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Samsung One UI 6.0 Brings Major Camera Features to Galaxy Devices
Every iteration of Samsung’s One UI brings wonderful upgrades to the Galaxy camera. While the company’s Galaxy S smartphones offer award-winning camera capabilities, the software part makes the experience more intuitive. The same goes for One UI 6.0, there are plenty of major camera features for your Galaxy.
Android 14-based One UI 6.0 not only brings major camera features to Galaxy devices but also introduces simple and intuitive design. The overall layout of the Camera app has been simplified. Besides, quick settings buttons on the preview screen have been redesigned to be easier to understand.
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You can add custom camera widgets to your Home screen, which allows you to start in a specific shooting mode and save pictures in an album of your choice. There are more alignment options for watermarks so you can choose whether your watermark appears at the top or bottom.
The ability to scan documents is also refined. One UI 6.0 has separated the Scan document tool from Scene optimizer, letting you scan docs even if Scene optimizer is turned off. Once scanned, you’ll be taken to the edit screen where you can rotate your document to align it the way you want.
Galaxy Camera in One UI 6.0 offers quick access to resolution settings. A new button is available in quick settings in Photo and Pro modes so you can quickly change the resolution. Moreover, a pop-up now appears when you tap the video size button, making it easier to see all the options and choose the right ones.
When grid lines are turned on in Camera settings, a level line will now appear in the middle of the screen while using the rear camera in all modes (except Panorama). The line will move to show whether your picture is level with the ground.
You can choose between 3 levels of quality optimization for the pictures you take: 1) Choose Maximum to get the highest quality pictures, 2) Choose Minimum to take pictures as quickly as possible, or 3) Choose Medium to get the best balance of speed and quality.
Other than this, there’s a new Auto FPS settings for videos. It helps you record brighter videos in low-light conditions. With 3 options available, you can turn it off, use it for 30 fps videos only, or use it for both 30 fps and 60 fps videos.
Galaxy users mistakenly switch from rear to back or vice versa while trying to access Settings. Well, swiping up or down to switch between the front and rear cameras is now optional. If you’re concerned about accidental swipes, you can turn this off in Settings.
Bonus Tip
Camera Assitant
Good Lock’s Camera Assistant plugin allows you to customize your camera settings to your preference. Using it, you can add a 2x zoom shortcut to the Camera. This zoom uses a remosaiced crop of the high-resolution sensor to match the quality of an optical lens.
There are various tools including Auto HDR, Picture softening, Auto lens switching, Distortion correction, Adaptive pixel, Upscale digital zoom, Quick tap shutter, Prioritize focus over speed, Video recording in Photo mode, Timer multi-photo options, Camera timeout and Dim screen while recording.
- Download Camera Assistant – Galaxy Store | APKMirror
Expert RAW
The Expert RAW offers a wider dynamic range, allowing you to capture a lot more, from dark areas to bright areas, in one photo. Various additional features enable brighter and clearer photos even in low light conditions, while the manual operation features allow the photographer to directly control the camera however they want.
The photos are saved in both JPEG and RAW formats, and the RAW format can be viewed and edited using the latest apps or software that support DNG.
- Download Expert RAW – Galaxy Store | APKMirror
Galaxy Enhance-X
The Galaxy Enhance-X app is a one-stop AI solution for all media enhancements. With a single tap, your content is analyzed for imperfections, enhanced, and refined to a higher quality. AI-based techniques can be invoked by a user to repair, enhance, and add creative edits to images, and videos stored in the gallery.
Galaxy users can remove unwanted Blur and reflections and at the same time also use features to Sharpen, improve the dynamic range, and brighten photos captured in low lighting conditions. For video content, Single Take and Long Exposure are some of the interesting features that provide creative enhancements.
- Download Galaxy Enhance-X – Galaxy Store | APKMirror
Samsung Customization Service app is getting a new update with version 3.5.07.4. The new update is available for Galaxy devices with a package size of 26.58MB. It enhances both the performance and stability of the service.
The fresh update improves some functions of the app and fixes issues that users had with the previous version. Although there are no new features in this update, it aims to make the app more stable and reliable.
Through this update, Samsung is ensuring that the app runs efficiently so users have a better customization experience.
Samsung Customization Service app helps personalize your Galaxy device by using information from your apps and services. It offers content and recommendations based on your preferences. This means the app provides you with content and suggestions that match your interests and needs.
While this update doesn’t add any new features, it’s important to install the latest update so the app continues to run smoothly. Samsung surely enhances user experience by fixing issues and boosting performance.
