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SM-F936B firmware

Stock firmware and official updates for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (SM-F936B), by region.

Model code: SM-F936B
Released: Aug 2022
Latest build: F936BXXSCIZH4
Newest Android: Android 16
Regions: 93 CSCs · 58 countries

Firmware by region All SM-F936B firmware

SM-F936U1 SM-F936W SM-F936U SM-F936N SM-F9360 SCG16 SC-55C

Software support

Update policyQuarterly security updatesOn Samsung's current security update list

Security updates untilAug 31, 2027As published by Samsung

Latest official updateOne UI 8 · Android 16F936BXXSCIZH3 · Sep 14, 2026

Security patch levelAugust 2026Monthly release fixed 63 vulnerabilities

Latest SM-F936B firmware by region

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RegionBuildAndroidSecurity patchDateDetails

Afghanistan AFGBuildF936BXXSCIZH3AndroidAndroid 16Security patchAug 2026ReleasedSep 14, 2026DetailsWhat's new

Argentina AROBuildF936BXXSCIZH3

SM-F936B update history

Latest Sep 14, 2026

Samsung's official release notes, newest first.

Sep 14, 2026F936BXXSCIZH3Android 16 · August 2026 patch

• 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 87 CSCs: *, ACR, AFG, AFR, ARO, BKD, BOG, BTB, BTE, BVO, CAU, CDR, CGU, CHO, COB, COM, COO, CRC, DKR, EBE, ECO, ECT, EGY, EON, EUX, EUY, EVR, FWD, GLB, GLO, GTO, ILO, ILP, INS, KSA, LYS, MEO, MET, MID, MM1, MOB, MOT, MSR, MWD, MXO, NPL, O2C, PEO, PET, PGU, PKD, PLS, PNT, PRT, SAM, SEK, SFR, SIM, SIN, SKZ, SLK, STH, SWC, TCE, THL, TIM, TOP, TPA, TUN, TUR, UPO, UYO, VIP, XFA, XFE, XFV, XID, XME, XNZ, XSG, XSP, XTC, XXV, ZTA, ZTM, ZTO, ZVV

Source: Samsung

Sep 7, 2026F936BXXSCIZH4Android 16 · August 2026 patch

• 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 4 CSCs: OPS, TEL, VAU, XSA

Source: Samsung

Jul 29, 2026F936BXXSCIZG4Android 16 · July 2026 patch

• Security The device is protected with improved security. These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

Specifications

Display

Display size: 192.1mm (7.6" full rectangle) / 188.6mm (7.4" rounded corners)
Resolution: 2176 x 1812 (QXGA+)
Display type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Cover display size: 157.3mm (6.2" full rectangle) / 154.8mm (6.1" rounded corners)

Platform

CPU speed: 3.18GHz, 2.7GHz, 2GHz
CPU cores: Octa-Core

Memory

RAM: 12 GB
Storage: 256 GB

Camera

Rear camera: 50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 10.0 MP
Rear camera aperture: F1.8 , F2.2 , F2.4
Video recording: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) @24fps

Battery

Battery: 4400 mAh
Talk time: Up to 39

Body

Dimensions: 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mm

Nov 18, 2025F936BXXUAIYIFAndroid 16 · October 2025 patchOne UI 8.0 (Android 16)

