Tag: Galaxy S22 Ultra

Expert RAW will Get a major Expert-Level Shooting Function in October
Samsung’s dedicated camera app Expert RAW has just received its latest 1.0.03.8 app update. In the new version, Samsung has brought it to Galaxy Z Fold 4 foldable phone, and also released new features. Now with the app, users can save their favorite camera settings to take favorite shots every time. With this, users don’t have to set the camera every time to capture images in different modes, which will save their photography time.
Further, users can save captured images in RAW, JPEG, or RAW & JPEG format. With this, users will get the choice to save the images as per their requirements. Finally, it has improved the app to take enhanced pictures in low light situations.
It is not all, along with the new app update, the Camera Manager at Samsung Community has announced that it will introduce a major function for Expert RAW in October. The Camera In-charge said the next function will boost the camera quality of the smartphones to get even better pictures.
We are not sure which function Samsung is going to add in its next major update, but the Camera in charge mentions it will be the professional-level shooting function. Time will tell which function will be that, but it is good Samsung is trying to enhance its camera quality.
Here is what Samsung’s Camera in charge said (Translated):
Thank you. We will help you become a true professional camera. By the way, in October, we plan to add and distribute the professional-grade shooting function. Please look forward to it~
For a reminder, Samsung is also bringing Astro Hyperlapse mode for the Galaxy S21 & Galaxy S22 in their next update. Also, it will improve the ultra-low light condition with AI learning in the same firmware version.
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August 30, 2022
Stable One UI 5.0 Update to Release in Mid-October
At the beginning of this month, Samsung opened its Android 13-based One UI 5.0 Beta testing program for its users. The Galaxy S22 series is the first one to participate in the program, and now it is rolling out in more countries. Yesterday, Samsung has rolled out the second beta update for these flagship models. Now, in the middle of the beta program, we have received news that the stable version for One UI 5.0 version to be released in mid-October.
The tipster from South Korea (Via SamMobile) revealed this date and mentioned, that Samsung expected to roll out a stable One UI 5.0 software update on October 17 or October 19. The public release will first come to Galaxy S22 series smartphones as they are now in the Beta program.
Further, the tipster may be talking about South Korea, so as always, the home country will be the first to get a stable update. The first beta update for One UI 5.0 was also first dispatched in South Korea. That indicates the stable version might first release there.
Now talking about other countries, they might get it after the South Korean release, but there are fewer chances they could get it earlier. In 2020 and 2021, the US & Europe were the first to receive stable One UI 3.0 and One UI 4.0 software before others.
At the moment, the beta testing program is yet to open in many countries. It is now only available in a few countries, and the US & India are still waiting to use it. The beta program has also yet to come to other devices like Galaxy S21 series and Galaxy foldable phones.
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August 26, 2022
Galaxy S23 Ultra may not Get New 200MP Camera Sensor
In early August, Samsung will launch Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Flip 4 smartphones with advanced features. All are waiting for the next foldable phone, but that doesn’t stop rumors from writing about the upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone. The next successor of the Galaxy S22 Ultra has now received its first rumor and that is not in a favor of users. The latest camera sensor which Samsung has launched recently is not coming for S23 Ultra.
This month, Samsung has introduced an advanced 200MP sensor, the ISOCELL HP3, the most advanced camera sensor from the company. Earlier rumors stated, that the company may use this sensor in its upcoming flagship smartphone, but it may not come true.
According to the Ice Universe, Galaxy S23 Ultra will not adopt the new ISOCELL HP3 200MP sensor. It doesn’t provide the details behind it, but the explanation comes from Notebookcheck. Here is the reason according to Notebookcheck:
Image: Galaxy S22 Ultra
According to Ice Universe, Samsung will not equip the Galaxy S23 Ultra with the new 200 MP ISOCELL HP3 after all. A quick look at the HP3’s spec sheet provides the reason: the new 200 MP sensor is not designed for flagship use.
