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Latest Samsung One UI Home 13.1.01.37 release brings general improvements
The system launcher of Samsung Galaxy devices has begun receiving a new update through Galaxy Store. It comes with application version number 13.1.01.37, which is rolling out to the Samsung devices upgraded the Android OS 12-based One UI 4.0 or One UI 4.1.
Consumers can now head for the Galaxy Store to download and install the latest One UI Home app version, while you need to sideload it due to delayed arrival over gradual rollout. One more thing, you can pinch out on the home screen, followed by tapping on the Settings icon and heading to the last option – About Home Screen.
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In case the Samsung One UI Home 13.1.01.37 has still not accessible officially, you can get it now through our dedicated App File directory. Once downloaded, you need to install it manually by permitting the system software to allow apps from third-party sources, however, we don’t recommend it.
Well, after updating your Samsung phone’s One UI Home app to version 13.1.01.37, your home screen will become even smoother as well as some general & unknown bugs will be fixed. It’s good to see that the company is regularly updating native apps too along with smartphones.
One UI 4.1
Debuted along with the Galaxy S22 series, the One UI 4.1 is a new addition to Samsung’s Android 12-based custom skin family. The new version brings a lot of new features to older Galaxy smartphones and tablets such as re-imagined Colour Palette UI, customizable RAM Plus and Smart Widgets (select models).
Smart Widget
Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones come with a very useful feature for the consumers, letting them keep the home screen neat and clean by using the all-new Smart Widget. While it’s a feature of the One UI 4.1 software, only select Galaxy models are getting it with software updates.
Your Samsung phone will soon update Gemini AI to enable calls and texts without unlocking the lock screen. Google is continuously working to evolve Gemini with new features and improvements, making it a one-stop assistant solution.
Samsung phones have three choices for digital assistant on mobile: Bixby, Google Assistant, and Gemini. Bixby is crafted by Samsung, while the other two options are from Google, and you can use only one of those at a time.
Gemini has taken over Google Assistant, thanks to its AI and Generative AI capabilities. Now with the lock screen functioning support, Gemini AI allows Android and Samsung phone users to make calls and send texts without unlocking.
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Google app’s upcoming 15.48 update will deploy the feature on compatible devices. The app’s build is currently in the Beta testing stage. Gemini already supports calls and texts, but the update aims to ditch the requirement of unlocking the phone.
How to enable:
- Open Gemini and go to the app’s Settings section
- Now, access the Gemini on lock screen page
- Next, enter the Outgoing calls and messages section
- Enable the Make calls and send message without unlocking toggle
- NOTE: Only works on Google app v15.48.
9to5Google discovered that Gemini would take more time to get the same functionality as Gmail. While phone calls and text messages are enabled on the lock screen, Gmail still requires the phone to be unlocked by the user.
WhatsApp has released a new update with version 2.24.25.8, which brings a redesigned interface for managing chat lists. This update is available through the Google Play Beta Program for Android users.
The new update improves how users manage chat filters. Filters like “Favorites” and “Unread” now appear more clearly at the top of the screen to make them easy to find.
There’s also a new shortcut to create custom filters. Below these, users will see a redesigned button that makes it simple to create a new list. Additionally, WhatsApp now allows users to restore any deleted filters with a single tap, thanks to a new button next to them.
Currently, WhatsApp stable version app users can delete filters like “Groups” or “Unread” by long-pressing on them. The new design aims to make the chat management process smoother by offering a cleaner and more intuitive layout.
This update is currently available to limited beta testers. However, WhatsApp plans to roll out the redesigned interface to more users in the coming days with the stable update. So, if you’re not seeing the new design yet, it could be available on your WhatsApp soon.
Samsung users have long been familiar with the customization options available on their devices through Good Lock and other features. Now, Samsung is going to enhance Good Lock’s folder icon arrangement feature with the One UI 7 update.
Recently, an issue has surfaced regarding the resetting of folder icon arrangements when turning the Home Up feature off and on. This problem has raised concerns among users who like to organize their apps in a specific way.
A user recently reported this issue, stating that the folder icon arrangement would often reset when toggling the Home Up feature within the Good Lock app. The user expressed frustration as this led to the loss of their customized folder organization.
The Samsung community moderator addressed the issue and confirmed that the issue of folder icon arrangement resets is indeed recognized. The company assured users that an improvement is on the way. Specifically, this issue is expected to be resolved through the One UI 7.0 software update.
Samsung is actively working on the One UI 7 update, and the new One UI version will improve the folder icon arrangement reset feature of Good Lock.
The moderator also mentioned that if users are facing other issues besides the folder icon reset, they can help by sending a video or logs showing the problem. To do this, users should go to the Samsung Members app, tap the Get Help option, and choose the Send Error option after the issue occurs.
Aside from this, Samsung is going to One UI 7 Beta update soon for the Galaxy S24 series. This beta update will let Galaxy users enjoy new features ahead of an official release.