Samsung has announced the release of the One UI 6.1 update to the Galaxy S22 series in the US. The update was first released in South Korea a few days ago. Earlier today, the update was released to the Galaxy S22 in Europe.

This update brings several Galaxy AI features and other minor new One UI features and improvements.

Galaxy S22 gets One UI 6.1 update with several AI features

Samsung has announced the release of the One UI 6.1 update to the Galaxy S22 series. The update seems to have hit devices on AT&T's network already, and we expect the update to be released on all other carrier networks later today or within the next few days. Since it is a major update, it would be wiser to download the update over a Wi-Fi network.

The update brings AI-Generated Wallpapers, Browsing Assist (webpage summarization), Chat Assist (real-time language translation in messages), Circle to Search with Google, Edit Suggestion, Generative Edit (AI-powered image editing), Interpreter Mode, Live Translate (during voice calls), Note Assist (notes summarization and auto-formatting), and Transcript Assist (in Voice Recorder app).

You can watch the video below to see all the features One UI 6.1 brings to the Galaxy S22 with the new update. However, not all AI features from the Galaxy S24 are available to the Galaxy S22.

If you live in the US and have a Galaxy S22 series phone, you can now check for the new update by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping Download and install. Once the new firmrware is available in our database, you can download the file and flash it manually.

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Samsung has announced the release of the One UI 6.1 update to the Galaxy S22 series in the US. The update was first released in South Korea a few days ago. Earlier today, the update was released to the Galaxy S22 in Europe.

This update brings several Galaxy AI features and other minor new One UI features and improvements.

Galaxy S22 gets One UI 6.1 update with several AI features

Samsung has announced the release of the One UI 6.1 update to the Galaxy S22 series. The update seems to have hit devices on AT&T's network already, and we expect the update to be released on all other carrier networks later today or within the next few days. Since it is a major update, it would be wiser to download the update over a Wi-Fi network.

The update brings AI-Generated Wallpapers, Browsing Assist (webpage summarization), Chat Assist (real-time language translation in messages), Circle to Search with Google, Edit Suggestion, Generative Edit (AI-powered image editing), Interpreter Mode, Live Translate (during voice calls), Note Assist (notes summarization and auto-formatting), and Transcript Assist (in Voice Recorder app).

You can watch the video below to see all the features One UI 6.1 brings to the Galaxy S22 with the new update. However, not all AI features from the Galaxy S24 are available to the Galaxy S22.

If you live in the US and have a Galaxy S22 series phone, you can now check for the new update by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping Download and install. Once the new firmrware is available in our database, you can download the file and flash it manually.

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After a few months of waiting, Samsung's 2021 and 2022 flagship phones have finally started getting the highly anticipated One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI features. Yesterday, Samsung began the One UI 6.1 rollout for the Galaxy Z3 and Z4 lineups, the Galaxy S21 series, and the Galaxy S22 trio of 2022 flagships.

At the moment, the One UI 6.1 update is available only in Korea, but it should reach more markets soon, even though Samsung may have halted the update for the Galaxy S22 due to alleged boot issues.

In any case, this firmware release brings many new features and at least one under-the-hood change you need to be aware of if you're a latecomer to One UI 6.1 and are now waiting for this fresh release.

Without further ado, here are the first things you should do once you get One UI 6.1 on your 2021 or 2022 high-end phone.

Bring back Notification Categories

One of the One UI 6.1 update's quirks is that it hides the Notification Categories menu, preventing users from managing notification types on the go.

As you probably know, the brilliant Notification Categories feature lets One UI users choose which notification types they can receive from apps individually. For example, it lets you turn off miscellaneous and marketing notifications for apps while keeping other, more important notification types enabled.

More so, this feature lets users manage notification types on the fly by tapping and holding a notification they don't like and turning it off with just a few screen taps.

Although this feature is now hidden in One UI 6.1, it still exists, and you can bring it back. To do this, open the Settings app, access “Notifications,” go to “Advanced settings,” and tap the “Manage notification categories for each app” toggle ON.

Beware the missing Samsung gestures

One other change you need to be aware of once you update your phone to One UI 6.1 is that Samsung navigation gestures are gone. The only remaining options are on-screen nav buttons and the arguably superior Google navigation gestures.

However, if you prefer Samsung gestures and you're actively using them, you won't be able to once you update to One UI 6.1. But fortunately, there is a way to re-enable them.

You can bring Samsung gestures back through the NavStar Good Lock module, regardless of whether or not you're in a market where Good Lock is supported. Check out our full guide for more details on how to use Samsung gestures in One UI 6.1.

Try these Galaxy AI features

On the more enjoyable side of things, the One UI 6.1 update brings Galaxy AI to your older flagship phone. For 2022 Galaxy flagships, the AI suite consists of almost everything that debuted with the Galaxy S24 series, except for Instant Slow Mo inside the Gallery app.

For 2021 flagships, things look a bit sadder, as it seems like there's only one Galaxy AI feature available for the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, and Galaxy S21 series, and that is Circle to Search.

