One UI 4 Key Features

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One UI 4 brings you a wide array of new features and enhancements for a seamless experience across your Samsung Galaxy devices. Now your everyday becomes more intuitive, convenient, secure, and simply a lot easier.​

Key Features & Enhancements

Customization and expression

New clock styles [4.1.1]

 

More clock styles are now available for your cover screen so you can choose the style that suits you. 1

Video wallpapers [4.1.1]

 

Choose the video you want from your Gallery and create a unique moving wallpaper for your cover screen. 2

 

Expanded themes [4.1.1]

 

Style your cover screen and make it match the rest of your phone. Themes downloaded from the Galaxy Store can now change the look of your cover screen. (Not available with all themes.) 3

Edit your Lock screen wallpaper collection [4.1.1]

 

You can easily add or remove images at any time from the collection of images for your Lock screen wallpaper. 4

 

Easy recognition with call background [4.1.1]

 

Set a different call background for each contact so you can easily see who's calling with just a quick glance. 

 

Color palette

 

Customize your phone with unique colors based on your wallpaper. Your custom color palette now appears in more apps, including certain Google apps such as Gmail, Google Photos, Chrome, etc.

 

Cover Screen for Z Flip

Cover screen access when folded [4.1.1]

 

Take portrait selfies, check your monthly calendar, and control useful features like Flashlight, all without opening your phone. 5

 

Message reply [4.1.1]

 

From the cover screen, send a quick emoji or enter text using your voice. 6

 

Call your favorite contacts [4.1.1]

 

The Direct dial widget lets you add contacts to your cover screen so you can make a call with a single tap. 7

SmartThings control [4.1.1]

 

Scene widget lets you control multiple devices at once. When you need to turn off the air conditioner, TV, and light before leaving the house, easily turn all of them off at the same time from the cover screen without opening the SmartThings app. 8

 

Unlock with biometrics  [4.1.1]

 

Now you can use fingerprints or face recognition to access features like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on the cover screen without opening your phone. 9

Same ratio selfies on both main and cover screen [4.1.1]

 

Selfies on the cover screen now support the same aspect ratio as selfies taken on the main screen. Shoot perfect selfies on both screens.10

 

More preview options [4.1.1]

 

Double tap on the cover screen to switch between a preview of the entire shot and the zoomed-in view that fills the screen. 11

Flex mode

Prop up your phone for high-quality selfies [4.1.1]

 

Unfold up to about 160 degrees so you can put your phone down and use the cover screen for high-quality selfies. No hands! 12

Social and messenger apps optimized [4.1.1]

 

More apps are optimized for Flex mode. When your phone is folded, you can have an optimized experience for the top and bottom of your phone screen while shooting a reels or story on Instagram or making a video call on Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Google Meet. 13

 

Touch pad navigation [4.1.1]

 

Use the bottom part of the screen as a PC-style touch control on Flex mode when your phone is partially folded. 14

Multitasking

Quick switch in taskbar [4.1.1]

 

Add frequently used apps to the taskbar displayed at the bottom of the main screen. You can run and switch apps quickly and intuitively like a PC. 15

 

Add app pairs to the taskbar [4.1.1]

 

Pair apps that you often use together, then add them to the Home screen or taskbar so you can open them in split screen with just a single tap. 

 

Easy control of window options [4.1.1]

 

You can make the window handle appear all the time, even when you're only viewing 1 app, for easier multitasking. There's also a new button inside the window handle that lets you open another app in the window. In addition, when you're using an app in pop-up view, just tap the split screen button inside the window handle. You'll be able to choose a second app to open alongside it. 16

 

Change the view with a gesture [4.1.1]

 

Switch from full screen to split screen view by swiping from the left or right side or the bottom of the screen to the middle with two fingers. Switch from full screen to pop-up view by swiping to the center with one finger from either corner at the top of the screen.  

 

Quick open apps in split screen [4.1.1]

 

Drag apps from the taskbar or Recents screen to open them however is most convenient for you. Drag to the top, bottom, left, or right edge of the screen to open in split screen. Drag to the center of the screen to open in a pop-up.

 

Quick access to pop-up window options 

 

For easier multitasking, you can pin the window options menu to the top of the window to make it easier to access. You can close, maximize and minimize windows, open windows in split screen, and control transparency. 17

 

Enhanced Edge panels

 

Keep your current app in view while using Edge panels. Blurring has been removed to help you see more at once.

 

Resizable picture-in-picture

 

If a floating video is getting in the way, pinch your fingers together to make it smaller. Want to see more? Spread your fingers apart to make it bigger. 

 

Connected experience

Switch Galaxy Buds link between phone and TV by voice [4.1.1]

 

You can connect your Galaxy Buds to your TV even when your phone is linked to your Buds. Just say “Hi Bixby, connect my Buds to the living room TV." Also, you can re-connect your Buds to your phone by saying “Hi Bixby, connect my Buds to my phone."