One UI 8.0 (Android 16) Personalization Beautiful new wallpapers More choices are available to help you find the wallpaper that's right for you. New additions include interactive and dynamic wallpapers like color gradients that change over time. Productivity Check stock prices without unlocking Stocks you follow on Google Finance with big price changes will appear on your Now bar at the end of the trading day. Easier file sharing with Quick Share It's never been easier to send and receive files. Tap the Quick Share button in quick settings to get started. You can receive files while the Quick Share screen is open and send files to others directly from Quick Share. Sticky notes Add quick annotations on top of documents in Samsung Notes. There's no limit to the number of sticky notes you can add, and it's easy to remove them later without disturbing the original document. Find downloads fast You can now filter files based on the app that was used to download them. Works in the Downloaded and Recent views in My Files. Multi-pane file browsing It's easier to keep track of file paths when using My Files on a large screen. When you open a new folder, a new pane will be opened to show what's inside so you can easily get back to where you came from. Redesigned Samsung Internet Access the features you need quickly. The Samsung Internet menu has been optimized to make it easy to access the features you use most. You can also customize the layout to match your personal preferences. Scientific calculator in portrait view Use the scientific calculator without the need to rotate the screen. The scientific calculator now works in portrait view in addition to landscape. Multitasking Do more in DeX on connected displays You can now add widgets to your Home screen when using DeX on a connected display as well as control settings for the mouse and on-screen keyboard. Enhanced display support for DeX The new Samsung DeX gives you more options when connected to an external monitor or TV. You can choose an optimized display resolution up to WQHD and rotate the display 90, 180, or 270 degrees. Enhanced split screen view While 2 apps are open in split screen view, you can push one app against the edge of the screen to keep it partially visible while giving most of your focus to the other app. Tap the smaller app any time to switch between them quickly. Reminder New Reminder interface The Reminder app has been redesigned with categories shown at the top of the screen, making it easier to see how many reminders are in each category with a quick glance. Custom categories can be hidden with a quick tap to free up more screen space. Tap one more time to make them appear again. New sample reminders Discover the power of reminders. Sample reminder templates are now available in the Reminder app. Explore these reminders to see what you can do to manage important tasks in your life. Add reminders easily It's never been easier to add new reminders. Just type your reminder into the box at the bottom of the screen. Suggestions will appear as you type that you can tap to save time. You can add checklists, locations, and pictures using the buttons below the text box. Or, if you don't want to type at all, tap the Mic icon for voice input. Calendar Manage reminders in Calendar You can easily create reminders in the Calendar app without opening the Reminder app. Whenever you tap the + button, you'll have the choice of adding an event or a reminder. You can also drag and drop reminders on your calendar to reschedule them. Add events quickly When you start adding an event in the quick add menu, you'll get suggestions for event names and times based on your past events. Just tap one of the suggestions to add an event without additional typing. Samsung Health Running coach Whether you're a beginner or an experienced runner, the new Running coach feature in Samsung Health provides personalized training programs and tips to help you run farther and faster while minimizing the risk of injury. Works with Galaxy Watch7 or higher. Bedtime guidance Get to sleep at the right time so you wake up feeling refreshed. The new Bedtime guidance feature analyzes your sleep data and recommends the best time to go to sleep each night. Running challenges In addition to step challenges, you can now challenge your friends to run. You can set a target distance and see who gets there the fastest or set a time limit and see who runs the farthest. Check your antioxidant intake The Antioxidant index (Labs) feature uses your Galaxy Watch to detect the level of carotenoids in your skin. Carotenoids are a type of antioxidant contained in fruits and vegetables that can help prevent physical aging. Works with Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra. Food recording reminders Stay on track to meet your calorie goals. You can now set reminders for recording your food intake in Samsung Health. Track