Tag: One UI 3.1.1

One UI 3.1.1 Update Heads to Tablets with Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G (Update: Other Variants too)
After releasing One UI 3.1.1 firmware update to its Galaxy foldable phones, Samsung is now rolling out the new version to its tablets. The Galaxy tab S7+ 5G is the first tablet to receive the company’s new One UI 3.1.1 version with added functions, along with Android’s September 1st security patch. As Samsung mentioned, only Galaxy foldable & Galaxy tablets will receive all the features of One UI 3.1.1, and the other flagship will get selected features. The changelog will remain same here, but Galaxy Tab S7+ is getting new functions and improvements in existing features.
The new version has added a three-split view function on the multi-window. Previously, multi-window was supported a two-split view, and this time Samsung made it even better. In this feature, users can adjust the height & width of the opened apps. By long-pressing on the display, users can choose whether they want to switch between split-screen or pop-up view. The new update also brought ‘Labs’ support for the Galaxy Tab S7+ tablet. In the Labs, It lets you pin your favorite apps on the taskbar.
Finally, the tab has got Remaster photos in the Gallary function, which is now available on most Galaxy smartphones. The new One UI 3.1.1 version is rolling out in Italy & Netherland, which will come to other places soon. The firmware version T976BXXU2BUI1 is available for Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G and weighs 1370MB in size. The other variants of the Tab S7 series will receive it in the future.
Update: As we dug out more, we discovered that the other models Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Tab S7 FE with Wi-Fi only as well as 5G/LTE are receiving the One UI 3.1.1 update in Europe.
September 18, 2021
Galaxy S21 Lineup Now receiving One UI 3.1.1 Features
Samsung has introduced One UI 3.1.1 software version along with Galaxy Z Flip 3 & Z Fold 3 devices. It includes couple of new features and changes to the devices. Now, it is time to deliver this new software to the older Galaxy devices as the company promised. The flagship models Galaxy S21, S21+ & S21 Ultra are now getting One UI 3.1.1 features in their latest August update. Samsung has already mentioned the One UI version will remain the same, but only features will come to the older models.
In the new version, users can see improved UI, new bedtime mode, accidental touch protection, and a new weather app version. Further, the animations and pop-up menus load faster, and there is an enhanced camera app. Some users also pointed out the Galaxy S21 devices are not heating that much compared to the last version. In the US, T-Mobile users have also received new VoNR (Voice over New Radio) function. The changelog hasn’t mentioned any features or changes, so it will take some time to notice all the changes that happened in the new UI version.
The firmware version G99*WVLU4AUGQ is now rolling out in the US for T-Mobile & Canada, which will soon dispatch in the other regions. The file size is 1082MB in size, and it brings Android’s August security patch. The Galaxy S20 & Note 20 series will soon receive the firmware version in the coming days. Samsung is preparing for One UI 4.0 beta for Galaxy S21 for Mid-September, where the users will taste another major UI features. To know more about this Galaxy S21 update, you can join the discussion on the Twitter page.
August 25, 2021
Older Galaxy Devices may not Get One UI 3.1.1 Update
Samsung has introduced One UI 3.1.1 version at the launching of Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 devices. Now, the users of Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20 & Note 20 are eagerly waiting for this version on their devices. Well, that may not going to happen after all. Samsung customer executive has today confirmed that the One UI 3.1.1 software version has only built for foldable phones. And company doesn’t have any plan to bring it to the older models. As per the previous report, One UI 3.1.1 was supposed to launch on Galaxy S21 at the end of this month.
The company executive further said he has confirmed it from the relevant department and got this answer. The new features and some app improvements will come to the older devices, but the version will stays to One UI 3.1 only. This decision could be taken by Samsung because it is preparing for One UI 4.0 Beta version. The company representative has already hinted beta version for Galaxy S21 series will open from next month. And Galaxy S20 & Galaxy Note 20 lineup will also join the beta testing.
Here is the official answer from the Samsung phone manager at South Korea. Below you will see translated answer from the image.