For one, it’s a 1/1.4-inch sensor, making it smaller than the 1/1.33-inch HM3 on the S22 Ultra. The 200 MP HP3 features 0.56 μm native pixels, versus the HM3’s 0.8 μm pixels, and even after 16-in-1 binning on the HP3, the HM3 remains ahead at 2.4 μm, versus the new sensor’s 2.24 μm.
June 24, 2022
New Galaxy S22 Update Improves Camera Quality & App Security
As promised at the end of May, Samsung is now releasing a major update for Galaxy S22 series smartphones. In the latest update, Samsung has focused on camera quality, app security, and touch performance. Many users have complained about quality issues with a camera while taking images in different scenarios in the past. The company has one by one tried to solve them all. Further, it has added new settings in the ‘Apps from Unknown Sources’ section. Now users can disallow all malicious apps from the settings.
The device’s improved security from malicious apps has been dispatched for Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S21 & Galaxy foldable phones. Now it has been seeded on Galaxy S22 series. It has also upgraded touch firmware to its latest version, so you should get better performance.
In a camera department, it has improved five functions that you can see below (translated by machine from Korean):
1. Provides natural sharpness and improved contrast expression when taking pictures.
2. Confirmed and corrected the phenomenon of one-time stopping during single-take shooting.
3. The AWB algorithm has been improved so that the original white color can be better expressed when shooting a puppy.
4. Optimized memory for video recording.
5. Improved portrait mode performance and optimized camera performance.
The latest firmware with the June security patch is now rolling out in South Korea. You can identify the new firmware version S90*NKSU1AVF1. It is a big update with a file size of 1.7GB, so you should download it using a Wi-Fi connection. The other countries may soon receive the latest version.
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June 9, 2022
Next Galaxy S22 Camera Update will Improve Night Photography
The latest Galaxy S22 series offers one of the best camera sensors on the market. Especially, Galaxy S22 Ultra with its 108MP camera produces quality pictures. Even with the advanced camera setup, there are still some areas where Samsung needs to work. Many users have complained about it, and Samsung had promised to fix them. Now, as per the words of Camera In Charge, the company will soon release a new software update to solve those issues.
In the latest post, Camera in Charge has answered the unsatisfied user and told him that the improvement update will launch soon. The key area where Samsung has come up with a fix is low light photography in the absence of light.
Galaxy S22 camera takes good quality pictures at night, but when there is a light. Now, Samsung will focus on night photography in extremely low light conditions to get detailed pictures without getting noise.
Further, the camera shutter lag will be taken care of in the new firmware. Samsung’s new phones have packed with mighty Qualcomm processor, but still, some users face camera shutter lags.
Finally, the official person said it will review all the features shared by users and they will work on them. By launching the Expert RAW app, the company has already improved many functions and fixed many issues. Still, there is work to be done in many areas in the default camera app. The next software update for Galaxy S22, S22+ & S22 Ultra will release somewhere in June.
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May 30, 2022
Latest Galaxy S22 Update Improves Camera, Touch & Bluetooth Quality
Samsung has issued a new firmware version for Galaxy S22 series in the home country. The main aim of the latest software is to enhance various functions on smartphones. As per the changelog, Samsung has improved the camera, Bluetooth, and touch functionalities to get better performances. For the camera, all the three Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ & Galaxy S22 Ultra are going to witness improved image quality when taking videos in low light areas. A few days ago, the Expert RAW app has also received low light photography improvement in the recent version.
Further, it stabilizes Bluetooth connectivity and audio motion. Finally, Samsung has updated Touch firmware to its latest version to minimize minor bugs. Also, it has squashed known bugs on the devices. The update is rolling out in South Korea, and you can identify it by firmware version S90*NKSS1AVDC. It is 635MB in size and carries an April security patch. In the current month, it is the third software update for Galaxy S22 series.
Here is the full changelog for the Galaxy S22 series (Translated by Google Translator):
- Bluetooth connectivity and audio motion-related stabilization code applied.
- Touch firmware – The touch firmware is updated to the latest version.
- Camera – The image quality has been improved when shooting videos in low light.
- Apply Google security patch Security-related stabilization codes have been applied.
