SM-A526W firmware

• The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 17 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

One UI 6.1 Upgrade Customize your Galaxy New wallpaper editing features Decorate your wallpaper however you like. When you select an image to use as your wallpaper, you can now apply frames and effects. More widgets for your Lock screen Additional widgets are available for your Lock screen so you can quickly check useful information without unlocking your phone. The new widgets include Weather, Samsung Health, Battery, Reminder, Calendar, and Clock. Customize alarm alerts Use an image, video, or AR emoji to create your own custom alert screens for each alarm. You can even change the layout of where the alarm information appears on the screen. More stickers to personalize your calendar You can now add up to 2 stickers for each date on your calendar. Stickers for events are now shown next to the event name in Month view. Revamped Calendar settings Calendar settings have been reorganized to be more intuitive. You can also set background colors and images for full-screen calendar alerts. Customize reminder alerts Create the right background for each of your reminders. You can now set colors and background images for full-screen reminder alerts. Do more with reminder categories You can now choose a representative icon for each reminder category. You can also pin categories you use frequently to the top of the category list. Turn modes on or off from the Home screen Turn modes on and off more quickly than before. The new Mode widget lets you add modes directly to your Home screen. Reorder your modes You can now change the order that modes are listed on the Modes tab in Modes and Routines. New routine conditions You can now start a routine when an alarm of your choice starts ringing or when Smart View connects or disconnects. Relumino outline Turn on Relumino outline in Accessibility settings to highlight the outlines of objects in images and videos to make them easier to distinguish for people with low vision. Connect and share Share with more devices Quick Share has merged with Google's Nearby Share. In addition to Galaxy devices, you can now share with other Android devices even without an internet connection. Locate your devices The new Samsung Find app lets you see where all your Galaxy devices are on a map any time. If you lose a device, additional features are available to help you find the device and protect your data. Share your location with others With Samsung Find, you can share your location with family, friends, or anyone that you trust. Share for a limited time or all the time. You're always in control of who can see your location. Sync Internet tab groups with other devices Easily pick up where you left off during your last browsing session no matter which device you were using. Tab groups that you create on one device will appear in Samsung Internet on other Galaxy devices signed in to your Samsung account. Protect your data Enhanced data protection in Samsung Cloud Rest assured that no one can access your data but you, even if there's a data breach. You can turn on end-to-end encryption for data that's synced with Samsung Cloud. Fast and secure sign-ins with passkeys Passkeys provide more security for web sign-ins without the need to remember complicated passwords. Use passkeys to sign in to supported websites with biometric authentication in Samsung Internet. Manage your health Enhanced exercise experience Compete against your past running results in Samsung Health to try to beat your previous time. You can also crop exercises after you finish to remove any unnecessary time at the beginning or end. More options for daily activity targets You now have more options for setting your daily activity targets in Samsung Health. If a step goal doesn't work for you, you can change to floors climbed or active hours instead. Improved cycle tracking When you record your physical symptoms and moods, options you've used frequently in the past will appear at the top of the screen. You can also now set custom moods if the default options don't match how you're feeling. Even more improvements Easier to access Video call effects Video call effects will now appear in the quick panel during video calls so you can easily control how others see you. You can set a background color or image. More information in the Weather widget The weather widget will let you know when severe thunderstorms, snowfall, or other precipitation is on the forecast in your local area. Voice input without leaving the keyboard The keyboard now remains visible while using voice input so you can easily switch back to typing whenever you need to. Tap the mic button at the bottom of the screen to enter text using your voice at any time while using the keyboard. Open all minimized apps at once A new button lets you reopen all of the minimized apps at once when you have more than one pop-up window minimized. Google search suggestions in Finder When you search using Finder, you’ll also get suggested web searches from Google. More ways to protect your battery Choose from 3 different protection options to help extend your battery's lifespan. Basic protection keeps your charge between 95% and 100%. Adaptive protection pauses charging while you're asleep and finishes charging just before you wake up. You can also choose to limit the maximum charge to 80% for maximum protection. Improved Gallery search The search screen has been redesigned to make it easier to use. Results are now categorized by type, such as people, places, albums, or stories. Change playback speed More videos now support changing the playback speed when you edit a video in Gallery. You can make your video play faster or slower in a specific section that you select or for the entire video. Edit videos on multiple devices You can now continue your edits on your phone, tablet, or PC. Export your Studio projects to a file that can be opened on other Galaxy devices.

