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Stock firmware and official updates for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (SM-F926W), by region.
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• Security The device is protected with improved security. These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.
Released for 17 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• Security The device is protected with improved security. These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.
Released for 17 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• Security The device is protected with improved security. These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.
Released for 17 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
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Released for 17 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• Security The device is protected with improved security. These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.
Released for 17 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• Security The device is protected with improved security. These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.
Released for 17 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• Security The device is protected with improved security. These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.
Released for 17 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: SamsungOne UI 7.0 Upgrade (Android 15) Bold new look Visual enhancements Enjoy a more sophisticated and unique look. One UI 7 introduces a stunning redesign to key components including buttons, menus, notifications and control bars, providing a more consistent visual experience with curves and circles. Beautiful new colors, soft animations, and an innovative blur effect that's unique to One UI make information hierarchy clearer and help you focus on important information. Reimagined Home screen Fresh new app icons will look great on your Home screen with new visual metaphors and color schemes that make it easier to recognize the app you need. Widgets have been completely redesigned with more colorful images and more consistent layouts. Folders on your Home screen can also be made larger so you can instantly access apps without opening the folder first. Simplified Home screen grid Your Home screen now looks even better than before. A new standard grid layout keeps things symmetrical and makes it easier to use One UI widgets in standard sizes. Customize your app and widget style Make your Home screen look just the way you like it. You can now adjust the size of app icons and choose whether or not to show text labels below app icons and featured widgets. You can also adjust shape, background color, and transparency in the settings for each widget. Auto hide taskbar Save more screen space for your apps by automatically hiding the taskbar when you open an app. To make it come back, swipe up slowly from the bottom of the screen. Lock screen and Always On Display Stay on top of important tasks with the Now bar Check the information you need right now and start essential features without unlocking your phone. Ongoing tasks will appear in the Now bar at the bottom of your Lock screen so you can check key information quickly. Information includes media controls, Stopwatch, Timer, Voice Recorder, Samsung Health, and more. Make your clock look just the way you like it Discover a variety of new clock styles for your Lock screen. You can adjust the thickness of lines in the default clock style, or try one of the new animated clocks to match your tastes. You can also resize your clock to any size you like and drag it to your desired position on the Lock screen. More widgets and shortcuts You can now see more and do more even when your phone is locked. Add a widget to show pictures and stories from your Gallery, or try a shortcut that opens the QR code scanner with a quick swipe. Quick panel and notifications Separate notification and quick panels Instantly access the panel you need with more space for quick settings. Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to open the quick settings panel. Swipe down from anywhere else on the top of the screen to open the notification panel. Customize your quick panel Create the quick panel layout that's right for you. You can tap the pencil icon at the top of the quick panel to enter Edit mode, then move buttons and controls up and down to match your preferences. Live notifications Stay on top of what's happening right now. Live notifications show you the progress of ongoing activities like timers, voice recordings, exercises, and more so you can take quick actions related to them. Live notifications will appear in the Now bar on the Lock screen, on the status bar, and at the top of the notification panel. New notification layout Icons on notifications are now the same as the icon that appears on your Home screen, making it easy to recognize which app sent each notification. Grouped notifications appear as a stack of cards. Tap a stack to show all notifications in the group. Capture images with ease New Camera layout Camera buttons, controls, and modes have been reorganized to make it easier to find the features you need and to give you a clearer preview of the picture you're taking or the video you're recording. Mode selection improvements The More modes menu has been redesigned. Instead of filling the whole screen and blocking the camera view, you can now choose a mode from a small pop-up that only covers the bottom of the screen. Enhanced zoom controls It's now easier to choose the right zoom level. A 2x zoom button is now available by default, and additional zoom options appear after you