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One UI 6.1.1 update will bring Auto Zoom feature to Galaxy Z Flip 5
Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphone with several new camera features, including the Auto Zoom feature. This Flex Zoom feature will not be exclusive to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 for long, as Samsung will soon expand its availability. The Auto Zoom feature is coming to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 via the upcoming One UI 6.1.1 update.
The amazing zoom camera feature enhances the experience of taking selfies on the cover display by automatically adjusting the zoom level. Auto Zoom feature is only compatible with Flip devices, currently Galaxy Z Flip 6 only and will soon be available for Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphone
Auto Zoom
Auto Zoom feature of One UI 6.1.1 ensures that selfies are well-framed whether capturing full-body or upper-body shots. As users move to a suitable distance and prepare to take a photo, the camera automatically detects the subject and adjusts the zoom accordingly.
It works when the camera is launched on the cover display and the phone is placed in Flex Mode. Using advanced AI technology, such as facial and body recognition, the camera intelligently estimates the best zoom ratio ranging from 0.6x to 3x.
How to use it?
Users of Galaxy Z Flip smartphone can easily use this feature, just need to follow a few steps:
- Open the Camera app on the cover display and activate Flex mode on your device.
- Now, move to a distance and prepare to take a selfie.
- The camera will detect the person and automatically adjust to the appropriate zoom ratio.
- You can indicate your readiness to take a photo by showing your palm or using voice commands like “Smile”, “Shoot” or “Click”
Through the above easy steps, you can capture more accurate and better-quality zoom pictures. By integrating AI capabilities with UI design, Samsung continues to enhance the functionality and user experience of its flagship smartphone series.
Samsung scheduled this year’s Developer Conference for October 3. Following the Developer Conference, Galaxy devices should start getting the Stable update. Meanwhile, we’ve compiled a tentative One UI 7 release schedule for Samsung devices.
The latest Samsung flagships could start getting One UI 7 in late October. The initial rollout will kick off for the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Z Fold 6. November will be a crucial month for Samsung fans awaiting Android 15.
Several Galaxy flagships will receive the Stable One UI 7 upgrade in November. The list of devices should include Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, and Galaxy S21 series. The company’s favorite mid-range phones would also begin grabbing in late November.
Check the device list below:
October – November
Galaxy S Series
- Galaxy S21 Series
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S22 Series
- Galaxy S23 Series
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24 Series
Galaxy Z Series
- Galaxy Z Flip 3, Flip 4, Flip 5 and Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 3, Fold 4, Fold 6 and Fold 6
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab A9 / A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
- Galaxy Tab S8 / S8+ / Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 / S9+ / S9 Ultra
November – December
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab A9 / A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+
Galaxy A/M/F Series
- Galaxy A05s / A15 / A25 /A35 /A55
- Galaxy A14 / A24 / A34 / A54
- Galaxy A33 / A53 / A73
- Galaxy M14 / F14
- Galaxy M34 / M54 / F54
- Galaxy M15 / M35 /M55 / F15 / F55
Do note that the update plan is based on previous records and rollout tactics. This isn’t a final roadmap that Samsung will follow in distribution. It’s just an idea of eligible devices and their expected eligibility timeframe.
The list is subject to change.
Similar to last year, the Korean tech giant could open One UI 7 for all devices within this year. The sequential deployment will continue throughout the period, reaching millions of Galaxy S, Z, A, M, F, and Tab devices.
Samsung is working on a major update for its Galaxy S23 series, based on One UI 6.1.1. This update is currently being internally tested, and the latest information shows that it’s making progress with the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Just recently, a new version of One UI 6.1.1 has been spotted for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on the Checkfirm platform. This update is based on the existing One UI 6.1 and is being tested in South Korea.
Notably, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has been spotted with the build version CXH5, upgrading from the previous CXH1 version. The firmware version S918NKSU4CXH5 is under testing.
This testing is currently conducted in South Korea as the CSC code is KOO. It indicates that Samsung is regularly working on improving its software for the Galaxy S23 series.
One UI 6.1.1 update will bring several enhancements, including better performance, new Galaxy AI features, and enhanced user experience. The Korean tech giant continues testing this update, showing that users can look forward to a more enjoyable experience once the update officially rolls out.
Introduced in July 2024, One UI 6.1.1 features are currently available for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 smartphones. The company is regularly working to make them available to older foldable along with Galaxy S series models.
Google has released the Android 15 Beta 4.2 update for Pixel devices, which addresses several issues reported by users. The update is available for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel 8a.
Users can verify the Android 15 Beta 4.2 update through version AP31.240617.015. The update installs the August 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability. Through this update, Google aims to improve device performance and resolve various problems.
The new beta update mainly enhances the camera by fixing several issues, such as the appearance of a gray transparent bar while using the camera, low frame rates, crashes when adjusting zoom levels, and issues with camera saturation. It also resolves a bug where some devices were slow to wake up to enhance responsiveness.
The update also includes improvements to the user interface by resolving issues related to UI flickering and crashes in the YouTube app. Users of the Pixel devices can download the update to enjoy an enhanced experience.
Following the Android 15, Samsung is planning to start the One UI 7 Beta Program for Galaxy devices. This allows users to enjoy new features and enhancements of Android 15 on their devices ahead of the official release. Some reports revealed that the company is going to release the One UI 7 Beta update in late August 2024.
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