your vascular load Use your Galaxy Watch to measure your vascular load, which is the amount of stress on your blood vessels. First, create a baseline measurement by wearing your watch while sleeping for at least 3 days, then you'll be able to see when your vascular load gets higher or lower over time. Works with Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra. Photo and video Swipe up or down to open quick controls Access quick controls in Camera even quicker than before by swiping up or down anywhere in the preview area. In Camera settings, change the Swipe up/down option to open quick controls. Enhanced Capture view Use Capture view to take and review pictures quickly on the main screen. It's now easier to quickly scroll through the pictures you've taken, and you can set them as favorites without opening Gallery. Audio enhancements Quick access to Galaxy Buds settings It's easier than ever before to control your Galaxy Buds. You can now adjust Buds settings directly from your phone's Settings without the need to open the Galaxy Wearable app. Easily connect to Auracast broadcasts Auracast allows you to broadcast audio from one device to multiple listening devices at the same time. It's now easier to connect to Auracast broadcasts by simply scanning a QR code. You can also generate a QR code to let others connect to your broadcast. Communication See calls on the screen Call captions show what each person says on the screen in real time during calls. Follow the conversation on your screen to make sure you don’t miss anything. Improved profile cards It's easier to create and edit your profile card to get the perfect layout for your name and picture. After creating, you can share your profile card so other people can see it when you call them. Review recorded calls in Contacts It's now easier to review your past conversations. Calls you've recorded now appear on the contact history screen. Security and privacy Enhanced Secure Folder Keep sensitive apps and data in a separate, protected area of your phone. You can now set Secure Folder to close apps and prevent notifications when you lock it. You can also completely hide and encrypt your Secure Folder for maximum protection. Stronger account security Knox Matrix regularly scans devices signed in to your Samsung account for security risks. When a serious risk is found on a device, that device will be automatically signed out of your Samsung account to protect the security risk from spreading to your account and other devices. You can check the security status of your devices any time in Security and privacy settings. Show or hide notification content while locked The option to show or hide notification content while your phone is locked is now located in Notifications settings. Choose to show content for quick access to notifications without unlocking your phone, or choose to hide content to keep your notifications private and prevent others from seeing them. Accessibility Pinch and zoom with the Assistant menu The Assistant menu now provides more ways to zoom in and out on the screen. In addition to dragging with one finger, you can now adjust the zoom level by pressing buttons on the screen. Control mouse actions with your keyboard If you can't or don't want to use a mouse, turn on Mouse keys in Accessibility settings to use your physical keyboard to move the mouse pointer, click, hold, and scroll. Magnify your keyboard You can now make the keys on the on-screen keyboard larger so they're easier to see and tap. Turn on Magnify keyboard while typing in Magnification settings to try it. Easily pair Bluetooth hearing aids You can now pair and connect your Bluetooth hearing aid devices directly on the Hearing aid support screen in Accessibility settings. Modes and routines New preset routines Check out the new preset routines for weather and other advanced conditions. Use them as they are, or customize them to meet your needs. New routine actions New actions are available for getting data from the Clock, Calendar, and Samsung Notes apps. After you get data, you can use it in other conditions or actions in your routine. Even more improvements Enhanced multitasking with Google Gemini Get help from Gemini while keeping other apps visible. Gemini now takes up less space on the screen and provides an option to easily switch to split-screen view. Easily organize alarms You can now add existing alarms to an alarm group by tapping the + button on the Alarm group screen. You can also add an alarm group to a widget on your Home screen so you can turn all of the alarms in the group on or off with a single tap. Enhanced app notification settings You can now choose the pop-up notification style for each app separately in the app’s notification settings. Revamped weather visuals The Weather app now provides more rich and realistic images to help you intuitively understand the current weather conditions.

