Are you tired of manually turning on your Galaxy Watch after its battery drains to zero and you plop it on the charger? Do you wish the watch would just power on automatically once it has gained enough charge?

Well, Samsung has answered your wish with its latest smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra have a setting that, when enabled, will make sure the watch will turn on when it’s charging.

Smartwatches charge slowly. When they drain all the way to zero, it takes a few minutes for the charging process to begin. As a result, it can be a while before the watch can be powered on. That can be frustrating for anyone wanting to get their smartwatch working again as soon as possible.

How to set Galaxy Watch 7 or Watch Ultra to automatically turn on when charging

On the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, that’s no longer a concern. You can just set the watch to turn on when it’s charging from its settings menu.

To set the watch to power on automatically when it’s charging, do the following:

1. Open the watch’s settings (swipe down on the screen and hit the cogwheel icon in the quick toggles).
2. Select Device care, then select Battery.
3. Scroll down to the very end to find the Auto power on option and enable it.

From what we can tell, this may be a One UI 6 Watch feature. One UI 6 Watch is the latest version of Samsung’s smartwatch software and is based on Wear OS 5. It will eventually be released for older Wear OS Galaxy smartwatches, and we are assuming—and hoping—the ability for the watch to automatically turn on when charging will come to those watches as well.

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Sometime this month or the next, Samsung will launch the One UI 7.0 Beta Program and invite Galaxy smartphone users in select countries to test the next version of One UI and Android 15.

Samsung will use feedback provided by beta testers to fix bugs and issues so it can get the final version of the Android 15 and One UI 7.0 update out as quickly as possible.

Not everyone will be able to test the new software, even if they own a device eligible for One UI 7 and Android 15. Only a limited number of Galaxy smartphones will be eligible for the beta program.

The latest flagships, like the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy Z Fold 6, are sure to be on the list, but what about other devices?

Galaxy phones that could get One UI 7.0 (Android 15) beta

Samsung has not officially revealed details about the One UI 7.0 beta as of August 2, but we can make an educated guess based on Samsung's long history of One UI beta programs. The following are the devices that have a high likelihood of getting the One UI 7.0 beta.

• Galaxy S24 series
• Galaxy S23 series
• Galaxy S22 series
• Galaxy S21 series
• Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Flip 4
• Galaxy Z Fold 3
• Galaxy Z Flip 3
• Galaxy A55
• Galaxy A54
• Galaxy A35

Samsung may include more devices, particularly mid-range ones, in the beta program. However, Samsung doesn't follow a set pattern when it comes to bringing One UI beta updates to mid-range devices. We will have to wait and see what the company has in store this year.

For flagship phones launched in the last couple of years, One UI 7.0 will be preceeded by One UI 6.1.1. The time frame for the One UI 6.1.1 update's release is unknown as of August 2, but we expect it to go live sometime before September.

Be sure to bookmark this page so you can check back for any new information that becomes available in the coming days and weeks.

One UI 7.0 features: What to expect

One UI 7.0 will be among the biggest upgrades in years, especially as far as the user interface is concerned. Quite a few of the expected changes and new features have leaked online, and some of the major ones are listed below.

• New system app icons
• New background interface
• A new control area at the bottom of the lock screen
• Adjustment of shortcut icons (size?) in the left and right corners of the lock screen
• Pull-down shortcut bar and notification can be independent/merged
• The pill-shaped UI element in the upper left corner notification bar can display more apps
• Added interruptible animation and optimized app opening and closing animation curve
• New battery icon and charging animation bar
• New camera user interface
• Added support for 5G SMS messages
• New notification pop-up animations and closing animations
• Added unlock animation
• New button touch and page return animation
• Added many new desktop widgets of various sizes
• Added more lock screen widgets
• Added large folders

One UI 7.0 may not bring new Galaxy AI features. The new AI features from the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, which you can check out in the video below, will come to supported devices with the One UI 6.1.1 update.

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The Snapdragon variant of the Galaxy S21 FE is receiving the June 2024 security update in Europe this week. A similar update came to the Snapdragon variant in the US a week ago and the Exynos variant late last week.

European users are probably getting the latest security update later than others because of the Europe-exclusive update Samsung released for multiple Galaxy devices last month. That update brought some regional LTE band support changes and wasn't released in other regions.