select a lens. Upgraded filter experience Camera filters have been completely revamped. New filters are now available and existing filters have been improved. Each filter allows fine-tuned adjustments of intensity, color temperature, contrast and saturation, making it easier to get the look you want. You can also create custom filters based on the style and mood of pictures you choose. Save exposure settings for each mode Control how bright or dark your images are with the Exposure option in the camera quick controls. After you set the exposure for a mode, it will stay set in that mode even if you switch to a new mode and come back. Improved Pro/Pro video modes Pro and Pro video modes have a simplified layout that makes it easier to focus on the picture you're taking or the video you're recording. A new zoom control is available whenever you're recording in pro video mode that lets you control the zoom speed for smooth transitions. Mic controls in Pro video mode have been moved to quick controls. Play audio while recording videos You can now record videos without interrupting music, podcasts, or other audio content you’re listening to. Just turn on Audio playback in Advanced video options. Line up the perfect shot Get help adjusting the camera's position with grid lines and levels. Grid lines can now be turned on and off separately from the horizontal level. There's also a new option to show a vertical level. Enjoy your special moments Free-form collages Go beyond the preset layouts for collages in Gallery. You can now adjust the size, position, and rotation of images in your collage to create your own unique layout. Edit collages in stories Make your story’s collage look just the way you like it. You now have full control to edit collages created in stories. Replace images, remove or add images, or adjust the position and size. Powerful video editing Easily undo your edits Don't worry about making mistakes. Undo and Redo options are now available when editing videos for actions such as transformations, filters, and tone changes. Animate your videos Add fun animation effects to stickers and text in your videos in Studio. Choose from fade in, fade out, wipes, rotation, and more. Manage your health Stay mindful The new Mindfulness feature in Samsung Health can help you manage stress and anxiety in your daily life. Keep track of your moods and emotions, practice breathing exercises and meditation, and more. Never forget your medications You can now set up medication reminders in Samsung Health so you always know when it's time to take your medicine. You can also check precautions and interactions for the medication you take. Check your health records Securely access your health records from hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers all in one place in Samsung Health. New Samsung Health badges Stay motivated and work toward your health goals while earning new badges in Samsung Health. Challenge yourself to earn the new badges for energy score, exercise, activity, food, water, body composition, and more. Easier food recording It's easier than ever to keep track of what you eat. Just scan the barcode on the food's packaging to automatically add its information to Samsung Health. Boost your productivity Previews for minimized apps When multiple pop-up windows from the same app are minimized, they'll be combined into a single icon. Tapping the icon will show a preview of all open windows from the app, allowing you to easily select the window you want. Group your alarms Create groups of alarms that you want to control together in the Clock app. You can turn off all the alarms in one group with a single tap. Keep all your alarms at the same volume For simpler setup, all of your alarms will use the same volume by default. If you prefer to set different volumes for each alarm, you can choose this in Clock Settings. Enhanced file selection The new File Picker makes it easier to attach and select files in a variety of apps. It's easy to switch between different storage locations and categories, and previews are shown to make sure you get the right files. View more on large screens My Files lets you see even more than before on large screen devices. On the right side of the screen, you can see a preview of supported files along with the file path, size, and modified date. Advanced options for routines Program your phone to do almost anything you want. Routines are more powerful than ever before with If-Else logic and the ability to get data as variables. Plan tasks and events Easily reschedule calendar events Just drag and drop an event from one date to another on your calendar in Month view to change the event date. Show separate calendars on widgets You now have more control over which calendars appear on your calendar widgets. You can choose just one calendar and show only events from it on your Home screen, or create 2 separate calendar widgets with a different calendar on each one. Count down the days to an important event It's easier than ever to create a countdown widget for an event on your calendar. Go to the event details, then select Add countdown widget from the more options menu. A widget will appear on your home screen showing the number of days until your birthday, anniversary, vacation, or any other event that you choose. Move all events from one calendar to another Avoid the hassle of moving events one at a time. You can now move all events from one calendar to another, such as moving all events from the calendar on your phone to a cloud-based calendar. More options for repeating reminders When you create a repeating reminder, you can now choose multiple dates for repeating instead of just one. Enhanced quick add menu It's now easier to create reminders