One UI
Official: Samsung One UI 5.1.1 changelog for Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8 Plus and Tab S8 Ultra
Samsung recently started releasing a stable One UI 5.1.1 update for Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. However, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphones also received it.
One UI 5.1.1 is based on Android 13 and it comes with a bunch of new features including a two-handed drag and drop feature, enhanced remaster preview, a new feature for Quick Share, better multitasking, and more.
You can check the full changelog of the One UI 5.1.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series below.
One UI 5.1.1 Changelog for Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
Multitasking
Better app previews on the Recents screen
- The Recents screen now shows apps as they will appear after you open them. You can easily see if an app is opened in split screen, full screen, or as a pop-up.
Easily switch from pop-up view to split screen
- Press and hold the handle at the top of the pop-up window, then drag the app to the side of the screen where you want it to be shown.
Restore pop-ups snapped to the edge of the screen
- Drag an app in pop-up view to the edge of the screen to snap it to the edge and keep it out of the way. When you need it again, tap anywhere on the pop-up to bring it back to its previous location.
Check minimized apps with the S Pen
- Hover your S Pen above a floating app icon to see a preview of how the app will appear when you open it.
Taskbar
More recent apps
- You can now choose how many recently used apps to show on the taskbar (up to 4).
Quick Share
Share with contacts
- You can now send files to your contacts anytime, even if they’re not near you.
Share files privately
- Protect private content when you share it. You can set expiration dates for the files you send, cancel sharing at any time, and prevent recipients from saving or resharing.
Camera and Gallery
More date and time styles for watermarks
- Customize the date and time separately with more style options to get the perfect look for your watermark.
Enhanced remaster previews
- Thumbnail images are now shown below the image you’re remastering. Tap a thumbnail to compare the remastered image to the original with a larger view.
Apply effects more easily
- Filter and tone effects in Gallery now use a dial instead of a slider making it easier to make precise adjustments with just one hand.
Copy and paste effects
- You can now copy and paste filters and tones from one picture you’ve edited to another.
Additional changes
Drag and drop with two hands
- Start dragging files, app icons, or other items with one hand, then use your other hand to navigate to the folder or location where you want to drop them. Supported in My Files and the Home screen.
Keep storage space available
- When you’re running low on space in your internal storage, app cache information will be shown when you analyze storage in My Files. Clearing app caches can help you free up space without deleting files or apps.
Enhanced memory management in Device care
- More information is provided about apps using memory on your tablet, giving you the option to put apps to sleep if too much memory is being used.
Change your mode from the Lock screen
- Change between Sleep mode, Driving mode, and other modes directly from the Lock screen.
Customize your layout in Samsung Internet
- You can now make the taskbar appear at the bottom of the screen. When you do this, the tab bar and bookmark bar will also be shown at the bottom.
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Samsung One UI 7 could come with brand-new widgets. Your Galaxy’s next major update is running late. Meanwhile, the company revealed a sneak peek of the upcoming software that would take your experience to a whole new level.
We’ve seen several revelations from the official One UI 7 version. The software is still under development but promises a major revamp. One UI 7 could bring new widgets with a dynamic appearance to your home screen.
One UI 7 could come with a large-sized Samsung Clock and Calendar widget. The widget could take the place of 2×2 apps and have a solid blurred background. You can see the analog clock and calendar widgets below, courtesy of IceUniverse.
The analog clock widget would surely be accompanied by a digital clock variant. The first glance suggests that the One UI 7 widgets could be a replica of what Apple users enjoying for years in iPhones’ iOS versions.
Routines could also get a 2×2 size widget, featuring four routines inside. It will also match with the blur transparency of the clock and calendar widgets. The corners align with the quick settings tiles that are going squircle in One UI 7.
New pill shape widgets will also be available in One UI 7. You can see a pill-shaped widget of Weather and Clock as well as Screen time. These widgets are often seen in OxygenOS and ColorOS skins released in the last two years.
Samsung’s current widget offering is pretty useful. The dynamic appearance will help users make their home screen look cleaner than ever. As the development progresses, we will get to know more about the upcoming One UI 7.
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Some Samsung Galaxy users have recently raised concerns about the pop-up windows for widgets on their devices. They want to resize the widgets to make them more suitable for one-handed operation, but they are unable to do so.
The main issue is that users want to resize these widgets more freely. Instead of being stuck with fixed sizes, they want to be able to adjust the size by dragging, which would make it much easier to use their devices comfortably.
Currently, most widgets only come in fixed sizes. Users mentioned that smaller widgets often look unattractive with too much empty space around them. This not only makes the screen look messy but also makes it harder to use the device with one hand.
However, a Samsung Community moderator has acknowledged the feedback. He has mentioned that while some apps allow for different widget sizes, most only support a limited selection of fixed sizes. This is due to avoiding widgets being cut off or not showing up properly.
Unfortunately, the option to freely resize all widgets isn’t available right now. This is made to keep the design clean and well-optimized. However, it can make using a device with one hand more difficult but you will surely get useful information on widgets instead of incomplete ones.
As more users express the need for better one-handed usability, Samsung is listing feedback to working on As more users request improved one-handed usability, Samsung is listening to feedback and working on optimizing widget sizes.
Allowing users to customize these sizes could make devices much easier to use, though it may also lead to some issues. However, Samsung is regularly working to provide a better experience that meets user needs. Users can expect more updates and changes related to widgets in the future.
Following the recent SDC24 event, many attendees and tipsters have shared videos showcasing the early build of Samsung’s One UI 7.0 on social media. These videos highlight amazing new features and improvements of One UI 7, especially in the Samsung Camera app.
One UI 7 aims to make the Samsung Camera interface more simple and easy to use. A recent video highlighted the revamped look of the app interface, which features in early builds.
In One UI 7, camera modes like Photos, Videos, Portraits, and more are now placed at the bottom of the screen. This makes it much easier to switch between different modes while taking photos or videos.
Moreover, it brings significant changes to the camera controls. One UI 7 has introduced a single button at the bottom of the camera interface. This replaces the Night Shot option that is currently available in the One UI 6.1.1 software.
Users will able to see Camera control options like Settings, Flash, Timer, Aspect Ratio, and Motion Photo at the lower middle of the screen. This change lets users navigate the app more quickly and with less clutter on the screen.
Additionally, for those who prefer using their phone with one hand, some options are still available in the top right corner of the camera layout.
Notably, Samsung made these changes to the camera interface in the early build of the next One UI software, aiming to provide a more intuitive and enjoyable camera experience.
Samsung is going to release the One UI 7 Beta at the end of this year for developers and will make the stable version available alongside the Galaxy S25 series in 2025.