Latest Galaxy S21 FE update brings only security fixes

With the June update, Samsung has enhanced the Galaxy S21 FE's security. The June 2024 security patch has made its way to many Galaxy phones already and brings fixes for 59 vulnerabilities discovered in Android and One UI. Out of those 59 vulnerabilities, 22 affect only Samsung smartphones and tablets.

The update, identifiable by the build number G990BXXS8GXF1, doesn't include any other changes. You can download it directly on your S21 FE by navigating to its Settings » Software update menu and tapping the Download and install button.

Alternatively, download the latest Galaxy S21 FE firmware from our website on a Windows PC and use it to upgrade the phone. This process requires a USB connection.

Thanks for the tip, Jonas!

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The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 will go official on July 10. Samsung will hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris and will unveil new smartwatches and earbuds and its first ever smart ring along with the new foldables.

Both models are expected to be pricier than their predecessors, but if the rumors and leaks are anything to go by, the list of Z Flip 6 upgrades will better justify the increased price.

Nothing is 100% confirmed until Samsung officially announces the phone, but here are some of the big changes and improvements you can expect with the Galaxy Z Flip 6.

A bigger battery

This is arguably going to be the biggest upgrade the upcoming phone brings to the lineup. Small batteries have severely handicapped all existing Galaxy Z Flip smartphones and can't support any kind of heavy use without needing a top-up well before bedtime.

More on the Galaxy Z Flip 6's upgrades after this video…

The first two models in the lineup featured 3,300 mAh batteries, and Samsung increased the capacity to 3,700 mAh with the Z Flip 4. Two years later, Samsung is bringing a similar increase in battery capacity. A 4,000 mAh battery will power the Z Flip 6, same as the Galaxy S24.

4,000 mAh cannot be considered huge by today's standards. In fact, it's the bare minimum you can find on phones that don't fold. Still, with help from an efficient Snapdragon chip and optimized software—and if the Galaxy S24 is anything to go by—the Galaxy Z Flip 6 won't have you worrying about the battery dying nearly as much as previous models.

Superior performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12GB of RAM

Samsung's foldables have always exclusively used Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips, and that won't change this year. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the same chip that is used on the Galaxy S24 series.

2023's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was a fantastic chip with insane performance and power efficiency. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 keeps the power efficiency of the 8 Gen 2, but offers faster performance, especially in games.

But more importantly, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will have more RAM. It will be the first Z Flip phone to get 12GB of RAM. The base variant will still feature 8GB of RAM, and that's plenty for most users. But power users wanting the absolute best will have the option to buy a variant with 12GB of RAM.

However, it's unclear if Samsung will sell the 12GB variant everywhere. With even the base variant expected to be costlier than the Flip 5, the 12GB variant may be too expensive to see a lot of sales in some markets, and Samsung could limit its availability as a result.

50MP primary camera

Also included on the list of Galaxy Z Flip 6 upgrades will be a 50MP primary camera. This is the first model that will bring a meaningful improvement to the camera setup.

Samsung stuck with 12MP primary cameras for the first four models, and those cameras also used older sensors than the latest Galaxy S and Galaxy Z Fold flagships.

For the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Samsung is reportedly using the same 50MP camera as the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24. We can expect notable improvements in picture quality, along with features such as 8K video recording.

The Galaxy Z Flip line lacks a dedicated zoom camera and uses digital zoom. The Z Flip 6 will not change that, but it should offer better picture quality levels when using digital zoom, at least in the 1x-3x magnification range.

Seven years of Android, One UI, and security updates

Samsung debuted its policy of seven years of OS updates with the Galaxy S24 series earlier this year. The company didn't apply the policy to mid-range phones launched this year, but we expect it to do so for all new flagships.

Samsung may, therefore, support the Galaxy Z Flip 6 considerably longer than previous models. In fact, it may be one of the reasons Samsung wants more money for its upcoming foldables.

The seven years of support will include new versions of Android and One UI, along with security updates. We just hope Samsung's foldables are durable enough to survive that long. There's no way to know for now, since Samsung started selling foldables just five years ago.