Released for 17 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

· The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 17 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

One UI 6.0 Upgrade (Android 14) Quick panel New button layout The quick panel has a new layout that makes it easier to access the features you use most. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth now have their own dedicated buttons at the top of the screen, while visual features, like Dark mode and Eye comfort shield have been moved to the bottom. Other quick settings buttons appear in a customizable area in the middle. Instantly access the full quick panel By default, a compact quick panel with notifications appears when you swipe down from the top of the screen. Swiping down again hides notifications and shows the expanded quick panel. If you turn on Quick settings instant access, you can view the expanded quick panel by swiping just once from the right side of the top of the screen. Swiping down from the left side shows notifications. Quickly access brightness control The brightness control bar now appears by default in the compact quick panel when you swipe down once from the top of the screen for quicker and easier brightness adjustments. Improved album art display While playing music or videos, album art will cover the entire media controller in the notification panel if the app playing the music or video provides album art. Enhanced layout for notifications Each notification now appears as a separate card, making it easier to recognize individual notifications. More vivid notification icons You can use the same full-color icons that are used for each app on the Home and Apps screens. You can turn this on in Settings. Sort notifications by time You can now change your notification settings to sort by time instead of priority so your newest notifications are always on top. Lock screen Reposition your clock You now have more freedom to move your clock to the position of your choice on the Lock screen. Home screen Simplified icon labels App icon labels are now limited to a single line for a cleaner and simpler look. "Galaxy" and "Samsung" have been removed from some app names to make them shorter and easier to scan. Drag and drop with 2 hands Start dragging app icons or widgets on your Home screen with one hand, then use your other hand to navigate to the screen where you want to drop them. Multitasking Keep pop-up windows open Instead of minimizing pop-up windows when you go to the Recents screen, pop-ups will now remain open after you leave the Recents screen so you can continue what you were working on. Samsung Keyboard New emoji design Emojis that appear in your messages, social media posts, and elsewhere on your phone have been updated with a fresh new design. Content sharing Picture previews When you share pictures from any app, preview images will appear at the top of the Share panel to give you one more chance to review the pictures before sharing them. Weather New Weather widget The Weather insights widget provides more information about your local weather conditions. You can see when severe thunderstorms, snow, rain, and other events are on the forecast. More information in Weather app Information about snowfall, moon phases and times, atmospheric pressure, visibility distance, dew point, and wind direction is now available in the Weather app. Interactive map view Swipe to move around the map and tap a location to view the local weather conditions. The map can help you find weather information even if you don’t know the name of the city. Enhanced illustrations Illustrations in the Weather widget and app have been enhanced to provide better information about the current weather conditions. Background colors also change depending on the time of the day. Camera Simple and intuitive design The overall layout of the Camera app has been simplified. Quick settings buttons on the preview screen have been redesigned to be easier to understand. Custom camera widgets You can add custom camera widgets to your Home screen. You can set each widget to start in a specific shooting mode and save pictures in an album of your choice. More alignment options for watermarks You can now choose whether your watermark appears at the top or bottom of your photos. Scan documents easily The Scan document feature has been separated from Scene optimizer so you can scan documents even if Scene optimizer is turned off. The new Auto scan lets you scan documents automatically whenever you take a picture of a document. After a document is scanned, you’ll be taken to the edit screen where you can rotate your document to align it the way you want. Quick access to resolution settings A resolution button is now available in the quick settings at the top of the screen in Photo and Pro modes so you can quickly change the resolution of photos you take. Easier video size options A pop-up now appears when you tap the video size button, making it easier to see all the options and choose the right ones. Keep your pictures level When grid lines are turned on in Camera settings, a level line will now appear in the middle of the screen while using the rear camera in all modes except Panorama. The line will move to show whether your picture is level with the ground. Turn off swipe up/down to switch cameras Swiping up or down to switch between the front and rear cameras is now optional. If you’re concerned about accidental swipes, you can turn this off in Settings. Apply effects more easily Filter and face effects now use a dial instead of a slider making it easier to make precise adjustments with just one hand. Gallery Quick edits in detail view While viewing a picture or video, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to go to detail view. This screen now provides quick access to effects and editing features you can immediately apply. Drag and drop with 2 hands Touch and hold pictures and videos with one hand, then use your other hand to navigate to the album where you want to drop them. Save clipped images as stickers When you clip something from an image, you can easily save it as a sticker that you can use later when editing pictures or videos. Enhanced story view While viewing a story, a thumbnail view appears when you swipe up from the bottom of the screen. In thumbnail view, you can add or remove pictures and videos from your story. Photo Editor Enhanced layout The new Tools menu makes it easier to find the editing features you need. Straighten and Perspective options have been combined in the Transform menu. Adjust decorations after saving You can now make changes to drawings, stickers, and text that you've added to a photo even after saving. Undo and redo Don't worry about making mistakes. You can now easily undo or redo transformations, filters, and tones. Draw on custom stickers When creating custom stickers, you can now use the drawing tools to make your stickers even more personal and unique. New text backgrounds and styles When adding text to a photo, you can choose from several new backgrounds and styles to help you get the perfect look. Studio (Video Editor) More powerful video editing Studio