Here’s a quick rundown of the key points:
- New Camera Features: One UI 6.1.1 brings several new camera features, including Auto Zoom for Galaxy Z Flip devices, instant slow-mo sharing, and Generative AI features like Portrait Studio and Sketch to Image.
- Affected Devices: The update is confirmed for Galaxy S22, S23, S24, S23 FE, Z Fold 4, Flip 4, Fold 5, Flip 5 and Tab S8 and S9 devices, but the release date is still unknown.
- Existing Devices: Owners of these devices will eventually receive the update with the new functionalities.
Samsung recently unveiled its latest One UI 6.1.1 update alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 foldables. While the update brings a variety of improvements, many existing Galaxy device owners are curious: when will they receive this update?
While an official release date remains elusive, a Samsung employee recently confirmed on the company’s forum that One UI 6.1.1 is still under development for Galaxy S22, S23, S24, S23 FE, Z Fold 4, Flip 4, Fold 5, Flip 5 and Tab S8 and S9 devices. Patience is key for now.
The good news for those holding onto their current flagships is that several functionalities from the new foldables will eventually trickle down to their devices through the One UI 6.1.1 update. Let’s delve into the specifics.
Enhanced Camera Functionality
Details about the camera-centric features arriving on older devices were revealed by the head of Samsung’s camera software development team on the official South Korean forum. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:
- Galaxy Z Flip 5: The Galaxy Z Flip 6’s Auto Zoom feature, which automatically adjusts zoom while recording in Flex Camera mode, will be available for the Flip 5. This update also brings the innovative Flex Camcorder mode.
- Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, S23 & Tab S9: These devices will gain the ability to instantly share slow-motion videos without the need for separate saving.
- Generative AI Features: A suite of Generative AI features, including Portrait Studio, Sketch to Image, and Live Effect, will be made available on Galaxy Z Flip and Fold 4/5, Galaxy S22/23/24, Galaxy S23 FE, and Galaxy Tab S8/9 lineups.
- Motion Clipper & Raw Editor: Both Motion Clipper, which lets you create GIFs from motion photos, and Raw Editor, enabling DNG file editing in the Galaxy Photo Editor, will arrive on the aforementioned devices, except the Galaxy S23 FE for Raw Editor.
While the exact release date for One UI 6.1.1 on these devices remains uncertain, at least there’s confirmation on which models will benefit from the update. The update can reach even more devices with additional features, but those details will likely surface later.