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Some details of Samsung’s next Fan Edition phone have surfaced courtesy of our friends over at GalaxyClub, a month after it was revealed that the device is in development.

The Galaxy S24 FE will reportedly feature the same primary camera sensor as its predecessor. This sensor—the ISOCELL GN3—is also used in the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S24, and Galaxy S24+.

The FE lineup received an upgrade for the main rear camera for the first time just last year with the Galaxy S23 FE, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that Samsung isn't planning any upgrades for the Galaxy S24 FE. The same applies to the front-facing camera, which went from a mid-range 32MP sensor on the S20 FE and S21 FE to a 10MP high-end sensor on the Galaxy S23 FE.

The ultra-wide and zoom cameras will likely remain unchanged as well, though it's all speculation for now. It will be a while before we get a full picture of the Galaxy S24 FE's specs, as its development timeline suggests it may not launch until late this year or early 2025.

The biggest question for many Samsung fans will be the choice of chipsets that power the Galaxy S24 FE. Samsung veered off the established path by using an year-old Exynos and Snapdragon chip for the Galaxy S23 FE instead of the chips found inside its non-FE cousins, but it remains to be seen what approach the company will take for the sequel.

We'll let you know more about the Galaxy S24 FE as new information comes to light, so stay tuned.

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Samsung has released the June 2024 security update for the Galaxy S23 lineup, following the release of a similar update for the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra in some markets. The Galaxy S24 update, the update for last year's models brings only security enhancements.

Another similarity between the updates for the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23 lineups is that they have made their debut in the USA. The Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra are receiving the update on some carrier networks, including T-Mobile and US Cellular, and other carriers and unlocked units should get it soon.

The build number accompanying the update is S91xUSQS3CXE3. As mentioned, only security enhancements–from the June 2024 security patch—are included. If there are still some reported bugs or issues you are facing on One UI 6.1, such as increased battery drain, you may not see them getting rectified after you install this update.

The June patch comes with fixes for 59 security vulnerabilities discovered on Samsung's smartphones and tablets, more details on which can be found here.

You can download the June 2024 update on your S23, S23+, or S23 Ultra from the phone's Settings » Software update menu. If you prefer upgrading over a USB connection from a Windows PC, you can download Galaxy S23 firmware from our website.

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Samsung's next flagship foldable phone is now one step closer to launch. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has picked up a few certifications over the last few weeks from regulatory authorities around the world, and it has now received blessings from the USA's FCC as well.

According to the FCC certification, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 doesn't have support for Wi-Fi 7. That is a little surprising as the Galaxy S24 Ultra is certified for Wi-Fi 7, and Samsung usually keeps its Galaxy S Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold smartphones on an equal footing when it comes to connectivity features. The Galaxy Z Flip 6's FCC certification doesn't mention Wi-Fi 7 support either.

Galaxy Z Fold 6 connectivity feature set not as high-end as expected

We have known for some time that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will not be a substantial upgrade over the Galaxy Z Fold 5, but we didn't expect it to lack features like Wi-Fi 7 that are built into the Snapdragon chip that will power the phone.

Samsung's decision to keep the list of upgrades on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 limited may have something to do with its plans to launch an Ultra variant with higher-end specs. There's also a Fold 6 Slim that's supposedly larger, thinner, and costs around the same as the standard Fold 6, though we're assuming that model will also be unable to connect to Wi-Fi 7 networks.

Except Wi-Fi 7, the connectivity feature set on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 appears to match that of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. It will feature 5G (sub6 and mmWave), Ultra-wideband (UWB), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.3 support.

Samsung will officially announce the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 at its Unpacked event in Paris on July 10. Samsung will also unveil new smartwatches, its first smart ring, and new wireless earbuds at the same venue.

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The list of Galaxy smartphones that have been updated to One UI 6.1 is getting a little longer with the addition of the Galaxy M54 and the Galaxy F14 5G. Both devices are rebranded and slightly re-specced versions of the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A14 5G, which received One UI 6.1 earlier.

Samsung also sells the Galaxy M54 and Galaxy F14 5G as the Galaxy F54 and Galaxy M14 5G in some markets; the F54 was updated to One UI 6.1 a week before the M54, and the Galaxy M14 5G should be getting the update soon.