is a new project-based video editor, allowing for more complex and powerful editing. You can access Studio from the Drawer menu in Gallery or add an icon to your Home screen for quicker access. Timeline layout Studio lets you view your entire project as a timeline containing multiple video clips. The multi-layered structure lets you add clips, stickers, subtitles, and other objects and adjust their position and length easily. Save and edit projects You can also save unfinished movie projects to continue editing them later. Video Player Enhanced layout Video player controls are now easier than ever. Buttons with similar functions have been grouped together, and the Play button has been moved to the center of the screen. Enhanced playback speed controls Choose between several video playback speeds between 0.25x and 2.0x. Speed controls are now easier to access with dedicated buttons instead of a slider. Samsung Health New look for the Home screen The Samsung Health Home screen has been completely revamped. More information is shown, while bold fonts and colors make it easier to see the information you need most. Your latest exercise result is shown at the top of the screen, and more feedback is provided about your sleep score as well as your daily goals for steps, activity, water, and food. Custom water cup sizes You can now customize the size of cups in the Samsung Health Water tracker to match the size of the cup you usually drink from. Calendar Your schedule at a glance The new schedule view provides your upcoming events, tasks, and reminders all together in chronological order. View your reminders in Calendar You can now view and add reminders in the Calendar app without opening the Reminder app. Move events with 2 hands In Day or Week view, touch and hold the event you want to move with one hand, then use your other hand to navigate to the day where you want to move it. Reminder Refined reminder list view The main list view has been redesigned. You can manage categories at the top of the screen. Below the categories, your reminders will be shown organized by date. The layout for reminders containing images and web links has also been enhanced. New reminder categories The Place category contains reminders that alert you when you're in a specific place, and the No alert category contains reminders that don't provide any alerts. More options for creating reminders When sharing content to the Reminder app, you'll get full editing options before your reminder is created. You can also take pictures using the camera when creating a reminder. Create all-day reminders You can now create reminders for an entire day and customize the time you want to be alerted about them. Samsung Internet Play videos in the background Keep playing video sound even if you leave the current tab or leave the Internet app. Move bookmarks and tabs with 2 hands Touch and hold the bookmark or tab you want to move with one hand, then use your other hand to navigate to the bookmark folder or tab group where you want to move it. Smart select Resize and extract text from pinned content When you pin an image to the screen, you can now resize it or extract text from it. Magnified view When selecting an area of the screen, a magnified view will appear so you can start and end your selection at the perfect spot. Bixby text call Switch to Bixby during a call You can switch to Bixby text call at any time, even if the call is already in progress. Modes and Routines Change the appearance of your Lock screen Set up different Lock screens with their own wallpaper and clock style for when you're driving, working, exercising, and more. Try a dark wallpaper for Sleep mode or a calming wallpaper for Relax mode. When you edit the Lock screen for a mode, you’ll see that wallpaper whenever that mode is turned on. New conditions You can now start a routine when an app is playing media. New actions Your routines can now do more than ever before, such as changing your Samsung Keyboard settings. Finder Quick actions for apps When an app appears in your search results, you can touch and hold the app to get quick access to actions you can perform using the app. For example, if you search for the Calendar app, buttons for adding an event or searching your calendar will appear. App actions will also appear in search results on their own if you search for the name of the action instead of the app. My Files Free up storage space Recommendation cards will appear to help you free up storage space. My Files will recommend deleting unnecessary files, give you tips for setting up cloud storage, and also let you know which apps on your phone are using the most storage space. Integrated Trash with Gallery and Voice Recorder My Files, Gallery, and Voice Recorder Trash features have been combined into one. When you open the Trash in My Files, you’ll be able to see files, pictures, videos, and voice recordings you’ve deleted all together, along with options for restoring or permanently deleting. Copy files with 2 hands Touch and hold the file you want to copy with one hand, then use your other hand to navigate to the folder where you want to copy it. Samsung Pass Safer sign-ins with passkeys Use passkeys to sign in to supported apps and websites. Unlike passwords, your passkey is only stored on your phone and can't be leaked through a website security breach. Passkeys also protect you from phishing attacks because they only work on the website or app where they were registered. Settings Smarter Airplane mode If you turn on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth while Airplane mode is on, your phone will remember. The next time you use Airplane mode, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth will remain on instead of turning off. Easier access to battery settings Battery settings now have their own top-level settings menu so you can easily check your battery usage and manage battery settings. Block security threats Get an extra level of protection for your apps and data. Auto Blocker prevents unknown apps from being installed, checks for malware, and blocks malicious commands from being sent to your phone using a USB cable Accessibility Vision enhancements easier to find The Spoken assistance and Visibility enhancements menus have been combined into one Vision enhancements menu for quicker, simpler access. New magnification options Customize how your magnification window appears. You can choose full screen, partial screen, or allow switching between the two. Customize cursor thickness You can now increase the thickness of the cursor that appears while editing text so that it's easier to see. Learn more about accessibility A link to the Samsung Accessibility web page has been added to Accessibility settings so you can learn more about accessibility features and our efforts to make our products accessible to everyone. Digital Wellbeing Enhanced layout The main screen of Digital Wellbeing has been redesigned, making it easier to find the information you need. More content in your weekly report Your weekly usage report now lets you know about unusual usage patterns, your peak usage times, and how you balance your screen time.

