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Samsung Galaxy Watch5 battery health check feature rolls out in Canada
Samsung has now pushed the January 2023 firmware update for the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro in Canada. It brings the phone’s Camera Controller feature to the Galaxy Watch5 devices, but, it is no longer working for now. The OEM is yet to rollout One UI 5.1 update, which brings support for Camera Controller.
According to the information, all the Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip would be eligible for the zoom feature through the Galaxy Watch’s Camera Controller app. Notably, the One UI 5.1 is scheduled to introduce on Feb. 1st, followed by rollout is expected in early March.
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The Korean tech giant is already bringing zoom support to Galaxy Watch through the January 2023 update. As soon as your Galaxy phone receives the Android 13-based One UI 5.1 update, you will be allowed to zoom in the phone’s camera app by pinching in/out on the Watch’s screen.
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Apart from this, the Samsung Members app will now show you a new “Connected device diagnostic.” Using this feature of the Members app, you will get to know about your paired Galaxy smartwatch’s battery status, touch function, etc.
Do note that you have to install the latest versions of the Samsung Members and Galaxy Wearable apps as well. This will ensure seamless experiences on your Galaxy Watch and connected smartphone. Lastly, it brings some under-the-hood enhancements for better usability.
Note: You can check status of your Watch through Samsung Members.
Samsung is releasing a new update with May 2024 security patch for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones. The fresh update improves system security and stability by fixing 45 issues.
May 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series is currently rolling out in Europe and the company will soon make it available in more countries. Users can verify the update through the One UI build version ending with GXDH.
The latest security patch resolves 45 vulnerabilities, including 33 from Google. It includes 3 Critical and 26 High-level CVEs. The update also features 25 Samsung-specific fixes.
Moreover, the update brings system security improvements, stability optimization, functional enhancements, and bug fixes. With this update, the company aims to provide an enhanced and better user experience.
To check the update, you just need to navigate to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.
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Google’s Pixel phones received the first Developer Preview of Android 15 in April 2024. The new operating system remained limited to the Pixel devices till I/O 2024. Samsung will open its Android 15 Beta Program — One UI 7 — for Galaxy devices sometime in August 2024.
One UI 6.1 is the latest Galaxy skin based on Android 14. The Android 15-based One UI 7 will debut on many Samsung devices later this year. While it’s just the beginning of 2024, we already know Galaxy devices are eligible for Android 15.
Google released Android 15 DP2 in late March and Public Beta also started in April 2024. Following the I/O 2024 event, Android vendors like Xiaomi, OPPO, and OnePlus have also commenced Public Beta for their flagships, which Samsung is not subjected to follow.
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The Galaxy S24 series will surely be the first to get One UI 7 Beta sometime in August this year. The South Korean tech giant will then expand its Beta activity for some older lineups including but not limited to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Check the device list below:
Galaxy S Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Z Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
Galaxy Tab Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Tab A9 / A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
- Galaxy Tab S8 / S8+ / Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 / S9+ / S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+
Galaxy A/M/F Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy A05s / A15 / A25
- Galaxy A14 / A24 / A34 / A54
- Galaxy A33 / A53 / A73
- Galaxy M14 / F14
- Galaxy M34 / M54 / F54
In case you don’t find your Galaxy device in the list mentioned above, don’t panic. As the year progresses, we will update the list according to the eligibility of devices. Do note that the list is compiled on previous rollouts, software guarantees, and experience.
The official list will only come when the stable One UI 7 rollout will begin around October 2024.
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Even while extending the One UI 6.1 update to more devices, Samsung has not forgotten to release the monthly patch. The company initiated the May 2024 security patch rollout with the Galaxy S24 series and then released it for other devices, which you can see in the list below.
The Korean tech giant is regularly working to ensure that all compatible Galaxy devices will receive the latest security update soon. The May 2024 patch addresses 45 vulnerabilities including 33 identified by Google, with 3 Critical and 26 High-level CVEs. Additionally, there are 25 fixes specific to Samsung.
Throughout this month, Samsung plans to upgrade several eligible devices to the One UI 6.1 software. The update has been rolled out to the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Fold 4, Flip 3, Fold 3, Galaxy S22 series, S21 series, Galaxy A33, A54, A34, and A73 smartphones. More devices are expected to receive the update shortly.
Some devices will also be updated to One UI 6.1 along with the May 2024 security patch. Below is a list of Samsung devices that have already received the updates in May 2024.
Samsung One UI May 2024 Updates List
May 17
- Samsung drops May 2024 security update for Galaxy Z Flip 5
May 16
- Samsung Galaxy S23 series grabs May 2024 security update
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 starts getting May 2024 security update
May 15
- Samsung Galaxy S22 gets security boost with May 2024 update
May 9
- May 2024 security update rollout begins with Samsung Galaxy S24
*This article will be updated to include the new releases as they become available for other devices.
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