Google Meet: Video call with Google Meet [4.1.1]

 

Google Duo and Google Meet have combined to bring the best of Google's technology into one video-calling experience: Google Meet. With Google Meet, you can make instant video calls and schedule video meetings with up to 100 participants.18

 

Google Meet: Share experiences together with live sharing [4.1.1]

 

Do co-activities virtually with live sharing from Google Meet. Watch YouTube videos, listen to music, or play games with others in real time. 19

Link to Windows: Connect recently used mobile apps to PC [4.1.1]

 

The Recent Apps feature will show you the mobile apps you just used right on your PC so you can quickly access them and continue the workflow seamlessly. 20

 

Quick Share: Sharing with links 

 

Instead of sending the file directly, create a link from Quick Share. You can share files easily and quickly with others who don't use Samsung Galaxy devices. 21

Quick Share: Include editing history

 

When you share pictures and videos with Quick Share, you can include the complete editing history so the receiver can see what's changed or revert back to the original. 22

 

Quick Share: Share your Wi-Fi network

 

Use Quick Share to share your current Wi-Fi network with someone else. The person you share with will be able to connect automatically without entering the password.

Your phone as your TV keyboard

 

Ever wish you could search for TV shows with a keypad instead of your remote? With Samsung Galaxy, you can connect your TV to the SmartThings app, then easily enter text and do everything your remote does—right from your mobile device. 23

 

Use Galaxy Book and Galaxy Tab like a single device

 

Multi Control lets you use one mouse, keyboard, or trackpad to control your Galaxy Book and Galaxy Tab simultaneously. You can copy and paste text, and drag and drop images from one device to another seamlessly — almost like they're the same device. 24

Mirror your phone with App cast from Smart View

 

Mirror your phone to your TV with App cast so you can continue chatting, playing games, or browsing while watching videos on the big screen. 25

 

Desktop-like experience in DeX

 

Apps are resizable in Samsung DeX, so you can multitask and get more done throughout the day. You can also change the touchpad scrolling direction in DeX settings to match your personal preference.

Design and interface

Colors and fonts

 

Similar features now use the same colors to help you understand them more intuitively. Text contrast has been enhanced to help you recognize important information. 26

Enhanced Dark mode

 

To keep you comfortable in the dark, Dark mode now automatically dims wallpapers and icons. Illustrations in Samsung apps now have Dark mode versions with darker colors for a more consistent experience that’s easier on your eyes.

 

More blur effects

 

Blur effects have been applied in more places to help you distinguish the important information on the surface from the less important stuff behind it.

Easier drag and drop

 

When you touch and hold an item on the screen, you'll get intuitive visual cues to show what you've selected.

 

Sound and haptics

 

One UI provides information that goes beyond visuals. Sounds and vibrations have been revamped across your device for a more intuitive experience. For example, sound and vibration feedback is provided when you move items around the screen to help you understand where you can drop them.

Sync vibrations with sounds

 

Sync your vibration pattern with your call ringtone and notification sound. 27

 

Camera

Easy switch between front and cover screens  [4.1.1]

 

Shooting high-quality Rear cam selfies has become more convenient. If you want to take a selfie after checking yourself in the cover screen preview, just press the Rear cam selfie button at the top left of the cover screen. 28

Optimized zoom map for large screen [4.1.1]

 

When you zoom in more than 20x in Capture view, a zoom map appears to show which part is being magnified. 29

 

Instant video taking

 

Recording starts immediately after you tap the Record button, instead of when you release it, so that you catch those precious moments before they’re gone. In Photo mode, you can touch and hold the Shutter button to start recording a quick video, then drag your finger to the Lock icon to continue recording without holding down the Shutter.

Dynamic frame rate for videos

 

The frame rate can now be automatically optimized to give you a great brightness even in low light. 30

 

Focus enhancer for videos

 

Keep nearby objects in focus. Focus enhancer is now available while recording close-up videos. 31

Auto framing in Video mode

 

Automatically keep everyone in view, even if they move around. Squares are shown around the people the camera is following. You can also tap a single square to make the camera follow just one person. 32,33

 

Enhanced night portraits

 

Take stunning portraits, even in low light. Night shots are now supported in Portrait mode. 34

Portraits for pets 

 

Take beautiful pictures of your furry friends with various portrait effects. Portrait mode now works with cats and dogs on both the front and rear cameras. Some portrait effects can only be applied after you take the
picture. 35

 

More options for portrait videos

 

Portrait video mode now supports video stabilization with both the 1x and 3x lenses for stable close-ups. 36,37

Easier zoom recognition

 

Lens icons show the magnification level as a number, so you always know how much you're zoomed.