Released for 17 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

• The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

• The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

• The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

• The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

• Overall stability of your device has been improved. • The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

• Overall stability of your device has been improved. • The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

· The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

• The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

• Overall stability of your device has been improved. • The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

One UI 5.1 Update One UI 5.1 takes your phone to the next level with new Gallery features as well as productivity and personalization enhancements. Camera and Gallery More powerful search You can now search your Gallery for more than one person or subject at the same time. You can even search for people without tagging their names just by tapping their faces. Enhanced image remastering Remastering does more to make your pictures look great by removing shadows and reflections. You can also remaster GIFs for better resolution and clarity. Preview has also been improved to make it easier to compare the original picture with the remaster. Create a shared family album It’s easier than ever to share pictures with your family. Gallery will recommend pictures to add to your shared family album by recognizing the faces of family members you select. You get 5 GB of storage for each family member (up to 6 people). Revamped info display When you swipe up while viewing a picture or video in your Gallery, you can see when and where the picture was taken, which device took the picture, where the picture is stored, and more. Now with a simpler layout. Multitasking Easily minimize or switch to full screen You can now minimize or maximize an app window without going to the options menu. Just drag one of the corners. Access your most used apps in split screen When you start a split-screen view, the apps you use most often will be shown below your recently used apps to help you find the apps you need faster. Modes and Routines Change wallpapers based on your mode Set a different wallpaper based on your current activity. Choose one wallpaper for work, one for exercising, and more. More actions for routines New actions let you control Quick Share and Touch sensitivity, change your ringtone, and change your font style. Weather Quick access to useful information Check severe weather alerts, daily weather summaries, and sunrise/sunset times at the top of the Weather app. The temperature graph now uses colors to show how the temperature changes throughout the day. Hourly precipitation graph An hourly graph now shows how much precipitation has fallen at different times of the day. Summary on Weather widget A brief summary of the current weather conditions now appears on the weather widget to let you know if it's sunny, cloudy, raining, or snowing. Samsung Internet Continue browsing on another device If you're browsing the web on one Galaxy phone or tablet and later open the Internet app on another Galaxy device signed in to the same Samsung account, a button will appear that lets you open the last webpage you were viewing on the other device. Improved search Your searches now include the names of bookmark folders and tab groups. Improved search logic lets you find what you're looking for even if something isn't spelled correctly. Additional changes Check the battery level of your devices The new Battery widget lets you check the battery level of your devices, right from the Home screen. You can see how much battery is left on your phone, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch, and other supported devices. Settings suggestions While signed in to your Samsung account, suggestions will appear at the top of the Settings screen to help you share, connect, and enhance your experience across your Galaxy devices. Choose where to save screenshots and screen recordings You can now change the folder where screenshots and screen recordings are saved.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

