “E” refers to a major version bump in the near future.
Samsung has significantly delayed this year’s Beta Program. The owners of Galaxy S25 smartphones still missing out access to the One UI 7 Beta. The public rollout is delayed till the first half of the next year.
Well, this long wait will end up bringing fruitful upgrades to your Galaxy. The company is exploring a brand new interface across the OS. Many new features are being added in the One UI 7, with AI upgrades due for the One UI 7.1 software.
Google and some other Android vendors started a stable Android 15 update rollout. The distribution commenced after months of Beta testing. Beyond that, Google has just kickstarted the Developer Beta of the Android 16 operating system.
One UI 7.0 update is expected to be released for your Galaxy S23 FE by February 2025. Samsung will unveil the final version alongside the Galaxy S25 series next year. Later on, eligible devices will begin getting the major firmware update.
Galaxy S23 FE runs an Exynos 2200 chip, offering decent performance. Samsung’s next big upgrade will elevate your phone’s animation and transitions to a whole new level. A tipster has recently revealed key information about the changes.
The software will introduce redesigned Quick Settings, independent Notification Panel, rounded UI components, smoother animations, reliable transition effects, faster app opening experience, easily accessible Camera toggles and a lot more.
Samsung has already begun rolling out the long-awaited One UI update for its smart TVs, based on Tizen OS 8.0. It introduces a design overhaul that brings elements of its smartphone UI to the big screen. Although the overall experience still feels distinct from the One UI found on Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
The One UI update for smart TVs brings changes to the Daily Board feature. This screen shows useful widgets and wallpapers, and now it has a more One UI-inspired design. Widgets like Weather, Notes, Tips, and SmartThings Home Status now have a similar look to what you’d see on a Galaxy phone.
Samsung Weather and SmartThings widgets look almost identical to the ones on smartphones. Moreover, the Samsung Notes app icon is also familiar.
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With the Daily Board, you can choose which widgets you want to display, change the background wallpaper, and set up automatic widget rotation. If you place more than four widgets on the screen, they will rotate automatically. However, there are some limitations. You can’t set a custom wallpaper only the preloaded options are available.
While the One UI update brings some fresh features, Samsung’s TV interface still has a lot of the old Tizen design. The Settings menu still looks very much like it did before, and the app icons, while similar, don’t fully match the modern style of One UI on phones.
Samsung is making progress in bringing One UI to its TVs, but there’s more work to be done. Future updates may bring more changes to make the experience feel even more like the One UI on your smartphone or tablet.
Aside from this, Samsung recently released a new update for the Daily Board app, which brings Night Clock mode and bug fixes to enhance users’ experience.