Phone · Samsung Galaxy A71 5G
Stock firmware and official updates for the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716U), by region.
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• Security The device is protected with improved security.
Released for 5 CSCs: DSA, DSH, SPR, TMB, USC
Source: SamsungOne UI 5.1.1 Update Multitasking Better app previews on the Recents screen The Recents screen now shows apps as they will appear after you open them. You can easily see if an app is opened in split screen, full screen, or as a pop-up. Easily switch from pop-up view to split screen Press and hold the handle at the top of the pop-up window, then drag the app to the side of the screen where you want it to be shown. Restore pop-ups snapped to the edge of the screen Drag an app in pop-up view to the edge of the screen to snap it to the edge and keep it out of the way. When you need it again, tap anywhere on the pop-up to bring it back to its previous location. Check minimized apps with the S Pen Hover your S Pen above a floating app icon to see a preview of how the app will appear when you open it. Taskbar More recent apps You can now choose how many recently used apps to show on the taskbar (up to 4). Easier navigation When fewer than 8 icons are shown on the taskbar, the navigation area will automatically resize to give you more space for the navigation buttons. Flex mode Use the Flex mode panel with more apps More apps can now be used with the Flex mode panel. When the Flex mode panel is turned on, just fold your phone upright and tap the button that appears on the navigation bar. Improved media controls Buttons for skipping forward and backward 10 seconds are now available on the Flex mode panel. When you touch the time bar, the time you'll move to will be shown to help you find the right moment. Customize the toolbar Create your own personal layout to quickly access features like split screen view, screen capture, and more. Touch and hold an icon on the Flex mode panel toolbar to reorder the icons or move icons into or out of the toolbar. Quick Share Share with contacts You can now send files to your contacts anytime, even if they're not near you. Share files privately Protect private content when you share it. You can set expiration dates for the files you send, cancel sharing at any time, and prevent recipients from saving or resharing. Samsung Health Improved sleep coaching New coaching content and layouts make it easier to check your progress and build better sleeping habits. (Requires Galaxy Watch4 or newer) More meaningful sleep data Screen layout and explanations have been enhanced to make it easier to check and understand each sleep factor. (Requires Galaxy Watch4 or newer) Measure your skin temperature during sleep See how your skin temperature changes throughout the night to help you create a more comfortable sleep environment. (Requires Galaxy Watch5 or newer) Better workout summaries New workout summaries help you focus on meaningful information from your exercise. Stay on track to meet your goals Rewards, badges, and personal best records have been enhanced to keep you motivated and help you meet your health goals. Camera and Gallery More date and time styles for watermarks Customize the date and time separately with more style options to get the perfect look for your watermark. Enhanced Flex Mode layout for Pro modes When your phone is folded upright, manual settings for Pro and Pro video modes will appear on the bottom of the screen so you can easily control ISO, shutter speed, and other settings. Select multiple pictures in Capture view While using Capture view on the main screen, you can now press and hold to select multiple pictures. After selecting, you can share or delete them all at once. Enhanced remaster previews Thumbnail images are now shown below the image you're remastering. Tap a thumbnail to compare the remastered image to the original with a larger view. Apply effects more easily Filter and tone effects in Gallery now use a dial instead of a slider making it easier to make precise adjustments with just one hand. Copy and paste effects You can now copy and paste filters and tones from one picture you’ve edited to another. Additional changes Drag and drop with two hands Start dragging files, app icons, or other items with one hand, then use your other hand to navigate to the folder or location where you want to drop them. Supported in My Files and the Home screen. Continue using your phone while charging another device Open your phone with the main screen facing down. You can charge your Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch, or another device using wireless power sharing on one side. At the same time, you can continue using your phone with the cover screen on the other side. Listen to Auracast broadcasts Use your phone to find and listen to nearby Auracast broadcasts with your Galaxy Buds2 Pro or other devices that support Bluetooth LE Audio. Keep storage space available When you’re running low on space in your internal storage, app cache information will be shown when you analyze storage in My Files. Clearing app caches can help you free up space without deleting files or apps. Enhanced memory management in Device care More information is provided about apps using memory on your phone, giving you the option to put apps to sleep if too much memory is being used. Change your mode from the Lock screen Change between Sleep mode, Driving mode, and other modes directly from the Lock screen. Customize your layout in Samsung Internet When you choose to show the address bar at the bottom of the screen, the tab bar and bookmark bar will also be shown at the bottom.
