Samsung Galaxy A13 gets One UI 5.1 update in the US

Samsung Galaxy A13 has started getting the Android 13-based One UI 5.1 update in the US. The update is rolling out to the carrier-locked version of the smartphone.

The Korean tech giant is releasing the One UI 5.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy A13 smartphone with One UI firmware A135USQU3CWC4 in the US. Right now, the update is available on Verizon’s mobile network and could expand to more carriers within the next few days.

One UI 5.1 update enhances many stocks apps on Galaxy A13 and brings new features. This major update brings selfie color tone effects, enhanced multitasking gestures, new gallery options, a Battery widget, a Dynamic weather widget, advanced Samsung Internet, and more.

In addition, the update also installs a February 2023 security patch which includes fixes dozens of security vulnerabilities found in Galaxy devices. It is worth mentioning that Galaxy A13 already receive One UI 5.1 update in Europe.

WHAT’S NEW IN ONE UI 5.1

One UI 5.1 brings enhancements to Camera, Gallery, Wallpaper, Widgets, and multitasking. The latest Android security patch is included in this update.

Camera

• Selfies: When taking selfies, you can easily change the color tone by selecting Natural or Bright.

Multi-tasking

• In Pop-Up View, you can now adjust the window size by dragging the window edges in any direction.
• For split view, you’ll see categories for Recent apps and Most used apps, allowing you to quickly select apps for Split Screen.

Gallery 

• GIF Remaster: GIF Remaster has been added to help you remaster and improve the quality of your GIFs.
• Extract text from a video: Extract text is available if you pause a video with text information on screen. Select Text icon to extract the text which can then be used in emails, contacts, on the internet and more.
• Details view: When you select 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 device to landscape mode.
• Stories are improved based on the owner’s favorites, viewings, sharing histories and personal preferences.

Wallpaper:

• Wallpaper Video: You can select a video clip to use as your wallpaper. The best part of the video clip is recommended for editing. Open Wallpaper > Select a video from your Gallery > Trim recommends the best moment (15 seconds max).

Widgets

• Battery Widget: A Battery widget has been added that will quickly show battery life for the smartphone and connected devices.
• Weather Widget: Daily weather summary, forecast, hourly precipitation, severe weather alert, and other information has been added.

AR Zone 

• Multiple emojis: Add a second AR Emoji in a single sticker. 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 screen on your second device > Tap to continue browsing.

Bixby Text Call

• Use Bixby to answer phone calls and respond to people with text-to-voice.
• Open Phone app > More options (3 dots) > Settings > Bixby text call.