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One UI 6.1 Update Tracker for Samsung Smartphones – Features, Release Date and Device List
Samsung One UI 6.1 is a new version of Galaxy devices’ custom Android skin. It packs with new features and improvements, with select features will be rolled out to older Galaxy devices. This post tracks everything about the One UI 6.1 update.
[Also Check: Samsung Android 15 One UI 7 Update Eligible Devices]
Samsung One UI 6.1
Similar to One UI 6.0, the One UI 6.1 is also powered by Android 14. The new iteration has been introduced at Samsung Unpacked on January 17, 2024.
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Keep reading our tracker below to find out when your Samsung Galaxy smartphone will receive the One UI 6.1 update. We’ll also keep this post updated with all of the latest news and information about the upcoming iteration of Samsung’s Android 14 skin.
One UI 6.1 Release Date
Samsung officially launched the Galaxy S24 series on January 17, 2024. As the next-gen flagships ship with Android 14-based One UI 6.1, the company confirmed to roll out select new Galaxy AI features and improvements to existing models in the first half of the year.
- One UI 6.1 was unveiled on January 17, 2024
One UI 6.1 Features & Changes
One UI 6.1 fuels Galaxy AI into Samsung Notes, Keyboard and Voice Recorder apps
One UI 6.1 integrates Nearby Share for advanced Quick Share, coming to all Android devices!
One UI 6.1: Galaxy AI-powered Photo Editor is mindblowing, have looks!
One UI 6.1 brings iPhone-style AOD lock screen wallpaper [Video]
Samsung One UI 6.1 intros Super HDR technology for photos, videos
One UI 6.1 Voice Recorder app has ‘Transcript Assist’ Galaxy AI feature
Samsung Find app: A One UI 6.1 feature to locate your Galaxy devices and SmartTags
New One UI 6.1 Photo Editor feature spotted on Samsung Galaxy S24
Best One UI 6.1 features that make Galaxy S24 stand apart
One UI 6.1: How to enable Advanced Intelligence on your Galaxy S24 phone
2 Amazing Samsung One UI 6.1 Video Editing Features
One UI 6.1: 5 Galaxy AI features that boost your work productivity
Here’s how to use the clipboard function on One UI 6.1 devices
One UI 6.1: How to activate voice input feature on your keyboard
One UI 6.1 makes it easier to access Samsung Care+
One UI 6.1 Update Latest News
20/03: Samsung Galaxy S23, Z Flip/Fold 5 will get March 2024 update in Canada without One UI 6.1
18/03: Samsung S23 FE may get One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI features next week
18/03: One UI 6.1 update set to hit Samsung Galaxy S23 series starting March 28
16/03: Galaxy S22 and others won’t get Galaxy AI w/ One UI 6.1, Samsung repeats eligibility criteria
14/03: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 March 2024 update live in Europe, next is One UI 6.1
13/03: Official: Here’s when One UI 6.1 Galaxy AI 6.1 update coming to Samsung devices
13/03: One UI 6.1 for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE getting closer to release
09/03: One UI 6.1 testing for Samsung Galaxy A52s is underway in India
09/03: Samsung Galaxy S22 series edges closer to One UI 6.1 release in the US
08/03: One UI 6.1 coming to Galaxy S23 series with March 2024 patch in Korea soon
06/03: One UI 6.1 testing for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 moves a step ahead in the US
05/03: One UI 6.1 is on the way for Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
04/03: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE getting ready for One UI 6.1, March test build spotted
28/02: Samsung brings some One UI 6.1 features to older Galaxy devices via app update
28/02: Samsung to soon elevate Galaxy S23 series with One UI 6.1 and Galaxy AI
26/02: Samsung may honor One UI 6.1 to Galaxy M33 as well
24/02: One UI 6.1’s Improved Motion Photo feature coming for these older Samsung devices
24/02: Samsung optimizes One UI 6.1 Instant Slo-Mo feature for older Galaxy devices
21/02: Wait is Over, One UI 6.1 and Galaxy AI update release date officially revealed
21/02: Samsung reveals 11 One UI 6.1 Galaxy AI features coming to S23, Z Flip/Fold 5 and Tab S9
21/02: Official: Here’s when One UI 6.1 Galaxy AI 6.1 update coming to Samsung devices
20/02: Samsung brings Auracast to more devices with One UI 6.1
17/02: Samsung is about to uplevel Galaxy S23 experience with One UI 6.1, Galaxy AI
14/02: 9 Messaging apps support One UI 6.1 Conversation Translation feature
14/02: One UI 6.1’s Instant Slow-Mo feature coming for these older Samsung devices
04/02: Ultimate Galaxy AI features not coming to all Samsung phones with One UI 6.1
31/01: One UI 6.1 update is on the way for Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
27/01: Samsung One UI 6.1 adds a smart feature to extend your battery life
27/01: One UI 6.1 Photo Ambient Wallpaper: Add weather effects to lock screen
25/01: Samsung Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 to get One UI 6.1 update after February Patch
23/01: Samsung’s Head of Customer Experience, Patrick Chomet hinted that the Galaxy S22 series isn’t eligible for Galaxy AI features, at least anytime soon.