To get the Samsung Customization Service 3.5.07.4 update, Galaxy device users should open the Galaxy Store, go to the Menu options, and then check the Updates section. Alternatively, users can download the update from a third-party link if they prefer.
Later this year, Samsung will roll out the Android 15 to Galaxy devices, but we are already hearing about the One UI 7.0 update. Google is all set to push the Public Android 15 rollout this October, while Samsung is delaying One UI 7 Beta.
Samsung is internally working on the Android 15 One UI 7.0 update. The Galaxy S24 series will be the first to get it on both Beta and Stable channels. Dozens of Galaxy devices are eligible for this major upgrade, forming a pretty big rollout later this year.
Android 15
The new OS entered Developer Preview in February and Public Beta in April. Google so far released four major Public Beta updates for Pixel devices. The Android 15’s QPR Beta activity has also started ahead of the October release for Pixels.
Android 15 focuses on improving device performance and power efficiency. It’s also well-optimized for the artificial intelligence era. Consumers can expect faster app loading, longer battery backup, enhanced security and privacy, and core improvements at the OS level.
One UI 7
Samsung might kick off the One UI 7 Beta Program my mid-September. For the Galaxy S23 series, the company released the first Beta in August 2023. Well, events aren’t the same for the Galaxy S24 series this year as the Beta Program is delayed.
The Korean tech giant may expand the Beta trial to select mid-range phones. Galaxy A55, Galaxy A35, and some Galaxy M series phones may also be eligible. Like every year, One UI 7 Beta should be available in at least 7 countries including the US.
One UI 7.0
Samsung is set to hold this year’s Developer Conference on October 3. The event’s stage will be utilized to introduce new One UI 7 features and enhancements. Besides, One UI 6 Watch and Tizen OS upgrades for TVs may also be unveiled by the Korean tech giant.
One UI Beta build can be installed on your primary handset, but we prefer avoiding it. If you don’t want to counter bugs and functional errors, Beta activity isn’t for you. Consider waiting till the Stable rollout commences as Samsung will also provide new features with One UI 6.1.1.
Latest News – Samsung Android 15 One UI 7.0 update
A tipster claimed that One UI 7 development is under TM Roh’s watch
- TM Roh personally supervised the development of One UI 7. He began to pay special attention to the software experience, more than ever before.
Previous updates:
- [August 27] Google is unlikely to push the Public Android 15 update in September this year. It’s still working to improve the stability of the new OS, with rollout starting in October.
- [August 5] Samsung insider claims that One UI 7 Beta isn’t coming very soon.
- One UI 7 Beta has not yet been released but various changes have emerged. The software comes with several design changes, separated notification and quick settings, dynamic pill, and more rounded UI elements.
- After the S24 Plus, Samsung’s Android 15 Beta was spotted on Galaxy S22, S23, S23 FE and S21 smartphones.
- One UI 7 Beta is getting tested on the Galaxy S24 series internally. Recently, an S24+ was spotted running the new OS on Geekbench with minor performance improvements.
Samsung is committing 7 years of Android upgrades to select Galaxy devices. The newly launched Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 are guaranteed for software longevity. It’s the same upgrade policy that Samsung introduced with the S24 series.
The South Korean tech giant is significantly increasing the longevity of its flagship phones. Now, consumers can keep their Galaxy for at least 7 years. Samsung will take care of the device owners from the software side, providing new features and security enhancements.
Besides, Samsung is refining its hardware spare parts availability. Spare parts will be made available for years so you can get your Galaxy repaired. It’s a great approach to reducing e-waste and helping consumers use their devices.
Samsung Galaxy devices that are eligible for 7 years of Android upgrades:
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24
All of the devices come with Android 14 pre-installed. This means the last major upgrade for the above-listed phones would be Android 21. Besides, Samsung will continue to release regular security updates and feature drop updates until 2031.
The new software plan had not been expanded to older lineups like before. Still, the Galaxy S23 series as well as Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 are eligible for 4 OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches. It’s uncertain but Samsung could provide an additional OS upgrade to some devices.
Samsung’s software strategy is inspired by Google’s support for Pixel phones. The company’s affordable Pixel 8a handset is also supported by a 7-year update plan. Therefore, we guess that the Galaxy S24 FE might join the 2024 flagships with Samsung’s top-notch software plan.
In addition, the Korean tech giant may also expand the update support to the next-gen flagship tablet lineup. The Galaxy Tab S10 series could launch this year, which might also be supported by seven years of OS and regular software updates plan.