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On February 15, Samsung officially introduced the One UI 5.1 which debuted with the Galaxy S23 series during Unpacked 2023. The company has already started delivering this new software through an OTA update and later revealed the One UI 5.1 Roadmap for Galaxy devices.

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The One UI 5.0 started to roll out for the Galaxy S22 series on October 24 and expanded to several older flagship devices on November 7. Samsung did the same with One UI 5.1, on February 13, it arrived as an early Valentine’s day gift for the Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 series alongside the Z Fold/Flip 4 and Fold/Flip 3.

One UI 5.1 is available for

  1. Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4
  2. Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra
  3. Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3
  4. Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra
  5. Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra – Feb. 18
  6. Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G – Feb. 21
  7. Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra
  8. Galaxy S21 FE and S20 FE 5G
  9. Galaxy Z Flip – Feb. 27
  10. Galaxy Tab S8 series
  11. Galaxy Tab S7 series

Non-flagship Galaxy devices:

  1. Galaxy A73, A53, A33 and A23- Feb. 20
  2. Galaxy M53, M33 – Feb. 25
  3. Galaxy A23 – Feb. 27
  4. Galaxy F62 – Mar. 1
  5. Galaxy M62, M52 – Mar. 1st week
  6. Galaxy A52s – Mar. 2
  7. Galaxy Quantum 2 – Mar. 2
  8. Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 Plus
  9. Galaxy A71 and A51 – Mar. 8
  10. Galaxy S10 Lite – Mar. 7
  11. Galaxy A72, A52 and A32 – Mar. 9
  12. Galaxy A13 – Mar. 14
  13. Galaxy A03s – Mar. 17

How to update

Head towards the Settings menu, tap the Software update tab, followed by Download and install. Let your device connect to Samsung’s software server and find out the new build. If a new build is available for your device and CSC, follow the on-screen instructions and enjoy!

Samsung Galaxy One UI 5.1 Apps

One UI 5.1 Roadmap

February 15 to February 21

  • Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3
  • Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra
  • Galaxy A73 5G, A53 5G, A33 5G

February 22 to February 28

  • Galaxy A72, Galaxy A82 5G, Galaxy A52s 5G, Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy A52
  • Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Tab S7
  • Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip
  • Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

March 1 to March 7

  • Galaxy A71 5G and Galaxy A71
  • Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A51
  • Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

One UI 5.1 Features

Samsung Galaxy devices refresh the user experience with One UI 5.1, while it focuses on the key aspects including:

  • Camera and Gallery
  • Multitasking
  • Modes and Routines
  • Weather
  • Samsung Internet

To begin with, the Samsung Galaxy devices will nurture a new in-camera effect, as you can now change the color tone of selfies. Search in the Gallery app is getting better because it can search for more than one person or subject.

The remastering feature is special on its own and One UI 5.1 brings new enhancements to remove background and even GIFs along with improved previews to master a perfect remastering.

Into the gallery, your Galaxy phone will make it easier to share albums with family. For enthusiasts, the camera photograph information will turn the page with the new addition of the device name, location, storage location, and more in a brand-new layout.

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One UI 5.1 makes it easier for you to maximize or minimize windows without opening options. A split screen will help you to get the recent apps at an instance. Samsung Dex will also optimize the way interact with Samsung Dex.

Another interesting addition comes into mode and routines, which sets a different wallpaper based on your current modes such as work, exercising, and more. The Weather app consists of new colors to show how the temperature change throughout the day.

An hourly graph now shows how much precipitation has fallen at different times of the day. Over the past year, Samsung has optimized Samsung Internet to the best of its capabilities. One UI 5.1 empowers this app with a massive upgrade of the “Continues browsing on another device” feature.

Talking about “New” you can resume browsing a webpage from one Galaxy device to another. Adding further, the search now includes the name of bookmark folders and tab groups. That’s not it, Samsung Galaxy handset will get additional changes such as the most discussed battery widget.

By far, the most discussed feature on the internet debuted with One UI 5.1 and it will let you check the battery level of your devices right from your phone’s home screen. You can see how much battery is left on your Galaxy phone, Buds, Watch, and other smart devices.

Best in practice, Samsung account suggestions will appear at the top of the Settings screen to help you share, connect and enhance your experience across your Galaxy devices. The smart suggestions widget now recommends Spotify tracks and playlists based on your current activity.

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Lastly, you can now choose where to save screenshots and screen recordings. There’s a long list of features, additions, optimizations, improvements, and enhancements for these smartphones and you should grab the One UI 5.1 for your Galaxy smartphone as soon as it arrives.

