Samsung’s latest Galaxy S23 series didn’t just debut with new hardware but also with brand-new software. The trio runs Android 13-based One UI 5.1 out of the box, which is an iterative update after One UI 5.0. The software brings several changes in terms of design, functionality, and performance. Luckily, the OS won’t be limited to the latest S series and will also make it to the older Galaxy models. Today, Samsung officially announced the global rollout of One UI 5.1 for its existing devices. Here are the details.

According to Samsung, the One UI 5.1 upgrade will be released to the Galaxy S22 series, Z Fold4, Z Flip, S21 series, and S20 series globally. In other words, the smartphones eligible for the latest update are the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 FE 4G, Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3.

Most of the above-mentioned devices have already started to receive the update in several regions. The brand says the One UI 5.1 update will be seeded to some Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 in the coming weeks. In addition, the firm noted that the availability of functions may vary depending on the device model.

As mentioned, One UI 5.1 brings many new features, including Expert RAW, enhanced Photo Remaster, Multi Control, independent wallpapers for Modes and Routines, and new lock screen customization options. The Gallery app now has new search features allowing you to find people by tapping their faces. In addition, the Smart Suggestions widget gets the ability to recommend Spotify tracks and playlists.

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