The Galaxy F14 5G One UI 6.1 update can be identified by the build number E146BXXU4CXE1. The M54 update sports build number M546BXXU4CXDC. The former made its debut in India while the latter is out in some Middle Eastern and Asian countries.

If you own either phone, you can download the update by tapping the Download and install option in its Settings » Software update menu. If you prefer upgrading over a wired connection from a PC, you can download One UI 6.1 firmware for the M54, F14 5G and other Samsung Galaxy smartphones from our firmware archives.

For details on what One UI 6.1 brings to your phone, check out the full changelog for mid-range smartphones and watch the video above.

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Smartphone GPUs have become insanely powerful over the last few years, but there's no denying the fact that a lot of that power goes to waste when it comes to mobile games. Game developers also don't take advantage of features such as high refresh rate displays.

120Hz displays are quite common on smartphones these days, but there are very few games that support running at that frame rate. PUBG: Battlegrounds, one of the most popular mobile games of all time, is one such title. It came out on Android (and iOS) six years ago, and to this day, it is limited to a 90 fps frame rate.

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But that's set to change this month. A lot of PUBG players, including those who own a recent flagship Galaxy phone, will soon be able to battle it out at a smooth 120 fps.

PUBG is set to get a new update on May 13 that will add a 120 fps mode, and Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S24 series, the Galaxy S23 series, and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be among the list of devices that will support that mode.

Samsung also says that it has worked with Tencent, the game's developer, on optimizing performance on these devices. The optimizations will be included in the latest version of the Game Optimization Service (GOS) and Game Booster app that comes installed on Galaxy smartphones and tablets.

PUBG is a graphically demanding game, so those optimizations will come in handy, especially for keeping temperatures in check. The optimizations will be complemented by the massive vapor cooling chambers inside the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra, though we will have to wait and see how long these devices will be able to sustain good performance when running in the 120 fps mode.

It also remains to be seen if other flagship Galaxy phones will receive support for the 120 fps option in PUBG. Samsung hasn't said anything on the matter for now, so even if the company intends to bring older devices into the fold, it could take a while.

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Samsung has released the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S21 FE, a couple of days earlier than expected. The Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra got One UI 6.1 a few days back, but as is often the case, the Fan Edition model was not included in the initial rollout of the latest One UI update.

Galaxy S21 One UI 6.1 update debuts in the USA

The USA is the first market where the Galaxy S21 FE has received the One UI 6.1 update. The update only seems available for those using the phone on T-Mobile's network, but we can expect a rollout for other carrier variants and unlocked units soon. It shouldn't take long for the update to go live in other markets, either.

Samsung could also start making One UI 6.1 available for mid-range devices like the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A53 in the next few days. However, there is no official confirmation from the Korean giant, only hints provided by a Canadian carrier, so we would suggest keeping your expectations in check until the rollout actually begins.

If you own a Galaxy S21 FE, you can discover all that the One UI 6.1 update brings to your phone in the official changelog available here. Just don't expect any of the fancy Galaxy AI features. Google's Circle to Search is the only major AI feature that One UI 6.1 brings to flagship Galaxy phones launched in 2021.

To download the One UI 6.1 update, open the Settings app on your phone, select Software update, then tap Download and install. Considering the issues Galaxy S22 owners faced with One UI 6.1, you may want to follow some of the advice here before installing the update on your S21 FE.

Thanks for the tip, Amir!

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One UI 6.1 debuted with the Galaxy S24 series in late January, and it took Samsung two months to bring the new version of One UI to older Galaxy devices.

The One UI 6.1 update started rolling out on March 28. The initial release was for flagship phones and tablets launched in 2023, and as of May 11, Samsung has expanded availability to flagship devices launched in 2022 and 2021.

We can expect Samsung to take a couple of months to complete the rollout for all eligible Galaxy devices, and to help you keep track of the company's progress, we have created the list you see below.

This list will be updated every time One UI 6.1 is released for a phone or tablet for the first time, so you should bookmark it and check back often so you can find out when One UI 6.1 becomes available for your device.

Galaxy smartphones and tablets that have received One UI 6.1 update

• Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra
• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Fold 3
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 4
• Galaxy Z Flip 3
• Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra

Of course, you can always directly check if there's a new update available for your phone or tablet by opening its Settings app, navigating to Software update, and tapping Download and install. You can also check for new updates for your device through our firmware library.