One UI 5.1 Changelog

Camera and Gallery

Quickly change the color tone for selfies

It’s easier to change the color tone of your selfies using the Effects button at the top of the screen.

Discover Expert RAW

Expert RAW lets you take high-quality shots, perfect for those who want to have full control and edit photos later. Expert RAW is now easier to access from the More menu in Camera.

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More powerful search

You can now search your Gallery for more than one person or subject at the same time. You can even search for people without tagging their names just by tapping their faces.

Enhanced image remastering

Remastering does more to make your pictures look great by removing shadows and reflections. You can also remaster GIFs for better resolution and clarity. Preview has also been improved to make it easier to compare the original picture with the remaster.

Create a shared family album

It’s easier than ever to share pictures with your family. Gallery will recommend pictures to add to your shared family album by recognizing the faces of your family members. You get 5 GB of storage for each family member (up to 6 people).

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Revamped info display

When you swipe up while viewing a picture or video in your Gallery, you can see when and where the picture was taken, which device took the picture, where the picture is stored, and more. Now with a simpler layout.

Multitasking

Easily minimize or switch to full screen

You can now minimize or maximize an app window without going to the options menu. Just drag one of the corners.

Access your most used apps in split screen

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When you start a split-screen view, the apps you use most often will be shown below your recently used apps to help you find the apps you need faster.

Improved multitasking in DeX

In split-screen view, you can now drag the divider in the center of the screen to resize both windows. You can also snap a window to one of the corners to make it fill a quarter of the screen.

Modes and Routines

Change wallpapers based on your mode

Set a different wallpaper based on your current activity. Choose one wallpaper for work, one for exercising, and more.

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More actions for routines

New actions let you control Quick Share and Touch sensitivity, change your ringtone, and change your font style.

Weather

Quick access to useful information

Check severe weather alerts, daily weather summaries, and sunrise/sunset times at the top of the Weather app. The temperature graph now uses colors to show how the temperature changes throughout the day.

Hourly precipitation graph

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An hourly graph now shows how much precipitation has fallen at different times of the day.

Summary on Weather widget

A brief summary of the current weather conditions now appears on the weather widget to let you know if it’s sunny, cloudy, raining, or snowing.

Samsung Internet

Continue browsing on another device

If you’re browsing the web on one Galaxy phone or tablet and later open the Internet app on another Galaxy device signed in to the same Samsung account, a button will appear that lets you open the last webpage you were viewing on the other device.

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Improved search

Your searches now include the names of bookmark folders and tab groups. Improved search logic lets you find what you’re looking for even if something isn’t spelled correctly.

Additional changes

Check the battery level of your devices

The new Battery widget lets you check the battery level of your devices, right from the Home screen. You can see how much battery is left on your phone, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch, S Pen, and other supported devices.

Use up to 3 emojis in AR Emoji Camera

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Take fun pictures and videos with your friends in Mask mode. You can assign a different emoji to each person’s face.

Settings suggestions

While signed in to your Samsung account, suggestions will appear at the top of the Settings screen to help you share, connect, and enhance your experience across your Galaxy devices.

Spotify suggestions

The Smart suggestions widget now recommends Spotify tracks and playlists based on your current activity. Get the perfect tunes for driving, exercising, and more. To get suggestions, you need to sign in to a Spotify account in the latest version of the Spotify app.

Choose where to save screenshots and screen recordings

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You can now change the folder where screenshots and screen recordings are saved.

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Samsung Art TV gets its coolest ambassador yet, RM of BTS

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Samsung teamed up with RM, the leader of BTS, to be the ambassador of their Art TVs. This exciting news dropped in June 2025, and things got rolling at Art Basel in Basel, Switzerland, from June 19-22.

RM of BTS was there, chatting about his love for art and how Samsung Art TVs bring beautiful, curated pieces right into people’s homes. RM is a collector who’s always posting about museum trips or sharing thoughts on his favorite pieces with fans.

He often shares insights from museum visits and his growing collection. At Samsung’s ArtCube lounge during Art Basel, RM discussed living with art in the digital age. He emphasized how technology opens new doors for discovering art globally.

“When I connect with a piece of art, it’s like having a silent conversation,” said RM. “Samsung Art TV lets those conversations happen anywhere. It makes it easier for people to discover artists, reflect on their own emotions and build a personal connection with the art they choose to live with.”

With Samsung Art TVs like The Frame, MICRO LED, or Neo QLED 8K—you get access to over 3,500 stunning artworks through the Samsung Art Store. RM even curated his collection, complete with his notes, so you can see art through his eyes.

