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One UI 6.1 Update Tracker for Samsung Smartphones – Features, Release Date and Device List
Samsung One UI 6.1 is a new version of Galaxy devices’ custom Android skin. It packs with new features and improvements, with select features will be rolled out to older Galaxy devices. This post tracks everything about the One UI 6.1 update.
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Samsung One UI 6.1
Similar to One UI 6.0, the One UI 6.1 is also powered by Android 14. The new iteration has been introduced at Samsung Unpacked on January 17, 2024.
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Keep reading our tracker below to find out when your Samsung Galaxy smartphone will receive the One UI 6.1 update. We’ll also keep this post updated with all of the latest news and information about the upcoming iteration of Samsung’s Android 14 skin.
One UI 6.1 Release Date
Samsung officially launched the Galaxy S24 series on January 17, 2024. As the next-gen flagships ship with Android 14-based One UI 6.1, the company confirmed to roll out select new Galaxy AI features and improvements to existing models in the first half of the year.
- One UI 6.1 was unveiled on January 17, 2024
One UI 6.1 Features & Changes
One UI 6.1 fuels Galaxy AI into Samsung Notes, Keyboard and Voice Recorder apps
One UI 6.1 integrates Nearby Share for advanced Quick Share, coming to all Android devices!
One UI 6.1: Galaxy AI-powered Photo Editor is mindblowing, have looks!
One UI 6.1 brings iPhone-style AOD lock screen wallpaper [Video]
Samsung One UI 6.1 intros Super HDR technology for photos, videos
One UI 6.1 Voice Recorder app has ‘Transcript Assist’ Galaxy AI feature
Samsung Find app: A One UI 6.1 feature to locate your Galaxy devices and SmartTags
New One UI 6.1 Photo Editor feature spotted on Samsung Galaxy S24
Best One UI 6.1 features that make Galaxy S24 stand apart
One UI 6.1: How to enable Advanced Intelligence on your Galaxy S24 phone
2 Amazing Samsung One UI 6.1 Video Editing Features
One UI 6.1: 5 Galaxy AI features that boost your work productivity
Here’s how to use the clipboard function on One UI 6.1 devices
One UI 6.1: How to activate voice input feature on your keyboard
One UI 6.1 makes it easier to access Samsung Care+
One UI 6.1 Update Latest News
20/03: Samsung Galaxy S23, Z Flip/Fold 5 will get March 2024 update in Canada without One UI 6.1
18/03: Samsung S23 FE may get One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI features next week
18/03: One UI 6.1 update set to hit Samsung Galaxy S23 series starting March 28
16/03: Galaxy S22 and others won’t get Galaxy AI w/ One UI 6.1, Samsung repeats eligibility criteria
14/03: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 March 2024 update live in Europe, next is One UI 6.1
13/03: Official: Here’s when One UI 6.1 Galaxy AI 6.1 update coming to Samsung devices
13/03: One UI 6.1 for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE getting closer to release
09/03: One UI 6.1 testing for Samsung Galaxy A52s is underway in India
09/03: Samsung Galaxy S22 series edges closer to One UI 6.1 release in the US
08/03: One UI 6.1 coming to Galaxy S23 series with March 2024 patch in Korea soon
06/03: One UI 6.1 testing for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 moves a step ahead in the US
05/03: One UI 6.1 is on the way for Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
04/03: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE getting ready for One UI 6.1, March test build spotted
28/02: Samsung brings some One UI 6.1 features to older Galaxy devices via app update
28/02: Samsung to soon elevate Galaxy S23 series with One UI 6.1 and Galaxy AI
26/02: Samsung may honor One UI 6.1 to Galaxy M33 as well
24/02: One UI 6.1’s Improved Motion Photo feature coming for these older Samsung devices
24/02: Samsung optimizes One UI 6.1 Instant Slo-Mo feature for older Galaxy devices
21/02: Wait is Over, One UI 6.1 and Galaxy AI update release date officially revealed
21/02: Samsung reveals 11 One UI 6.1 Galaxy AI features coming to S23, Z Flip/Fold 5 and Tab S9
21/02: Official: Here’s when One UI 6.1 Galaxy AI 6.1 update coming to Samsung devices
20/02: Samsung brings Auracast to more devices with One UI 6.1
17/02: Samsung is about to uplevel Galaxy S23 experience with One UI 6.1, Galaxy AI
14/02: 9 Messaging apps support One UI 6.1 Conversation Translation feature
14/02: One UI 6.1’s Instant Slow-Mo feature coming for these older Samsung devices
04/02: Ultimate Galaxy AI features not coming to all Samsung phones with One UI 6.1
31/01: One UI 6.1 update is on the way for Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
27/01: Samsung One UI 6.1 adds a smart feature to extend your battery life
27/01: One UI 6.1 Photo Ambient Wallpaper: Add weather effects to lock screen
25/01: Samsung Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 to get One UI 6.1 update after February Patch
23/01: Samsung’s Head of Customer Experience, Patrick Chomet hinted that the Galaxy S22 series isn’t eligible for Galaxy AI features, at least anytime soon.
