One UI
Here’s my Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra One UI 5.0 experience before 5.1
Last year, Samsung released the One UI 5.0 software update for Galaxy Note 20 series and the software comes with a huge list of features and improvements over the past version. Today, I am going to share my Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra user experience with One UI 5.0 before I upgrade to the latest One UI 5.1.
Just to mention, I am not going to go formal here and won’t talk about every feature in the list. Instead, there will be the key major changes in Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra that I’ve noticed after upgrading to One UI 5.0 from One UI 4.1.
Let’s begin.
Fluency:
This is the first and a really major improvement on One UI 5.0 that made my impression great about this upgrade. After installation and about 4 months of exploration, my discovery leads me to the conclusion that “One UI 5.0” has improved the fluency at least twice as the past version.
To begin with, I’ve noticed that the on-screen interactions and system response are quicker than One UI 4.1. Interestingly, the changes in quick response expand further when you switch the motion smoothness and keep it on 120Hz.
The new upgrade enhances the overall rendering time and provides an even smoother performance. Again, it’s not only the fluidity that appears in UI elements, it’s the touch response that you receive once you tap on any button or try to swipe or slide on the screen.
Another example of this finding brings us to the notification panel, which is more efficient in terms of grouping. But, there’s one annoying bug that sometimes triggers an entire application, when you try to expand a notification group.
The task execution part has received an overhaul, and the occasional app lag is now completely gone.
User interface:
This part has a place in my list because the improved dynamic theme is blended better into the UI. However, the themed icon is still missing some miles to measure.
Lock Screen:
The lock screen feature is revamped completely with One UI 5.0. The Korean phone maker has achieved a similar effect to the latest iOS version.
Speaking of effects, the new lock offers a fresh set of options to enhance the overall lock screen. However, the most intriguing part of the new addition is the new font and color customizations.
These two are the key aspect of the new lock screen and Samsung has achieved the perfect result.
Samsung Keyboard:
With One UI 5.0, Samsung Keyboard has achieved new potential with new emojis. I’ve experienced that Samsung Keyboard on my Note 20 Ultra brings a better learning curve for all types of maneuvers that you can pull from your fingers.
So, there you have it, my take on Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra with One UI 5.0 before I switch to One UI 5.1. Yes, you could have a different opinion about One UI 5.0 and we encourage you to share them via Twitter.
Samsung is actively working to roll out the One UI 6.1.1 update for all eligible Galaxy devices. In the meantime, the company hasn’t overlooked the Samsung Galaxy XCover 5, which is now receiving the One UI 6.1 update. Though this major update was delayed, users of this rugged smartphone can finally take advantage of several new features.
Right now, the One UI 6.1 update for Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is available in South Korea and it may take a few days or weeks to reach other countries. Users can identify this update by the build number G525NKXUAEXI1.
One UI 6.1 update introduces features for photo and video management, including AI editing suggestions and image copying. Users get new lock screen widgets, customizable alarm alerts, and sticker support in the Calendar app.
Moreover, the update enhances data security with improved Samsung Cloud services and introduces Passkey for quicker sign-ins. Additional enhancements have been made to the Finder, battery settings, weather widget, Health app, and more.
To install the One UI 6.1 update on your smartphone, go to Settings and scroll to the Software Update section. Open it and select ‘Download and Install’ to apply the update if it’s available.
One UI 6.1 is likely to be the last major feature update for the Galaxy XCover 5. It seems that most mid-range Galaxy devices will directly update from One UI 6.1 to the upcoming One UI 7.0, skipping One UI 6.1.1.
Samsung has kicked off an Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy Tab S8 series. The update arrives with several new features and enhancements to make your Galaxy device more smarter, reliable, and secure.
One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy Tab S8 series is currently live in Korea and the company will expand it to more countries soon. Users can identify the latest update through the One UI build version ending with HXHB.
Based on Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 update includes Sketch to image conversion, better photo styles, text auto-completion, real-time translation for calls and images, voice-to-text, improved PDF management, and weather/time-related wallpapers.
In addition, it installs an August 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability. Also, it updates several stock apps to the latest available version.
The installation package size of this update is around 2.6GB for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series. The update is rolling out initially so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
Users are advised to install the update promptly to benefit from the new features and security measures. For those who have not received an update notification, the update can be manually checked and installed.
To install the update, open the smartphone’s settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy smartphone is up-to-date with the latest security protections.
Several Samsung Galaxy S23 users are having issues with the zoom function of the camera after the One UI 6.1.1 update. Specifically, when trying to zoom in between 16x and 19.9x with Intelligent Optimization set to maximum, the photo quality has dropped significantly.
The camera’s zoom issue seems to affect several Galaxy S23 series users, which has led to a lot of complaints on social media and community forums. Users have reported that the camera is not capturing clear images at these (between 16x and 19.9x) zoom levels.
In response to these concerns, Samsung has acknowledged the Galaxy S23 series’s camera issue after the One UI 6.1.1 update through its community. A community moderator has confirmed that the team was able to replicate the issue and expressed apologies for the inconvenience caused to users
Moreover, he has also assured users that Samsung is actively working on a fix and will provide updates as soon as a solution is ready. He also mentions notifying separately about the fix when it will be available.
While waiting for the fix, users may want to adjust their camera settings or avoid zooming in that specific range. For further updates, stay tuned with us as Samsung is working on the fix and will release it anytime.
