Samsung brings Galaxy Buds+ features to original Galaxy Buds through a software update

Samsung is rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy Buds. The latest update brings a few handy features from the Galaxy Buds+ to the original Buds.

The software version of this update is R170XXU0ATD2 and the size is 1.39MB. It includes Ambient Sound, Microsoft Swift Pair, new app support, and more. Read below to know more about these features.

Here’s the list of eligible Samsung devices that will get the One UI 3.0/Android 11

Easily Pair Galaxy Buds with Your PC

With the Microsoft Swift Pair feature, you can now more easily pair your Galaxy Buds to your Windows 10-based PC. This allows you to utilize Galaxy Buds’ innovative sound quality on work-related tasks, such as remote video meetings, or listening to the music that helps you power through the workday.

Ambient Sound

You can now experience Ambient Sound automatically. By simply putting your Buds on, you can now hear your surroundings and remain aware of the world around you, even when you’re watching movies or listening to your favorite tunes with the volume up.

In addition, you can now experience Ambient Sound even with only one earbud in, giving you more options of how you tune in, or tune out, of your surrounding environment.

Instantly Listen with a Single Press

Spotify users can now instantly listen to personalized music on their Galaxy Buds with a single press. Through a simple ‘Tap & Hold’ gesture, users can launch Spotify and start listening to music where ever you left off.

Tap and hold again and Spotify will recommend playlists just for you so you can effortlessly discover your new favorite song through your Galaxy Buds.

Changelog:

• Sound quality optimization code has been applied.
• “Ambient sound” feature works connected with touch-sensitive sensor and works even when wearing only one earbud.
• “Swift pair” is supported when connecting to Microsoft Windows. (Windows10, 1803 version or higher).
• Music app list has been added in a preset tap-and-hold feature.
  • Supported app: FLO, Genie, Melon, Spotify