 

Detail enhancer for photos

 

Get more detail and less noise in your high-resolution pictures. Textures and details will look great even when you zoom in. 38

Enhanced Pro and Pro video modes

 

Stay in control with the redesigned Pro and Pro video mode settings. The cleaner look helps you focus on the shot and find the settings you need easily. New level indicators added to the grid lines help you keep shots balanced.

 

Zoom in farther in Pro and Pro video modes

 

The telephoto lens is now supported in Pro and Pro video modes so you can capture clearer images and videos of things far away. 39

More time for your Single takes

 

Single takes are 5 seconds longer than before, and if that's not enough, you can even add 5 more seconds of extra time to so you never miss a moment. It’s also easier to select what you want to capture. Just tap the button to choose from a variety of pictures and videos. 40

 

Get the full Director’s view

 

You can save your Director’s view videos with separate front and rear videos so you can edit them later, even after you’re done recording. When you play them back in the Video player, you can switch between different views such as split-screen or picture-in-picture. 41

Enhanced scanning

 

Scan documents, then tap the magnifying glass to zoom in and edit them immediately. You can also do more after scanning QR codes, like calling or emailing someone instead of just adding their contact info to your phone.

 

Utilize Galaxy's camera function on social media apps 

 

You can take wider landscape photos using ultra wide lens not only on Samsung Galaxy's Camera app but also on Snapchat and Instagram. Snapchat supports high magnification shooting with Space zoom and clear, bright shooting even on dark nights with Night mode. 42

Gallery

Enhanced Stories

 

See your stories come to life with highlight videos that are created automatically. Just tap the preview at the top of each story to watch. For trips or special days, you can also explore where the pictures in your stories were taken in the new Map view. Make your memories more vivid with new story features.

Create time-lapse videos

 

Turn a picture into a vivid 24-hour time-lapse video. A button will appear for pictures of scenery including the sky, bodies of water, mountains, or cities. Your video will appear as if an entire day has passed.

 

More suggestions

 

Get help creating artistic portraits and exciting highlight reels. Gallery will suggest the best effects for your pictures.

Add portrait effects

 

You can now add background blur to any picture with a person in view.

 

Powerful remastering

 

Make your photos look better than ever. Sharpen blurry faces, fix distortion on TVs or computer screens, and increase brightness and resolution.

Revert remastered photos

 

Revert remastered pictures to their original versions at any time, even after they’re saved, so you never have to worry about losing the original.

 

Easier album sorting

 

Sort through albums more easily—even if they’ve got tons of pictures. In fact, you can sort albums by how many pictures and videos they contain so that your favorite and most used albums are always at the top of the list. A cover image also appears at the top of the screen when you view an album to give you a better feel for what the album contains.

Share albums as links

 

No need to invite people to shared albums individually anymore. Just create a link that can be shared with anyone, even if they don't have a Samsung account or Samsung Galaxy device.

 

Invitations on Shared albums

 

Easily accept invitations to shared albums, even if you miss the notifications. Invitations that you haven't responded to yet will appear at the top of your shared album list.

More control over information

 

Change or remove the date, time, and location of your pictures and videos to correct them or keep them private. You can also select several pictures and edit their information at once.

 

Convert unnecessary motion photos to still images

 

Save storage space by converting motion photos to still images. Gallery will suggest pictures where motion isn't necessary, such as documents.

Photo and video editor

Enhanced Object eraser

 

Shadows and reflections will be removed automatically whenever you use the Object eraser in Photo Editor.

Light balance

 

Picture too dark because of bad lighting? The new Light balance feature helps you pull out the details to make it look great.

 

More emojis and stickers

 

Use an emoji to cover the face of a shy friend or add stickers to create fun pictures and videos. You've now got even more to choose from.

Paste from one photo to another

 

Experiment with mixing and matching faces, pets, buildings, and more. You can cut any object out of one picture and paste it into a different one. 

 

Highlight reels

 

Easily turn a set of pictures and videos into a beautiful movie. Just choose a theme, and the highlight video is automatically generated with music to match.

Photo and video collages

 

Make collages that include pictures, videos, or a combination of both. You can select up to 6 photos and videos. Videos will start playing when you play your collage. Pick out the perfect moments and create your masterpiece.

 

Revert to the original

 

Get bold with your editing! You can now revert both pictures and videos back to their original versions after they’re saved, or save them as copies to keep both the original and edited versions.

Share panel

Edit photos before sharing

 

When you share a picture that doesn’t look quite right, whether it’s out of focus or not framed well, we’ll let you know and give you suggestions for fixing it. You can rotate photos from landscape to portrait, crop unnecessary areas, or make your photo align with the horizon.

Customize apps to share with

 

Make sharing your own. You can customize the list of apps that appear when you share content to keep the clutter away and focus only on the apps you use regularly.