• The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

• The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

One UI 5 Upgrade (Android 13) One UI 5 brings you more powerful personalization and makes it easier to get things done across your Galaxy devices. Visual design New app icons and illustrations Icon symbols are larger for a bolder look that's easier to scan. Subtle background gradients and improved contrast give a fresher, more natural feel. New help illustrations have been created to give a consistent look to all apps. Smoother than ever before New animations and transition effects make switching between screens feel more natural. Animations and other visual feedback appear instantly when you touch the screen, making interactions more intuitive. Scrolling speed has also been enhanced to make scrolling feel smoother throughout One UI. Enhanced blur effects and colors Background blur effects on the quick panel, Home screen, and throughout One UI have been improved with brighter colors for a clearer and more consistent experience. Simplified app color schemes help you avoid distractions and focus on your current task. Customization Customize your Lock screen Just touch and hold the Lock screen to edit. What could be simpler? Customize your wallpaper, clock style, notification settings, and more, with live preview, all in one place. More wallpaper choices Wallpaper settings have been redesigned making it easier to find the perfect wallpaper for your Home and Lock screens. There are more images, videos, colors, and filters to choose from than ever before. More options for your color palette It's easier to find the colors that are right for you. Choose from up to 16 color themes based on your wallpaper as well as preset color themes that are designed to look great. Easily see who’s calling Set a different call background for each contact so you easily see who's calling with just a quick glance. Modes and routines Choose modes based on your activity Choose a mode based on what you're doing, such as exercising, working, or relaxing, then choose what you want your phone to do in each situation. For example, turn on Do not disturb when you're relaxing or play music when you're driving. Bedtime mode is now Sleep mode Sleep mode lets you automate more actions when it's time for bed, like turning on Dark mode and changing the sound mode. Easier to discover preset routines A simplified layout makes it easier to find routines that are useful for you. Check running routines quickly Routines that are currently running are now shown at the top of the Routines screen so you can understand what's happening and make changes if necessary. More actions and conditions for your routines Automatically start routines when you use Airplane mode or Mobile Hotspot. Routines can now open app pairs and adjust the left/right sound balance. Home screen widgets Stack widgets on your Home screen Combine several widgets of the same size into a single widget to save space on your Home screen. Just drag a widget onto another widget to create a stack, then swipe to switch between widgets. You can add more widgets to your stack at any time by dragging and dropping. Multitasking Switch your view with a gesture Switch from full screen to split screen view by swiping upward with two fingers from the bottom of the screen. Switch from full screen to pop-up view by swiping inward with one finger from either corner at the top of the screen. Gestures can be turned on or off in Settings Labs. Quickly open apps in split screen Just drag an app from the Recents screen to the side of the screen where you want to open it. Connected devices Do more with your connected devices The Connected devices menu has been added to Settings, making it quicker and easier to access features that work with other devices, like Quick Share, and Smart View. Hide notifications on your TV When viewing content from your phone on your TV with Smart View, you can choose to hide notifications on your TV to prevent others from seeing your personal information. Play sound from your phone on any Chromecast device Available Chromecast devices will appear when you tap Media output in the quick panel on your phone. Just tap the device where you want to play music or other audio content. Camera and Gallery Zoom more easily with one hand The zoom bar has been condensed so you can zoom in or out farther with a single swipe. Get help with Pro mode A help icon will appear in Pro and Pro video modes. Tap the icon to get tips and guidance for using the various lenses, options, and controls. Add watermarks to your pictures Automatically add a watermark to each picture containing the date and time a picture was taken, your phone's model name, or other custom information. Choose filters more easily The filter selection menu has been streamlined in Camera, Photo Editor, and Video Editor. All filters are available in one list, making it easier to find the perfect filter for your picture or video. Customize albums in Gallery Choose which albums appear by default and hide less frequently used albums to keep the clutter down. You can also merge albums that have the same name and create albums that automatically update to include pictures of people you select. All-new look for Stories Stories that are automatically created in your Gallery have been revamped with an interactive slideshow view. Just tap or swipe to move between pictures and videos in your story. Photo and Video Editor Create stickers from any picture Create reusable stickers from any picture in your gallery. Just select the part of the picture you want to use as a sticker, then adjust the thickness and color of the outlines. More ways to edit GIFs You can trim and adjust the ratio of animated GIFs to make them the right size. You can also use the same editing features that are available for still images to decorate your GIF however you like. Keep portrait mode effects even after editing Portrait mode effects are now retained even after cropping or changing filters so you can adjust the background blur at any time. Draw perfect shapes on pictures and videos Use the pen tool to draw a shape such as a circle, triangle, rectangle, or heart. Hold your finger on the screen when you finish drawing to make it instantly transform to straight lines and perfect angles. New stickers for photos and videos 60 new preloaded emoji stickers are available for decorating your pictures and videos. AR Emoji and stickers New AR Emoji stickers When you create a new AR Emoji, 15 stickers are created by default giving you more ways to express yourself. If that’s not enough, there are also more AR Emoji stickers available for download so you can always find a sticker to match your emotions. Do more with AR Emojis Use transparent backgrounds for AR Emoji stickers, or choose any picture from your Gallery to use as a background for your emoji in AR Emoji Camera. You can also pair up two emojis together and create fun dances and poses. Samsung Keyboard New emojis available for emoji pairs In Samsung Keyboard, more than 80 additional emojis are available for creating an emoji pair. You can now combine emojis based on animals, food, and other objects in addition to facial expressions. Choose the perfect combination to get your feelings across. Rearrange expression buttons in Samsung Keyboard Touch and hold the emoji, sticker, and other buttons to rearrange them. Enter kaomoji directly from Samsung Keyboard Spice up your chats and texts with preset facial expressions created using keyboard symbols. (*^.