United States DSABuildA716USQSBGXB1AndroidAndroid 13Security patchDec 2023ReleasedMar 2, 2024DetailsWhat's newUnited States DSHBuildA716USQSBGXB1AndroidAndroid 13Security patchDec 2023ReleasedMar 2, 2024DetailsWhat's newUnited States SPRBuildA716USQSBGXB1AndroidAndroid 13Security patchDec 2023ReleasedMar 2, 2024DetailsWhat's newUnited States TMBBuildA716USQSBGXB1AndroidAndroid 13Security patchDec 2023ReleasedMar 2, 2024DetailsWhat's newUnited States USCBuildA716USQSBGXB1AndroidAndroid 13Security patchDec 2023ReleasedMar 2, 2024DetailsWhat's newUnited States XASBuildA716USQU1ATFBAndroidAndroid 10Security patchJun 2020ReleasedJul 13, 2020DetailsWhat's newReleased for 5 CSCs: DSA, DSH, SPR, TMB, USC
• Software and Terms & Conditions Update IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This update includes revised Terms & Conditions for your device, including the Dispute Resolution Agreement with arbitration terms. For more information, review https://www.samsung.com/us/support/legal/mobile/. By clicking “Install now,” by scheduling your install, or by continuing to use your device after installation, you agree to these revised Terms & Conditions. • Stability and reliability Device behavior has been improved. • Security The device is protected with improved security.
Released for 5 CSCs: DSA, DSH, SPR, TMB, USC
Source: Samsung• Security The device is protected with improved security.
Released for 5 CSCs: DSA, DSH, SPR, TMB, USC
Source: SamsungOne 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 Quickly change the color tone for selfies It's easier to change the color tone of your selfies using the Effects button at the top of the screen. 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. Improved multitasking in DeX In split-screen view, you can now drag the divider in the center of the screen to resize both windows. You can also snap a window to one of the corners to make it fill a quarter of the screen. 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. Spotify suggestions The Smart suggestions widget now recommends Spotify tracks and playlists based on your current activity. Get the perfect tunes for driving, exercising, and more. To get suggestions, you need to sign in to a Spotify account in the latest version of the Spotify app. Choose where to save screenshots and screen recordings You can now change the folder where screenshots and screen recordings are saved.
Released for 5 CSCs: DSA, DSH, SPR, TMB, USC
Source: SamsungOne 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. Get suggestions on your Home screen The new Smart suggestions widget knows what you need before you do. It suggests apps to use, people to call, and other useful tips. Suggestions are based on your usage patterns. 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. 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. Revamped Single take Single take mode has been simplified and streamlined. Fewer options and shorter recording times make it faster and easier to get great shots. 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. 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, Color inversion, Color adjustment, and Color filter 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 or location information in images. 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.
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Source: SamsungOne 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. Get suggestions on your Home screen The new Smart suggestions widget knows what you need before you do. It suggests apps to use, people to call, and other useful tips. Suggestions are based on your usage patterns. 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. 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. Revamped Single take Single take mode has been simplified and streamlined. Fewer options and shorter recording times make it faster and easier to get great shots. 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. 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, Color inversion, Color adjustment, and Color filter 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 or location information in images. 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 2 CSCs: DSA, DSH
Source: SamsungOne 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. Get suggestions on your Home screen The new Smart suggestions widget knows what you need before you do. It suggests apps to use, people to call, and other useful tips. Suggestions are based on your usage patterns. 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. 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. Revamped Single take Single take mode has been simplified and streamlined. Fewer options and shorter recording times make it faster and easier to get great shots. 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. 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, Color inversion, Color adjustment, and Color filter 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 or location information in images. 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 2 CSCs: SPR, TMB
Source: Samsung• The security of your device has been improved.