 

Easier navigation

 

New layout and better navigation make sharing a breeze. Swipe left or right to scroll through apps and contacts when you’re sharing.

Add files just before sharing 

 

Now you can easily add files even just before sharing. You don't have to go back to the Gallery screen, sweep the thumbnails at the top of the shared screen from side to side and select additional files you want.

 

Lock screen

Check your calendar and schedule right away 

 

Check today’s schedule along with your calendar for the rest of the month on the Lock screen.

Easy audio output switching

 

Switch audio output from buds to speakers to your phone, all from the Lock screen.

 

Instant voice recording

 

Got a great idea? Record a voice memo without unlocking your phone.

Widget

Easier widget selection

 

Having trouble finding the right widget? You can now quickly scroll through the widget list to see what’s available from each app. You’ll also get recommendations for useful widgets to try out.

Get suggestions on your Home screen

 

Your Smart Widget will tell you when it's time to charge your Galaxy Buds, when it's time to get ready for an event on your calendar, and more.

 

Group widgets together

 

Got a great idea? Record a voice memo without unlocking your phone. 43

New widget design

 

Widgets have been redesigned to look better than ever, with info that’s easy to see at a glance and a more consistent style. Information is also more intuitive. The color of the Weather widget will change depending on the current weather conditions, and the color of world clock widgets will change depending on whether it's day or night.

 

Samsung Keyboard

Rearrange expression buttons  [4.1.1]

 

Touch and hold the emoji, sticker, and other buttons to rearrange the order.

Instant kaomoji on keyboard [4.1.1]

 

Spice up your chats and texts with preset Japanese-style facial expressions created using keyboard symbols. (*^.^*)

Spacebar row customization [4.1.1]

 

You can choose which function keys and punctuation marks to show in the bottom row of the keyboard next to the spacebar in more detail. Enter frequently used keys easily and quickly.

Animated Emoji pairs

 

Can’t find the right emoji? Combine two emojis together, then add an animation to really get your feelings across. 44

New animated stickers

 

Spice up your conversations with a variety of new animated stickers. You can download even more stickers from Galaxy Store.

Quick access to GIFs, emojis, and stickers

 

Self-expression is a tap away. Get to your emojis, GIFs, and stickers directly from the keyboard with a single button.

 

Writing assistant powered by Grammarly

 

Whether you’re typing an email or a text, Grammarly helps ensure your message is clear and effective. Turn it on for apps where you want to keep your spelling and grammar in check, and turn it off in apps where that’s less of a concern. With Grammarly, writing suggestions are just a tap away. 45

AR Emoji and stickers

Dancing AR emojis

 

Make cool dance videos with your AR emojis. Choose templates from 10 different categories including #Fun, #Cute, and #Party.

Design your own clothes

 

Ever wanted to be a fashion designer? In AR Emoji Studio, you can now use your own drawings to create unique clothes for your AR emojis.

 

Face stickers

 

Pretend to be your emoji with new stickers of your emoji’s face. Have fun decorating your photos and sharing them with your friends.

Background colors in Mask mode

 

Keep the focus on your AR Emoji while wearing it as a mask. Choose from a variety of colors to use as your background.

Jazz up your profile

 

Use an AR Emoji as your profile picture in Contacts and Samsung account. You can choose from 11 poses or create your own expressions.

 

Add more to your AR doodles

 

Create 3D stickers by scanning real-world objects, then add them to your AR doodle. You can also add GIFs from Tenor and Giphy. You can access AR Doodle inside of AR Zone, or you can add an AR Doodle icon directly to your Apps screen.

More decorations for your emoji stickers

 

Show your own unique style by adding GIFs from Tenor as decorations for your custom AR Emoji Stickers.

 

Samsung Wallet

All-in-one  digital wallet

 

The all-new Samsung Wallet carries your digital valuables in one convenient, and secure place. So you not only have to carry less, but can also have easy access. 46

Car keys

 

Unlock and start your car safely and securely using a digital key stored on your phone. You can even share the key with others, set a time limit for sharing, and limit what the shared key can do, such as only allowing it to open the trunk. 47

 

Door keys

 

Smart door locks you’ve added in the SmartThings app can now be unlocked using a Samsung Wallet digital key.

Boarding passes

 

Add your boarding pass for your next flight from an airline app or website to Samsung Wallet. When it’s time to board, just show the boarding pass on your phone.

 

Event tickets

 

Add your tickets for movies, concerts, sporting events, and more to your wallet. Enjoy quick and easy entry with no need to worry about losing or damaging a paper ticket.

Digital assets

 

Manage your digital assets from Samsung Blockchain Wallet as well as major crypto exchanges. You can easily track the total value of your portfolio, even if it’s stored in various places.

 

Quick access

 

Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to instantly access your payment cards, digital keys, IDs, tickets, and more. You can customize what you want to appear.

