Here we are: after to have been presented with the new Samsung Galaxy S23 series, the update One UI 5.1 is also coming up S22, S22 +, S22Ultra, S21, S21 +, S21Ultra, From Fold 4 e Z flip 4. And it is doing so with the usual timeliness to which Samsung has accustomed us for some years now, also being distributed in Italy for all owners of top-of-the-range models from previous generations and on the two flagship brochures in the catalogue.
The new One UI 5.1 arrives on the Samsung Galaxy S22, S21 series and on Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4
If you are among those who own one of the models of the Samsung Galaxy S22 and S21 series or one of the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 foldables, then you can manually check if the update has arrived. To do this, you have to go to the menu Settings> Software Updates> Download and Install.
Complete changelog
- Room and Gallery
- Quickly change the color tone of selfies
Changing the color tone of your selfies is now easier using the Effects button at the top of the screen. - Discover Expert RAW
Expert RAW allows you to take high-quality photos and is perfect for those who want to take full control and edit photos later. Now accessing Expert RAW is easier, directly from the More menu in Camera.
- Create a shared family album
With Shared Family Album, sharing photos with your family members is easier than ever. Gallery will recommend photos to add to the shared family album by recognizing the faces of your family members in the photos. - Greater versatility
Processing automatically removes shadows and reflections to make your photos look great. It also applies to GIFs, which gain in resolution and clarity. - Information screen revamped
With a swipe up while viewing an image or video in the gallery, you can see where and when the image was taken, on which device, where it is stored and more. - More powerful search
You can now search for more than one person or subject in your Gallery at the same time. You can even search for people without tagging their name, just by tapping on their faces. - Choose where to save your screenshots and screen recordings
You can save screenshots and screen recordings in a folder of your choice, with the appropriate entry in advanced features.
- Quickly change the color tone of selfies
- AR Zones and AR Emojis
- Use up to 3 emojis in AR Emoji Camera
Take fun photos and videos with friends (up to 3) in Mask mode. You can replace your friends' faces with other characters by tapping on the emoji. - AR Doodles layout and editing improvements
Brushes now available on the AR Doodle home screen for faster access. You can also resize and move drawings even after they've been created, and the new Eraser tool lets you erase even areas of drawings without erasing them completely.
- Use up to 3 emojis in AR Emoji Camera
- widget
- Check the battery level from your devices
The new widget lets you check the battery level of your Galaxy devices. Directly from the home screen you can check the remaining level of smartphones, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch and other supported devices. - Intuitive weather widget
The new style of illustrations and the summary of current weather conditions make it easier for you to know the weather conditions, whether it is sunny, cloudy, raining or snowing.
- Check the battery level from your devices
- Modes and Routines
- Change the background according to the mode
Set different wallpapers for the lock screen and home screen according to your activities. Choose a background for work, one for training, and so on. - More actions for Routines
Trigger automatic actions when you turn on Airplane Mode or Mobile Hotspot. Actions can now open some apps, change left/right audio balance, and more. New Actions let you control Quick Share and touch sensitivity, as well as change the ringtone or font font.
- Change the background according to the mode
- Connectivity
- Collaboration in Samsung Notes
Create a shared note that more than one person can edit at the same time. Write a report with colleagues, take notes for a group study, or draw a drawing with a friend. The possibilities are endless. - It's easier to invite to App Shares
Now you can more easily invite people to shared albums, notes and calendars using a link that can be sent via messenger, email and social apps. - Advanced multiple controls between Galaxy Book and smartphone
Now you can use your Galaxy Book's mouse, keyboard or trackpad with not only your Galaxy tablet but also with your Galaxy smartphone. You can easily copy and paste text or drag and drop images from one device to another as if you were doing it within the same device. - Media output for Wi-Fi speakers
If you want to continue listening to music on Wi-Fi speakers via Spotify Connect or Chromecast built-in, just open Media Output from the Quick Access Toolbar, not from the streaming app. - Continue browsing on your PC
If you navigate through Samsung Internet on your smartphone and then move to your PC, you can easily find the sites you have opened on your smartphone and continue browsing using your PC browser.
- Collaboration in Samsung Notes
- multitasking
- Minimize windows or switch to full screen mode more easily
- Now you can minimize or full screen an application window without going to the Options menu. Just drag one of the corners.
- Access your most used applications in split screen
- When you launch split screen, the apps you use most often will be shown among the recently used apps to help you find them faster
- Access your most used applications in split screen
- Now you can minimize or full screen an application window without going to the Options menu. Just drag one of the corners.
- Minimize windows or switch to full screen mode more easily
- Samsung DeX
- Improved multitasking in DeX
In split screen mode you can drag the divider in the center of the screen to resize both windows. You can also dock a window to one of the corners to make it occupy a quarter of the screen.
- Improved multitasking in DeX
- Settings
- Settings tips
Tips now appear at the top of the settings section, letting you discover cool features to try or which sections need attention.
- Settings tips
- Samsung Internet
- Improved search
Now you can filter bookmarks by folder names or tabs by group name. Improved search logic lets you find what you're looking for even if something is misspelled.
- Improved search
- Setup Wizard
- It's now easier and faster to set up a Galaxy for the first time
When switching from a Galaxy or other Android to a new Galaxy, just scan the QR code on your old device to automatically transfer known Wi-Fi networks, Samsung or Google accounts to your new device without typing anything.
- It's now easier and faster to set up a Galaxy for the first time
- weather
- Detailed weather information at a glance
Useful weather information is now shown on the Weather app home screen. You can check severe weather alerts, daily bulletins, precipitation and temperature graph.
- Detailed weather information at a glance
- Further changes
- Spotify tips
The smart recommendations widget now recommends tracks and playlists from Spotify based on your current activity. Get the perfect tunes for driving, training and more. You must be signed in to a Spotify account using the latest version of the Spotify app to receive tips.
- Spotify tips