Released for 4 CSCs: DSA, DSH, SPR, TMB
Source: Samsung• Overall stability of your device has been improved. • The security of your device has been improved.
Released for 1 CSC: USC
Source: Samsung• Overall stability of your device has been improved. • The security of your device has been improved.
Released for 5 CSCs: DSA, DSH, SPR, TMB, USC
Source: Samsung• Overall stability of your device has been improved. • The security of your device has been improved.
Released for 1 CSC: USC
Source: SamsungOne UI 4.1 Update One UI 4.1 brings you the latest features for your Galaxy devices. More intuitive, more fun, more secure, and easier than ever. Check out the changes below. Camera It's easier than ever to capture great photos and videos. Enhanced night portraits Take stunning portraits, even in low light. Night shots are now supported in Portrait mode. Gallery Do more with your memories. Gallery brings enhanced features for remastering and organizing your pictures and videos, and sharing is now easier than ever. Powerful remastering Make your photos look better than ever. Sharpen blurry faces, fix distortion on TVs or computer screens, and increase brightness and resolution. More suggestions Get help creating artistic portraits and exciting highlight reels. Gallery will suggest the best effects for your pictures. Add portrait effects You can now add background blur to any picture with a person in view. Portrait relighting Adjust the lighting for portraits, even after you've taken them, to make sure you always get the perfect shot. Convert unnecessary motion photos to still images Save storage space by converting motion photos to still images. Gallery will suggest pictures where motion isn't necessary, such as documents. Share albums as links No need to invite people to shared albums individually anymore. Just create a link that can be shared with anyone, even if they don't have a Samsung account or Galaxy device. All your invitations together Easily accept invitations to shared albums, even if you miss the notifications. Invitations that you haven't responded to yet will appear at the top of your shared album list. Create time lapse videos Turn a picture into a vivid 24-hour time-lapse video. A button will appear for pictures of scenery including the sky, bodies of water, mountains, or cities. Your video will appear as if an entire day has passed. AR Zone Express yourself like never before in augmented reality. Create your own emojis, stickers, doodles, and more. More decorations for your emoji stickers Show your own unique style by adding GIFs from Tenor as decorations for your custom AR emoji stickers. Add more to your AR doodles Create 3D stickers by scanning real-world objects, then add them to your AR doodle. You can also add GIFs from Tenor and Giphy. Background colors in mask mode Keep the focus on your AR emoji while wearing it as a mask. Choose from a variety of colors to use as your background. Smart Widget Your Home screen widgets just got smarter. Just choose the widgets you want and let your Galaxy do the rest. Group widgets together Save space on your Home screen by combining multiple widgets into one Smart Widget. Swipe left or right to scroll through your widgets, or set them to rotate automatically to show you the most relevant information based on your activity. Get suggestions on your Home screen Your Smart Widget will tell you when it's time to charge your Galaxy Buds, when it's time to get ready for an event on your calendar, and more. Google Duo Stay in touch with high-quality video calls. One UI brings you exclusive features. Do more during video calls You can share another app's screen during a video call in Google Duo. Watch YouTube together, share photos, explore maps, and more. Join video calls in presentation mode During a video call on your phone, you can join the same call on your tablet in presentation mode. Your tablet's screen will be shared with other participants while audio and video continue on your phone. Samsung Health Get deeper insights into your health and enhanced exercise tracking in the latest version of Samsung Health. Get insights about your body composition Set targets for your weight, body fat percentage, and skeletal muscle mass. You'll get tips for reaching your goals. Build better sleep habits Track your sleep and get coaching based on your sleep patterns. Enhanced exercise tracking On your Galaxy Watch4, you can set interval training targets before you start running or cycling. You'll get a report on your phone when you're finished. Your watch can also give information about sweat loss when you run and heart rate recovery for aerobic workouts. Smart Switch Transfer contacts, photos, messages, and settings from an old phone or tablet to your new Galaxy. One UI 4.1 lets you transfer more than ever. More transfer options You’ll get 3 options when transferring content to your new