Once you get One UI 6.1, you'll probably want to try some Galaxy AI tools before others. We recommend taking Generative Wallpaper, Generative Edit, and Circle to Search for a spin.

• To access Generative Edit, pinch the home screen, go to “Wallpaper and style,” tap “Change wallpapers,” select “Generative” under the Creative category, and start generating AI wallpapers based on keywords.
• To use Generative Edit, open the Gallery app, select an image you want to edit, tap the pencil-shaped button, and then press the Generative AI icon that looks like a couple of stars on a blue gradient background. Check our review for all you need to know about Generative AI.
• To use Circle to Search, simply tap and hold the home button/gesture handle and then circle around or tap objects on the screen to view relevant web searches. It's that simple.

Galaxy AI brings a few other tools you may try, albeit they are focused more on productivity. As long as you are using a 2022 flagship model with One UI 6.1, you can summarize articles in Samsung Internet and Samsung Notes, use the new AI-powered Interpreter, translate calls on the fly, and even change the tone of your messages with Chat Assist.

Lastly, you should keep in mind that you can manage most of these new Galaxy AI features individually by opening the Settings app, accessing “Advanced features,” and tapping “Advanced intelligence.”

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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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The Galaxy S24 series is getting all the attention nowadays, but your Galaxy S22 series device is treating you just fine. Whether you own the base model, the Plus, or the Ultra, you're not ready to give up on your Galaxy S22 just yet, and that's fine by us. We think the 2022 model is still a great phone, regardless of whether it's the Snapdragon or Exynos variant.

Nevertheless, after two years of usage, you may feel like your Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, or Galaxy S22 Ultra's battery doesn't last as long as it used to on a single charge. You want to keep using the phone and wish its battery could last as it used to.

Or perhaps the screen has too many scratches, and the frame is too scuffed. You'd like to give your Galaxy S22, S22+, or S22 Ultra a shiny new look without breaking the bank.

However, your phone is out of warranty, and you're not sure where to start. Well, this might be just the place. Stick around, and we'll try pointing you in the right direction for all the information you need.

What are your options to renew your Galaxy S22-series device?

Samsung offers in-store repairs in every market. In addition, in some markets like the USA, UK, Europe, India, and others, the company may also offer doorstep repair services, mail-in options, and pick-up repair services.

And if you're a DIY enthusiast, Samsung has launched the Self-Repair program in several markets, including the USA and Europe. This option lets you buy the parts and tools you need to replace your Galaxy S22's battery and screen yourself. Samsung also provides online instructions through its partners, such as iFixit.

You can save some money using the DIY Self-Repair program, but there's the risk of damaging other Galaxy S22 components. It's a risk you'll have to decide whether or not you want to take.

Ultimately, it's up to you to decide which repair method works best. You should be able to find more information about the repair options available in your market on Samsung's website. Here are a few examples:

• Samsung support and service page for the USA.
• Samsung Self-Repair services for the USA.
• Samsung support and service page for the UK.
• Samsung Self-Repair services for the UK.
• Samsung support and repairs in the Netherlands.
• Samsung Self-Repair services in the Netherlands.
• Samsung Service India.

What can you repair on your Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra?

One key thing to remember if you want to replace your Galaxy S22, S22+, or S22 Ultra's battery or screen is that they often come together in one kit. In most markets, you can replace either your screen or the entire screen module, which includes the display, metal frame, and battery.

However, in most markets, you cannot change only the battery without the other components. The battery replacement kit usually includes the screen assembly.

As for prices, we'll use the US market as an example. Here's an estimate of what you should expect to pay for a screen or screen module replacement for your Galaxy S22 device if you want Samsung to do the work:

• Galaxy S22 screen repair — $174.
• Galaxy S22+ screen repair — $199.
• Galaxy S22 Ultra screen repair — $249.
• Galaxy S22 screen module (display+battery+frame) replacement — $199.
• Galaxy S22+ screen module replacement — $229.
• Galaxy S22 Ultra screen module replacement — $289.

If you want to DIY and use the Self-Repair program, as of this writing, Samsung's partner iFixit offers assemblies (display + battery + frame), with and without the tools you need for DIY repairs, for the following prices:

• Galaxy S22 screen + battery + frame module for $159 / $166 with iFixit tool kit.
• Galaxy S22+ screen + battery + frame for $182 / $189 with iFixit tool kit.
• Galaxy S22 Ultra screen + battery + frame $232 / $239 with iFixit tool kit.

You can renew and personalize your Galaxy S22

One last tip we have for you is that, if you go the DIY route and use Samsung's Self-Repair program to renew your Galaxy S22, S22+, or S22 Ultra, nothing is stopping you from mixing and matching colors and creating combos that even Samsung hasn't offered.

The repair kits for the Galaxy S22 don't include the back panel. You can buy those separately, but let's assume you don't have to. Well, nobody says you can't mix, for example, your Dark Green Galaxy S22 back panel with a Dark Gray or Pink Gold metal frame.

As long as you find the right color choices in stock for screen modules + frames, you can create dozens of color combinations that were never officially on sale for the Galaxy S22 series.

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