Released for 91 CSCs: *, ACR, AFG, AFR, ARO, BKD, BOG, BTB, BTE, BVO, CAU, CDR, CGU, CHO, COB, COM, COO, CRC, DKR, EBE, ECO, ECT, EGY, EON, EUX, EUY, EVR, FWD, GLB, GLO, GTO, ILO, ILP, INS, KSA, LYS, MEO, MET, MID, MM1, MOB, MOT, MSR, MWD, MXO, NPL, O2C, OPS, PEO, PET, PGU, PKD, PLS, PNT, PRT, SAM, SEK, SFR, SIM, SIN, SKZ, SLK, STH, SWC, TCE, TEL, THL, TIM, TOP, TPA, TUN, TUR, UPO, UYO, VAU, VIP, XFA, XFE, XFV, XID, XME, XNZ, XSA, XSG, XSP, XTC, XXV, ZTA, ZTM, ZTO, ZVV

Source: Samsung

Jul 23, 2025F936BXXUAHYD9Android 15 · April 2025 patchOne UI 7.0 Upgrade (Android 15)

One UI 7.0 Upgrade (Android 15) Galaxy AI Write like a pro Let Galaxy AI help you with writing tasks by tapping the 4-star icon that appears whenever you select text. You can correct spelling and grammar, change tone, summarize, or apply formatting. You can even start with a short snippet and let the AI do the writing for you. Transcribe and summarize recorded calls It's easier than ever to review the content of your recorded calls in the Samsung Phone app. You can view the entire conversation as a text transcript on the Recents screen or summarize the transcript for quick review. Availability of this feature may vary depending on your country, region, or lauguage. Remove or adjust sounds in your videos Audio eraser helps you get the sound in your videos just right. You can remove unwanted sounds such as wind or crowd noise. Effortlessly create images Drawing assist makes it easier than ever to create fun images. Start with a simple sketch, add an image, or type in what you want to create. You can generate images in a variety of different styles. Read webpage highlights aloud Listen to highlights from articles and websites as you browse, or queue up top stories from a news site for seamless listening in Samsung Internet. Some websites may not be supported. Get useful suggestions in AI select When you select part of the screen with AI 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 will be suggested. Search smarter in Settings It’s easier to find what you need with natural language search powered by AI. When you search in Settings, you now get more accurate and relevant results, even if you don’t know the exact name of the setting you’re trying to find. Supported languages: Korean, English (US, UK, India), Spanish (Spain, Mexico), Portuguese (Brazil), German, Italian, Japanese, French, and Chinese. Quickly access AI features Galaxy AI features are now available with a quick swipe no matter which app you're using. When you swipe inward from the edge of the screen to open the Apps edge panel, useful Galaxy AI features will appear at the top of the panel. Instantly access useful information Press and hold the Side button to access Google Gemini The Side button is a new way to access Google Gemini or other digital assistant app quickly instead of using the corner swipe. You can change what the Side button does in Settings. Complete multiple tasks with one ask Google Gemini is now seamlessly integrated with Samsung apps such as Calendar, Notes, Reminder, and Clock. You can complete tasks in these apps using information from Gemini with one simple command. Try asking Google Gemini to ask about a YouTube video and save the result in Samsung Notes, or try asking Google Gemini to find your favorite sports team’s schedule and add the games to your calendar. Circle it, find it. Hear it, find it Circle to Search with Google allows you to search anything on your screen and get information faster with AI Overviews. Just circle an object—including images, videos, or text—and you'll get results immediately. You can even search for a song that you hear in the moment without switching apps. 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, Interpreter, 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. Put your best face forward Replace a face with closed eyes or an awkward expression with one you like better. When you take motion photos, each frame is analyzed to suggest faces you might want to choose. Motion photo effects Apply fun playback effects to your motion photos such as slow motion or boomerang. After applying an effect, you can instantly share the result as a video. 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. Auto trim your videos Save time and avoid complicated video edits. Auto trim finds the best sections of your video and automatically trims away the unnecessary parts so your video is ready to share or edit further. 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. 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. 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 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.

Source: Samsung

Jan 20, 2025F936BXXU9GXK8Android 14 · November 2024 patchOne UI 6.1.1 Update

One UI 6.1.1 Update Galaxy AI Turn simple sketches into awesome images Start with a simple drawing, choose your style, and let Galaxy AI transform it into a captivating work of art. Sketch to image is available in Samsung Notes, Photo Editor, Air command, Smart select, and the Edge panels. Create unique portraits With a wide variety of AI-generated portrait styles, you can create a whole new look for your own profile image in Contacts or someone else’s, or use Photo Editor to invent something new for any of your photos that have faces in them. Let your phone do the writing for you When you need to write something, whether it’s a text, an email, or a social media post, you can start by giving Samsung Keyboard's new Composer a short request or snippet of text, then let Galaxy AI do the rest. Translate calls in more apps Simply talk over the phone and get translation in real time, helping you break down language barriers. And now, in addition to the Samsung Phone app, you can get real-time translation in supported voice calling apps like Google Meet and WhatsApp. During a call, tap Live translate in the quick panel to start translating. Translate image text on webpages Get the entire webpage in your language. When you translate a webpage in Samsung Internet, all of the text on the page gets translated, whether it’s formatted as text or part of an image or photo. Translate in Listening mode Listen in, no matter which language is being spoken. Interpreter's new Listening mode lets you translate one-way communication, like a lecture or presentation, into your language. Turn voice recordings into notes It’s easier than ever before to create notes with Samsung Notes, even using just your voice. You can now transcribe voice recordings into text notes that you can edit, summarize, and more. Translate and summarize PDFs Note assist's translation and summary features now work with PDF files without the need to convert them to notes first. Translated text will appear in the original format of the PDF. Auto detect languages in Voice Recorder Use Transcript assist to convert recordings of meetings, lectures, voice memos, and more into text. The language of your recording will now be automatically detected, so you can skip the language choice and go right to the transcript. Edit voice recordings and transcripts After you create a transcript in Voice Recorder, you can now edit the text to fix any errors, remove unneeded parts, or add something that’s missing. You can also edit the audio recording itself by removing sections you don't need. Create epic images Bring photos to life with Live effects Give your subjects a lifelike appearance by applying stunning cinematic effects to people and animals in your photos. Create fun animated stickers and GIFs Touch and hold any object from a motion photo to clip it, then instantly turn it into an animated sticker or GIF that you can share with others. 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. 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. 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. 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 88 CSCs: *, ACR, AFG, AFR, ARO, BKD, BOG, BTB, BTE, BVO, CAU, CDR, CGU, CHO, COB, COM, COO, CRC, DKR, ECT, EGY, EUX, EUY, EVR, FWD, GLB, GLO, GTO, ILO, ILP, INS, KSA, LYS, MEO, MET, MID, MM1, MOB, MOT, MSR, MWD, MXO, NPL, O2C, OPS, PEO, PET, PGU, PKD, PLS, PNT, PRT, SAM, SEK, SFR, SIM, SIN, SKZ, SLK, STH, SWC, TCE, TEL, THL, TIM, TOP, TPA, TUN, TUR, UPO, UYO, VAU, VIP, XFA, XFE, XFV, XID, XME, XNZ, XSA, XSG, XSP, XTC, XXV, ZTA, ZTM, ZTO, ZVV