Galaxy. You can choose to transfer everything, transfer just your accounts, contacts, calls, and messages, or go Custom to choose exactly what you want to transfer. SmartThings Find Find your phone, tablet, watch, earbuds, and more with SmartThings Find. Get notified when you leave something behind Make lost belongings a thing of the past. You can choose to get alerts whenever your Galaxy SmartTag is too far away to connect to your phone. Find a lost device together You can share the location of your devices with others. If a device gets lost, you can get help from another person to scan for it nearby. Sharing One UI 4.1 gives you even more ways to share with others. Share your Wi-Fi network Use Quick Share to share your current Wi-Fi network with someone else. The person you share with will be able to connect automatically without entering the password. Include editing history when you share pictures and videos When you share pictures and videos with Quick Share, you can include the complete editing history so the receiver can see what's changed or revert back to the original. Share tips with others Find something useful in the Tips app? Tap the Share icon to send it to a friend. More features and improvements Color palette Customize your phone with unique colors based on your wallpaper. Your custom color palette now appears in more apps, including apps provided by Google. Smart suggestions Your Galaxy just got a lot smarter. When you start adding an event to your calendar, your device will suggest a title and time based on text messages and other activity on your phone. You'll get similar suggestions in Calendar, Reminder, Keyboard, Messages, and other apps. Clean up shadows and reflections in Photo Editor Shadows and reflections will be removed automatically whenever you use the Object eraser. Add emojis to your calendar In addition to stickers, you can now add emojis to a date on your calendar to express your feelings. Take quick notes while you browse Keep track of your sources with new clipping options for Samsung Notes. You can include content from Samsung Internet or Gallery when you create a note using the quick panel or the Tasks edge panel. Choose apps for text correction in Samsung Keyboard Choose which apps you want to get automatic text corrections in. Turn it on for writing apps to keep your spelling and grammar in check, and turn it off for texting apps where you want to be less formal. Customize your sound balance In Accessibility settings, you can adjust the left/right sound balance for connected devices, such as speakers or headphones, separately from the sound balance for your phone speakers. This allows you to get the perfect balance out of your headphones without affecting how your ringtone and speakers sound. New actions for Bixby Routines You can now create routines that change your watch face or turn on advanced settings like Protect battery. Customize your virtual memory Choose the size of your phone's virtual memory with RAM Plus in Device care. Go with more to boost performance or less to save storage space. Some apps will need to be updated separately after the One UI 4.1 update.
Released for 5 CSCs: DSA, DSH, SPR, TMB, USC
Source: Samsung• Overall stability of your device has been improved. • The security of your device has been improved.
Released for 2 CSCs: DSA, DSH
Source: Samsung• Overall stability of your device has been improved. • The security of your device has been improved.
Released for 3 CSCs: SPR, TMB, USC
Source: Samsung• Gallery - View remastered picture feature has been added. - Analyzes the image to find the optimum resolution, brightness, color and sharpness, and recommends optimized images. • Camera - The performance of Camera has been improved - The stability of Camera has been improved. • Overall stability of functions improved. • The security of your device has been improved.
Released for 1 CSC: USC
Source: Samsung• Gallery - View remastered picture feature has been added. - Analyzes the image to find the optimum resolution, brightness, color and sharpness, and recommends optimized images. • Camera - The performance of Camera has been improved - The stability of Camera has been improved. • Overall stability of functions improved. • The security of your device has been improved.
Released for 2 CSCs: SPR, TMB
Source: Samsung• Provide new features for a better camera experiences - Enhanced Portrait mode - The performance of Camera has been improved • Enhanced Quick Share - Improve file sharing between Galaxy devices using Quick Share. • The security of your device has been improved.
Released for 1 CSC: USC
Source: Samsung• Provide new features for a better camera experiences - Enhanced Portrait mode - The performance of Camera has been improved • Enhanced Quick Share - Improve file sharing between Galaxy devices using Quick Share. • The security of your device has been improved.