Samsung Health

Body composition information

 

Set targets for your weight, body fat percentage, and skeletal muscle mass. You'll get tips for reaching your goals. 48

Build better sleep habits

 

Track your sleep and get coaching based on your sleep patterns. 49

 

Enhanced exercise tracking

 

On your Galaxy Watch4 series, you can set interval training targets before you start running or cycling. You'll get a report on your phone when you're finished. Your watch can also give information about sweat loss when you run and heart rate recovery for aerobic workouts. 50

Challenge your friends

 

Starting a Together team challenge is now just as easy as starting an individual challenge. Invite friends by sending a link.

 

More food options

 

Recording your food intake is easier with separate snack options for morning, afternoon, and evening added to the meal tracker. Measure your daily calorie count more accurately by recording all the snacks you eat.

Summary at a glance

 

Get a summary of your health stats, achievements, personal bests, and progress on the My page tab.

 

Bottom tab redesign

 

Your important data is just a tap away. Everything you need is in easy reach as four tabs at the bottom of the screen.

Samsung Notes

Take quick notes while you browse

 

Keep track of your sources with new clipping options. You can include content from Samsung Internet or Gallery when you create a note using Air command, the quick panel, or the Tasks edge panel. 51

Use your phone as a toolbar

 

When taking notes on your tablet, free up more screen space for writing by showing the S Pen toolbar on your phone.

 

Privacy

Camera and microphone indicators

 

Keep prying eyes and ears away. A green dot will appear in the upper right corner of the screen when any app is using the camera or microphone. You can also use quick panel controls to temporarily block all apps from using the camera or microphone.

Permission info at a glance

 

See when each app accesses sensitive permissions such as Location, Camera, or Microphone in Permission usage in Privacy settings. You can deny permissions for any apps you don’t feel comfortable with.

 

Manage permissions during setup

 

To give you more control over your privacy, you can now manage permissions for Samsung apps and services, including Nearby Service, Continuity Service, and Customization Service, from when you set up your phone.

Clipboard protection

 

Keep your passwords, credit card numbers, and other sensitive information safe. You can choose to receive an alert whenever an app accesses content copied to the clipboard in another app.

 

Approximate location

 

Keep your exact location private. You can set apps that don't need to know exactly where you are to only have access to your general area.

Search for apps in Secure Folder

 

A search bar is now available on the Secure Folder Home screen. If you have a lot of apps in Secure Folder, they’re now easier to find.

 

Customize your Secure Folder icon

 

Change the image, color, and text that appear on the Secure Folder icon. Choose something that looks like a different app to prevent others from trying to access your private content.

Accessibility

Adjust screen size and contrast easily

 

High contrast mode: Select High contrast in Display mode to apply Dark mode, High contrast fonts, High contrast keyboard, Remove animations, and Reduce transparency and blur all at once to make content more visible.

Large display mode: Select Large display in Display mode to increase both the font size and the screen zoom. Text will also be changed to bold and buttons will be highlighted.

Easier magnification

 

Magnifier window has been merged with the new Magnification menu, giving you more options and more control for magnifying content on the screen. Simply select a magnifier from the floating menu to zoom in on the entire screen or just part of it. 

 

Extra dim screen

 

If your screen is too bright, even at the lowest brightness setting, turn on Extra dim for more comfortable reading in the dark.

Reduce effects for more visibility

 

More visibility options are available to meet your needs. You can reduce transparency or blur of dialogs and menus to make them easier to see.

 

Customize flash notifications

 

Make the screen flash when you receive a notification so you don't miss something important. You can customize colors for each app so you can easily determine where a notification is coming from.

Customize your sound balance

 

In Accessibility settings, you can adjust the left/right sound balance for connected devices, such as speakers or headphones, separately from the sound balance for your phone speakers. This allows you to get the perfect balance out of your headphones without affecting how your phone's ringtone and speakers sound.

 

Mouse gestures

 

If you're using a mouse or trackpad, you can perform actions more quickly by moving your mouse pointer to one of the 4 corners of the screen. For example, set the top right corner to Volume up and the bottom right corner to Volume down to quickly control the volume using your mouse. 52

Quick access button

 

Accessibility features such as Magnification, Color inversion, and High contrast fonts can be accessed quickly with a floating button that’s always available.

