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Samsung One UI 5.1.1 testing for Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4 continues in May 2023
Samsung introduced One UI 5.1 with the Galaxy S23 series and the update is now available to a bunch of Galaxy devices in different regions. Meanwhile, the company has reportedly started preparation for the next One UI version i.e. One UI 5.1.1. It’s May 2023 and Samsung has started testing a new One UI 5.1.1 firmware on Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 smartphones.
In a recent development, the One UI test build detection app Checkfirm has spotted new One UI builds for the fourth generation of foldable smartphones. The smartphones already received the One UI 5.1 update, so apparently, it is testing the upcoming One version.
The One UI 5.1 can be identified by “C” alphabet as the fourth last digit of Samsung’s firmware and with the alphabet ‘”D” we can verify it as the next One UI version.
One UI 5.1.1 testing is going on in Korea for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 with version F936NKSU2DWDC and F721NKSU2DWDC respectively.
Back in February 2023, Samsung started the development of One UI 5.1.1 software on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 with a version ending with DWB9.
Samsung is likely to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones with Android 13-based One UI 5.1.1 software out of the box. The next-gen foldable phones may debut in July this year, whereas the One UI 5.1.1 may be available for older Galaxy devices a month later of launch.
The next Galaxy Unpacked could be held in South Korea in late July, where, Samsung will unveil the next-gen foldable smartphones. Meanwhile, a report now talks about the possible launch date of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 in the US and Canada.
According to MySmartPrice sources, Samsung is expected to hold a separate Unpacked event in the US and Canada to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5. The company is considering August for the event, which was previously rumored as the global availability date.
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The South Korean tech giant is scheduled to unveil the new phones for the first time in its home ground as it sees potential in Asia. However, the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked launch event will also be hosted in the US and Canada on August 11.
Apart from the new foldables, the company will launch the Galaxy Watch 6 series smartwatches, Galaxy Tab S9 flagship tablets, and the next-generation SmartTag tracking accessory. We expect Samsung could also share details about its Android update plan for the Galaxy devices.
Samsung didn’t launch the Galaxy S22 FE due to the global economic slowdown. However, it doesn’t seem to be the same case for the Galaxy S23 FE as Samsung got greenlit on the upcoming model’s battery from the South Korean certification authority.
According to the info, a smartphone battery carrying model number EB-BS711ABY has been certified by SafetyKorea. The model number of the battery matches with the rumors that popped up revealing the existence of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
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Since the battery photograph uploaded by SafetyKorea is not clearly visible, it’s hard to confirm the capacity. However, past rumors claimed that the Galaxy S23 FE will come packed with a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh along with 25W fast charging support.
Galaxy S23 FE
Samsung has recently started firmware development of the Galaxy S23 FE for European CSC. These developments hint that the company has plans to release this device in key markets. And it’s worth noting that it could come pre-loaded with Android 14 and get an early 2024 release.
Samsung will rollout a major software update to the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra in June 2023. Similar to hardware leaks, we get to know pretty much about the content of Samsung’s June 2023 software for the Galaxy S23 flagships.
According to rumors, Samsung June 2023 software update will not only bring the latest security patch to the Galaxy S23 lineup. There will be a lot of improvements and optimizations related to camera functionality and upgrades to the native application.
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Samsung insider IceUniverse revealed that the company has developed a 2x Portrait Mode for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. This mode pictures at 50-megapixel using the main 200-megapixel HP2 image sensor of the smartphone. It will benefit users who love taking portrait shots with depth effects.
- On June 3rd, Ice said after seeing a 2x portrait shot by S23 Ultra, that it has exceeded his expectations.
HDR vignetting is another severe problem, which often appears on select Galaxy S23 series units, which could be fixed with the next OTA. Meanwhile, the tipster has not directly claimed fixes for bananagate and photo blur-related issues on the Galaxy S23 and S23 Ultra.
In a recent development, the same source revealed yet another change, which is included in the June firmware. The company will be bringing updates to the video calling function as part of quality improvements for using third-party apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.
Check more below:
Samsung Galaxy S23 June 2023 Software Update
- 2x cropping at 50-megapixel for Portrait mode
- HDR bounce/vignetting
- Camera performance increment
- Clear video calling through third-party apps
- Bananagate/blur issue – Uncertain
- June 2023 security patch
- AI mode guides – Uncertain
Release Date?
Samsung could start rolling out the next big camera-centric firmware to the Galaxy S23 series between May 29 and June 5th. The availability is expected to expand further gradually, with the India release speculated between May 31st and June 7th.