A new Samsung update will take some Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 features and bring them to older devices.
Samsung recently released a slate of new products with great new features, including the new Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, the Galaxy Tab S9 tablet lineup, and the Galaxy Watch 6 series. While these are the latest and greatest, Samsung has just announced that some new One UI features introduced with these devices are heading to older models through a software update.
The One UI 5.1.1 update will be coming to owners of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 devices this month. People who have the Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Z Fold 2, Z Flip 2, and original Z Flip will get the update sequentially.
For tablet users, the Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8 Plus, Tab S8 Ultra, Tab S7, Tab S7 Plus, Tab S7 FE, Tab S6 Lite, Tab A8, Tab A7 Lite, Tab Active 3, and Tab Active 4 Pro will also be getting the One UI 5.1.1 update. As far as the Galaxy Watch, those who have the Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Watch 4, and Watch 4 Classic will get the One UI 5 Watch update.
Here’s what you can expect when the new software arrives.Foldables get more options in Flex Mode
Owners of a Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Galaxy Z Flip 4 will have more ways to interact with the devices thanks to the One UI 5.1.1 update.
Flex Mode will now include a bigger range of enhanced features and functionality. The Flex Mode Panel will now be easier to show or hide. When you fold the phone, the panel icon will float to the top of the screen for easier access. You can even personalize Flex Mode Panel to your own preferences by dragging and dropping the icon on the toolbar. The customized panel lets you quickly access features like Multi Window, touchpad, screen capture, and more.
The media play bar button, which has a 10-second fast-forward and rewind, will now be showcased in a single convenient place when you activate the Flex Mode Panel.