Released for 2 CSCs: SPR, TMB
Source: SamsungCalendar - Extract the date and address from the event title and recommend automatic registration. - Receive notifications from SmartThings devices that also have specified schedule notifications. Camera - The performance of Camera has been improved Reminder - Extract the date and address from the reminder memo and recommend to register automatically, and remind important information by situation. Share Sheet - It is now possible to protect your privacy by deleting the location information of previously taken photos before sharing or posting them on social media. Social Platform - Synchronize valid links created on devices with the same registered Samsung account. - The use of social media services has been simplified. It is possible to share profiles, photos, notes, schedules, and more with friends simply by logging in to your Samsung account. The security of your device has been improved.
Released for 2 CSCs: SPR, TMB
Source: SamsungCalendar - Extract the date and address from the event title and recommend automatic registration. - Receive notifications from SmartThings devices that also have specified schedule notifications. Camera - The performance of Camera has been improved Reminder - Extract the date and address from the reminder memo and recommend to register automatically, and remind important information by situation. Share Sheet - It is now possible to protect your privacy by deleting the location information of previously taken photos before sharing or posting them on social media. Social Platform - Synchronize valid links created on devices with the same registered Samsung account. - The use of social media services has been simplified. It is possible to share profiles, photos, notes, schedules, and more with friends simply by logging in to your Samsung account. The security of your device has been improved.
Released for 1 CSC: USC
Source: SamsungOne UI 3 Upgrade (Android 11) One UI 3 is designed to help you focus on what matters. Our visual redesign has improved the places you visit the most, like the Home screen and quick panel, to reduce distractions, highlight important information, and make your experience more consistent. Performance improvements will help apps run quicker while using less battery power. And One UI 3 puts control in your hands with new privacy controls, one-time permissions, and enhanced Digital Wellbeing. Scroll down for a full list of changes. Visual design We’ve refreshed the look and feel of One UI 3 in lots of ways, big and small, from new, more consistent icons to smarter organization of the quick panel and notifications. Motion is smoother and more natural than ever, with improved animations and haptic feedback for common interactions. And the interface responds to different screen sizes to provide the best experience on any device, whether it’s a phone, foldable, or tablet. Improved performance We optimized One UI 3 with enhanced dynamic memory allocation, so apps run faster and perform better. We’ve also restricted background activities to provide better performance and power usage. Better customization • New image categories have been added to Dynamic Lock screen, and you can select up to 5 categories at once. • On the Lock screen, you can add a widget to check your usage time. • Get an interactive preview when setting a wallpaper. • Adjusting the Always On Display and Lock screen is easier. • Add a call background to see a picture or video when you make or receive a call. • In Samsung Internet, you can reorder and lock tabs. • Bixby Routines has even more controls to help you automate your life. • New icons and Lock screen widgets make it easier to find and control your routines. • Use Digital Wellbeing with separate personal and work profiles. Enhanced features Home screen and Lock screen • Add widgets by touching and holding an app on the Home screen. • Turn off the screen by double tapping on an empty space on the Home or Lock screen. (Set it up in Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures.) • On the Lock screen, tap the clock area to see widgets like calendar, weather, and music. Calls and chats • See conversations separately in the notification panel. Works with Messages and your favorite chat apps. • Easily remove duplicate contacts stored in the same account in Contacts. The storage period for deleted contacts has been extended from 15 days to 30 days. • Added the ability to edit multiple linked contacts from a single screen. • Added Trash in Messages so that recently deleted messages are stored for 30 days. Pictures and videos • Take pictures quicker with improved auto focus and auto exposure. • View, edit, and share pictures and videos more easily from Gallery. • Find pictures and videos quicker with new search features and categories in Gallery. • Revert edited pictures to their original versions at any time, even after they’re saved, so you never lose a shot. Settings • Settings has a new simpler look and feel. Your Samsung account is shown at the top, and Home screen settings are now easier to access. • Find the settings you need more easily with new Search features. You’ll get better results for synonyms and common misspellings, and you can tap on tags to see groups of related settings. • Quick settings buttons have been reduced to provide only the most commonly