 

Bixby

On-device mode without data connection [4.1.1]

 

On-device mode lets Bixby capture screens, use Flashlight, link to Bluetooth, and run and shut down apps entirely on your phone. It's faster and doesn't require any data connection. 53

Talk to Bixby without wake-up [4.1.1]

 

When you've got an incoming call or an alarm or timer goes off, you can get help from Bixby without saying "Hi Bixby." Just say "Answer the phone" or "Turn off the alarm. 54

Screen calls before you answer [4.1.1]

 

Let Bixby answer the phone for you and ask who's calling and why. Anything the caller says will appear on the screen. If you can't or don't want to talk, you can type a response that Bixby will read aloud to the caller. 55

Bixby Routines: More conditions, actions, and combinations

 

There are now more ways to start routines and more you can do with them. For example, connect to a Bluetooth speaker when you open a music app, change your watch face, and more. 56

Bixby Routines: New advanced options

 

Advanced options have also been added to let you wait before an action starts, to confirm actions, and more. Turn on Wi-Fi and set SmartThings 5 seconds later to prevent connection errors.

Bixby Routines: Read important notifications aloud

 

Never miss an important notification. You can set up routines that read notifications out loud if the notification text contains certain words or phrases.

 

Bixby Routines: Run routines from your watch

 

Control routines on your wrist with the new Bixby Routines complication for the Galaxy Watch. 57

 

Bixby Routines: More customization

 

Create custom icons for your routines using the Camera or an image from Gallery. The icon will appear in your routine list or when you add a routine as a widget on the Home screen.

 

SmartThings

Automatic control with smart devices

 

Dim the lights when it's your bedtime and turn them off completely when you fall asleep. You can now control SmartThings devices with the separate bedtime and sleep time settings in the Clock app. If you have a Galaxy Watch, you can use it to detect your sleep. 58

Find a lost device together

 

You can share the location of your devices with others. If a device gets lost, you can get help from another person to scan for it nearby.

 

Get notified when you leave something behind

 

Make lost belongings a thing of the past. You can choose to get alerts whenever your Galaxy SmartTag is too far away to connect to your phone.

Extract and scan text

Extract text from any image or screen [4.1.1]

 

Extract text using Samsung Keyboard, Internet, Gallery, or whenever you take a screenshot. Modify and paste the result into a message, email, or document instead of typing. 59

Contextual suggestion [4.1.1]

 

When text appears in an image in Gallery, Camera or other apps, certain actions will be recommended based on the text. For example, if you take a picture of a sign with a phone number or web address on it, you can tap to call the number or visit the website. 

Device Care

Diagnostic checks

 

Now you can get right to Samsung Members diagnostics from Device care. If something seems wrong with your phone, try the diagnostic tests to find out what the problem is and get suggestions for solving it.

Customize your virtual memory

 

Choose the size of your phone's virtual memory with RAM Plus in Device care. Go with more to boost performance or less to save storage space.

Battery and security info at a glance

 

Device care now shows you battery and security issues on the main screen so you can solve problems quickly. You'll also see your phone's overall status as an emoji to help you understand easily.

Calendar

Quickly add events

 

Need to add something to your calendar in a hurry? Just enter a title at the bottom of the screen and you’re done. 

More search options

 

You’ve got more ways than ever to find your calendar events. Choose from recent search keywords or filter by color or sticker.

 

Add emojis to your calendar

 

In addition to stickers, you can now add emojis to a date on your calendar to express your feelings.

Share with friends

 

Sometimes you need to keep others in the loop. It’s now easier to share your calendars with other Samsung Galaxy users. Invite other users from Contacts or by using their Samsung account without having to create a group.

 

Reminder

Easier date and time selection

 

Setting reminder details is a breeze with separate date and time options.

Quickly add reminders

 

Need to add a reminder in a hurry? Just enter a memo and you’re done. If the text you enter includes a time, you'll get an alert at that time.

 

Samsung Internet

Toolbar customization [4.1.1]

 

Set the toolbar to appear either at the top or bottom of the screen. You can set its location for the main screen and cover screen separately. 60

Easier bookmark folder Editing [4.1.1]

 

You can easily create folders or move them into other folders by selecting and dragging the bookmarks and dropping them over to another bookmark or folder.

Search from the Home screen

 

The new search widget helps you find what you’re looking for quickly, at any time, right from the Home screen.

Tab groups

 

Keep your tabs organized by grouping them together. You can label groups with keywords like "Shopping" and "News" to easily keep track of what's inside.

 

More control over Dark mode

 

Set websites to Dark mode or Light mode even when Dark mode is off on your phone. You can also change the brightness of websites in Dark mode using the slider in Samsung Internet settings.

Redesigned address bar

 

Get more suggestions when you enter text in the address bar. You'll see search suggestions, websites you've visited before, as well as your bookmarks. Results will be grouped by category with an all new design.

 

Combined address and tab bar

 

On tablets, you can show the current website's address and your open tabs on a single bar to free up more screen space for browsing.

Change address bar position

 

Choose to show the address bar at either the top or bottom of the screen. Put it on the bottom for easier access when using your phone with one hand.

 

Automatically start in Secret mode

 

To protect your privacy, Samsung Internet will automatically start in Secret mode if you were using Secret mode during your last browsing session.