For a breakdown of the best features of One UI 6.1, check out the videos below. Keep in mind that not all AI-powered features of One UI 6.1 will be available on devices launched before the Galaxy S24.

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One UI 6.1 debuted with the Galaxy S24 series in late January, and it took Samsung two months to bring the new version of One UI to older Galaxy devices.

The One UI 6.1 update started rolling out on March 28. The initial release was for flagship phones and tablets launched in 2023, and as of May 11, Samsung has expanded availability to flagship devices launched in 2022 and 2021.

We can expect Samsung to take a couple of months to complete the rollout for all eligible Galaxy devices, and to help you keep track of the company's progress, we have created the list you see below.

This list will be updated every time One UI 6.1 is released for a phone or tablet for the first time, so you should bookmark it and check back often so you can find out when One UI 6.1 becomes available for your device.

Galaxy smartphones and tablets that have received One UI 6.1 update

• Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra
• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Fold 3
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 4
• Galaxy Z Flip 3
• Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra

Of course, you can always directly check if there's a new update available for your phone or tablet by opening its Settings app, navigating to Software update, and tapping Download and install. You can also check for new updates for your device through our firmware library.

For a breakdown of the best features of One UI 6.1, check out the videos below. Keep in mind that not all AI-powered features of One UI 6.1 will be available on devices launched before the Galaxy S24.

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Earlier this week, Samsung finally released the One UI 6.1 update for flagship phones launched prior to 2023. It's a limited rollout as the update is only available in Korea as of May 3, and Samsung has even paused the rollout for the Galaxy S22 series due to unforeseen issues.

Still, with the update released for at least one market, we can expect the rollout to pick up pace in the coming days. Galaxy Z Fold 4, Fold 3, Flip 4, Z Flip 3, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy Tab S8 owners around the world should soon be able to download One UI 6.1.

If you own one of the mentioned devices, what features, changes and improvements can you expect once you update to One UI 6.1? More importantly: will you get all the Galaxy AI features with One UI 6.1?

The official changelog below has the answer you're looking for. The changelog for these devices is very similar to that of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5. The major difference is that the Galaxy S21 and other devices launched in the same year only get the Circle to Search AI feature.

A few non-AI changes and improvements may also be missing even if they are mentioned in the changelog, but for the most part, everything listed below should be available on the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Fold 3, Flip 4, Z Flip 3, S22, S21, and Tab S8.

One UI 6.1 changes, features, and improvements

Galaxy AI

Instantly search for anything on your screen

• Circle to Search with Google lets you easily learn more about anything shown on your screen without switching apps. Just touch and hold the Home button or navigation handle, then circle anything on the screen to start a Google search.

Translate phone calls in real time (only for 2022 devices)

• Need to call someone who doesn't speak your language? No problem! Live translate provides real-time translation during calls. The other person on the call can hear what you say in their language, and you can hear their responses in your language. Translations will also appear on the screen.

Translate in-person conversations (only for 2022 devices)

• The new Interpreter feature lets you translate a conversation any time you need to talk to someone who speaks another language. You can access Interpreter easily from the quick panel. Both people can hear translations read out loud in addition to reading them on the screen.

Translate text in pictures, signs, documents, and more (only for 2022 devices)

• Instantly translate text wherever you find it. Just point your camera at the text you want to translate, then tap the T button to show more options. You can also translate text that appears in images in your Gallery.

Summarize and translate webpages (only for 2022 devices)

• Get the information you need quickly by summarizing webpages with Browsing assist in Samsung Internet. You can reduce a long read into just the most important bullet points. You can also translate webpages into your language.

Note smarter, not harder (only for 2022 devices)

• Note assist lets you do more than ever before in Samsung Notes. You can automatically format, summarize, correct, translate, and generate covers for your notes.

Automatically transcribe voice recordings (only for 2022 devices)

• Use Transcript assist to convert recordings of meetings, lectures, voice memos, and more into text, then summarize them for quick review. You can even translate the transcripts and summaries to review them in other languages.

