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One UI 7 Beta: Is it really coming?
Samsung will hold this year’s Developer Conference on October 3rd. The company is expected to showcase its software advancements including Galaxy AI, Tizen OS, Knox, and One UI. It’s mid-September and there’s no sign of One UI 7 Beta.
Is it really coming?
Amid talks of a delay in the Beta Program, it’s assumed that Samsung may kick off the public rollout without beta. The Korean tech giant is nearing the Developer Conference 2024 and the Beta isn’t announced for the S24 series.
In mid-July, the Beta was rumored to kick off on July 31 in South Korea. The rumor was untrue, but we got some alleged screenshots from the firmware. A series of app icon images have floated online, but no one’s talking about that now.
CheckFirm hasn’t yet detected any Beta test build on Samsung’s firmware. The company is swiftly progressing on the One UI 7 development. However, it’s difficult to guess the exact status of the Beta release for the Galaxy S24 series.
One UI 7 will be the first major upgrade for the Galaxy S24 series. The new firmware with “B” OS marking is being tested and updated regularly. Meanwhile, everyone’s waiting for the “Z” marked build to pop up right before the Beta announcement.
Is Android 15 delaying the Beta?
Google is expected to start rolling out the Stable Android 15 next month. The company launched the Pixel 9 series last month, which came pre-loaded with last year’s OS. It points out a strategic change, which has not been announced by Google.
It appears that Google still has some work left to be done on Android 15. Samsung’s software is based on Android, hence, the development and testing would have been impacted. Anyways, being a Samsung fan, I wish for a fruitful outcome.
What do you think, will Samsung run the One UI Beta Program this year?
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Several Samsung Galaxy S23 users are having issues with the zoom function of the camera after the One UI 6.1.1 update. Specifically, when trying to zoom in between 16x and 19.9x with Intelligent Optimization set to maximum, the photo quality has dropped significantly.
The camera’s zoom issue seems to affect several Galaxy S23 series users, which has led to a lot of complaints on social media and community forums. Users have reported that the camera is not capturing clear images at these (between 16x and 19.9x) zoom levels.
In response to these concerns, Samsung has acknowledged the Galaxy S23 series’s camera issue after the One UI 6.1.1 update through its community. A community moderator has confirmed that the team was able to replicate the issue and expressed apologies for the inconvenience caused to users
Moreover, he has also assured users that Samsung is actively working on a fix and will provide updates as soon as a solution is ready. He also mentions notifying separately about the fix when it will be available.
While waiting for the fix, users may want to adjust their camera settings or avoid zooming in that specific range. For further updates, stay tuned with us as Samsung is working on the fix and will release it anytime.
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones in the US. The update is available for locked models to these 5th generation foldable on Verizon network carrier.
One UI 6.1.1 update arrives on Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones in the US through One UI build versions F741USQU4DXH9 and F946USQU4DXH7 respectively. The company will soon expand this update to all network carriers in the US.
Based on Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 update brings several new features and enhancements to provide a next-level experience. It enhances Circle to Search, Samsung Notes, Interpreter, Live Translate, Chat Assist, and Gallery. Also, it adds new features including Portrait Studio, Live Effect, and Sketch to Image.
Aside from new features and enhancements, the update brings the August 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability. Also, it fixes a bunch of issues and updates the app to the latest version to enhance the overall experience.
Notably, the update is already rolled out to these foldables in Europe, India, and Korea. It is a gradual rollout so may take some hours or days to reach all models.
To check for software updates manually, head toward your phone’s Settings. At the bottom, you will get the Software Update section, simply open it. Inside the submenu, you need to hit the Download and Install button if your Galaxy fetches a new OTA.
One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 live in Europe and India
Samsung Auto Blocker app is a valuable tool for those looking to manage unwanted calls and messages effectively. We are in September 2024, and Samsung is enhancing Auto Blocker functions with a new update with version 1.1.00.25.
The latest is compatible with Galaxy devices running Android 14 based One UI 6.1 or One UI 6.1.1. It brings s enhancements to improve the user experience.
With this latest update, the app is more efficient at identifying and blocking interruptions. It means you can enjoy a better phone experience without the hassle of unwanted communications.
Along with the enhanced features, this update also fixes some issues from previous versions. Samsung has listened to user feedback and worked to resolve common bugs, making the app more reliable.
The installation package size of this update is around 5.2MB. To get the Samsung Auto Blocker September 2024 update, simply go to the Galaxy Store, click on the Menu option, and tap on Updates to check your list of apps’ updates. Alternatively, you can download the update directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.
Activating Auto Blocker on your Samsung device is too easy. First, open the Settings app on your phone > scroll down and tap on “Security and Privacy” >> look for the Auto Blocker menu >> tap on the toggle of the feature to enable its protection.
One UI 6.1: How to activate Auto Blocker feature on Samsung devices