Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S5e in early 2019. This one-of-a-kind mid-range Android tablet from the South Korean tech giant is now receiving a new system update. The latest One UI software for the slate brings features from the Galaxy Z Fold3.

Ever since Samsung released the Galaxy Fold, it has been introducing new features for the tablet form factor. Almost all of these features are now also available on the flagship Galaxy Tab S series.

However, it is surprising to learn that Samsung is rolling out the latest features from Galaxy Z Fold3 to Galaxy Tab S5e. For those unaware, this mid-range tablet has almost reached the end of its software support.

Since the device has received two major system updates in the form of One UI 2.x (Android 10) and One UI 3.x (Android 11), it is now limited to biannual security updates.

But out of the blue, Samsung is now delivering new features from One UI 3.1.1 found on the new and older foldable smartphones without bumping up the version of One UI. According to GalaxyClub, the official changelog for the new OTA update mentions features like Multi-window, Edge-window, and Labs section.

These features help a lot in multi-tasking and productivity. As a result, existing users of Galaxy Tab S5e need not upgrade to a newer Galaxy S series tablet to experience the new software.

The One UI 3.1.1 features for the Galaxy Tab S5e arrive with firmware version T20XXU2DUJ1, which is being rolled out in batches around the world.

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Even though One UI 3.1.1 is exclusive to the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, Samsung has decided to backport some features with One UI 3.1 to other devices in its portfolio. Samsung Galaxy S21 series has already received some new features from One UI 3.1.1 and now, it’s time for the Galaxy Tab S7 series to get it.

With the new One UI 3.1 build that Samsung has already begun to roll out, Galaxy Tab S7 series tablets will get access to the new Labs feature that was earlier exclusive to One UI 3.1.1 on the Galaxy Z 3 foldable series. The Labs section brings support of multi-window for apps that don’t natively support it, along with a new persistent taskbar that would further enhance productivity.

The multi-window feature makes all the apps open in either pop-up view or split-screen, making it a delight to multitask on the tab. Additionally, with the persistent taskbar, users can now have their favorite apps pinned to it that’d allow them to switch apps without having to go back to the app drawer.

Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ owners will get the new update that goes by the firmware version T87xXXU2BUC6 and is being rolled out in multiple regions. Galaxy Tab S7 FE isn’t far behind and is also getting the new build with version T73xXXU1AUH6. Users can head to their update centers to find the notification of the new firmware update and in case they don’t see any, fret not, it shouldn’t take long.

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Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 as its latest foldable smartphones. These devices arrive with a new version of the company’s mobile software called One UI 3.1.1 based on Android 11. The South Korean tech giant has now started rolling out this version of One UI to its older foldable smartphones.

Samsung has begun to seed One UI 3.1.1 update for its previous foldable phones. The software update is currently being rolled out in batches for Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and Galaxy Z Flip. It will be also available for the original Galaxy Fold around a week later.

The new system update brings all the new One UI features that are present on the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3. Most of these features have to be enabled from Settings > Advanced Features > Labs.

One UI 3.1.1 Features

• Drag & Split
• Multi-Active Window and Natural Window Switching
• Rotate All Apps
• Set Aspect Ratio for Apps
• App Split View
• Flex Mode Panel
• Pin Your Favourite Apps with Taskbar
• Cover Screen Mirroring

All the above-listed features help users make use of the foldables’ unique display. Most of these features are targeted at the large screen on the Fold screens. Hopefully, Samsung makes them available for the Galaxy Tab series as well.

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Samsung released One UI 3.0 based on Android 11 in late 2020. Earlier this year, the company introduced One UI 3.1 with the launch of the Galaxy S21 series. Six months later, the South Korean tech giant has now started testing One UI 3.1.1.

According to TizenHelp, a moderator on the Samsung Members community forum has revealed that One UI 3.1.1 will be released for the Galaxy S21 series around the end of August. This means the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, which are expected to hit the shelves about the same time will likely debut with this version of the software.

Further, as per the CheckFirm app (via SamNext), Samsung has already started testing One UI 3.1.1 for the Galaxy S21 series. Hence, the update should indeed arrive by the end of next month.

Unfortunately, nothing is known about the next iteration of One UI. Going by One UI 2.5 and One UI 1.5, which are the predecessors of One UI 3.1.1, the new version should mostly bring new features for premium smartphones and tablets.

We expect to learn more about these features and supported devices with the launch of Samsung’s next foldables. Maybe, we will get to know about them beforehand via firmware code. Until then, all we can do is wait.

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