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3 Accessibility features you should try on your Samsung One UI 5.1 device
Samsung enhances its technology day by day and One UI 5.1 seems to be a fantastic upgrade over its predecessors that brought many new improvements and features to the existing user interface. Apart from the many new features of One UI 5.1, you can also check here 3 amazing accessibility functions of Samsung smartphones that give you the next-level experience.
In the accessibility section of your smartphone, you can find some of the most innovative features of your Galaxy smartphone. The functions of accessibility are more useful for the person who is managing a disability as it helps to supercharge your Galaxy device.
3 Samsung One UI 5.1 Accessibility Features
1.) Flash notification
Flash the camera light or the screen when you receive a notification, call, or when an alarm sound. To turn on this function, you just need to visit Settings >> Scroll down and press Accessibility >> Tap on Advanced Settings >> Flash notification. Now, you can see two options:
- Camera flash notification
- Screen flash notification
You can turn on the function by tapping on the toggle.
2.) Left/Right Sound Balance
Samsung provides a separate option for adjusting the sound of the phone’s speaker and any other connected devices like earbuds, Bluetooth headsets, and more. It is a very helpful feature for those users who use it, however, the feature is not applicable for calls.
You can easily use this feature by following a few easy steps. Open Settings >> Click Accessibility option >> Tap on the Hearing enhancements option. Now, you can find the Left/right sound balance option, which includes the following two sliders.
- Connected device
- Phone Audio
You can adjust them by sliding left or right as you feel convenient.
3.) Accessibility button/gesture
You can add Accessibility floating buttons to easily access several functions of the Accessibility section. Also, you can change its size and transparency accordingly.
To add the Accessibility button, you just need to open Settings >> Accessibility >> Advanced Settings>> Accessibility button/gesture >> Select actions, and it is done.
One UI 6.0
Samsung’s One UI 6.0 will release later this year, while the Beta program could start by July 2023. Despite a long gap in the timeframe, Samsung silently released support for One UI 6 software to the stock apps for some users.
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Samsung has recently rolled out the Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 update for its Galaxy S23 series and older foldable devices in South Korea. The company plans to extend this update to more regions, reportedly next week. Users of the Samsung Galax S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 will get the One UI 6.1.1 update in Canada next week.
As per the latest information from Fido’s software update schedule, Canadian users of the above-mentioned devices will receive a new software update on September 17, 2024.
On this date, users with Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra will get both the August 2024 security patch and the new One UI 6.1.1 features in Canada. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 will also receive this update on the same day.
However, the Galaxy S23 FE will also receive the One UI 6.1.1 update but with the September 2024 security patch on September 17 in Canada. The update will be between 2.3GB and 3.1GB in size.
One UI 6.1.1 update is a major upgrade, which brings several new features to enhance the user experience. It also comes with advanced Galaxy AI features, which promise to improve the functionality and performance of these devices through smarter and more intuitive interactions.
With this major update and fresh patch, Canadian Galaxy users can look forward to better security and new features that take their phone experience to the next level.
Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra users in South Korea have recently received a major One UI 6.1 (based on One UI 6.1.1) update. Though the exact dates are not clear, One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S23 series will soon be available in more countries.
According to the information, One UI 6.1.1 is expected to make its way to additional countries within the next week. While the exact timeline for the wider rollout has not yet been disclosed, the update is expected to be available in more countries next week.
One UI 6.1.1 update brings Galaxy AI’s Sketch Conversion for turning drawings into artwork and Portrait Enhancements for improved photo styles. Samsung Keyboard now features text auto-completion, while real-time translation is available for calls and text in images.
The update also includes voice-to-text conversion, better PDF management, and dynamic wallpapers that change with weather and time. It installs the Android security patch to improve system security.
At the moment, Samsung Galaxy S23 users can enjoy these new features on their devices. Users in other regions can look forward to receiving the update soon, as Samsung rolls out updates gradually.
Aside from this, the Korean tech giant has also released One UI 6.1.1 update to Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series in Korea. The company will soon expand this major update to these devices in more countries.
One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy S23 rolling out with new AI features
Samsung has pushed an Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones in Korea. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
Users of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones are getting One UI 6.1.1 update with builds F731NTCU3DXHA and F946NKSU3DXH9 respectively.
One UI 6.1.1 update offers several enhancements to provide a better Galaxy experience. It features Galaxy AI’s Sketch Conversion for artwork creation, improved Portrait Enhancements, and text auto-completion in Samsung Keyboard.
Users can now access real-time translation for calls and text in images, convert voice to text, manage PDFs more efficiently, and utilize dynamic wallpapers. This update also incorporates the September 2024 security patch.
Aside from this, it brings the Auto Zoon feature and the ability to shoot like a camcorder with Flex Cam to Galaxy Z Flip 6. It also supports HDR video format for the Insta Slow-mo feature in Gallery app.
To check the update, you just need to navigate to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.
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