23/01: One UI 6.1 support rolling out to Good Guardians, Thermal Guardian, Battery Guardian, Memory Guardian, Media File Guardian, Galaxy App Booster, and Battery Tracker.
18/01: These 11 Galaxy S24 camera features not coming to older Samsung phones with One UI 6.1
19/01: One UI 6.1 update won’t bring iPhone-like AOD feature to older Samsung phones
18/01: Many of the Galaxy AI features introduced on Galaxy S24 will also be supported on previous models including Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series within 1H 2024.
17/01: Samsung officially confirmed that the Galaxy AI experience with One UI 6.1 update is coming to select premium Galaxy devices in by second half of the year.
11/01: Samsung begins optimizing One UI 6.1 for Galaxy A54, A34!
06/01: One UI 6.1 update will fix app icon label hiding issue on Samsung phones
03/01: Zoom with Galaxy AI: Samsung teases ultimate Galaxy S24 Ultra Camera!
29/12: Galaxy S24’s AI Translation to work beyond One UI 6.1: iOS, Android
27/12: One UI 6.1 Battery Protection feature discovered in Samsung’s Android 14
19/12: One UI 6.1 could bring a Pixel 8-like Video Boost feature
15/12: Samsung Keyboard in One UI 6.1 will offer tone and translation capabilities
14/12: Samsung Keyboard’s AI features leaked ahead of One UI 6.1 rollout
13/12: Samsung begins One UI 6.1 testing on Galaxy S23 Ultra [CWL1]
12/12: Samsung prepares One UI 6.1 Beta Program for Galaxy
11/12: Samsung One UI 6.1 has many Generative AI features: Here’s a glimpse
10/12: Samsung tests One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy S23 series ahead of Galaxy S24 launch
10/12: Alarm could show up your favorite memories in One UI 6.1
9/12: One UI 6.1 update to bring Generative AI Wallpaper feature to Samsung phones
8/12: Samsung One UI 6.1 to bring 3 AI-derived Battery protection features
27/11: One UI 6.1 will fix a long-standing One Hand Operation + issue
23/11: One UI 6.1 to let you add Snapchat Camera shortcut on lockscreen
16/11: One UI 6.1’s Instagram Camera lockscreen shortcut revealed
09/11: The One UI 6.1 could be equipped with Galaxy AI, Samsung’s own generative AI feature.
17/10: Samsung is testing new AWJ8 One UI 6.1 firmware on the Galaxy S24 Ultra | AWJ6 > AWJ8.
22/08: For the Galaxy S24, Samsung has started to develop firmware, which should be One UI 6.1.
One UI 6.1 Eligible Device List
Devices that should be eligible
- Galaxy S Series:
- S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra
- S23 FE
- S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra
- S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra
- S21 FE
- S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Series:
- Z Fold 5 and Flip 5
- Z Fold 4 and Flip 4
- Z Fold 3 and Flip 3
- Galaxy Tab Series:
- Tab S9, S9 Plus and S9 Ultra
- Tab S9 FE and S9 FE Plus
- Tab S8, S8 Plus and S8 Ultra
- Tab S9, S9 Plus and S9 Ultra
- Galaxy A Series:
- A54, A34
- More devices will get One UI 6.1
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.
Image: Samsung Newsroom
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.
Samsung One UI 7 will introduce crazy innovations to the animation segment. While Galaxy users want iOS-like reliable animations, Samsung has reportedly made great progress in offering a refreshed and appealing user experience.
Tipster IceUniverse shared key details about Samsung One UI 7 Beta animations. The source has also highlighted that the changes that appear in the Beta version would be adjusted as per the consumer feedback and suggestions.
One UI 7 Animation Innovations
On-screen animation to debut a soothing wallpaper shrinking effect. When you unlock, the software will render a bouncing effect. Spring rebound animation has been applied to the aspect when you pull down from the interface.
One UI 7 continues the non-linear (interruptable) animations. Opening an app from the home screen and closing from the home gesture will offer an elegant appearance. The rapid app opening and closing animation/transition is also enhanced.
Your Galaxy’s system Settings have also added micro-animation and a new return animation effect. Home screen and lock screen widgets will also be fueled with rich effects as well as elastic animations for real-time notifications.
Here’s a brief exploration of what’s possible in the upcoming software:
Screen-on:
- The screen-on animation is a soothing wallpaper shrinking effect
Unlocking:
- The unlocking animation is a bouncing effect
Pull-down:
- The pull-down animation adds a spring rebound animation
App opening on the home screen:
- The home screen app opening animation adds a more non-linear floating feeling
App closing on the home screen:
- The home screen app return animation adds an icon pattern zoom effect
Continuous app opening and closing:
- Parallel animation for opening multiple apps continuously
Return to home from app:
- Full animation for sliding the app sideways to return to the home screen
In-Settings:
- Click any button to add a press rebound micro-animation and a new return animation effect
Widgets:
- Transition animations and new UI for widgets such as lock screen music
Notifications:
- Add elastic animations for real-time notifications in the home screen notification bar.
Without sharing the video, the leaker revealed detailed info about animation. It is expected that the first One UI 7 Beta will debut a never-before-seen experience on Galaxies. There would be transitional enhancements across the software.
Samsung could release One UI 7 Beta this month, while Public rollout will start early next year.