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Samsung One UI 3.1.1 features officially unveiled for old foldables
Samsung‘s latest foldable smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G, come with One UI 3.1.1, the most accurate UI for foldable to date. Designed to take advantage of large screen real estate devices and unique forms, the new UI helps make devices more user-friendly.
As of August 31, One UI 3.1.1 will also be available on Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Z Flip. Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, launched in 2019, will also receive an update next week.
In addition, the company also disclosed that it has also optimized more apps to take advantage of the large screen, helping get more done. Explore these exciting new additions that make your Galaxy Z Fold easier and more fun to use.
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Learn more to learn more about One UI 3.1.1 and the new experience set to bring you to the most foldable users.
Drag & Split
Want to compare prices while shopping online? With Drag & Split, you no longer need to open up a new tab and switch back and forth constantly between windows. The feature lets you simply drag the link you want to check to the edge of your screen and open it in a new window to be viewed simultaneously.
Drag & Split works with many of your favorite apps, including Samsung Internet, Samsung Notes, My Files, Messages, MS Office, OneNote, OneDrive, and more.
Step-by-step guide:
- Press down on the link you want to open > Drag the link to wherever you want to on the edge of your screen to open a new window.
* Feature is available on devices Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Flip.
Multi-Active Window and Natural Window Switching
Multi-Active Window lets you use up to three apps simultaneously on your screen, all arranged in your preferred layout. In One UI 3.1.1, you can also adjust both the height and the width of the app windows to suit your needs.
For apps without built-in support: Go to Settings > Click Advanced Features > Go to Labs > Click on Multi Window for all apps
When it comes to changing the layout of your apps to your preferred style, Natural Switching makes transitions more responsive and intuitive. With One UI 3.1.1, the window you want to move will pop up when you press down on the top handle, making it easier for you to drag and drop the app to your desired location.
* Feature is available on devices Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold2, and Galaxy Fold.
Rotate All Apps
One of the best advantages the unique form factor of a foldable smartphone offers is the detailed experiences it provides users whether they are viewing an app in portrait or landscape orientation. Understanding that there’s nothing more frustrating than when a certain app is only available in portrait mode, Samsung has fine-tuned the latest One UI upgrade to make switching your phone from portrait to landscape smoother than ever.
With the new Rotate, All Apps feature, your apps will smoothly transition to the proper UX to match the portrait or landscape aspect ratio. When the feature is toggled on in ‘Labs’, even vertically fixed apps can be rotated 90 degrees.
Step-by-step guide:
- Go to Settings > Click Advanced Features > Go to Labs > Click on Auto-rotate apps > Choose between two options: Keep app’s orientation or Match phone’s orientation
* Feature is available on Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold2, and Galaxy Fold.
Set Aspect Ratio for Apps
With customizable aspect ratios, you can maximize the benefits of your foldable smartphone’s Infinity Flex Display. Say you are scrolling through your friends’ latest social media posts and want to view them in full screen, without the black bars on either side, only to find that the size of the app is fixed.
One UI 3.1.1 now lets you change the size of the app so that you can fully immerse yourself in their photos and videos. To get the most out of Samsung’s expansive foldable displays, simply enable this feature in ‘Labs’.
Step-by-step guide:
- Go to Labs > Click on Customized App Aspect Ratios > Click on apps to customize aspect ratios > Select one of four options: Fullscreen, 16:9, 4:3, and App default
* Feature is available on Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold2, and Galaxy Fold.
App Split View
When used with Messages, App Split View will show your message list on the left of the screen and your selected conversation on the right, allowing you to take in more information at a glance. A button at the top of the conversation can be clicked to expand it into full-screen mode.
For apps that do not come with built-in App Split View support, you can enable the function by turning it on in ‘Labs’. Turning the feature on for a shopping app, for example, will allow you to view the product list on the left and the product details on the right.
Step-by-step guide:
- Go to Labs > Click on App split-view > Select apps for App split view3
* Feature is available on Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold2, and Galaxy Fold.
Flex Mode Panel
With the One UI 3.1.1 update, Flex mode, one of Samsung’s signature foldable features, just got more powerful. For apps that don’t typically support Flex mode, you can now enable the feature by turning on the Flex mode panel in ‘Labs’.
With the new Flex mode panel, you can enjoy easier control of media while relaxing with your favorite TV shows at the end of a long day.
Step-by-step guide:
- Go to Labs > Select Multi-window for all apps “On” > Click on Flex mode panel > Select apps for Flex mode panel
* Feature is available on Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Flip3, and Galaxy Z Flip.
Pin Your Favorite Apps With Taskbar
When using your device to get work done on the go, Samsung understands that the fewer clicks and taps it takes to complete a task, the better. Designed to help you work more efficiently, Taskbar makes it possible for you to switch between apps without returning to the home screen or scrolling through the Recent tab.
