One UI 5.1
Samsung One UI 5.1 Features, Tips and Tricks
On February 1st, Samsung introduced the One UI 5.1 during the Galaxy S23 series launch. In mid-Feb., Samsung started delivering select S23 features with One UI 5.1 software to older Galaxy devices. Through this page, you can check what new features One UI 5.1 brings to your Samsung Galaxy.
Samsung One UI 5.1 Features
Samsungs new software update comes with the latest Android 13-based One UI 5.1 enhancements for your Galaxy. There are several new features on the changelog, which take your Samsung device to the next level when it comes to usability and performance.
Camera
There are several minor improvements in the Camera app such as the integration of Expert RAW on supported models. Meanwhile, the One UI 5.1 makes it quite easier to change the color tone (Natural or Bright) of your selfie picture from the Effects menu at the top of the screen.
Multi-tasking
One UI 5.0 brought great new multitasking features and the One UI 5.1 brings further refinements. When resizing the pop-up view, with an added pre-defined line, you can now drag the window’s guideline towards the top of the screen to enlarge or towards the inside to minimize.
Moreover, you’ll see icons of apps you’ve used recently and a section for Most used apps that will display the apps you use most often in split view. These kinds of minor changes are the part of One UI 5.1 update, which greatly enhances usability and productivity.
Gallery:
Samsung’s Remaster feature now supports GIF files too, so you can upscale your low-resolution GIFs. Just open any GIF in the Samsung Gallery app, tap the Remaster button available inside the hamburger menu, and let AI do the rest of the work!
iOS 16-inspired Extract Text feature debuted with the One UI 5.0, letting you select and copy test content from images or directly from the camera viewfinder. Taking it a step ahead, the One UI 5.1 makes it possible to select and copy text from video as well so you can use it anywhere.
When you select the details of an image or a video, in landscape mode you can see both the picture and the details at the same time for your convenience. Here’s how: Select an image or video from the Gallery > select the three dots for more options > select details > position your device in landscape mode.
Wallpaper:
Thanks to the better use of AI, One UI 5.1 now suggests the best video clip as your wallpaper selection when you select a video to use as your wallpaper. Here’s how: Open Wallpaper > Select a video from your Gallery > the best moment will be suggested in “Trim” > If you like the suggestion, you don’t need to trim it again.
One UI 5.1’s Gallery app has a Google Photos-inspired feature, which Samsung calls People management. When there are people groups that are analyzed as the same person or the same type, you will receive recommendations to integrate them into one group.
Widget
Another stuff derived from the Stock Android and Apple’s iOS is Battery Status Widget. As showcased at the One UI 5.0 launch, the Battery Status Widgets arrive with the One UI 5.1 update. There are two different styles for home screen widgets, displaying the battery status of the phone and connected devices.
In addition to the new Battery Widget, the One UI 5.1 brings enhancements to the Weather Widget. Details and more useful information will be displayed for the weather when you launch the Weather Widget, such as severe weather alerts and details of daily weather summaries and predictions.
Samsung Internet
You can now browse the internet from another device if both devices you have are signed in with the same Samsung account and data is synced. This can be done in Settings > Samsung account > Sync settings > Enable “Samsung Internet”. You will receive a Samsung Internet pop-up on the screen > click it to continue browsing the internet.
AR Zone
One UI 5.1 makes the AR Zone feature even more advanced and fun. Now, you can add a second AR Emoji in a single sticker. Customize each emoji and then combine them as you prefer. Add actions and expressions: Make your stickers come to life by giving each emoji its own action and expression.
Bixby Text Call
One UI 5.1 brings the long-awaited English language support to the Bixby Text Call feature. Once it is downloaded, Bixby Text Call is ready for you to use. Open Phone app > More options > Settings > Bixby text call > enable Bixby text call > the download screen will pop up > select download.
One UI 5.1 is Samsung’s most customizable and feature-rich software iteration to date. Home Screen, which is the second door of your phone’s user interface can be incredibly personalized in Samsung Galaxy devices, courtesy of the One UI 5.1 software.
One UI 5.1 Home Screen Customization
In order to access customization tools, you will be needing to tap and hold on the home screen.
Wallpaper and style
This section allows you to change the home screen and lock screen wallpaper with categories including Featured, Gallery (custom), Graphical, Colors, Wallpaper services (Dynamic Lock screen, Samsung Global Goals), and Downloaded from the Galaxy Themes app.
The Color Palette is another useful feature, which allows you to optimize the entire user interface by picking up a dominant color from the home/lock screen. There’s a large directory of color combinations, and if you don’t wanna use the Color palette feature, it can be disabled as well.
Themed app icons and Dark mode optimization:
Similar to user interface elements, you can also turn the color of app icons into the already applied color palette for a more uniform appearance. Last but not least, there’s a pretty useful feature that allows you to dim the wallpaper’s brightness when the Dark mode is on.
Themes
One UI 5.1’s Themes tool lets you download additional personalization stuff from the Galaxy Themes app. In addition to system Themes, you can download Wallpapers, Icons, and AOD (Always On Display) themes from both paid and free categories.
Widgets
Samsung is making the Widgets section epic with each One UI iteration. Dynamic Widget became the spotlight of One UI 5, and Samsung further added more new options such as Battery Status Widget, Dynamic Weather Widget, Contacts Widget, and Spotify Suggestions widget.