Do more with Samsung Keyboard (only for 2022 devices)

• Change the tone of your writing to make it sound professional, casual, or ready to post on social media with Writing assist. You can also get spelling and grammar suggestions in addition to message translation in select chat and text messaging apps.

Reimagine your photos (only for 2022 devices)

• Generative edit gives you more ways to edit your photos. You can move, remove, or resize the people and objects in your photos, then generate new background to fill in any missing pieces.

Generate unique wallpapers (only for 2022 devices)

• Use Al to generate unique wallpapers for your Home screen and Lock screen. Just choose a few keywords and let the Al take care of the rest

Advanced intelligence settings (only for 2022 devices)

• You have full control over which Al features you want to use and how they process your data. You can even block online processing of your data for all features with a single tap.

Create epic images

Effortlessly enhance your photos

• Get special AI recommendations for enhancing your photos and videos. You'll find options for adding star trails, long exposure, colorizing, and more. Suggestions appear when you tap the “i” button in Gallery.

Copy and paste from one image to another

• Add a missing element to your picture. Just clip an object from an image in Gallery, then go to the image where you want to paste it and choose Paste from clipboard in the More options menu.

Easily create custom stickers

• Creating custom stickers has never been easier. After you clip an image in Gallery, you can quickly turn it into a sticker and apply styles such as outline, cutout, vintage, and cartoon.

More accurate image clipping

• Get exactly the area you need to clip without an unwanted parts. When you clip an image in Gallery, you have the option of editing the selected area before you save it so you can get your selection just right.

Improved Gallery search

• The search screen has been redesigned to make it easier to use. Results are now categorized by type, such as people, places, albums, or stories.

Change playback speed

• More videos now support changing the playback speed when you edit a video in Gallery. You can make your video play faster or slower in a specific section that you select or for the entire video.

Edit videos on multiple devices

• You can now continue your edits on your phone, tablet, or PC. Export your Studio projects to a file that can be opened on other Galaxy devices.

Customize your Galaxy

New wallpaper editing features

• Decorate your wallpaper however you like. When you select an image to use as your wallpaper, you can now apply frames and effects. When your wallpaper includes a person or animal, you can apply depth effects to make the subject stand out from the background.

More widgets for your Lock screen

• Additional widgets are available for your Lock screen and Always On Display so you can quickly check useful information without unlocking your phone. The new widgets include Weather, Samsung Health, Battery, Reminder, Calendar, and Clock.

Customize alarm alerts

• Use an image, video, or AR emoji to create your own custom alert screens for each alarm. You can even change the layout of where the alarm information appears on the screen.

More stickers to personalize your calendar

• You can now add up to 2 stickers for each date on your calendar. Stickers for events are now shown next to the event name in Month view.

Revamped Calendar settings

• Calendar settings have been reorganized to be more intuitive. You can also set background colors and images for full-screen calendar alerts.

Customize reminder alerts

• Create the right background for each of your reminders. You can now set colors and background images for full-screen reminder alerts.

Do more with reminder categories

• You can now choose a representative icon for each reminder category. You can also pin categories you use frequently to the top of the category list.

Turn modes on or off from the Home screen

• Turn modes on and off more quickly than before. The new Mode widget lets you add modes directly to your Home screen.

Reorder your modes

• You can now change the order that modes are listed on the Modes tab in Modes and Routines.

New routine conditions

• You can now start a routine when an alarm of your choice starts ringing or when Smart View connects or disconnects.

Relumino outline

• Turn on Relumino outline in Accessibility settings to highlight the outlines of objects in images and videos to make them easier to distinguish for people with low vision.

Connect and share

Share with more devices

• Quick Share has merged with Google's Nearby Share. In addition to Galaxy devices, you can now share with other Android devices even without an internet connection.

Locate your devices

• The new Samsung Find app lets you see where all your Galaxy devices are on a map any time. If you lose a device, additional features are available to help you find the device and protect your data.

Share your location with others

• With Samsung Find, you can share your location with family, friends, or anyone that you trust. Share for a limited time or all the time. You're always in control of who can see your location.

Broadcast sound with Auracast

• Broadcast the sound from your phone so others can listen. Anyone nearby with a Bluetooth LE Audio device will be able to listen to your broadcast.