Taskbar pins the apps to the side of the Main Screen, where the Edge Panel used to be located, giving you instant access to your favorite apps. Simply enable the feature in ‘Labs’ to make your workflow smoother.
Step-by-step guide:
- Go to Labs > Select “on” next to Pin your favorite apps > Swipe left on the handle to open up the tray > Tap the grid icon to see all your apps and edit > Tap Pin and the Taskbar will be pinned to the side of the screen
* Feature is available on Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold2, and Galaxy Fold.
Cover Screen Mirroring
One UI 3.1.1. makes transitions between the Cover and Main Screen even more seamless and intuitive. Cover Screen Mirroring lets you have the exact same setup and layout of the home screen on both your Cover and Main Screen.
Step-by-step guide:
- Go to Settings > Select Home screen > Click on Cover Screen mirroring
One UI 3.1 vs One UI 3.1.1 Features
Samsung’s One UI 8 must bring Android 16’s Advanced Protection features. Google is reportedly developing new Advanced Protection features that could debut in Android 16, which we want to arrive on Galaxy phones with One UI 8 update.
One UI 7 is based on Android 15, scheduled to enter Beta this year and Public early next year. Galaxy phones will get Android 16 update with One UI 8 update – only if Samsung keeps stuck to its current version strategy.
Google is working to develop Advanced Protection integration for Android 16. The program includes new settings and a new API that’ll allow apps to change their behavior depending on whether users have Advanced Protection enabled.
Android could add Samsung’s Auto Blocker-like features. The feature restricts apps to be installed on Galaxy phones from unauthorized sources. However, you can still sideload APKs by disabling the Auto Blocker from Privacy settings.
Android 16 could allow you to enroll in Advanced Protection through Settings. Once enrolled, you will have to keep your Google Account signed in, and the OS will not allow you to install apps from sources other than Play Store and Galaxy Store.
Mishaal discovered a new patch in the AOSP Gerrit, which refers to a “new Service for Android Advanced Protection Mode.” It will allow apps to see whether Advanced Protection is enabled on-device, and to adjust their behavior accordingly.
A comment on the patch from a Google engineer clarified that the service in question “allows users to enroll into ‘advanced protection’ via Settings, and for apps to check if the user is enrolled” using a new API.
When enabled, Android 16 could require additional authentication if you try to access certain content, like protected files or banking details. Details are unknown, but we expect to see the Advanced Protection added in the Android 16 version.
Samsung US partnered with Technogym to bring a fitness app to Daily+. The Technogym introduces personalized fitness routines with equipment-based and bodyweight exercises for a comprehensive home workout experience.
A study* says more than half of Americans say their favorite place to exercise is at home. Grabbing this opportunity, Samsung joined forces to launch a new Technogym app on the Daily+ platform for 2024 Smart TVs in the US.
Samsung says Technogym will offer more than 130 sessions to help you reach your goals. The fitness application on Samsung Daily+ is set to elevate your at-home workouts and makes it easy to keep wellness at the center of your routine.
Additionally, the app provides a broad and diverse library of video training sessions, including strength, yoga, cardio, Pilates, meditation and body weight-based exercises. It offers workouts for different skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
The platform will also refresh the workouts feed by regularly publishing new workouts. Users can also download the Technogym mobile app to access personalized profile and effortlessly track workout history across devices.
The newly released Technogym app on Samsung Daily+ is available in a basic version that’s free for all users, with the option for a premium subscription that provides access to exclusive, more in-depth workout content.
* Source: Statista: Home fitness in the United States – statistics & facts
Samsung has unveiled a new feature for its SmartThings platform called Home Insight at SDC24. This feature makes smart home management easier and more efficient by using artificial intelligence (AI).
Jaeyeon Jung, the Executive Vice President of SmartThings, explained that Home Insight is designed to understand how people live in their homes. It provides helpful home reports and personalized recommendations based on how you use your devices, your preferences, and even the time of year.
Samsung Home Insight makes it easier for people to manage their smart homes. For example, if you often forget to turn off the lights during the day, Home Insight can remind you to do so.
To make these features easy to access, Samsung introduced the Home Insight Widget, which will be available on the new Galaxy Tab S10. This means users can turn their tablets into a controller for managing various smart devices, all from one app.
It is expected that Samsung will soon expand the SmartThings Home Insight feature through a new update. Currently, you can access this feature in the Galaxy Tab S10 series.
Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S10 series. The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra features a massive 14.6-inch panel, while the Tab S10 Plus sports a 12.4-inch screen. Both models have premium Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays and offer a vibrant yet natural viewing experience.
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