23/01: One UI 6.1 support rolling out to Good Guardians, Thermal Guardian, Battery Guardian, Memory Guardian, Media File Guardian, Galaxy App Booster, and Battery Tracker.
18/01: These 11 Galaxy S24 camera features not coming to older Samsung phones with One UI 6.1
19/01: One UI 6.1 update won’t bring iPhone-like AOD feature to older Samsung phones
18/01: Many of the Galaxy AI features introduced on Galaxy S24 will also be supported on previous models including Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series within 1H 2024.
17/01: Samsung officially confirmed that the Galaxy AI experience with One UI 6.1 update is coming to select premium Galaxy devices in by second half of the year.
11/01: Samsung begins optimizing One UI 6.1 for Galaxy A54, A34!
06/01: One UI 6.1 update will fix app icon label hiding issue on Samsung phones
03/01: Zoom with Galaxy AI: Samsung teases ultimate Galaxy S24 Ultra Camera!
29/12: Galaxy S24’s AI Translation to work beyond One UI 6.1: iOS, Android
27/12: One UI 6.1 Battery Protection feature discovered in Samsung’s Android 14
19/12: One UI 6.1 could bring a Pixel 8-like Video Boost feature
15/12: Samsung Keyboard in One UI 6.1 will offer tone and translation capabilities
14/12: Samsung Keyboard’s AI features leaked ahead of One UI 6.1 rollout
13/12: Samsung begins One UI 6.1 testing on Galaxy S23 Ultra [CWL1]
12/12: Samsung prepares One UI 6.1 Beta Program for Galaxy
11/12: Samsung One UI 6.1 has many Generative AI features: Here’s a glimpse
10/12: Samsung tests One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy S23 series ahead of Galaxy S24 launch
10/12: Alarm could show up your favorite memories in One UI 6.1
9/12: One UI 6.1 update to bring Generative AI Wallpaper feature to Samsung phones
8/12: Samsung One UI 6.1 to bring 3 AI-derived Battery protection features
27/11: One UI 6.1 will fix a long-standing One Hand Operation + issue
23/11: One UI 6.1 to let you add Snapchat Camera shortcut on lockscreen
16/11: One UI 6.1’s Instagram Camera lockscreen shortcut revealed
09/11: The One UI 6.1 could be equipped with Galaxy AI, Samsung’s own generative AI feature.
17/10: Samsung is testing new AWJ8 One UI 6.1 firmware on the Galaxy S24 Ultra | AWJ6 > AWJ8.
22/08: For the Galaxy S24, Samsung has started to develop firmware, which should be One UI 6.1.
One UI 6.1 Eligible Device List
Devices that should be eligible
- Galaxy S Series:
- S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra
- S23 FE
- S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra
- S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra
- S21 FE
- S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Series:
- Z Fold 5 and Flip 5
- Z Fold 4 and Flip 4
- Z Fold 3 and Flip 3
- Galaxy Tab Series:
- Tab S9, S9 Plus and S9 Ultra
- Tab S9 FE and S9 FE Plus
- Tab S8, S8 Plus and S8 Ultra
- Tab S9, S9 Plus and S9 Ultra
- Galaxy A Series:
- A54, A34
- More devices will get One UI 6.1
One UI 6.1.1 introduced several new features and enhancements, one of which is the Motion Clipper feature of Editor. This feature lets you enhance your photos and create unique GIFs and stickers. This tool is perfect and useful for those who want to add a bit of fun and creativity to their photos and share them.