Sync Internet tab groups with other devices

• Easily pick up where you left off during your last browsing session no matter which device you were using. Tab groups that you create on one device will appear in Samsung Internet on other Galaxy devices signed in to your Samsung account.

Create a Samsung account for your child

• Samsung Account helps children use Galaxy apps and services with age-appropriate content in a safe environment. Children can now create Samsung accounts with the consent of their parents or guardians.
• Parents or guardians can control what content and features their children can access. For example, you can manage your purchases and downloads from Galaxy Store or block harmful websites on Samsung Internet.

Protect your data

Enhanced data protection in Samsung Cloud

• Rest assured that no one can access your data but you, even if there's a data breach. You can turn on end-to-end encryption for data that's synced with Samsung Cloud.

Fast and secure sign-ins with passkeys

• Passkeys provide more security for web sign-ins without the need to remember complicated passwords. Use passkeys to sign in to supported websites with biometric authentication in Samsung Internet

Manage your health

Enhanced exercise experience

• Compete against your past running results in Samsung Health to try to beat your previous time. You can also crop exercises after you finish to remove any unnecessary time at the beginning or end.

More options for daily activity targets

• You now have more options for setting your daily activity targets in Samsung Health. lf a step goal doesn't work for you, you can change to floors climbed or active hours instead

Improved cycle tracking

• When you record your physical symptoms and moods, options you've used frequently in the past will appear at the top of the screen. You can also now set custom moods if the default options don't match how you're feeling.

Even more improvements

Easier to access Video call effects and Mic mode

• Video call effects and Mic mode will now appear in the quick panel during voice and video calls so you can control how others see and hear you during calls. You can set a background color or image, focus on your voice by blocking background sounds, and more.

More information in the Weather widget

• The weather widget will let you know when severe thunderstorms, snowfall, or other precipitation is on the forecast in your local area.

Voice input without leaving the keyboard

• The keyboard now remains visible while using voice input so you can easily switch back to typing whenever you need to. Tap the mic button at the bottom of the screen to enter text using your voice at any time while using the keyboard.

Open all minimized apps at once

• A new button lets you reopen all of the minimized apps at once when you have more than one pop-up window minimized.

Google search suggestions in Finder

• When you search using Finder, you'll also get suggested web searches from Google.

More ways to protect your battery

• Choose from 3 different protection options to help extend your battery's lifespan. Basic protection keeps your charge between 95% and 100%. Adaptive protection pauses charging while you're asleep and finishes charging just before you wake up. You can also choose to limit the maximum charge to 80% for maximum protection.

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Earlier this week, Samsung started rolling out the One UI 6.1 update to flagship smartphones launched in 2021 and 2022. The Galaxy S22 series is on the list of devices getting One UI 6.1, but it appears that Samsung may have halted the rollout because of errors some users have faced after updating their Galaxy S22, S22+, or S22 Ultra.

The rollout has reportedly been paused because some Galaxy S22 units may fail to boot or unlock after the update has been installed. However, users on the Samsung Community forums in Korea, the only market where One UI 6.1 has been released for now, don’t seem to have run into any issues themselves.

Users who haven't already updated to One UI 6.1 may want to wait

Furthermore, Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed that it has paused the rollout nor acknowledged any issues, so it's not fully confirmed that the update has been taken off the air.

Still, Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra owners who haven't already updated to One UI 6.1 might want to wait for more information to come out before proceeding with the installation.

In fact, Galaxy S21, Z Fold 4, Fold 3, Flip 4, and Flip 3 owners may also want to stay on One UI 6.0 for the time being, as boot or unlock issues are not uncommon with major software updates and the fix often involves factory resetting affected devices.

Since the One UI 6.1 update for pre-2023 Galaxy devices has not been released outside Korea yet, Samsung should be able to get things under control before the situation gets out of hand. However, this could mean that the update will be delayed by a few days or even weeks.

We'll let you know when we learn more, so stay tuned.

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Circle to Search is one of the most talked about AI features available on One UI 6.1, the version of One UI that introduced the Galaxy AI experience to Galaxy smartphones and tablets.

With Circle to Search, you can circle or highlight any images or text you see on their screen to instantly search for them on Google, without leaving the current app you're using. Circle to Search replaces Google Assistant as the default way of asking Google to look things up for you on the internet from any app or screen on the device and can be accessed by long pressing the home button.

The Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra were the first Samsung devices to come preloaded with Circle to Search, and Samsung later made it available for older Galaxy flagships through the One UI 6.1 update. Circle to Search also received an interesting new feature that some may find more useful than the search functionality: instant language translation.

How to instantly translate on-screen text using Circle to Search

Whether you’re reading text on a website in your phone’s browser or viewing a PDF file, Circle to Search can instantly translate that text to different languages with a press of a button.

It’s a simple yet effective feature, and here’s how you can use it on a compatible Galaxy smartphone or tablet:

Step 1: Long press the home button to bring up Circle to Search when you come across text that you wish to translate.

Step 2: Tap the language translation button (highlighted in the screenshot below).

Step 3: Select the target language to which you want to translate the original text. The language of the original text will be auto detected by Google, but you can manually change the source language as well if the auto detection doesn't work.

Step 4: As soon as you select the target language, Google will show you the translated text (we translated English to Dutch for the purpose of this guide, and the result can be seen in the screenshot below).

Once the on-screen text has been translated, you can tap any word in the translated text to instantly look it up on Google. You can also copy that word or any part of the text to the clipboard for pasting in other apps.

Not seeing the translate button? Your Google app may need updating

Circle to Search is part of the Google app that comes preloaded on all Android phones, and if you don't see the language translation button when long pressing the home button to bring up Circle to Search, you may need to update the Google app on your device.

You can see all the app updates available for your device by opening the Play Store app, tapping your profile icon, and selecting Manage apps and device. Some new features can also require a server-side update, so you may have to wait a few days for the translate option to show up even after updating the Google app.

Which devices support Circle to Search?

Circle to Search is only available for Galaxy devices that have received the One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI. Those include all of Samsung's flagship smartphones and tablets from 2023 and 2022, and you can check out the full list of devices that support Galaxy AI or will get Galaxy AI in the future here.

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While the original Galaxy A52 is still being updated to Android 14 for the first time in many countries, the Galaxy A52s is receiving its fourth software update based on the latest version of Android.

The update is rolling out in select European countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, and Greece. It is accompanied by the firmware version A528BXXS6FXB7 and is meant to enhance the security of the device, with no other changes or improvements on board.

Latest Galaxy A52s update brings February 2024 security patch

The update brings the February 2024 security patch to the Galaxy A52s. The February patch fixes a total of 72 security flaws, 61 of which come from Google and apply to all Android devices, with three of them marked as critical risks. For Samsung Galaxy devices, the patch fixes 11 vulnerabilities marked either moderate or high-risk.

The March patch is the latest one available for Galaxy smartphones and tablets, and in some countries, the Galaxy A52s may directly get the newer patch. Galaxy A52s owners can also expect the One UI 6.1 update in the coming months.

To download the newest update on your phone, open the Settings app on it, navigate to Software update, and select Download and install. Alternatively, feel free to download the latest firmware from our archives and use it to upgrade your phone manually using a Windows PC and a USB cable.

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Samsung already has the second software update for the Galaxy S24 lineup ready to go in some parts of the world, two weeks after the first one was released. The second update is all about security fixes: the only thing it is bringing to the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra is the March 2024 security patch.

Technically, the second Galaxy S24 update came out a few days back, but it was limited to South Korea and was bundled with the February 2024 security patch. The update that started rolling out today, on the other hand, is available in many more markets.

Galaxy S24's second update is all about security enhancements

Europe appears to be the first region where the latest Galaxy S24 update–featuring a firmware version with AXBG as its last four characters–has been released, but here's hoping it doesn't take long to go live in other regions. And if you haven't yet received even the first update, you may directly get the second one, though this is just speculation for now.

To check for the update on your Galaxy S24 series smartphone, open the Settings app, navigate to Software update, and tap Download and install. Once the new firmware is available in our database, you can download it and flash it manually on your phone using a Windows PC.

As mentioned earlier, this update is exclusively about enhancing the device's security. That shouldn't be surprising considering it comes so soon after the previous update, which brought notable display and camera improvements and didn't begin rolling out in earnest until just a week ago.

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