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BREAKING: Samsung announces One UI 6.1.1 expansion to many older Galaxy devices
Samsung has officially announced the expansion of the One UI 6.1.1 update, which will add the latest Galaxy AI features to more Galaxy devices. Starting today, One UI 6.1.1 update has begun rolling out for the Galaxy S24 series, with plans to expand to other countries soon. It brings advanced capabilities initially available on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
The Korean tech giant will release this major update to more previous models including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and the Tab S9 series.
One UI 6.1.1 update is available for the Samsung Galaxy S24 users in Korea from September 5 and the company will extend it to North America and Europe on September 9. Other devices and regions will receive the update in the following weeks.
One UI 6.1.1 Features
One UI 6.1.1 update expansion will make several key features to older flagships to enhance communication, productivity, and creativity. Galaxy AI now supports the Interpreter’s Listening Mode across all expanded devices, making language translation during presentations seamless.
In addition, Chat Assist helps users write emails and social media posts by generating text based on a few keywords using Composer.
Galaxy Z Flip 6’s exclusive Suggested Replies feature is now available for the Galaxy S24 series, which offers quick responses when connected to Galaxy Watch7 or Watch Ultra.
For productivity, Samsung brings advanced Note Assist features, PDF Overlay Translation, Sketch to Image, and an enhanced Circle to Search with the Sound search feature.
Users can use Portrait Studio to create amazing portraits and Instant Slow-mo to enhance video quality with smooth slow-motion effects.
With these updates, Samsung is ready to make AI-driven tools accessible to a wider audience to enhance the overall mobile experience.
Samsung Galaxy S24 grabs One UI 6.1.1 with new Galaxy AI tricks
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 has pushed the One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone in India, following the release in Korea. Users of Galaxy S23 FE can identify this major update through One UI build version S711BXXU4DXH7.
One UI 6.1.1 update for Samsung Galaxy S23 FE brings several enhancements and features. It lets you convert your drawings to artwork, improve photo styles, and use text auto-completion on the Samsung Keyboard.
Moreover, it supports real-time translation for calls and text in images, voice-to-text conversion, better PDF management, and dynamic wallpapers. For security enhancements, it installs an August 2024 security patch.
The installation package size of the One UI 6.1.1 update for Samsung Galaxy S23 FE in India is around 2.4GB. At the moment, the update is available in limited countries and the company will extend its availability soon.
Till then, if you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
Now, click on the Download and install option. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone.
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