With the introduction of One UI 6.1 loaded on the Galaxy S24 series in mid-January, Samsung is slated to busy itself throughout the first half of 2024 with the rollout of One UI 6.1 for its older Galaxy devices.
As many Galaxy devices were previously updated to Android 14 and One UI 6.0, the question that arises now is which of these will be receiving the subsequent One UI 6.1 update. While an official list of devices eligible for the upgrade hasn’t been released as of February 13, almost every Galaxy phone or tablet that received the Android 14 and One UI 6.0 update can expect to be eligible for One UI 6.1.
It is possible that some budget devices may bypass the update. Nonetheless, for most devices, One UI 6.1 is likely to be the last UI update following Android 14’s major OS upgrade.
Here below is a provisional roundup of the phones and tablets anticipated to receive the One UI 6.1 upgrade:
Possible Samsung Galaxy Devices Eligible for One UI 6.1 Update
Galaxy S series
Galaxy Z series
Galaxy A series
Galaxy M series
Galaxy F series
Galaxy Xcover series
Galaxy Tab series
The list is tentative and subject to updates, so ensure to follow up for the latest developments.
New Features in One UI 6.1
One UI 6.1 introduces several enhancements, including new AI features and quality-of-life improvements such as combining Quick Share and Nearby Share menus for seamless file sharing, advanced battery protection features, and the option to display the lock screen wallpaper on the Always On Display.
The suite of Galaxy AI features stands out, bringing innovations like auto summarization of texts, advanced photo editing capabilities, live translation in calls, robust grammar and spelling checks, personalized writing assistance, generative wallpapers, and more.
Limited Availability of One UI 6.1’s AI Features
It’s important to note that although One UI 6.1 promises exciting AI capabilities, these will be restricted to select flagship devices launched in 2023. Exclusive features like the new wallpaper support on the Always On Display are expected to remain limited to the Galaxy S24 lineup.
Anticipated Release Timeline for One UI 6.1
As the release of One UI 6.1 may stretch well into 2024, patience is key, especially for owners of devices released prior to 2023. Samsung aims to push out the update within the first half of 2024; however, the exact timing remains unspecified.
One UI 6.1 Beta Testing Possibilities
While Samsung traditionally reserves beta testing for major Android and One UI revisions, there’s a past precedent of allowing beta testing for minor UI updates, as seen with One UI 5.1.1. Though not guaranteed, the possibility of a One UI 6.1 beta program cannot be entirely dismissed.
