Samsung One UI 5.1 is coming to current Galaxy devices alongside the new Galaxy S23 series – Samsung Global Newsroom

New software update introduces new features for Galaxy users looking for more creativity, personalization and convenience in their mobile experience

Samsung Electronics today announced One UI 5.1, which was recently unveiled with the Galaxy S23 series at Galaxy Unpacked 2023, will begin rolling out globally for other Galaxy devices starting with the Galaxy S22 series,¹ Z Fold4, Z Flip4, S21 series² and S20 series.³ With One UI 5.1, Galaxy devices will offer a more visually appealing interface with new features that allow for greater creativity and customization for a more convenient overall experience.

“One UI 5.1 is the latest example of Samsung’s commitment to providing Galaxy users with the latest innovations as soon as possible,” Janghy said.youn Yoon, EVP and Senior Executive, Software Office. “Over the past few weeks, we have been working closely with our service providers and carrier partners to bring One UI 5.1 to current Galaxy smartphones and tablets around the world within weeks of the announcement of the Galaxy S23 series..”

Pro-grade camera and more attractive gallery

One UI 5.1 extends the newly announced upgraded camera features with the Galaxy S23 series. Galaxy users now have greater flexibility to create professional-looking photos with Expert RAW⁴ features now available directly as part of the Galaxy Camera app. Simply select “More” while taking a photo to capture high quality photos in their raw format. Additionally, enhanced AI-based Photo Remaster automatically improves deteriorated detail in images by enhancing brightness, sharpening detail, and performing color corrections even in backlit scenes. It also removes unwanted shadows and reflections for the perfect shot.⁵

New navigation improvements make it easier than ever to find photos in the Gallery app and create shared family albums.⁶ Simply tap on a person’s face in a photo to search for other images while the Gallery app searches for faces of loved ones to recommend for family photo albums.

A unique mobile experience personalized for each user

Samsung has long been committed to giving Galaxy users greater control over their devices by customizing various aspects of the user interface. One UI 5.1 delivers several exciting new features that allow users to fine-tune nearly every aspect of the mobile experience — from appearance, to communications, to actions and more. Samsung has introduced new features that can understand how devices are being used and make recommendations accordingly. For example, the new dynamic weather widget analyzes current conditions and creates a custom design that reflects the climate. Modes and Routines have been expanded to allow custom wallpapers, ringtones, touch sensitivity and fonts that can customize specific activities for even more convenience. One UI 5.1 also improves the smart suggestions widget⁷ by adding the ability to recommend Spotify⁸ tracks and playlists based on user activities, such as music for road trips or relaxation.

▲ The new dynamic weather widget

▲ Smart suggestions widget integrated into Spotify

* Image simulated. UX/UI subject to change. Valid only with Spotify Premium.

Greater Connectivity Across the Galaxy Ecosystem

Samsung also developed One UI to bring greater integration and connectivity across the mobile ecosystem and introduced features supporting this mission. Users can enjoy a connected ecosystem on their mobile and PC with extended Multi Control between Galaxy Book and smartphones.⁹ This allows users to share their Galaxy Book’s mouse, keyboard, or trackpad not only with their Galaxy tablet, but now also with select Galaxy phones, allowing them to copy and paste text and drag and drop images from one device to another seamlessly. — as if it were the same single device. Additionally, Link to Windows allows users to browse with Samsung Internet on their phone to continue browsing the same pages on their PC.^ten transparently. These pages can also be opened from one device to another, which greatly facilitates everyday life.

▲ Extensive multi-control across the entire Galaxy ecosystem

Availablity

A UI 5.1 software update is starting to roll out for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series,¹ Z Fold4, Z Flip4, S21 series² and S20 series.³ Software updates for other Galaxy devices, including Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, will be available in the coming weeks.

¹ The Galaxy S22 series includes the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra.
² The Galaxy S21 series includes the Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, and S21 FE.
³ The Galaxy S20 series includes the Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE, and S20 FE 5G.
⁴ The Expert RAW app is available on select models including Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, Z Fold4, S21 Ultra, Z Fold3, S20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra, and Z Fold2. Feature availability may vary by device model.
⁵ Object eraser has supported shadow and reflection eraser function, and they are first available on Photo Remaster from One UI 5.1.
⁶ Family group based on Samsung account required.
⁷ Availability of smart suggestions may vary by region or device.
⁸ To get suggestions, users need to sign in a Spotify account in the latest version of the Spotify app.
⁹ Multi Control is only available on select Galaxy phones, Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Book. It works on tablets with One UI 4.1 or higher, phones with One UI 5.1 or higher, and Galaxy Book series launched in 2021 or later with Samsung Settings v1.5 (Intel) or Samsung Settings v3.3 (ARM). Feature availability may vary by device model. Samsung account login required. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled connections required.
^ten Recent websites are only available when using the Samsung Internet app on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone with One UI 3.1.1 or higher (Samsung Galaxy S, Note, Z Fold, Z Flip) and a Windows PC with Windows 10 20H1 or higher. Requires latest app updates for Microsoft Phone Link/Link to Windows/Samsung Internet.