If you’ve updated your Samsung Galaxy phone to One UI 6.1.1 and noticed that your photo albums are missing or not showing up in the Gallery app, you’re not alone. Several Galaxy users are experiencing the same issue. Let’s take a look at what’s cause of this issue and how to fix it.

What’s the Issue?

After the major One UI 6.1.1 update, some users have found that when they select an album group in the Gallery app, their photos are not visible. Instead, the album seems to disappear entirely.

The issue often happens when you have albums with the same name activated in two different features – the album hiding function and the album merge feature. When both are turned on, it can cause albums to disappear or not display correctly.

Samsung’s Response

Samsung is aware of this issue and the community moderator has confirmed that it’s a known issue affecting users after the One UI 6.1.1 update.

The moderator has also mentioned that the company is working on a solution to fix these bugs in future updates. In the meantime, you can check some temporary solutions to resolve it.

Quick Solutions

If you’re experiencing problems with your albums, there are two solutions you can try:

1.) Disable Albums with the same name in the Hide Album Feature

For that, you just need to open the Samsung Gallery app on your device >> tap the More Options icon (Three vertical dots) >> Select Hide Album option >> Look for albums that have the same name and turn them off.

2.) Turn Off the Album Merge Feature

To do so, launch the Samsung Gallery app >> click on the More icon at the bottom to enter Settings >> check the option for Merge Album and switch it off.

By following these steps, you should be able to see your photo albums again. You can also check software updates and a Gallery app update. If any of them are available on your smartphone, install them now to get a better experience.

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Samsung has officially confirmed that the One UI 7 Beta program will be open to Galaxy users, not just developers. This is a great opportunity for users of Galaxy flagship devices to try out the new features and share their feedback.

Last week at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC24), Samsung announced that the One UI 7 Beta update will be available for developers at the end of this year, with the stable version launching alongside the Galaxy S25 series. However, the company did not provide any information about whether the beta will be open to regular users.

Now, a Samsung community moderator has confirmed that the One UI 7 public beta will start for Galaxy users once the schedule is set. This means users will soon have the chance to test One UI 7.0 and help Samsung make it even better by providing feedback.

While the beta is a bit late compared to previous One UI versions, it’s because Samsung is currently focusing on a big upgrade that will enhance how AI works in everyday tasks.

Though users will have to wait a little longer for the beta to begin, Samsung promises to share more information through the Samsung Members app soon.

Samsung is gearing up to enhance the software experience across its devices with One UI 7.0. The beta program will soon allow users to explore and enjoy new features.

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Every month, Samsung makes changes to its software update plan, with some devices being added, some being demoted, and some being removed. We are in October 2024, and Samsung has shared its updated software update plan list for Galaxy devices.

October 2024 update plan shows that the company will provide Monthly Security Updates for 35 Galaxy devices and Quarterly Security Updates for 76 devices. Additionally, 29 devices will receive Biannual Security Updates, which are less frequent but help to ensure that older devices remain secure and up to date.

Notably, the latest security patch includes Google updates based on the Android Security Bulletin, addressing 2 critical and 28 high-level vulnerabilities. One issue has already been resolved in prior updates, and two are not relevant to Galaxy devices.

Moreover, Samsung’s patches fix 12 specific vulnerabilities related to its devices and applications, including system and Knox services. Samsung Semiconductor also adds a fix for one high-level vulnerability to improve overall performance.

Below you can check the updated monthly, quarterly, and biannual plan for Samsung devices in October 2024.

Samsung Monthly Updates Devices

• Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, W23, W23 flip, W24, W24 Flip
• Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24 FE
• Enterprise Models: Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A54 5G, Galaxy A55 5G, Galaxy Xcover5, Galaxy Xcover6 Pro, Galaxy Xcover7

Samsung Quarterly Updates Devices

• Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
• Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
• Galaxy A22e 5G, Galaxy A32, Galaxy A32 5G
• Galaxy A13, Galaxy A13 5G, Galaxy A23, Galaxy A23 5G, Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A73 5G
• Galaxy A04, Galaxy A04s, Galaxy A04e, Galaxy A14, Galaxy A14 5G, Galaxy A24, Galaxy A34 5G
• Galaxy A05, Galaxy A05s, Galaxy A15, Galaxy A15 5G, Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A35 5G
• Galaxy A06
• Galaxy C55 5G
• Galaxy M13, Galaxy M13 5G, Galaxy M23 5G, Galaxy M33 5G, Galaxy M53 5G, Galaxy M04, Galaxy M14, Galaxy M14 5G, Galaxy M34 5G, Galaxy M44 5G, Galaxy M54 5G, Galaxy M15 5G, Galaxy M35 5G, Galaxy M55 5G, Galaxy M55s 5G
• Galaxy F13, Galaxy F04, Galaxy F14, Galaxy F14 5G, Galaxy F34 5G, Galaxy F54 5G, Galaxy F15 5G, Galaxy F55 5G
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, Galaxy Tab S10+, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab A9, Galaxy Tab A9+
• Enterprise Models: Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy A52s, Galaxy Xcover Pro, Galaxy Tab Active3, Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, Galaxy Tab Active5

Samsung Biannual Updates Devices

• Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A22, Galaxy A22 5G, Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy A72, Galaxy A82 5G
• Galaxy A03, Galaxy A03s, Galaxy A03 core
• Galaxy M21 2021
• Galaxy M12, Galaxy M22, Galaxy M32, Galaxy M32 5G, Galaxy M42 5G, Galaxy M52 5G, Galaxy M62
• Galaxy F12, Galaxy F22, Galaxy F42 5G, Galaxy F52 5G, Galaxy F62
• Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Galaxy Tab A8
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Tab S7 FE
• W21 5G, W22 5G

Wearables Eligible for Security Updates

• Galaxy Watch4 40mm, Galaxy Watch4 44mm, Galaxy Watch4 Classic 42mm, Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm
• Galaxy Watch5 40mm, Galaxy Watch5 44mm, Galaxy Watch5 Pro
• Galaxy Watch6 40mm, Galaxy Watch6 44mm, Galaxy Watch6 Classic 43mm, Galaxy Watch6 Classic 47mm
• Galaxy Watch7 40mm, Galaxy Watch7 44mm
• Galaxy Watch Ultra
• Galaxy Watch FE

Personal Computer Models

• Galaxy Book4 Ultra, Galaxy Book4 Pro, Galaxy Book4 Pro 360, Galaxy Book4 360, Galaxy Book4

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