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Oct 7, 2024F936BXXU8GXH9Android 14 · September 2024 patchOne UI 6.1.1 Update

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May 23, 2024F936BXXU6FXE3Android 14 · April 2024 patchOne UI 6.1 Upgrade

One UI 6.1 Upgrade Galaxy AI 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. Translate phone calls in real time Need to call someone who doesn't speak your language? No problem! Live translate provides real-time translation during calls. The other person on the call can hear what you say in their language, and you can hear their responses in your language. Translations will also appear on the screen. Translate in-person conversations The new Interpreter feature lets you translate a conversation any time you need to talk to someone who speaks another language. You can access Interpreter easily from the quick panel. Both people can hear translations read out loud in addition to reading them on the screen. Translate text in pictures, signs, documents, and more Instantly translate text wherever you find it. Just point your camera at the text you want to translate, then tap the T button to show more options. You can also translate text that appears in images in your Gallery. Summarize and translate webpages Get the information you need quickly by summarizing webpages with Browsing assist in Samsung Internet. You can reduce a long read into just the most important bullet points. You can also translate webpages into your language. Note smarter, not harder Note assist lets you do more than ever before in Samsung Notes. You can automatically format, summarize, correct, translate, and generate covers for your notes. Automatically transcribe voice recordings Use Transcript assist to convert recordings of meetings, lectures, voice memos, and more into text, then summarize them for quick review. You can even translate the transcripts and summaries to review them in other languages. Do more with Samsung Keyboard Change the tone of your writing to make it sound professional, casual, or ready to post on social media with Writing assist. You can also get spelling and grammar suggestions in addition to message translation in select chat and text messaging apps. Reimagine your photos Generative edit gives you more ways to edit your photos. You can move, remove, or resize the people and objects in your photos, then generate new background to fill in any missing pieces. Generate unique wallpapers Use AI to generate unique wallpapers for your Home screen and Lock screen. Just choose a few keywords and let the AI take care of the rest. Advanced intelligence settings You have full control over which AI features you want to use and how they process your data. You can even block online processing of your data for all features with a single tap. 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, long exposure, 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 87 CSCs: *, ACR, AFG, AFR, ARO, BKD, BOG, BTB, BTE, BVO, CAU, CDR, CGU, CHO, COB, COM, COO, CRC, DKR, EBE, ECO, ECT, EGY, EON, EUX, EUY, EVR, FWD, GLB, GLO, GTO, ILO, ILP, INS, KSA, LYS, MEO, MET, MID, MM1, MOB, MOT, MSR, MWD, MXO, NPL, O2C, OPS, PEO, PET, PGU, PKD, PLS, PNT, PRT, SAM, SEK, SFR, SIM, SIN, SKZ, SLK, STH, SWC, TCE, TEL, THL, TIM, TOP, TPA, TUN, TUR, UPO, UYO, VAU, VIP, XFA, XFE, XFV, XID, XME, XNZ, XSA, XSG, XSP, XTC, XXV

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May 13, 2024F936BXXU6FXE4Android 14 · April 2024 patchOne UI 6.1 Upgrade

Released for 4 CSCs: ZTA, ZTM, ZTO, ZVV

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Dec 18, 2023F936BXXU4DWI3Android 13 · September 2023 patchOne UI 5.1.1 Update

One 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. 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 25 CSCs: ARO, BVO, CDR, CGU, COB, COM, COO, CRC, EBE, ECO, EON, GLO, MXO, PEO, PET, PGU, PNT, SAM, TCE, UPO, UYO, ZTA, ZTM, ZTO, ZVV

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