One UI 6.1.1 update changelog for 2021 Samsung flagships

Samsung recently pushed the One UI 6.1.1 update to Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 released in 2021. The major update is gradually rolling out to 2021 flagships. The Galaxy S21 series was also launched in 2021 but is ineligible for most Galaxy AI features.

Still, Samsung is sharing many One UI 6.1.1 enhancements with 2021 flagship models. Mid-range and budget phones are not eligible for the incremental update. These features and enhancements would come as part of the One UI 7 update.

One UI 6.1.1 brings Smart Select to the Apps Edge panel. You can quickly call phone numbers, locate addresses, enhance images, and more. Selecting something on the screen with Smart Select will now present suggested actions related to the selection.

While Galaxy AI is not included, One UI 6.1.1 contains pretty much stuff. Samsung has already rolled out the Circle to Search feature. Explore all the changes included in One UI 6.1.1 update through the official changelog below:

One UI 6.1.1 update changelog

Discover new insights and stay motivated

Stay inspired throughout your health experience with new wellness tips in Samsung Health. Wellness tips offer valuable insights and encouragement to help you achieve your health goals.

Get more detailed sleep analysis

New sleep insights give you more detailed and accurate analysis of your sleep quality. Your comprehensive sleep report now includes your heart rate, respiratory rate, and the amount of time it takes you to fall asleep after you lie down.

Make your own workout routines

Combine a series of different exercises together for a custom workout routine. You can set targets for sets, reps, time, and more. After you start your routine, your watch can automatically switch to the next exercise when you meet your target. You can optionally add breaks in between exercises. When your routine is finished, you can view your results for the entire routine all in one place.

Connect cycling power meters

Get more useful data from your cycling workouts. Samsung Health now supports connecting to cycling power meters attached to your bike. A power meter allows you to track your functional threshold power (FTP) to give you more insights into your training.

Suggested actions for Smart select

Take action quickly based on what’s shown on your screen. When you select something on your screen with Smart select, you’ll now get suggested actions related to your selection.

You can quickly call phone numbers, locate addresses, enhance images, and more. Smart select can now be accessed in the Apps Edge panel.

Enhanced multi window experience

It’s easier than ever to switch between picture-in-picture and split screen. Touch and hold a video playing in picture-in-picture, then drag it to the side of the screen where you want to play it.

Easier file copying and moving

It’s easier than ever to find the right folder when copying or moving files in My Files. You can now choose the destination folder in a pop-up window so you can easily return the original folder when you’re finished.

Create file shortcuts on the Home screen

Get faster access to the files you use most. Touch and hold any file in My Files, then use your other hand to navigate to the Home screen. Drop the file anywhere on your Home screen to create a shortcut to the file.

Improved thumbnail image display

See how images will appear before you open them. Thumbnail images for pictures and videos in My Files now appear in the original aspect ratio.

Automate your watch with modes and routines

Modes you set up on your phone, such as Sleep mode, Exercise mode, or Theater mode, can now automatically control more of your watch’s settings based on what you’re doing or where you are.

In addition to Watch faces and Do not disturb, modes can now also control Always On Display, Raise wrist to wake, Touch screen to wake, Turn bezel to wake, Sound mode, and Disconnection alerts.

More message filtering options

When you create a routine that starts when you receive a message or notification, you now have more fine-tuned control. You can add multiple keywords and choose to start the routine when all keywords are included or when any keyword is included in the message or notification.

Clip just what you need

Touch and hold a person or object in any photo to clip it. You can now clip multiple items at once. After clipping, you can easily turn your selection into a sticker or copy and paste it somewhere else.

Design and share your profile card

Design your own profile card with your name and picture that other Galaxy users can see when you call them or when they view your contact info. You can also create profile cards for other people in your contacts so you can see their card when they call you.

Skim through videos quickly

Save time and effort with new video seek controls in the Video Player app. Double tap the right side of the screen to go forward 5 seconds. Double tap the left side of the screen to go back 5 seconds.

Answer calls with a tap instead of a swipe

If you have difficulty swiping, you can set your phone to answer calls with a simple tap of a button.

Answer all calls using the speaker

Enjoy easier hands-free calls. If you prefer taking calls on the speaker, a new setting lets you answer all calls on the speaker by default instead of manually switching for each call.

Get frequent weather updates

Stay prepared for sudden weather changes. Weather information now automatically updates at least once every hour to make sure you always have the latest forecasts.

Extra-strong security

If you have special security needs, you can now set Auto Blocker to apply maximum restrictions to get the highest level of protection against malware and security threats.

Hyperlinks and automatic downloading attachments in messages are blocked, location data is removed when sharing pictures, and shared albums in Gallery can’t be used.

Enhanced Assistant menu

You can now open the quick panel with just one tap. You also have greater control of physical buttons. Use the Assistant menu to press and hold or double press the Side button.