^*) Customize the spacebar row in Samsung Keyboard You can choose which function keys and punctuation marks to show in the bottom row of the keyboard next to the spacebar. Extract and scan text Extract text from any image or screen Extract text using Samsung Keyboard, Internet, Gallery, or whenever you take a screenshot. Paste the result into a message, email, or document instead of typing. Get suggestions based on text in images When text appears in an image in Gallery, Camera, or other apps, actions will be recommended based on the text. For example, if you take a picture of a sign with a phone number or web address on it, you can tap to call the number or visit the site. Text extraction and suggestion features are only supported for English, Korean, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese. Notifications Get only the notifications you allow When you use an app for the first time, you’ll be asked whether you want to receive notifications from it. Feel free to say no to apps that you don’t want to disturb you. Easier access to app notification controls Is an app sending you too many notifications? It's easier than ever to block it with reorganized notification settings placing app notification controls at the top. You can also go directly to app notification settings using the button at the bottom of the notification panel. Choose which types of notifications apps can send You now have separate control over whether apps can show pop-up notifications, app icon badges, and notifications on the Lock screen. Allow all types, some, or none. It's up to you. New layout for notifications App icons are larger, making it easier to see which app sent the notification. Text alignment has also been improved to make notifications easier to read. Settings Set a language for each app Want to use some apps in one language and other apps in another? You can now choose which language will be used for each app in Settings. Set exceptions for Do not disturb You can now set individual contacts as exceptions to Do not disturb. Your phone will ring or vibrate when the people you choose call and send messages to you, even when Do not disturb is on. It’s also easier to set apps as exceptions so you get notification alerts from them even when Do not disturb is on. Just choose the apps you want to allow from the new grid. Improved sound and vibration settings Menus have been reorganized to make it easier to find the sound and vibration options you need. Set your ringtone and change the volume and vibration settings, all in the same place. More options for RAM Plus RAM Plus can now be turned off completely in Device care if you don’t need it or don’t want it to use any storage space. Auto optimization Device care keeps your phone running smoothly by automatically performing optimizations in the background. To keep your phone in the best condition, you can set your phone to automatically restart when needed. Security and privacy Check your phone’s security status at a glance The new Security dashboard in Settings shows whether your phone has any security issues and helps you fix them quickly. Security and privacy information for websites An icon will appear in the address bar in Samsung Internet to show a site's security status. Tap the icon to learn which information the website collects and tracks. Accessibility More accessibility options in the quick panel High contrast font and Color inversion can be added to the quick panel for easier access. Magnifier is easier to access Turn on the Magnifier shortcut in Accessibility settings to get quick access to the Magnifier feature. Magnifier uses your phone's camera to enlarge items in the real world so you can take a closer look or make them easier to read. More spoken assistance Choose from various types of voice feedback to get help using your phone even if you can't see the screen clearly. You can make your phone read out keyboard input so you can be sure you typed the correct letter, use Bixby Vision to recognize nearby objects and tell you what they are, and turn on audio descriptions that explain what's happening in a video (only for supported videos). Easily edit your Accessibility button Tap and hold the Accessibility button to quickly change the features you can access using the button. New actions available for Corner actions If you're using a mouse or trackpad, new actions are available when you move the mouse pointer to one of the 4 corners of the screen. You can now click and hold, drag, or drag and drop. Additional changes Use several timers at once You can now start a new timer in the Clock app even if another timer is still running. More control over calendar event invitees When you add an event to your Google calendar in the Samsung Calendar app, you can choose whether invitees are allowed to see who else is invited to the event and also choose whether they can invite other people. Add video conferences to your events When you create a Google calendar event in the Samsung Calendar app, you can set up a video conference at the same time. Everyone invited to your event will receive the link to the video conference. Add stickers to your Google calendar Add stickers to Google calendar events in the Samsung Calendar app to make them easy to see at a glance. Stickers are shown in both calendar and agenda views. Stay on top of reminders due today The new Today category shows only reminders due today. You can also check reminders due today at the top of the main screen in the Reminder app. Show and hide completed reminders You can show or hide the completed reminders in any category. Show to see what you've already done, or hide to stay focused on things you still need to finish. Choose the right view for your reminders Choose the simple view to show more reminders on the screen at once or an expanded view that includes details such as the due date and repeating conditions. Drag and drop bookmarks between folders Keep your Samsung Internet bookmarks organized by dragging and dropping them between folders. More powerful search in My Files Choose whether to search all files or only files in the current folder. You can also choose between searching only file names or searching information inside of files, such as text in documents. When your search is complete, you can sort the results by name, date, size, or file type. Redesigned Digital Wellbeing The new dashboard provides clearer usage details and makes it easier to access the features you need, such as app timers and screen time reports. Get help in an emergency Quickly press the Side key 5 times to call emergency services even if your phone is in your pocket or you aren't able to talk. Integrated emergency contact list Create an emergency contact list that includes the people you want to contact in case of an emergency. The same contact list can be used for emergency features on both your watch and your phone. Show app names in the Apps edge panel Turn on Show app names to make app names appear below the app icons. Some apps will need to be updated separately after the One UI 5 upgrade.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

