Samsung announced that it’s bringing select features from the One UI 5.1.1 to previous generations of devices. It’s part of Samsung’s mission to enrich the Galaxy ecosystem to help maximize users’ entertainment experiences and mobile productivity.

Samsung One UI 5.1.1 Update & Features

To provide a more seamless and enhanced device experience to users, the One UI 5.1.1 software is rolling out to Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 devices starting this month, with Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Z Fold 2, and Z Flip devices receiving the update sequentially.

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Besides, Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra, Tab S7, Tab S7+, Tab S7 FE, Tab S6 Lite, Tab A8, Tab A7 Lite, Tab Active 3 and Tab Active 4 Pro users are also set to enjoy several new user-centric features as part of the One UI 5.1.1 update.

Flex Mode Panel – New ways to interact

One UI 5.1.1 helps Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 users enjoy their favorite media and content easier than ever with Flex Mode, thanks to a range of enhanced features and functionalities. This upgrade now makes it simpler for you to show or hide your Flex Mode Panel.

Now, the panel’s icon will float up the screen, allowing you easy access. Enjoy a more personalized Flex Mode Panel experience by simply dragging and dropping the icon on the toolbar. This customizable panel provides users with easy access to features such as Multi Window, touchpad, screen capture and more.

With One UI 5.1.1, the media play bar button — complete with a 10-second fast forward and rewind and features access — is showcased in one convenient place when the Flex Mode Panel activates. You can also press down for easier scrubbing through your media’s progress bar.

When you’re enjoying a movie in Flex Mode, you can make the most of your favorite content by rewinding or fast-forwarding with just a single tap with your personalized Flex Mode Panel Tool Bar. You can open a new Multi Window to reply to a message or browse for reviews online.

Enhanced Multi Window

The multitasking experience for foldables and tablets is set to improve with the One UI 5.1.1 update. You can easily open Samsung Internet in a pop-up window to search for something while enjoying a video using your Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, or Tab S8.

The window can be easily dragged to the edge of the screen, where it will now snap seamlessly into place when you’re done browsing. If you want to access Samsung Internet again, simply tap the pop-up to open the window to its previous location.

Intuitively switch from the pop-up window to Multi Window by pressing and holding the handle at the top of the pop-up window. One UI 5.1.1 supports more effortless launch and control of your screen, allowing you to seamlessly switch to split view and easily control your screen through a simple long-press of the pop-up view handle.

Drag and drop

Samsung’s latest One UI update makes it even quicker to seamlessly share multiple photos from your Gallery with a friend via a messaging app.

Two-handed drag and drop is now supported on your foldable and tablet’s main screen, letting you to open your desired app with one hand and then use the other to drag a file, app icon, or other item into your target folder or location.

Improved Taskbar

With the latest update, Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Tab S8 users can unlock next-level productivity for both work and play thanks to innovative additions to the Taskbar. Now, the Taskbar enables lightning-fast task switching with access to up to four recent apps.

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