April 21, 2022
Samsung Announces Galaxy S22 Camera Features for Older Models
With the new Galaxy S22 series, Samsung has introduced some new features to the camera. Further, there are also new features that have been launched on the Expert RAW app. Now Samsung is bringing all those One UI 4.1 camera features to the older devices. The Galaxy S21 Ultra will today receive a stable Expert RAW app to enhance camera performance. The app will now support outside South Korea for S21 Ultra. Coming back to new camera features, not all functions will come to all the devices.
Here is the list of features that will come to specific models.
• Night portrait function to the front camera – Galaxy S20 series, Note 20 series, Galaxy S21 series, Z Fold 2, Z Flip & Z Fold 3 devices
• Pet recognition support – Galaxy S21 series, Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, S21 FE, Note 20 series, Z Fold 2, Z Flip & S20 FE
• Lighting position editing function – Galaxy S21 series, Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, S21 FE, Note 20 series, Fold 2, Z Flip & S20 FE
• Telephoto lens support for portrait video – Galaxy S21 series, Z Fold 3 & S21 FE
• Enhanced Director’s view – Galaxy S21 series, Z Fold 3 & Flip 3
• Add a telephoto lens to pro/pro video mode – Galaxy S21 Ultra, S20 Ultra, Note 20 Ultra Fold 3 & Fold 2
- Expert RAW (Separate app) – Galaxy S20 Ultra, Note 20 Ultra, S21 Ultra, Z Fold 2, & Fold 3
Apart from that, it will bring a pop-up window control function & separate storage function for front & rear camera videos to all these devices. It also improved playback & editing on these devices. Finally, Samsung has made a few changes to the mode positions and moved them to the new locations. All these features will come to supported models in the One UI 4.1 update, which could start rolling out from today.
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March 14, 2022
Galaxy S22 Series will Get Camera Boost in Early March (Update: Released)
Update: Samsung is now releasing its first major update for Galaxy S22 series devices. The firmware version S9**NKSU1AVBH is rolling out with the March security patch & the download size is over 1.2GB. Last week, the company had mentioned releasing new firmware in early March, and it is now live in its home country. In the new software, Samsung has enhanced camera capabilities & taken care of minor issues. For the official changelog, you can see the image below (in Korea) or read the covered points (Google Translated) in the original article below.
Original Story follows: Samsung’s new Galaxy S22 series is getting overwhelmed responses from all the major countries. Thanks to its top-notch performance that gets the attention of users in the first sale. On the new series, apart from its other features, the camera is also one of the major parts that have been grabbed attention. Now to make it one of the best camera phones, Samsung has today announced more features to the Galaxy S22 devices. First, from today, the Galaxy S22 series users can use the Expert RAW app on their phone to extend the camera capability.
Further, Samsung has scheduled to launch the first major update for the Galaxy S22 in early March. In the official announcement, Camera in Charge has mentioned there will be a camera update for the S22 models to enhance camera quality. In the next update, Samsung will remove the Auto HDR function from Camera settings. Samsung is also increasing shooting time in night mode to 30 seconds when shooting in dark areas with the ultra-wide-angle camera fixed on a tripod.
Here are the changes that will come with the next update.
1. The Auto HDR menu has been simplified to always provide optimal image quality regardless of the shooting environment. The ‘Auto HDR’ menu in the camera settings will be deleted after the update. If you do not want HDR shooting, you can shoot in Pro mode or turn off ‘Auto HDR’ in Expert RAW to take the desired picture.
2. Improved usability by adding an option to keep the used camera in portrait mode. Go to ‘Keep Settings’ in the camera settings and check the ‘Portrait Mode Lens’ item.
3. The shooting time in Night Mode has been increased to 30 seconds to take brighter pictures when shooting in very dark environments with the ultra-wide-angle camera fixed on a tripod.
4. In addition, we have made additional optimizations so that you can use the camera more comfortably, so please try it by downloading the update.
Samsung has confirmed to bring this update live in early March, and it might start with the home country.