Hello, customer. I am a Samsung Electronics mobile phone manager. Thank you for using our Samsung Electronics products. Thank you for your patience. As a result of checking with the relevant department about the version of OneUI 3.1.1 you inquired about, 3.1.1 is the only version for the foldable model, and additionally improved apps and functions in that version will be provided in the form of software updates to the existing 3.1 version for some flagship models (3.1 There is no version change to .1.).
For the flagship application, the update will be provided on the 8/17th for the S20 first, and the S21 (planned for 8/25), N20, etc. will be updated sequentially thereafter. It will be expanded to some flagship models. (OneUI version remains the same as before, 3.1) I hope the answer is helpful, and I sincerely wish you health and happiness. thank you.
As per the answer, some One UI 3.1.1 features for the older devices will release in the last week of this month. After that, we could hear more about One UI 4.0 Beta.
August 18, 2021
Good Lock Modules Updated to Support Galaxy Fold 3, Flip 3 & One UI 3.1.1 Version
The launching date for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Galaxy Z Flip 3 is coming near. Samsung will unveil both foldable phones on August 11 with Galaxy Watch 4 range and Galaxy Buds 2. The next Galaxy Z series foldable devices will run on the latest One UI 3.1.1 version. Yesterday, the official moderator confirmed the latest version, and now Samsung has updated Good Lock modules to support the next Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Galaxy Z Flip 3.
Some of the features of Good Lock modules will exclusively support Galaxy Z fold 3 & Flip 3. Also, some functions will support other Galaxy devices once they are updated to the One UI 3.1.1 version. The NavStar, MultiStar, Theme Park & Nice Catch has been updated with new functions to support the next devices with the newest One UI version. In the Nice Catch module, Samsung has added a new exclusive feature for foldable phones. Users can now see the new Media volume muted history function on Fold 3 & Flip 3.
The Theme Park on Fold 3 & Flip 3 can now import the downloaded icon packs. It is now also easy to change an app icon shape and create new icon packs. Apart from that, the other supported devices will receive improvement of the visibility of generated themes and enhancement in UI.
With the MultiStar, Samsung has provided some fixes to foldable phones. It has fixed the linked menu of some functions in Z Fold 3 & Flip 3. Furthermore, it has fixed the wrong value return from the ‘all apps’ in-app picker list.
Finally, the NavStar module gets a new Show task stack feature in the One UI 3.1.1 version. The feature will support Fold 3 & supported tablets. The function will let users quickly switch apps in the navigation bar. In the screenshots, Samsung has also revealed the first look of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 device.
You can now update all these Good Lock modules on your smartphones, but you have to wait for One UI 3.1.1 firmware to use some of them. Samsung team member has confirmed that the One UI 3.1.1 version for Galaxy S21 series will start from the end of August. Later, it will spread to other major Galaxy devices.
July 27, 2021
One UI 3.1.1 Update for Older Galaxy Devices to Start from August End
It has now been confirmed that the next One UI firmware version is One UI 3.1.1. It will release with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Galaxy Z Flip 3 devices. The firmware may bring plenty of new features and changes to the Galaxy devices. We all know, when the new device gets the latest major update, it later passes to the older flagship & mid-range Galaxy devices. It will be the same with the One UI 3.1.1 version. Now, we know when exactly it will release for the flagship Galaxy S21 series.
In the answer to the Galaxy S21 user, the Galaxy S moderator at the South Korean Samsung community has confirmed the launch date of a new version for Galaxy S21. When the user asks about the release date, then the other high-level user answered that the next update will start distributing from August end. Well, you might not believe the answer of any random person, but the answer is confirmed by an official moderator.
You can trust it because the specific moderator only answers users when they get confirmation from the official team or department. Below you can read the accepted answer about the release date of the Galaxy S21.
After Galaxy S21, S21+ & S21 Ultra, the One UI 3.1.1 version may reach the Galaxy S20 & Galaxy Note 20 in September. Samsung will introduce One UI 3.1.1 firmware in the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 11. In the event, the company will introduce Galaxy Z series devices along with Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic & Galaxy Buds 2.
July 26, 2021