Samsung is gradually introducing new features and security fixes for some new and old smartphones and smartwatches. Korean giant pushes OneUI 5.1.1 for Galaxy Z Fold 4 and August 2023 security patch is available for Galaxy Z Fold 5/Flip 5; Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 5 is getting the OneUI 5.1 update. Access to the update is currently limited to some regions, but will be available worldwide in the coming weeks.
Galaxy Z Fold 5/Flip 5 August 2023 update
A new update containing the August 2023 security patch is rolling out to the US model of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 via firmware F731USQS1AWH3 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 variant for USA via firmware F946USQS1AWH3. There are significant security improvements, including fixes for 74 vulnerabilities. Global variables have already received an update.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 OneUI 5.1.1 update
OneUI 5.1.1 was developed by the Korean giant for its sophisticated phones and tablets. The new version has been released with some special features for new foldable devices like Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 5. Now the same features will be carried over to previous models such as Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold. /Flip 3 and other tablets. In this process, the company started to offer updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in some European countries.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 is getting a firmware release F936BXXU4DWH5It weighs 2.76GB. We expect wider distribution worldwide in the coming days. However, interested users can check for the update by going to: Settings » software updates and touch Download and install .
Features of OneUI 5.1.1
- An improved taskbar and latest apps help improve multitasking.
- Ability to temporarily hide the popup.
- Improved media controls for stacking.
- Enhanced Quick Share and Prvate Share features pave the way for faster and more secure file transfers.
- Moving and managing files is much easier.
- Best font collection for lock screen widgets.
- Improvements to Samsung Health.
Galaxy Watch 5 gets OneUI 5.0 watch face update
The major OneUI 5.0 Watch update based on WearOS 4 is now rolling out for the Galaxy Watch 5. The new version of OneUI Watch is available with the Galaxy Watch 6. It includes some additional improvements and some exciting improvements. Starting today, the same features are also available on the Galaxy Watch 5.
OneUI 5 Watch brings some nice changes to Samsung’s health features and the design of the Galaxy Watch 5. Other changes include better sleep stats that understand patterns and display stats in an intuitive interface. It even helps shape sleep habits with Sleep Coaching. There have been significant improvements in fitness opportunities and mentoring.
Improvements such as fall detection, SOS, and medical information regarding user safety are also available in OneUI 5 Watch. Deployment takes from a few days to a few weeks. But we expect the same update to arrive for the Galaxy Watch 4 in a few weeks.