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RM shared his dream of creating a space to house his art collection, connecting Eastern and Western influences. He hinted at possibly calling it “rkive,” like his Instagram handle, though plans remain in early stages.

He also expressed hope that his collection could one day be shared digitally via Samsung Art TV. “Unless you live in Seoul, accessing museums in Korea is tough,” RM noted. He envisions an “art bridge” where users can press a button to explore new art worlds.

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Apple is reportedly interested in buying AI startup Perplexity, Samsung seems screwed

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Samsung could be screwed if Apple progresses on its intention to buy AI startup Perplexity. In a recent development, reports emerged claiming that Apple is considering acquiring Perplexity in a bold move amid rising AI competition.

Bloomberg report reveals that Apple executives have held internal talks about potentially bidding for AI startup, Perplexity. It’s a pretty shocking revelation that came after Samsung eyed Perplexity integration as the default assistant.

With the acquisition, Apple reportedly plans to integrate AI-powered search capabilities, such as Perplexity AI, into its Safari browser. If the company succeeds, the iPhone may finally ditch Google for a search engine in favor of Perplexity.

Reports suggest Apple executives’ discussions on buying Perplexity are at an early stage. The current stage of consideration isn’t too cemented to be materialized in a real offer to Perplexity regarding acquisition.

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As of now, Apple executives haven’t reportedly discussed a bid with Perplexity’s management. Reuters reached out to Apple and Perplexity spokespersons to have an official update on reports, but Apple didn’t respond to the query.

“We have no knowledge of any current or future M&A discussions involving Perplexity,” Perplexity said in response to a Reuters request for comment.

Apple previously partnered with OpenAI to power AI on iPhone 15 Pro and later models. Reports emerged claiming an Apple-Google partnership for Gemini on iPhone. However, the company now intends to acquire Perplexity.

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Samsung is already far ahead of Apple in Mobile AI offerings, thanks to Galaxy AI. The iPhone maker has faced unusual challenges in optimization, leading AI features and the next-generation Siri assistant to be delayed indefinitely.

The report also sheds light on a previous incident when Meta Platforms tried to buy Perplexity earlier this year. Google remains the search engine king, but Perplexity and ChatGPT have grown rapidly with their AI search options.

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US Gen Z is suddenly craving a smartphone – It’s not Samsung or Apple

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Seems like Gen Z in the US is turning away from Samsung and Apple phones, chasing the nostalgia of the BlackBerry smartphone. Many were too young to use BlackBerrys during their 2000s peak but now crave their retro charm.

TikTok drives this BlackBerry revival, with #blackberry videos surpassing 125,000 posts. These “nostalgia tech” clips show users customizing old models, offering a break from the constant updates of Samsung and Apple ecosystems.

Another TikToker whose video got 2.7 million views said BlackBerry phones help curb phone addiction. “My iPhone is ruining my life,” she noted, a sentiment shared by those tired of Samsung and Apple’s immersive ecosystems.

A viral TikTok by @notchonnie, featuring a white BlackBerry Classic, hit over 4 million views. She captioned, “Is it practical? No. Is it fun? Yes.” This reflects Gen Z’s rejection of Samsung and Apple’s high-tech norm.

The New York Times reports that Gen Z is fueling demand for old BlackBerry models or their re-release. Unlike Samsung’s Galaxy or Apple’s iPhone, BlackBerrys offer a simpler, less app-driven experience that resonates with this generation.

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BlackBerry, once a smartphone leader, quit the smartphone market in 2020. A failed 5G BlackBerry attempt by OnwardMobility dashed hopes for new models. Still, a portion of Gen Z prefers these retro phones over Samsung and Apple.

The appeal lies in BlackBerry’s unique features: a tactile keyboard and trackball, unlike the touchscreens of Samsung and Apple phones. BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), a private chat service, lets users connect without the app overload.

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Nostalgia tech blends retro design with modern appeal. Refurbished BlackBerry handsets, costing far less than a new Galaxy or iPhone, allow Gen Z to embrace simplicity without the premium price tags of today’s leading smartphones.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch could soon replace your wallet, metro card

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A recent leak suggests that the Galaxy Watch could soon let users pay for things using Samsung Wallet in South Korea. This feature, expected to roll out soon, could make shopping a whole lot easier with just a tap of your wrist.

Samsung’s been tinkering with digital wallet upgrades for a while now. The company is testing NFC payments, which are already a hit elsewhere, and with more NFC spots rapidly emerging in Korea, this could catch on fast.

The update doesn’t stop at just payments.

Another leak indicates that transit cards will also be supported on the Galaxy Watch. This means you can tap your watch at transit terminals, streamlining your daily commute without needing your phone or a separate card.