quickly. The quick add menu now provides preset options for time and location conditions. Manage your completed reminders It’s easier to clear out the clutter from your reminder list. A new setting lets you automatically delete completed reminders after a certain period of time. You can also duplicate completed reminders so you can reuse them without entering all of the information again. Connect and share Easily connect to nearby devices It's easier than ever before to connect to other Samsung devices such as TVs, tablets, PCs, watches, earbuds, and more. Tap Nearby devices in the quick panel to see devices available near you, then drag a device to your phone to instantly connect. You can also tap on a device to see the features available when connected to your phone. For example, when you tap on a TV, you’ll see an option to start Smart View. Recommended devices for Quick Share Easily find the right device to share with. Devices signed in to your Samsung account and devices you've shared with in the past will appear at the top of the list so they're easy to find. Continue sharing over the internet Finish file transfers even when devices are far apart. When sharing files using Quick Share, if the devices become too far apart to continue a direct transfer, the transfer will continue seamlessly over the internet using Wi-Fi or mobile data. Protect your security Protect your data in case your phone is stolen New theft protection features help protect your apps and data in case your phone is stolen. The screen will lock automatically if theft is detected or if your network connection is lost, or you can lock the screen manually by going to android.com/lock. You can also require biometric verification before changing sensitive settings. Check the security status of your devices Find out about security risks and solve them quickly. Knox Matrix monitors supported devices signed in to your Samsung account and lets you how to solve security risks if any are found. Stay safe from security threats Auto Blocker does even more to protect you from cyber attacks when Maximum restrictions is turned on. 2G networks are now blocked, and your phone won't automatically reconnect to non-secure Wi-Fi networks. These restrictions can help prevent an attacker from intercepting your network traffic. Battery and charging More options for power saving You now have more control over what happens when your phone is in Power saving mode. Choose exactly the features you want to limit to save the amount of battery that's right for you. You can even change these options while Power saving is on. More control over battery protection When you turn on Battery protection, you can now adjust the maximum charging level anywhere between 80% and 95%. New charging effect When you plug in a charger, the charging confirmation is smaller and appears at the bottom of the screen instead of the middle to prevent interruptions while still making it easy to check the charging status. Accessible to everyone Zoom in and out with just one finger Zooming in and out just got easier. For people who have difficulty using pinch zoom, you can now activate 1-finger zoom from the Assistant menu. Swipe up or right to zoom in. Swipe down or left to zoom out. Enhanced screen controls The Assistant menu now does even more to help you control the screen. You can now double tap and touch and hold just by tapping a single button. New scrolling controls let you move around the screen a specific distance by tapping the start and end points on the screen. Customize your touch interactions Get help choosing the settings that are most comfortable for you. New tests are available for the Touch and hold delay, Tap duration, and Ignore repeated touches settings. The test can tell you if your current settings are appropriate or need adjustments. Even more improvements Get useful suggestions in Smart select When you select part of the screen with Smart select, useful actions will be suggested based on what you selected. If event details are part of your selection, you’ll have an option to add it to your calendar. If you select an image, options for editing the image or improving its quality will be suggested. Watch videos again In Video Player, a button will appear at the end of each video that lets you start the video over again from the beginning. Improved contacts list For a more consistent experience, the same contact list now appears in both the Phone app and Contacts app. Menus and options are the same in both locations so you can always find what you're looking for. When searching for contacts, contacts you’ve searched for frequently appear at the top of the search results, helping you find the right person quickly. Quickly add boarding passes to Samsung Wallet When you view a supported airline or travel webpage that includes a boarding pass in Samsung Internet, a button will appear so you can add it to Samsung Wallet quickly and easily. Activity forecasts It's now easy to check if the weather is suitable for outdoor activities such as running, gardening, camping, and more. You can choose up to 3 activities to show in the Weather app. Custom place labels It's easier to keep track of different locations in the Weather app. You can now set custom labels to the locations you add, such as Home, Office, School, or any other place where you want to check the weather. Boost your gaming Game Booster's in-game panel has been redesigned, making it easier to change settings quickly without leaving the action. Set performance for each game Game Booster now lets you adjust performance settings separately for each game. You can set some games to high performance and others to save battery for longer gameplay time. Find the settings that work best for you.
Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: SamsungOne UI 6.1.1 Update Unlock a healthier you Discover new insights and stay motivated Stay inspired throughout your health experience with new wellness tips in Samsung Health. Wellness tips offer valuable insights and encouragement to help you achieve your health goals. Get more detailed sleep analysis New sleep insights give you more detailed and accurate analysis of your sleep quality. Your comprehensive sleep report now includes your heart rate, respiratory rate, and the amount of time it takes you to fall asleep after you lie down. Share health data with your family Encourage healthy habits among your loved ones by granting them access to your Samsung Health data including your steps, exercise records, and sleep data. You're always in control of which family members can see your data, and you can remove access at any time. Make your own workout routines Combine a series of different exercises together for a custom workout routine. You can set targets for sets, reps, time, and more. After you start your routine, your watch can automatically switch to the next exercise when you meet your target. You can optionally add breaks in between exercises. When your routine is finished, you can view your results for the entire routine all in one place. Connect cycling power meters Get more useful data from your cycling workouts. Samsung Health now supports connecting to cycling power meters attached to your bike. A power meter allows you to track your functional threshold power (FTP) to give you more insights into your training. Be more productive Suggested actions for Smart select Take action quickly based on what's shown on your screen. When you select something on your screen with Smart select, you'll now get suggested actions related to your selection. You can quickly call phone numbers, locate addresses, enhance images, and more. Smart select can now be accessed in the Apps Edge panel. Enhanced multi window experience It's easier than ever to switch between picture-in-picture and split screen. Touch and hold a video playing in picture-in-picture, then drag it to the side of the screen where you want to play it. Easier file copying and moving It's easier than ever to find the right folder when copying or moving files in My Files. You can now choose the destination folder in a pop-up window so you can easily return the original folder when you're finished. Create file shortcuts on the Home screen Get faster access to the files you use most. Touch and hold any file in My Files, then use your other hand to navigate to the Home screen. Drop the file anywhere on your Home screen to create a shortcut to the file. Improved thumbnail image display See how images will appear before you open them. Thumbnail images for pictures and videos in My Files now appear in the original aspect ratio. Highlight your schedule Mark important dates on your calendar quickly and neatly. Use the straight-line highlighter with your S Pen to mark important dates on your calendar in month view. You can also now erase highlighted sections without erasing other pen marks. Automate your watch with modes and routines Modes you set up on your phone, such as Sleep mode, Exercise mode, or Theater mode, can now automatically control more of your watch's settings based on what you’re doing or where you are. In addition to Watch faces and Do not disturb, modes can now also control Always On Display, Raise wrist to wake, Touch screen to wake, Turn bezel to wake, Sound mode, and Disconnection alerts. You can also use routines to control these watch actions. More message filtering options When you create a routine that starts when you receive a message or notification, you now have more fine-tuned control. You can add multiple keywords and choose to start the routine when all keywords are included or when any keyword is included in the message or notification. Create epic images Clip just what you need Touch and hold a person or object in any photo to clip it. You can now clip multiple items at once. After clipping, you can easily turn your selection into a sticker or copy and paste it somewhere else. Even more improvements Design and share your profile card Design your own profile card with your name and picture that other Galaxy users can see when you call them or when they view your contact info. You can also create profile cards for other people in your contacts so you can see their card when they call you. Skim through videos quickly Save time and effort with new video seek controls in the Video Player app. Double tap the right side of the screen to go forward 5 seconds. Double tap the left side of the screen to go back 5 seconds. Answer calls with a tap instead of a swipe If you have difficulty swiping, you can set your phone to answer calls with a simple tap of a button. Answer all calls using the speaker Enjoy easier hands-free calls. If you prefer taking calls on the speaker, a new setting lets you answer all calls on the speaker by default instead of manually switching for each call. Get frequent weather updates Stay prepared for sudden weather changes. Weather information now automatically updates at least once every hour to make sure you always have the latest forecasts. Extra-strong security If you have special security needs, you can now set Auto Blocker to apply maximum restrictions to get the highest level of protection against malware and security threats. Hyperlinks and automatic downloading attachments in messages are blocked, location data is removed when sharing pictures, and shared albums in Gallery can't be used. Enhanced Assistant menu You can now open the quick panel with just one tap. You also have greater control of physical buttons. Use the Assistant menu to press and hold or double press the Side button.
Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: SamsungOne UI 6.1 Upgrade Circle to Search Instantly search for anything on your screen Circle to Search with Google lets you easily learn more about anything shown on your screen without switching apps. Just touch and hold the Home button or navigation handle, then circle anything on the screen to start a Google search. Create epic images Effortlessly enhance your photos Get special AI recommendations for enhancing your photos and videos. You'll find options for adding star trails, colorizing, and more. Suggestions appear when you tap the i button in Gallery. Copy and paste from one image to another Add a missing element to your picture. Just clip an object from an image in Gallery, then go to the image where you want to paste it and choose Paste from clipboard in the More options menu. More accurate image clipping Get exactly the area you need to clip without any unwanted parts. When you clip an image in Gallery, you have the option of editing the selected area before you save it so you can get your selection just right. 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. 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. When your wallpaper includes a person or animal, you can apply depth effects to make the subject stand out from the background. More widgets for your Lock screen Additional widgets are available for your Lock screen and Always On Display 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. 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 and Mic mode Video call effects and Mic mode will now appear in the quick panel during voice and video calls so you can control how others see and hear you during calls. You can set a background color or image, focus on your voice by blocking background sounds, and more. 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. Keyboard shortcut for split-screen view Instantly snap an app to one side of the screen. If you're using a physical keyboard, press the Cmd (Windows) key + Ctrl key + Left or Right arrow key. 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.
Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: SamsungOne UI 6.0 Upgrade 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. 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. Quality optimization You can choose between 3 levels of quality optimization for the pictures you take. Choose Maximum to get the highest quality pictures. Choose Minimum to take pictures as quickly as possible. You can also choose Medium to get the best balance of speed and quality. 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. Enhanced tab list view for large screens When using Internet on a large screen, such as a tablet in landscape view or Samsung DeX, tab list view will be shown in 2 columns so you can see more information on the screen at the same time. 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. Smart suggestions New look and feel The Smart suggestions widget has been redesigned with a layout that better aligns with other icons on your Home screen. More customization You can now adjust transparency and choose between a white or black background. You can also set apps to exclude from suggestions. 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. 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 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• 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
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. 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. 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.
Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• The Camera and Gallery functions have been improved. • Security The device is protected with improved security.
Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• 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
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. Discover Expert RAW Expert RAW lets you take high-quality shots, perfect for those who want to have full control and edit photos later. Expert RAW is now easier to access from the More menu in Camera. 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 Let Bixby take your calls Use Bixby text call to answer calls automatically and find out why the person is calling. You'll see what the caller says in a text chat, and you can tap or type responses that will be read aloud to the caller. Bixby text call is only available in English and Korean. 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. Use up to 3 emojis in AR Emoji Camera Take fun pictures and videos with your friends in Mask mode. You can assign a different emoji to each person’s face. 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 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• 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
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. 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. 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, Smart View, and Samsung DeX. 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. Histogram in Pro mode Use the histogram to check the brightness of each tone to help you get the perfect exposure. 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. Telephoto lens is now supported in Food mode Take better close-up shots of food using the telephoto lens. 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. Samsung DeX Enhanced taskbar in Samsung DeX A search button has been added to make it easier to find apps you want to use, and you can right-click certain apps to quickly access tasks within the app. You can also customize which buttons you want to appear on your taskbar. New notification indicator in DeX A red dot will appear on the notification button in your taskbar if any new notifications have been received since the last time you opened the notification panel. Mini calendar in DeX Clicking the date in your taskbar now opens a mini calendar, allowing you to quickly check your schedule without opening the full Calendar app. 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. Prevent accidental sharing of personal information The share panel will let you know when you attempt to share photos that contain sensitive information, such as credit cards, ID cards, or passports, so you can reconsider whether you really want to share them. 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. Maintenance mode Protect your privacy when someone else is using your phone, such as when you send it in for repairs. Maintenance mode prevents your pictures, messages, accounts, and other personal data from being accessed. 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. 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. 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
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: SamsungOne UI 4.1.1 Update Multitasking Switch between apps quickly A taskbar now appears at the bottom of the main screen for quicker navigation between apps. Quickly open apps in split screen or a pop-up window Drag apps from the taskbar or Recents screen to open them however is most convenient for you. Drag to the top, bottom, left, or right edge of the screen to open in split screen. Drag to the center of the screen to open in a pop-up. Open app pairs quickly Pair apps that you often use together, then add them to the Home screen or taskbar so you can open them in split screen with just a single tap. Easily control window options You can make the window handle appear all the time, even when you're only viewing 1 app, for easier multitasking. In split screen view, there's also a new button in the window handle that lets you open another app in the window. Easily switch from pop-up view to split screen When you're using an app in pop-up view, just tap the split screen button inside the window handle. You'll be able to choose a second app to open alongside of it. Change your view with a gesture Switch from full screen to split screen view by swiping inward with two fingers from the left side, right side, or 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. Show app names in the Apps edge panel Turn on Show app names to make app names appear below the app icons. Touch pad in Flex mode Touch pad navigation Get PC-style touch control on the Flex mode panel when your phone is partially folded. Do more with your camera Easily switch between the front and cover screens When you're taking pictures from the main screen using the rear camera with previews on both screens, just turn your phone around and tap the Selfie button to start taking selfies. 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. Korean, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish, and Chinese text can be extracted. 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. New calling options 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. Express yourself with Samsung Keyboard Rearrange expression buttons Touch and hold the emoji, sticker, and other buttons to rearrange them. Enter kaomoji directly from the keyboard Spice up your chats and texts with preset Japanese-style facial expressions created using keyboard symbols. (*^.^*) Customize the spacebar row You can choose which function keys and punctuation marks to show in the bottom row of the keyboard next to the spacebar. More improvements 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. Edit your Lock screen wallpaper collection After selecting a group of images to use for your Lock screen wallpaper, you can easily add or remove images later. More motion smoothness options Adjust motion smoothness settings separately for the main and cover screens.
Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: Samsung• Overall stability of your device has been improved. • The security of your device has been improved. • The camera’s functions have been improved. - The Night portrait feature has been enhanced. - The telephoto lens is supported in Pro mode. - The 'Auto framing' feature is supported in video mode and some video call apps. - The quality of pictures taken with social or camera apps downloaded from the application store has been improved. • eSIM support • Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) support
Released for 18 CSCs: BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FIZ, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SJR, SOL, TBT, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung• 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
Source: SamsungReleased 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
Source: SamsungReleased 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
Source: Samsung• 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. • 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
Source: Samsung• Overall stability of your device has been improved. • The security of your device has been improved.
Released for 14 CSCs: BMC, BWA, ESK, FIZ, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, SJR, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC
Source: Samsung· 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
Source: Samsung