Settings

Settings search enhancements

 

Improved search features help you find the settings you need, when you need them. You’ll get suggestions for related features depending on what you search for.

Extra brightness

 

Having trouble reading the screen on a sunny day? You can now turn on Extra brightness to make the screen 60% brighter. 61

 

Safety and emergency menu

 

The new Safety and emergency menu in Settings lets you manage your emergency contacts and safety information all in one place.

Double-press the side button 

 

Customize the side button so that you can use frequently used apps faster. Camera, Samsung Pay, or any app you have installed on your phone will run immediately by pressing the side button twice.

 

Smart Switch

More transfer options

 

You’ll get 3 options when transferring content to your new Samsung Galaxy. You can choose to transfer everything, transfer just your accounts, contacts, calls, and messages, or go Custom to choose exactly what you want to transfer. 62

More Features

Quick panel

Change audio device without pausing videos

 

Tap Media output to seamlessly switch audio playback from your phone to a speaker, headphones, or other device. Videos will no longer pause when you switch.

Easier brightness control

 

A bigger brightness bar in the quick panel makes it easier to change screen brightness with a swipe.

Smart suggestions

Suitable suggestions for each moment

 

Your Samsung Galaxy just got a lot smarter. When you start adding an event to your calendar, your device will suggest a title and time based on text messages and other activity on your phone. You'll get similar suggestions in Calendar, Reminder, Keyboard, Messages, and other apps.

S Pen

Enter text and emojis with your S Pen

 

A squiggle icon will appear when you hover over a text area where you can write with your S Pen. A button has also been added that lets you enter emojis, stickers, and GIFs.

Messages

More search results

 

Now you can search your messages for photos, videos, web links, and more. The results are all filtered by content types so you can jump right to what you’re looking for.

My Files

Enhanced search  [4.1.1]

 

Choose whether to search all files or only the files in the current folder. You can also select to search by file names or the information contained in files, such as text in documents or location information in images. When your search is complete, the results can be sorted by name, date, size, or file type.

Easier search

 

Find the file you’re looking for, even if there’s a typo or the name doesn’t match exactly. The Recent files area shows app icons and file names, and has been expanded to help you quickly locate files you’ve used or received in the past 24 hours.

Finder

Enhanced Finder's app search function 

 

Now you can do more actions right away in Finder. Look up the app through Finder and just press and hold the icon to add it to the Home screen or delete it from your device.

Clock

Skip an alarm just for today

 

Feel like sleeping in? You can now turn off an alarm just for one occurrence. It will turn back on automatically the next day it’s scheduled.

Digital Wellbeing

Driving monitor

 

The new Driving monitor in Digital Wellbeing keeps track of the time you spend on your phone while driving. You’ll get reports on how much you used your phone and which apps you used.

Tips

Solve Bluetooth problems easily

 

Having trouble connecting a Bluetooth device? You'll get tips and suggestions for solving common problems.

Share tips with friends

 

Find something useful in the Tips app? Tap the Share icon to send it to a friend.

Tips preview videos

 

Learn more about what your Samsung Galaxy can do with preview videos on the main screen of the Tips app.

