Samsung Expands One UI 6.1.1 Update with Galaxy AI Features to Older Devices

Samsung's next big update, One UI 6.1.1, is coming to these Galaxy devices with new features

Samsung has confirmed that One UI 6.1.1, the software that launched on Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, is coming to select Galaxy devices soon with a handful of new features. Since the launch of One UI 6.0 on top of Android 14 last year, Samsung has also launched One UI 6.1, an AI-focused update that has rolled out widely. But, as is the company's usual pattern, there's still one more update to come on top of Android 14. Samsung has confirmed through its forums (frequent tipster Tarun Vats shared a screenshot of the confirmation, but chose not to share a link) that basically all of its flagship devices launched from 2022 onwards will be getting One UI 6.1.1. The list includes: Compared to the launch of One UI 6.1 earlier this year, that's a larger list of devices confirmed off of the bat, but Samsung did expand the update (and AI features) far beyond its initial announcement. As such, we wouldn't count out the Galaxy S21 series or Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 just yet. It's also highly likely that this list is only referring to devices getting new AI features, and that many more Galaxy devices will get One UI 6.1.1 in general. But what's actually new in this update? One UI 6.1.1 ships out of the box on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, and it's a fairly small update overall. There are some new AI features, as well as a bigger watermark for AI creations, and some new features. In a post, Samsung is confirming which new features are coming in One UI 6.1.1. Firstly, these include new AI features. "Portrait Studio" can turn pictures of a person into cartoons and sketches, while "Sketch to Image" can turn a rough hand-drawn sketch into an AI-generated image, even adding that onto an existing image. "Live Effect" can turn a 2D image into a 3D image too. In "Editor," Samsung is adding support for "Motion Clipper" which can turn a Motion Photo into a GIF when you long-press the image, while "Cut" can crop the photo through a long-press. In translation features, Samsung now supports an overlay with translation features for text or images. One UI 6.1.1 will also bring Expert RAW support to Galaxy Z Flip 6 (the first Flip to do so) and Expert RAW will feature image quality improvements for brightness, noise, and more. Some of these features are only available on select devices, but the majority are available across Galaxy Z Fold 4/Flip 4, Z Fold 5/Flip 5, Galaxy S22/S23/S24 series, Galaxy S23 FE, and Galaxy Tab S8/S9 series. As for when this new update launches, there's no firm timeline just yet. As mentioned, this is available out of the box on Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, but we suspect it might be a month or two before it starts rolling out more widely. For context, Samsung announced the One UI 6.1 update for devices such as Galaxy S23 in mid-February, but the update wasn't widely available until April. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 are available for pre-order now with up to $1,200 in trade-in value, doubled storage for free, and other perks. You can also get up to $150 more offer with our link to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 at Samsung.com.

Samsung AI Push: These Galaxy Devices Will Get The New Features With One UI 6.1 Update - News18

Samsung has recently confirmed that the One UI 6.1.1 software update will come to selected Galaxy devices soon with a handful of new AI features. However, the company has not revealed which devices will come equipped with the new software update. New reports have shed more details about this thanks to tipster named Varun Vats, who talks about the Galaxy devices that will be getting the AI boost. He mentions that all flagship Galaxy phones launched from 2022 onwards will get One UI 6.1.1 update. The new One UI update will be coming to these devices soon: Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy S22 series (+/Ultra), Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Tab S8 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series. The newly launched Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 come pre-installed with One UI 6.1.1, which is a minor update in general. Some new AI features have been added, along with a larger watermark for AI creations. The new AI features coming with the One UI 6.1.1 version were shared publicly. The update will come with a handful of AI features like Portrait Studio, Sketch to Image, Live Effect and Motion Clipper. - Portrait Studio: This update uses AI to convert portrait images into cartoons and sketches. - Sketch to Image: This is an AI feature that converts sketches into images. - Live Effect: This feature can turn a 2D image into a 3D image. - Motion Clipper: It lets users create GIFs from motion photos. Additionally, One UI 6.1.1 will also bring the Expert RAW feature on the new Galaxy Z Flip 6, with improvements to image quality for brightness, noise and other factors. As mentioned above, the update is available on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6. However, Samsung has yet to provide more information on the update cycle for the other Galaxy devices. In India, the price for Galaxy Z Fold 6 starts from Rs 1,64,999 for the 256 GB variant, while the 512GB and 1TB variant costs Rs 1,76,999 and Rs 2,00,999, respectively. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 comes with a price tag of Rs 1,09,999 for the 256GB model and Rs 1,21,999 for the 512 GB variant.

One UI 6.1.1 Update Is Extending To Other Galaxy Flagship Devices With Some New Advanced Features

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Z Flip 6 were launched with the One UI 6.1.1 update, bringing advanced new features to the foldable series. The latest update is AI-centric and will bring more capabilities to Samsung's flagship devices, which are focused on improving the overall user experience. Users who do not plan on upgrading to these foldable models will be relieved to know that the software update will also be coming to other Galaxy devices. One UI 6.1.1 rolled out with the recently unveiled Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Z Fold 6 at the Unpacked event 2024. While speculations regarding other devices receiving the update have been doing the rounds, it is only recently that we got a confirmation list of the Galaxy flagship devices that would be getting the One UI 6.1.1 update along with some new AI-powered features. As per the news shared by well-known tipster Tarun Vats on X, formerly Twitter, Samsung has confirmed on a forum the list of flagship devices that would be getting the One UI 6.1.1 update, and it looks like all the phones and tablets released in the past two or three years are part of it: Samsung is not extending support for the software upgrade to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and Z Fold 3, possibly due to the One UI 6.1 update already offered to the devices. Or maybe we should not write these off yet, and they could get the update sometime later. We are assuming that the Android 15-based One UI 7, expected to roll out at the end of the year or early in 2025, could include support for the devices not included currently in the given list. In a separate post on Samsung's official forums for South Korea, we got details on the features of the One UI 6.11 upgrade, which mainly revolve around camera advancements. The Auto Zoom feature of the Galaxy Z Flip 6, which allows users to automatically zoom in using the Flex Camera mode, will be coming to the Galaxy Z Flip 5 as well. The instant slow-motion video feature will be available on the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Galaxy Tab S9, and Galaxy S23. Galaxy AI capabilities, such as Live Effect, Portrait Studio, and Sketch to Image, will be available on all Galaxy devices that are getting the One UI 6.1.1 update. Samsung has not yet confirmed the launch date for the new update on the Galaxy flagship devices, but we know which devices will receive it for now. There is a chance of a wider extension later on.

