Samsung is finally rolling out its Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 update to more countries. The company first released the latest software update for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in its home country of South Korea, and now the update is starting to roll out to users worldwide in a broader rollout.
As a reminder, Samsung’s One UI 6.1.1 interface was first introduced with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. As such, this update brings with it a number of innovations found on Samsung’s latest foldable flagship devices. After its initial launch in South Korea, Galaxy S24 users in the US and China have now started getting access to this update. The Galaxy S24 series in Europe is also expected to receive the update soon.
One UI 6.1.1, which is being released in China with the version number S9280ZHU3AXH7 and in the US with the version number S928USQU3AXH7, also includes the August 2024 security patch. This major update is notable for its file size, exceeding 2.8GB. If you want to check whether the update has reached your device, you can use the ‘Download and Install’ option by going to the ‘Settings’ menu, clicking on the ‘Software update’ option, and using the ‘Download and Install’ option. While the update is currently available in a limited number of countries, more countries are expected to get access to the update in the coming days.
What features does the Samsung Galaxy S24 series gain?
This new software brings with it a number of new features based on Galaxy AI, including Sketch to Image, Portrait Studio, Composer improvements, Live Translation, and support for third-party calling and messaging apps. It also introduces the ability to translate text in images on web pages.
Users can summarize and translate text in PDF files without converting the PDF into notes. Other important features of this update include real-time translation, Listening mode, Samsung Keyboard, and Automatic Language Detection. Additionally, weather and clock-based wallpaper features have been added to the update.