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February 28, 2022
Galaxy S22 Series Gets Expert RAW app with Improved Features
Samsung’s new camera app Expert RAW has finally launched for the latest Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ & Galaxy S22 Ultra devices. Also, with the new version, Samsung has released the first stable version of the app. It was first launched for Galaxy S21 Ultra in beta version, and it recently received a 1.0.00.28 beta version. Now, in the stable 1.0.00.29 version, the company has improved some of its functions. The main purpose of the app is to extend the capability of in-built camera performance.
In the Expert RAW app, users can use Linear DNG 16 bit raw with extended dynamic range to produce better pictures in dark to the bright area. It also supports all the lenses on the Galaxy S22 series smartphones – UW, wide, Tele 3x & Tele 10x. It includes professional mode functions such as ISO, EV, Shutter-speed, Histogram, White balance & Manual Focus. Users can create lossless JPEG images and also control the HDR function. With the High-efficiency option, users can manage their storage space.
Finally, through Adobe Lightroom, users will get extra capabilities and dedicated profiling. The stable version will only support Android 12 or a higher version. The Expert RAW stable version is now available in Galaxy Store for Galaxy S22 series. The Galaxy S21 Ultra will get the stable version on March 07, and Galaxy Z Fold 3 sometime in April. The remaining supported Galaxy S20 Ultra, Note 20 Ultra & Z Fold 2 will get the app in first half of this year.
February 24, 2022
Expert RAW app Announced for more Galaxy Devices
Samsung has finally revealed which previous Galaxy devices will get the Expert RAW support. As expected, only high-end Galaxy smartphones are lucky to use the app with a regular camera. As per the official list, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus & Galaxy S22 Ultra devices will get the app at the end of this month. Later, the previous Galaxy S21 Ultra will get it, but as it has already received a beta version, it will receive a stable version in March. Samsung has excluded Galaxy S21 & Galaxy S21+ from the list. In the foldable phone, Galaxy Z Fold 3 will get the app in April, and Z Fold 2 is scheduled for H1 2022. Sadly, the app is not available for Galaxy Z Flip series models.
For even old models, only Galaxy S20 Ultra & Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are listed for the Expert RAW app. The Camera Manager explains other devices like Galaxy S20, S20+ Note 20 & Z Flip 3 don’t have the required features, so they will not get the support.
Here is the official answer from Camera Manager why some Galaxy devices are not supported the Expert RAW app.
The 64MP telephoto lens mounted on the S21, S21+, S20, S20+, Note20, etc. is a 1.1x optical zoom lens, providing hybrid zoom in photo and other modes. However, since Expert RAW requires at least 2x optical zoom magnification and Bayer RAW output at that magnification, please understand that this model is inevitably not supported.
For supporting Galaxy models, Samsung has taken these criteria in mind to launch the app.
- AP Exynos 990, SM8250 or higher;
- More than 8 gigabytes of memory,
- A model equipped with a telephoto lens that supports Bayer RAW with an optical zoom magnification of 2x or more
In the previous report, an official member has mentioned the stable version of the Expert RAW app will launch on February 25 for Galaxy S22 series. At current, the Expert RAW app is available for only Galaxy S21 Ultra.
February 21, 2022
Expert RAW for other Devices will Release on February 25
Samsung has launched the Expert RAW app for Galaxy S21 Ultra in November with the promise to release it for more devices. The app gives extra wings to photography lovers to take better pictures from their smartphones. Now, Samsung has decided to bring this app to more Galaxy devices in the current month. In the official answer, Camera in Charge has mentioned that the company will release the Expert RAW app on February 25 for more Galaxy devices. On the same day, the app will also come out from its beta version to a fully stable version.
The Camera in Charge has stated the app will not come to every Galaxy device, but only high-end or flagship models will get it. In the answer, he has also tried to clue it might only release for Ultra models like Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Note 20 Ultra, and newly launched Galaxy S22 Ultra models. For the supported devices, the company will look for all the models from the last two years. Though before any conclusion it is better to wait to see an official list.
Further, he mentioned there is also less chance app will come to Galaxy A series devices, not even high-end Galaxy A72 & Quantum 2 devices. Samsung has promised to announce the list of supported devices before February 25. The company says it will sort out devices according to the AP and lens sensor specifications.
February 12, 2022