Samsung's latest Galaxy AI features tipped to be heading to these older phones

Samsung just launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 with its latest One UI 6.1.1 software on board - complete with the newest Galaxy AI upgrades - and we've now got a better idea about which other Galaxy phones might also be in line for the update. It's unclear where this information has come from, so don't take it as confirmation until there's an official announcement from Samsung - but it would make sense that phones and tablets from the last couple of years would be eligible for One UI 6.1.1. Samsung first introduced Galaxy AI with the S24 series of phones at the start of the year, and the main upgrades in its One UI 6.1.1 software are all to do with artificial intelligence features on top of what was already available. For example, there's a Sketch to Image feature that converts your basic digital scribblings into a fully realized AI-generated picture, as well as Portrait Studio for applying AI enhancements to any portrait shot you've got on your phone. The Live Translation feature works with more apps in One UI 6.1.1, as does the Composer for generating text with AI. Meanwhile, Samsung Notes gets the same transcription, translation, and summarizing options available in Voice Recorder. When you get the software update, you'll also see that there's a new Galaxy AI menu in Settings. Other improvements are specific to certain handsets, including new widgets for the cover screen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.

These Samsung Galaxy devices will get One UI 6.1.1

The leaked Pixel 9 camera bump is a bad case of change for the sake of change Summary Samsung plans to bring One UI 6.1.1 to recent flagship Galaxy phones and tablets before One UI 7. Notable omissions from the update list include Galaxy S21, Z Fold 3, and Flip 3. These devices should directly receive the One UI 7 update. New camera features like Auto Zoom and Galaxy AI capabilities are expected to be included in the One UI 6.1.1 update for older Galaxy devices. Samsung's latest foldables -- the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 -- run One UI 6.1.1 with several new features. Rumors indicate the company will also bring One UI 6.1.1 to its current flagship phones. This is unusual for the Korean company, as it has typically skipped minor One UI point releases and directly updated them to the next major build of its Android skin. Now, Samsung has confirmed which devices will get One UI 6.1.1 along with the potential features. Related 5 reasons I'm not upgrading to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 It's a small iterative upgrade once again 4 A Samsung moderator on the Korean community forum detailed the Galaxy devices that will receive the One UI 6.1.1 update (via @Tarunvats33): Galaxy S24 series Galaxy S23 series, including S23 FE Galaxy S22 series Galaxy Z Fold 5 Galaxy Z Flip 5 Galaxy Z Fold 4 Galaxy Z Flip 4 Galaxy Tab S9 Galaxy Tab S8 Essentially, Samsung plans to roll out One UI 6.1.1 before One UI 7 to all its flagship Galaxy phones and tablets released in the last 2-3 years. The only notable omission from the list is the Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Flip 3, which got the One UI 6.1 update with limited Galaxy AI features in May 2024. Samsung will presumably update these and other devices not mentioned above directly to Android 15-based One UI 7 later this year or early 2025. These One UI 6.1.1 features will come to older Galaxy devices Close In a separate post, a Samsung Korean community moderator in charge of the camera team has detailed the various One UI 6.1.1 camera features that will come to older Galaxy devices. The Flip 6's new Auto Zoom and Flex Camcorder features will make their way to the Flip 5 but not to the Fold 5 due to the form factor differences. More importantly, the new Galaxy AI features like Sketch to Image, Live Effect, and Portrait Studio should be available on all Galaxy devices that get One UI 6.1.1. These features are still under development, and if Samsung runs into some issues, its plans might change. The moderator did not provide a detailed timeframe for One UI 6.1.1's rollout. Based on Samsung's previous track record, though, the Galaxy S24 and Fold 5/Flip 5 should receive the update in August 2024. Rumors say the Korean company has been working on a big camera-focused update for the Galaxy S24 lineup, which may roll out next month. The changes in One UI 6.1.1 and other Galaxy AI improvements will tie in nicely with that. Other Galaxy devices should then follow suit.

Samsung may infuse Galaxy AI features in older phones

Smasung could release its latest Galaxy AI features to older devices including the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy Tab S8 and Galaxy Tab S9 series, covering devices released since 2022. The phone-maker released new AI features along with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. According to a leaks on social media, backed by well-known tipsters, this update is also expected to come to older models like the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S23, and Galaxy S24, as well as the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE. Though Samsung is yet to officially announce the release of its AI features to older devices, it's likely that recent phones and tablets will get the One UI 6.1.1 update. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) The update, first introduced with the S24 series, brings several AI features. These include Sketch to Image, which turns simple drawings into AI-generated pictures, and Portrait Studio, which enhances portrait photos. Live Translation works with more apps, and the AI Composer generates text. Samsung Notes will have new transcription, translation, and summarizing options like those in Voice Recorder. A new Galaxy AI menu will appear in Settings, and specific phones like the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will get new widgets for the cover screen. Read Comments