• The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

• The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC

• Overall stability of your device has been improved. • The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 19 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC, XPL

· Security patch update

Released for 19 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC, XPL

· Security patch update

Released for 19 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC, XPL

· The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 19 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC, XPL

· Security patch update

Released for 19 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC, XPL

One UI 4 Upgrade (Android 12) One UI 4 brings you a wide array of new features and enhancements for your Galaxy devices. More intuitive, more fun, more secure, and easier than ever. Check out the changes below. Color palette Customize your phone with unique colors based on your wallpaper. Your colors will be applied to menus, buttons, backgrounds, and apps throughout your phone. Privacy One UI 4 offers strong privacy protection to make sure your personal information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. Permission info at a glance See when each app accesses sensitive permissions such as Location, Camera, or Microphone in Permission usage. You can deny permissions for any apps you don’t feel comfortable with. Camera and microphone indicators Keep prying eyes and ears away. A green dot will appear in the upper right corner of the screen when any app is using the camera or microphone. You can also use quick panel controls to temporarily block all apps from using the camera or microphone. Approximate location Keep your exact location private. You can set apps that don't need to know exactly where you are to only have access your general area. Clipboard protection Keep your passwords, credit card numbers, and other sensitive information safe. You can choose to receive an alert whenever an app accesses content copied to the clipboard in another app. Samsung Keyboard More than just typing, Samsung Keyboard is all about expressing yourself and having fun. Quick access to GIFs, emojis, and stickers Self-expression is a tap away. Get to your emojis, GIFs, and stickers directly from the keyboard with a single button. Animated emoji pairs Can’t find the right emoji? Combine two emojis together, then add an animation to really get your feelings across. Even more stickers Spice up your conversations with a variety of new animated stickers available to download. Writing assistant Keep your grammar and spelling on point with the new Writing assistant, powered by Grammarly (English only). Home screen It all starts on the Home screen, where your favorite apps and features are just a tap away. One UI 4 helps you keep your home screen looking its best all the time. New widget design Widgets have been redesigned to look better than ever, with info that’s easy to see at a glance and a more consistent style. Easier widget selection Having trouble finding the right widget? You can now quickly scroll through the widget list to see what’s available from each app. You’ll also get recommendations for useful widgets to try out. Lock screen Use widgets to handle quick tasks without unlocking your phone, whether it’s controlling your music, checking your schedule, or capturing your best ideas. Listen where you want Switch audio output from buds to speakers to your phone, all from the Lock screen. Voice recording Got a great idea? Record a voice memo without unlocking your phone. Calendar and schedule at once Check today’s schedule along with your calendar for the rest of the month on the Lock screen. Camera Enjoy a simpler layout while you take pictures and videos. The scene optimizer button only appears in Photo mode if there’s low light or you’re scanning a document. Portrait and Night mode settings are now tucked away and more intuitive. Lens and zoom Lens icons show the magnification level, so you know how much you’re zoomed in. Video that never misses a moment Recording starts immediately after you tap the Record button, instead of when you release it, so that you catch those precious moments before they’re gone. In Photo mode, you can touch and hold the Shutter button to start recording a quick video, then drag your finger to the Lock icon to continue recording without holding down the Shutter. Keep your single takes going Add 5 seconds of extra time to Single take captures so you don’t miss a moment even if it goes into overtime. It’s also easier to select what you want to capture. Pro photography Stay in control with the redesigned Pro and Pro video mode settings. The cleaner look helps you focus on the shot, and the new level indicators added to the grid lines help you keep shots balanced. Enhanced scanning Scan documents, then tap the magnifying glass to zoom in and edit them immediately. You can also do more after scanning QR codes, like calling or emailing someone instead of just adding their contact info to your phone. Portraits for pets Take beautiful pictures of your furry friends with various portrait effects. Portrait mode now works with cats and dogs on both the front and rear cameras. Some portrait effects can only be applied after you take the picture. Gallery Whether you’ve got thousands of pictures and videos or just a few treasured moments, Gallery makes it easier to find what you need and keep your collection organized. Enhanced stories See your stories come to life with highlight videos that are created automatically. Just tap the preview at the top of each story to watch. You can also explore where the pictures in your stories were taken in the new Map view. Easier albums Sort through albums more easily—even if they’ve got tons of pictures. In fact, you can sort albums by how many pictures and videos they contain so that your favorite and most used albums are always at the top of the list. A cover image also appears at the top of the screen when you view an album to give you a better feel for what the album contains. Worry-free remastering Revert remastered pictures to their original versions at any time, even after they’re saved, so you never have to worry about losing the original. More control over information Change or remove the date, time, and location of your pictures to correct it or keep it private. You can also select several pictures and edit their information at once. Photo and video editor Sometimes your photos and videos need a few tweaks. One UI’s Photo and Video editors are there to make your pictures look their best before you share them. Emojis and stickers Use an emoji to cover the face of a shy friend or add stickers to create fun pictures and videos. Video collages Make moving collages that include pictures, videos, or a combination of both. Pick out the perfect moments and create your masterpiece. Lighting control Picture too dark because of bad lighting? The new Light balance feature helps you pull out all the details to make it look great. Never lose the original Get bold with your editing! You can now revert both pictures and videos back to their original versions after they’re saved, or save them as copies to keep both the original and edited versions. Paste from one picture to another Experiment with mixing and matching faces, pets, buildings, and more. You can cut any object out of one picture and paste it into a different one. AR Emoji Use your own personal emojis to spice up your messages, make fun videos, and more. You can create a digital version of yourself, or try a different look. The possibilities are endless. Jazz up your profile Use an AR emoji as your profile picture in Contacts and Samsung account. You can choose from over 10 poses or create your own expressions. Face stickers Pretend to be your emoji with new stickers of your emoji’s face. Have fun decorating your photos and sharing them with your friends. Dance