 
  • Description of items above is based on improvements made in the previous version to the current version.
  • Available functions may vary depending on the device, country, region, carrier and the version of One UI. 
  1. Available on Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Flip3.
  2. Available only on Galaxy Z Flip4. Available for videos less than 15 seconds, lower than FHD, smaller than 100mb.
  3. Available only on Galaxy Z Flip4.
  4. Available on Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Flip3.
  5. Available on Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Flip3.
  6. Available on Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Flip3.
  7. Available on Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Flip3.
  8. Available on Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Flip3. Samsung account login is required to use SmartThings. For more information, visit the SmartThings website (https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smartthings/).
  9. Available only on Galaxy Z Flip4.
  10. Available on Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Flip3.
  11. Available only on Galaxy Z Flip series.
  12. Available on Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Flip3.
  13. Instagram, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp are optimized for Galaxy Z Flip4 Flex mode. Google Meet is optimized for Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4.
  14. Available on Galaxy Z Flip series and Z Fold series.
  15. Available only on Galaxy Z Fold series.
  16. Available only on Galaxy Z Fold4.
  17. Certain apps may not support pop-up window according to app policy.
  18. Google Meet and YouTube are trademarks of Google LLC. Users may need to update Google Meet or Google Duo App to its latest version to use updated features.
  19. Users may need to update Meet or Duo App to its latest version to start or join live sharing session.
  20. Users must link their Samsung Galaxy device to their Windows PC through ‘Link to Windows’ on phone and the Microsoft Phone Link App on PC and follow the set-up prompts, including being signed into the same Microsoft account. Link to Windows is preloaded on select Samsung Galaxy devices. PC (Microsoft Phone Link App) requires Windows 10 or above. Microsoft Phone Link recommends Samsung Galaxy device to be on the same Wi-Fi network as the PC. Some mobile apps may restrict content to be shared on other screens. Some related features may vary by device. 'Recent Apps' is only available for Samsung Galaxy devices with One UI 3.1.1 or above. (Samsung Galaxy S, Note, Z Fold, Z Flip) Requires latest app updates. Feature availability may vary by application.
  21. Quick Share feature allows sharing of photos, videos and files between Samsung Galaxy devices. Quick Share is available on Galaxy smartphones, Galaxy tablets, and Galaxy Books (from May 2021), on Android 10 and One UI 2.1 and above.
  22. Editing history feature supported when "Include all image and video data" option is turned on before sharing pictures and videos.
  23. Available only with Samsung TV launched in 2022 or later. Feature compatibility may vary depending on the TV app.
  24. Multi control is available only on select Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Book devices, or updated tablets with One UI 4.1 or above. It works on Galaxy Book series devices launched in 2021 or later with either Samsung Settings v1.5(Intel) or Samsung Settings v3.3(ARM). User must register the same Samsung account across the devices. Function availability may vary depending on the device model.
  25. Smart View available only on smart TVs that support Miracast, and Galaxy smartphones and tablets. App Cast availability may vary depending on device, application and country.
  26. Available functions may vary depending on applications.
  27. Available only on Galaxy Z Fold4 and S22 series.
  28. Available only on Galaxy Z Fold series.
  29. Available only on Galaxy Z Fold4.
  30. Available on Galaxy S22 series and later.
  31. Available only on Galaxy S22 series.
  32. Auto framing only available in Video mode. Auto framing must be enabled before recording. Certain resolutions and ratios may not be supported. Certain functions may not be available when Auto framing is on. Only people can be recognised, and there is a limit to how many people may be recognised. Auto framing is available on Galaxy Z Flip4, Z Fold4, S22 series, Tab S8 series, A53 5G, and A33 5G.
  33. Auto framing's tracking or following one person feature is currently available on S22 series and later flagship models.
  34. Available only on S20 series and later flagship models.
  35. Available only on S20 series and later flagship models.
  36. 3x lens availability may differ depending on the device. Galaxy S22 series, S21 FE, S21 Ultra, Z Fold3 support 3x lens; and S21 Plus, S21 support 2x lens.
  37. Stabilization during portrait video mode is available on Galaxy S22 series and later flagship models.
  38. Available only on Galaxy Z Fold4 and S22 series.
  39. Available on Galaxy Z Fold4, S22 series and S21 Ultra.
  40. The format and amount of Single take results may differ based on original  capture.
  41. Available on S21 series and later flahsip models.
  42. Available on Galaxy Z Flip4, Z Fold4 and S22 series.
  43. Grouping widgets into one Smart Widget is available for only the sizes Smart Widget supports. (2x2, 4x1, 4x2)
  44. Emoji pairs feature is supported on certain emojis.
  45. Grammarly writing assistant feature may not be supported in certain countries. Certain features are available to Grammarly's premium plan subscribers.
  46. Samsung Wallet is currently only available in Korea, US, UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Service availability may vary by region and country. For more information, visit the SmartThings website (https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-wallet/).
  47. Some vehicle brands may not support sharing.
  48. Samsung account login is required to use Samsung Health.
  49. Galaxy Watch5 series and Watch4 series must be paired with a smartphone to use the sleep management function.
  50. Service availability may differ depending on Android OS version of the phone that is connected to Watch.
  51. Samsung Notes support jpg, png, bitmap, gif images only. Other formats will be added as URLs or converted into pdf.
  52. Available actions are listed in the Corner actions menu.
  53. Available on Galaxy Z Flip4, Z Fold4, Z Flip3, Z Fold3 and S22 series.
  54. Available on Galaxy Z Flip4, Z Fold4, Z Flip3, Z Fold3 and S22 series.
  55. Available on Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4. Available in Korea only.
  56. Features related to Galaxy Watch are currently supported on Galaxy Watch4 series and later.
  57. Available on Galaxy Watch4 series and later.
  58. Lights can be controlled when connected to SmartThings.
  59. Block letters in English, Chinese, French, Italian, German, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish can be extracted. Handwritten English, French, Italian, German, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish can be extracted. In addition, letters may not be recognized correctly depending on the shape and tilted angle of the written letters. Feature may not be available for content with copyright. Furthermore, users are held responsible for all issues that may arise for unauthorized use of content with copyright. 
  60. Available only on Galaxy Z Fold series.
  61. Available only on Galaxy S22 series and later flagship models.
  62. Certain items may not be transferred.

 

 

Back and front view of a Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone. Back and front view of a Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone.

Galaxy S22 Ultra

Five different services being run on each device. Five different services being run on each device.

Apps & Services