The addition of transit card support takes it further. Your Galaxy Watch could store payment cards and passes, turning it into a one-stop solution for shopping and travel. It’s all about convenience, right from your wrist!

Samsung has already merged Pay with Wallet for streamlined experiences. Now, with Samsung Wallet preparing for a massive Wear OS upgrade in South Korea, Galaxy Watch users have another reason to rejoice at the imminent launch.

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When to expect?

Galaxy Watch 8 might debut the Wallet payments feature in South Korea. The new Wear OS 6-based One UI 8 Watch might expand the functionality to even more Watch owners with older versions through a firmware update.

Samsung might also advance the rollout by bringing it through a Wallet app update. NFC-based payments are already available in the Global market. Expansion to South Korea will give Samsung Wallet a much-needed boost over Apple Pay.

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Samsung One UI 8 release date: Here’s when we could see major Android 16 software update

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Android 16 with Samsung’s One UI 8 will be released for Samsung devices this summer 2025, confirmed by Google. Samsung has officially launched the One UI 8 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series on May 28, 2025.

  • Android 16 is now official, and Samsung has also released 2 One UI 8 Beta builds for the S25 models.
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Samsung’s One UI is a big part of what makes Galaxy phones and tablets unique. With One UI 7 finally rolling out to users, attention is shifting to the next chapter: One UI 8. The upcoming software update, based on Android 16, brings exciting new features to Samsung devices.

There’s confirmation that it will arrive earlier than usual, marking a significant change in how Samsung releases software updates. In this article, we’ll discuss the release date, the beta testing program, which devices will get One UI 8 based on Samsung’s update policy, and what this means for Galaxy users.

Samsung One UI 8 Release Date:

Historically, Samsung has aligned its major One UI releases with the annual Android update cycle, typically landing in the fourth quarter, around October or November, following Google’s stable Android release. For instance, One UI 6 debuted on October 30, 2023, while One UI 7, delayed significantly, launched on April 7, 2025. However, One UI 8 is breaking this pattern completely.

Android 16-based One UI 8 will be released this summer in 2025. This update, confirmed by Google, marks a significant acceleration in Samsung’s update cycle, aiming to align closely with Google’s timeline. The company is targeting an ambitious summer 2025 stable release timeline, potentially arriving as early as July, months ahead of Samsung’s traditional fall update schedule.

Samsung One UI 8 Beta Program:

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Samsung officially launched the One UI 8 beta program on May 28, 2025, starting with the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in Germany, Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Beta program has now expanded to India and Poland.

Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra users can apply to install the One UI 8 beta through the Samsung Members app using the new sign-up process announced by Samsung. This time, Samsung surprised Galaxy users by releasing the beta program without any major official announcement.

The beta program follows Samsung’s usual approach of starting with flagship devices and expanding to other models later. Samsung is already rolling out One UI 8 Beta 2 for the Galaxy S25 series and may soon extend the beta program to other devices, including the Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra.

Samsung One UI 8 Eligible Devices:

While Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed the One UI 8 device list, we can rely on its official software update policy to identify the devices guaranteed to receive the update. Samsung now offers up to seven years of OS upgrades for select flagship devices (starting with the Galaxy S24 series) and four years for others, alongside five years of security updates for many models. Based on this policy and the confirmed One UI 7 rollout, the following devices are certain to be eligible for One UI 8:

  • Galaxy S Series: 
    • Galaxy S25 Edge, S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE, Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra.
  • Galaxy Z Series: 
    • Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 (To launch with One UI 8), Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4.
  • Galaxy Tab Series:
    • Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra.

Mid-range models like the Galaxy A55 and A35 may also qualify under the four-year policy. Older devices, such as the Galaxy S21 series, may miss out, as four-year support may end before One UI 8 arrives.

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The summer 2025 launch of One UI 8 aligns perfectly with Samsung’s upcoming foldables—the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, expected in July 2025. These devices will ship with Android 16-based One UI 8 preinstalled. This marks a significant change for Samsung, bringing a major update much sooner than fans expected.

If you have any questions about One UI. Let me know on my X handle (SamsungSWUpdate), and I’ll help you figure out when it might get the update!

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Disclaimer:

Some information in this article is based on historical patterns and Samsung’s official software update policy as of June 21, 2025. Release dates for devices beyond the Galaxy S25 series and complete feature lists are speculative and subject to change, as Samsung continues to expand the beta program. Device eligibility reflects confirmed support policies but may expand or shift based on future announcements. Stay tuned to Samsung’s official channels for the latest updates.

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