the night away Make cool dance videos with your AR emojis. Choose templates from 10 different categories including #Fun, #Cute, and #Party. Design your own clothes Ever wanted to be a fashion designer? You can now use your own drawings to create unique clothes for your AR emojis. Sharing One UI helps you stay connected and share your experiences with others. Just tap the Share button in any app. More customization Make sharing your own. You can customize the list of apps that appear when you share content to keep the clutter away and focus only on the apps you use regularly. Easier navigation New layout and better navigation makes sharing a breeze. Swipe left or right to scroll through apps and contacts when you’re sharing. Photo sharing When you share a picture that doesn’t look quite right, whether it’s out of focus or not framed well, we’ll let you know and give you suggestions for fixing it. Calendar One UI 4 makes it even easier to keep your busy life organized. Check your schedule on the Home screen A new widget shows your schedule for the day along with a full calendar for the month. Quick add events Need to add something to your calendar in a hurry? Just enter a title and you’re done. More search options You’ve got more ways than ever to find your calendar events. Choose from recent search keywords or filter by color or sticker. Share with others Sometimes you need to keep others in the loop. It’s now easier to share your calendars with other Galaxy users. Easier date and time selection Setting event details is a breeze with separate date and time options. Recover deleted events Events you delete will stay in the Trash for 30 days so you can get them back if you need them. Samsung Internet One UI’s fast and secure web browser now makes it even easier to find the webpages you’re looking for and protect your privacy. Search suggestions Get more search suggestions when you enter text in the address bar. Results will appear with an all new design. Search from the Home screen The new search widget helps you find what you’re looking for, right from the Home screen. Start in Secret mode To protect your privacy, Samsung Internet will automatically start in Secret mode if you were using Secret mode during your last browsing session. Device Care See your phone’s performance, security, and battery life at a glance, solve problems quickly, and get deep diagnostics for more complex issues. Battery and security at a glance Battery and security issues will appear right on the main screen so you can solve problems more quickly. Understand your phone’s overall status Your phone’s overall status is shown as an emoji, so you can understand instantly. Diagnostic checks Now you can get right to Samsung Members diagnostics from Device Care. If something seems wrong with your phone, try the diagnostic tests to find out what the problem is and get suggestions for solving it. Samsung Health Manage all your health data in one place and start building habits for a better tomorrow. Track your exercise, sleep, food intake, and more. One UI 4 makes it easier than ever. All new design Your important data is just a tap away. Everything you need is in easy reach as four tabs at the bottom of the screen. My page Get a summary of your health stats, achievements, personal bests, and progress on the My page tab. Challenge your friends Starting a Together challenge is easier than ever. Invite friends by sending a link. More inclusive Gender options are more inclusive. You can now choose Other or Prefer not to say. More food options Recording your food intake is easier with more snacks added to the food tracker. Accessibility One UI is designed for everyone. In One UI 4, you’ll get even more options to help you use your phone in the way that’s most comfortable for you. Always there when you need it Access accessibility features more quickly with a floating button that’s always available. Mouse gestures Perform actions more quickly by moving your mouse pointer to one of the 4 corners of the screen. Adjust your screen at once Adjust contrast and size at the same time with custom Display mode (High contrast or Large display). Eye comfort More visibility options are available to meet your needs. You can reduce transparency or blur. Extra dim screen If your screen is too bright, even at the lowest brightness setting, turn on Extra dim for more comfortable reading in the dark. Customizable flash notifications Make the screen flash when you receive a notification. You customize colors for each app so you can easily determine where a notification is coming from. Easier magnification Magnifier window has been merged with the new Magnification menu, giving you more options and more control for magnifying content on the screen. More features and improvements Enhanced Dark mode To keep you comfortable in the dark, Dark mode now automatically dims wallpapers and icons. Illustrations in Samsung apps now have Dark mode versions with darker colors for a more consistent experience that’s easier on your eyes. Charging info at a glance When you start charging, different visual effects let you know your charging speed more intuitively. Easier brightness control A bigger brightness bar in the quick panel makes it easier to change screen brightness with a swipe. Safety and emergency menu The new Safety and emergency menu in Settings lets you manage your emergency contacts and safety information all in one place. Settings search enhancements Improved search features help you find the settings you need, when you need them. You’ll get suggestions for related features depending on what you search for. Keep your eyes on the road The new Driving monitor in Digital Wellbeing keeps track of when you use your phone while driving. You’ll get reports on how much you used your phone and which apps you used. Skip an alarm just once Feel like sleeping in? You can now turn off an alarm just for one occurrence. It will turn back on automatically after it’s skipped. Day or night at a glance Have a friend on the other side of the world? It’s easier to see if it’s a good time to contact them. The dual clock widget now shows different background colors for each city depending on whether it’s day or night. Switch from texts to calls Texting not cutting it? Tap the person’s name at the top of the conversation to see their details or start a voice or video call. More search results in Messages Now you can search your messages for photos, videos, web links, and more. The results are all filtered so you can jump right to what you’re looking for. Easier search in My Files Find the file you’re looking for, even if there’s a typo or the name doesn’t match exactly. The Recent files area has also been expanded to help you quickly locate files you’ve used or received recently. Enhanced Edge panels Keep your current app in view while using edge panels. Blurring has been removed to help you see more at once. Resizable picture-in-picture If a floating video is getting in the way, pinch your fingers together to make it smaller. Want to see more? Spread your fingers apart to make it bigger. Quick access to pop-up window options For easier multitasking, you can pin the window options menu to the top of the window to make it easier to access. Some apps will need to be updated separately after the One UI 4 upgrade.

Released for 19 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC, XPL

· Security patch update

Released for 19 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC, XPL

· The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 19 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC, XPL

· The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 19 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC, XPL

· Security patch update

Released for 19 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC, XPL

· The security of your device has been improved.

Released for 19 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC, XPL