used features. You can also add buttons to create your own customized quick panel. Samsung Keyboard • Increased the number of input languages to 370. • Made it easier to paste copied images and verification codes from text messages. • Added emoji and sticker suggestions when you enter a text-based emoticon. • Improved the keyboard layout to provide a larger space bar when entering web and email addresses. • Reorganized Keyboard settings so it's easier to access frequently used settings. Productivity Maintain a healthy balance between work and life by minimizing repetitive and complicated tasks and handling them efficiently. • New routines will be recommended based on your daily life and usage patterns. • Bixby Routines provide a setting to return everything to the way it was before the routine ran. • In Internet, you can hide the status and navigation bars for a more immersive experience and quickly translate webpages. • You’ll be prompted to block websites that send too many pop-ups or notifications. • You can browse and select cloud drive files from the file selection screen in My Files. • You can now delete cache files in My Files to easily free up storage space. • Events with the same start time are displayed together in the month and list views in Calendar. Easy media and device control Media and device control is easier with the improved media panel in notifications. You can see recently used media apps and quickly change the playback device. You can also check Android Auto settings in the Advanced features menu in Settings. Identify and improve your digital habits Improved Digital Wellbeing features make it easy to check how you're using your phone or tablet and help you form good digital habits. Check your usage while driving or see weekly changes in your screen time by function at a glance through upgraded weekly reports. Accessibility for everyone One UI 3 recommends useful accessibility features for you based on your usage. The improved Accessibility shortcut makes accessibility features easier to start and use. You can use the Speak keyboard input aloud feature to get voice feedback of your typing even when TalkBack is turned off. Stronger privacy protection You can now let an app access to your microphone, camera, or location just one time. Any permissions that an app hasn’t used in a while will be automatically revoked. You can no longer give apps permission to always see your location in the regular permission popup. To let apps access your location when they’re not in use, you need to go to the location permission page for the app in Settings. Additional improvements • In Clock, you can hear the time and preset name of the alarm read aloud when an alarm rings. Some apps will need to be updated separately after the One UI 3 update. App copies made using Dual messenger can no longer access SD card files directly. To share SD card files in an app copy, select the files in Gallery or My Files, tap Share, then select the app copy. You can no longer use Wi-Fi Direct to send files to other devices. You can use Nearby Share instead. You can still receive files using Wi-Fi Direct. You can no longer connect to Chromecast using Smart View. You can use Google Home instead.
Released for 1 CSC: USC
Source: SamsungOne UI 3 Upgrade (Android 11) One UI 3 is designed to help you focus on what matters. Our visual redesign has improved the places you visit the most, like the Home screen and quick panel, to reduce distractions, highlight important information, and make your experience more consistent. Performance improvements will help apps run quicker while using less battery power. And One UI 3 puts control in your hands with new privacy controls, one-time permissions, and enhanced Digital Wellbeing. Scroll down for a full list of changes. Visual design We’ve refreshed the look and feel of One UI 3 in lots of ways, big and small, from new, more consistent icons to smarter organization of the quick panel and notifications. Motion is smoother and more natural than ever, with improved animations and haptic feedback for common interactions. And the interface responds to different screen sizes to provide the best experience on any device, whether it’s a phone, foldable, or tablet. Improved performance We optimized One UI 3 with enhanced dynamic memory allocation, so apps run faster and perform better. We’ve also restricted background activities to provide better performance and power usage. Better customization • New image categories have been added to Dynamic Lock screen, and you can select up to 5 categories at once. • On the Lock screen, you can add a widget to check your usage time. • Get an interactive preview when setting a wallpaper. • Adjusting the Always On Display and Lock screen is easier. • Add a call background to see a picture or video when you make or receive a call. • In Samsung Internet, you can reorder and lock tabs. • Bixby Routines has even more controls to help you automate your life. • New icons and Lock screen widgets make it easier to find and control your routines. • Use Digital Wellbeing with separate personal and work profiles. Enhanced features Home screen and Lock screen • Add widgets by touching and holding an app on the Home screen. • Turn off the screen by double tapping on an empty space on the Home or Lock screen. (Set it up in Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures.) • On the Lock screen, tap the clock area to see widgets like calendar, weather, and music. Calls and chats • See conversations separately in the notification panel. Works with Messages and your favorite chat apps. • Easily remove duplicate contacts stored in the same account in Contacts. The storage period for deleted contacts has been extended from 15 days to 30 days. • Added the ability to edit multiple linked contacts from a single screen. • Added Trash in Messages so that recently deleted messages are stored for 30 days. Pictures and videos • Take pictures quicker with improved auto focus and auto exposure. • View, edit, and share pictures and videos more easily from Gallery. • Find pictures and videos quicker with new search features and categories in Gallery. • Revert edited pictures to their original versions at any time, even after they’re saved, so you never lose a shot. Settings • Settings has a new simpler look and feel. Your Samsung account is shown at the top, and Home screen settings are now easier to access. • Find the settings you need more easily with new Search features. You’ll get better results for synonyms and common misspellings, and you can tap on tags to see groups of related settings. • Quick settings buttons have been reduced to provide only the most commonly used features. You can also add buttons to create your own customized quick panel. Samsung Keyboard • Increased the number of input languages to 370. • Made it easier to paste copied images and verification codes from text messages. • Added emoji and sticker suggestions when you enter a text-based emoticon. • Improved the keyboard layout to provide a larger space bar when entering web and email addresses. • Reorganized Keyboard settings so it's easier to access frequently used settings. Productivity Maintain a healthy balance between work and life by minimizing repetitive and complicated tasks and handling them efficiently. • New routines will be recommended based on your daily life and usage patterns. • Bixby Routines provide a setting to return everything to the way it was before the routine ran. • In Internet, you can hide the status and navigation bars for a more immersive experience and quickly translate webpages. • You’ll be prompted to block websites that send too many pop-ups or notifications. • You can browse and select cloud drive files from the file selection screen in My Files. • You can now delete cache files in My Files to easily free up storage space. • Events with the same start time are displayed together in the month and list views in Calendar. Easy media and device control Media and device control is easier with the improved media panel in notifications. You can see recently used media apps and quickly change the playback device. You can also check Android Auto settings in the Advanced features menu in Settings. Identify and improve your digital habits Improved Digital Wellbeing features make it easy to check how you're using your phone or tablet and help you form good digital habits. Check your usage while driving or see weekly changes in your screen time by function at a glance through upgraded weekly reports. Accessibility for everyone One UI 3 recommends useful accessibility features for you based on your usage. The improved Accessibility shortcut makes accessibility features easier to start and use. You can use the Speak keyboard input aloud feature to get voice feedback of your typing even when TalkBack is turned off. Stronger privacy protection You can now let an app access to your microphone, camera, or location just one time. Any permissions that an app hasn’t used in a while will be automatically revoked. You can no longer give apps permission to always see your location in the regular permission popup. To let apps access your location when they’re not in use, you need to go to the location permission page for the app in Settings. Additional improvements • In Clock, you can hear the time and preset name of the alarm read aloud when an alarm rings. Some apps will need to be updated separately after the One UI 3 update. App copies made using Dual messenger can no longer access SD card files directly. To share SD card files in an app copy, select the files in Gallery or My Files, tap Share, then select the app copy. You can no longer use Wi-Fi Direct to send files to other devices. You can use Nearby Share instead. You can still receive files using Wi-Fi Direct. You can no longer connect to Chromecast using Smart View. You can use Google Home instead.
Released for 2 CSCs: SPR, TMB
Source: SamsungU.S.Cellular is pleased to announce a new software update for your device. This software update includes Wi-Fi Calling and applies the latest security patches. Before you download: • Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. • Ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update. The details: • Wi-Fi Calling • Android™ Security Patch Update Requirements: • To use Wi-Fi Calling, your device must be connected to the Enhanced Calling network.
Released for 1 CSC: USC
Source: SamsungReleased for 2 CSCs: SPR, TMB
Released for 2 CSCs: SPR, TMB
• The stability of Camera has been improved. • The security of your device has been improved.
Released for 1 CSC: USC
Source: SamsungReleased for 2 CSCs: SPR, TMB
Released for 2 CSCs: SPR, TMB
