Tag: One UI 4.1

Galaxy A51, A71 & M31s Upgraded to One UI 4.1 Version
Samsung’s three most selling mid-range smartphones are now getting the latest One UI 4.1 version. The Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71 & Galaxy M31s are the devices that are seeding with a new software update. As per the schedule, Galaxy A51 & Galaxy A71 were supposed to get a new firmware version in April 2022, and it is late by a few days. The Galaxy M31s was enjoying its days on the beta version along with Galaxy M31 & M32 smartphones. The new update comes with plenty of new features. Users also claim Samsung has introduced the RAM Plus feature to Galaxy A51, A71 & M31s models.
The One UI 4.1 comes with a Color Palate option to choose the best color based on your wallpaper. It also shows you which app is asking for different permissions and it will display you. Privacy has also improved, and so do Location and Clipboard protection. Samsung Keyboard offers a couple of new options. It gives emojis, stickers, GIFs, and writing assistants at your fingertips. Recently, the company has separately updated the Keyboard app in Galaxy Store. The Home screen & Lock screen provides more value to the smartphone screen.
The Camera function offers more options to create better picture quality. Lens & Zoom, Pro Photography, Video that never misses a moment, Enhanced Scanning & Pet Portraits are a few added camera functions to mention here. The enhancement has come to Gallery, Photo & Video Editor, AR Emoji, Sharing, Calendar, Samsung Internet, Device care, Samsung Health, Bixby Routines, and Accessibility apps. Galaxy A51 & Galaxy A71 get this update in most of the major countries, and M31s in India.
May 9, 2022
One UI 4.1 Update Released for Galaxy S21 Series
Yesterday, Samsung announced the One UI 4.1 version for older Galaxy smartphones. It is now rolling out for Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 smartphones in some countries. Looks like foldable phones are not the only devices that are receiving the update. The Galaxy S21 users are also getting One UI 4.1 updates in Canada. As per the Galaxy S moderator in South Korea, the update was supposed to release early next week in the home country. Now, the rollout indicates the statement is only applicable for South Korean users.
According to the users in Canada, Galaxy S21 series receive a new firmware version G99*WVLU5CVBA in the country. With the One UI 4.1 version, Samsung has brought plenty of new features including camera functions. Not all the camera features will land on three devices. The S21 Ultra users can use the Expert RAW app and all other added features. For Galaxy S21 & S21+ models, the company brings Night portrait mode for the front camera, Lightning position editing, Telephoto lens support for portrait video, and enhanced Director’s view.
Further, it comes with separate storage for front & rear camera videos and pop-up window control functions. Apart from that, it gets Google Duo integration and Snapchat for Samsung services. Finally, it includes updates for Gallery, Samsung Health, Calendar, and Samsung Keyboard apps. The new version is available in Canada, and it comes with Android’s February security patch.
March 16, 2022
One UI 4.1 Firmware Spotted for Galaxy S21
In February, Samsung will announce Galaxy S22 series devices, and with it, Samsung will release the next One UI 4.1 version. Later one by one, the new version will come to older Galaxy devices. As per the information shared by Galaxy S Manager, in February, the Galaxy S21 series & Galaxy Note 20 series phones will first receive the upcoming One UI version. Now, as per the spotted firmware, Samsung is already started working on a new version for the Galaxy S21 lineup.
The leaked firmware shows, the number G99*BXXU4CVA2 has been assigned to the Galaxy S21 models. Though Galaxy Note 20 is also expected to get in the same month, the firmware build is not started yet. It means Samsung is near to launching the next version somewhere in February. The Galaxy S22 will be announced on February 08, so the older models may receive the next version at the end of February in major regions.
There is not much information about the upcoming One UI 4.1 version. According to SamMobile, in the next version, we could see better virtual RAM Plus management & better wallpaper-based color theme integration with Google apps. We will learn more about it when Samsung unveils it along with Galaxy S22.
January 18, 2022
One UI 4.1 Update will Release in February for Galaxy S21 & Note 20
Samsung is busy releasing the official Android 12-based One UI 4.0 version to the flagship models. It has been successfully installed on Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Flip 3 devices, and soon Galaxy S20 & Note 20 series will receive it. Also, Samsung is conducting a beta program for Galaxy S10, Note 10 & older Galaxy Z series devices. Along with it, as per the information we received, the company is planning to launch the One UI 4.1 version in February for flagship smartphones.
As per the Samsung representative, the company is working on a new version with a release date of February 2022. The upcoming software will come pre-installed with Galaxy S22 models, which has a launch scheduled in early February. According to the Samsung rep, after Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21 & Note 20 series smartphones will first receive the update. Later, One UI 4.1 version may come to Galaxy S20, Z Fold 3, Flip 3, and other flagship & mid-range devices including Galaxy tablets.
Here is the main part of the official answer from the Samsung team member (Google Translated):
Thank you for waiting for our reply. I carefully checked the attached file you sent. Galaxy S21 Ultra product One UI 4.1 software has February 2022 release date. Currently, Galaxy S21, Note 20 series One UI 4.1 update is in progress, and we ask for your kind understanding as it is difficult to guide One UI 4.1 progress and schedule. We are currently preparing for the review, and in the event of a future decision, we will notify you.
December 20, 2021