Motion Clipper is a minor yet powerful feature of One UI 6.1.1 that allows you to turn a part of your Motion Photos into animated GIFs or motion stickers. Users can easily use this feature when they have a motion photo in the Gallery app.
You have to open the motion photo in the Gallery app and long-press on a person or object you want to select. By doing so, you create a GIF or sticker from it. You can now use these custom GIFs and stickers on messenger apps or social media platforms that support Sticker Center.
Image Credit: Samsung
Currently, Motion Clipper is available on select Samsung models including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6. Additionally, several other flagships will get this feature with next major update.
These Galaxy devices will soon get the Motion Clipper feature of One UI 6.1.1.
Galaxy Z series
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
One UI 6.1.1 will bring Sketch to Image feature to older Samsung devices
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra users can expect major camera optimizations in One UI 7. A tipster reveals that the company has greatly optimized the camera of the S24 Ultra. These improvements will uplevel the camera performance.
IceUniverse now claims major significant camera optimization in One UI 7 for Galaxy S24 Ultra. The source says that the new software has seriously optimized the 1x and 5x (50-megapixel resolution) modes of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Samsung is rumored to release a camera-centric firmware next month. The tipster added that these changes will not be included in the incremental update. Major design changes are likely in the next update, but Samsung isn’t skipping Galaxy camera aspect.
It’s worth noting that the 5x photography will be as clear as 12MP visual experience. The S24 Ultra debuted a new 5x Periscope solution of 50-megapixel resolution. However, the long-standing optimization demand might be fulfilled in One UI 7.
One UI 7 has significantly optimized the 1x and 5x50MP modes of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, basically achieving the visual experience of 12MP, but with higher clarity. This is not included in the camera optimization of One UI 6.1.1 August, which means that Samsung is still optimizing…
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That said, the next month’s update won’t improve the Galaxy S24 camera. This means the Korean tech giant hasn’t done with optimizing the functionalities. We expect more refinements and performance shifts before the Beta Program begins.
Galaxy S24 users are eagerly waiting for the Beta Program to commence. Meanwhile, the same source recently disclosed that the firmware is full of bugs. It is possible that the company may postpone the Beta activity to August.
Recently, Max Jambor reported that this year’s One UI Beta will start on July 29. Given the difficulties in the internal firmware, it’s hard to expect Beta on Monday. However, Samsung will surely manage to kick off the Beta for S24 by mid-August.
Before we conclude, it’s noteworthy that the Beta Program won’t be available globally. Samsung launches it in at least seven countries every year. If your country misses Beta, you will have to wait till October to get Samsung’s Android 15 software.
Samsung One UI 7 Beta update may not release on Monday, July 29. Yesterday, Max Jambor revealed the launch date of the One UI 7 Beta Program. Tipster IceUniverse reports that the internal Beta has bugs that could delay the program.
One UI 7 internal Beta that is supported to be available as a Public Beta has so many bugs. Samsung insider IceUniverse says that the new software “is still full of bugs and is almost unusable.” In that case, the company is unlikely to commence the Beta.
One UI 6.1.1 rollout hasn’t yet been announced for older Galaxy devices. It is another fact that Samsung could postpone the Beta activity to the next month. The latter half of next week lands in August, where the Beta Program may commence.
Samsung’s development of One UI 7 seems comparatively slow. Google is about to release Android 15 on the Stable channel. The latest operating system version has already reached its Platform Stability milestone with Beta 3 last month.
Galaxy’s Android 15 upgrade is delaying in optimization isn’t a concerning matter. In the last two years, Samsung started Beta activity in August. As far as the One UI 7’s Stable rollout is concerned, it will hopefully begin by October this year.
One UI 7 update will bring a pure new set of app icons with elegant gradient colors. The Quick Settings and Notification Panel could also be separated. New Galaxy AI features would also be inducted throughout the Beta activity.
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