One UI’s Widget section introduces both pre-installed and apps-derived widget options including additional choices. Using the widgets feature, you can get important tasks done on the home screen itself, with no need to access and open the app and settings.
Home screen settings
This section consists of basic customization options so you make it your dream home screen. There are plenty of basic yet useful functions, allowing you to decide screen layout, grid style, folder, minus one page, auto-rotation and so on. You can check the list below:
- Home screen layout
- Home and Apps screens
- Home screen only
- Home screen grid
- 4×5 | 4×6 | 5×5 | 5×6 | 4×5
- Apps screen grid
- 4×5 | 4×6 | 5×5 | 5×6 | 4×5
- Folder grid
- 3×4 | 4×4
- Add media page to Home screen
- Google Discover
- Samsung Free
- Show Apps screen button on Home screen
- Lock Home screen layout
- Add new apps to Home screen
- Hide apps on Home and Apps screens
- App icon badges
- Number
- Dot
- Swipe down for notification panel
- Rotate to landscape mode
You can further extend the One UI 5.1 home screen customization experience with Good Lock apps.
One UI 5.1 update further enhances the Android 13 experience for Galaxy devices compared to One UI 5.0. One UI 5.1 update not only brings meaningful improvements but also improves the usability of Samsung Tablets.
The new One UI version comes with remarkable features and enhancements to Camera, Gallery, Samsung Dex, multitasking, Widgets, and more. Through this post, you can see what the Android 13-based One UI 5.1 software will look like on a Samsung tab.
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Samsung One UI 5.1 Features for Galaxy Tablets
Selfie Camera Color tone option
It’s easier to change the color tone of your selfies using the Effects button.
Widgets
With One UI 5.1, the company added a Battery widget that lets you check the battery level of your Galaxy devices. Right from the Home screen, you can see how much battery is left on your phone, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch, and other supported devices.
Samsung Weather Widget is also improved, you can now check Daily weather summary, forecast, hourly precipitation, severe weather alert, and other information.
AR Zone – Use multiple emojis in AR Emoji camera
You can now add a second AR Emoji in a single sticker as well as customize each emoji and then combine them as you prefer.
Samsung Internet
Continue to browse Samsung Internet from another device when both devices are signed into the same Samsung account. Sync the data in Settings > Samsung account > Sync settings > Enable “Samsung Internet”.
You will receive a Samsung Internet pop-up on the screen on your second device > Tap to continue browsing.
Advanced Multitasking
Easily minimize or switch to full screen
In Pop-Up View, you can now adjust the window size by dragging the window edges in any direction.
Easier access to the most used apps in split screen view
You’ll see categories for Recent apps and Most used apps for split screen view, allowing you to quickly select apps for Split Screen.
Expanded Multi-Control between Galaxy Book and phone
Share the mouse, keyboard or trackpad of your Galaxy Book not only with your Galaxy tablet but also with your Galaxy phone. You can copy and paste text, and drag and drop images from one device to another seamlessly — almost like you’re using the same device.
Enhanced Remastering
Now, the Remastering feature withdraws shadows and reflections automatically to make your pictures look great. You can also remaster GIFs for better resolution and clarity.
Extract text from any image or screen
Extract text using Samsung Keyboard, Internet, Gallery, or whenever you take a screenshot. Modify and paste the result into a message, email, or document instead of typing.
This feature is also available if you pause a video with text information on the screen. Select the text scan icon to extract the text copy into emails, contacts, the internet, and more.
Simpler info display
When you select the details of a photo or video, you can see both the image and the details at the same time in landscape mode. Select an image or video from Gallery > Select three dots for more options > Select details > Rotate the device to landscape mode.
Stories New Look
Stories that are automatically created in your Gallery are renewed with an interactive slideshow view. Just tap or swipe to move between photos and videos in your Stories.
Wallpaper Video
You can select a video clip to use as your wallpaper as well as edit the best part recommendation also available. Open Wallpaper > Select a video from your Gallery > Trim recommends the best moment (15 seconds max).
Samsung has pushed the One UI 5.1 update for Galaxy A32 4G and Galaxy A03s smartphones. The major update brings a slew of new features and improvements to provide the next level of Galaxy experience.
One UI 5.1 update for Samsung Galaxy A32 4G is rolling out in Turkey with One UI build version A325FXXU3DWB8 while Galaxy A03s has received this major update in Brazil with firmware A037MUBU3CWB2.
In addition to several One UI 5.1 features, the update installs the Android security patch released in February 2023 to amplify the security of the device.
Samsung’s February 2023 security patch fixes four dozen vulnerabilities that were harming the files and data saved on the phone. These include 47 CVEs from Google’s Android OS and 7 SVEs from Samsung’s One UI software.
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One UI 5.1 Features
Based on Android 13, the One UI 5.1 update comes with a bundle of new features and enhancements over One UI 5.0. The Gallery app is receiving a common family album for easier sharing, a more convenient information display in horizontal view, more effective searches, and more.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Widget section is also getting three major changes. The new Battery Widget shows your phone and connected device battery on the home screen, the Dynamic Weather Widget provides a weather summary, and the improved Smart Suggestion Widget now recommends you a Spotify playlist.
Moving ahead, this One UI version further brings new features for pop-up view and split-screen view features for easier multitasking, Bixby Text Call in the English language, Continue using app on other devices feature support for Samsung Internet, the ability to add Modes-based wallpapers, and more.