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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 grabbing One UI 4.1.1 update
As promised, Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 4.1.1 update to older Galaxy devices today. Earlier the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and now Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 have begun collecting the One UI 4.1.1 update with Android 12.
Identified via One UI build version F711NKSU2DVH9, the latest update brings some new features alongside a bunch of improvements and customization options. The update is rolling out in South Korea at the time and is expected to expand widely in the coming days.
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If you are a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 user who has received the One UI 4.1.1 update, you can go to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install section to get access to it. Do that the update carries a heavy package size of around 1,400MB so use a WiFi collection to download it.
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Galaxy Z Flip 3 One UI 4.1.1:
Samsung limits some features for the Android 12-based One UI 4.1.1 version as compared to the Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1. Still, there are a lot of new components to talk about.
What’s most interesting in the flippable Galaxy phones is the cover screen, the company brings new features t it so that you can do more with unfolding your phone. Most importantly, Flip 3’s cover screen now supports message replies with emojis and entering text by voice.
In addition to this, you can add your favorite contacts to the cover screen and place a direct call with one tap besides checking your monthly calendar, and instantly set up key features like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, flight mode, a flashlight, and more.
Next, the company has made SmartThings mode easier as it can now be controlled via the cover screen widget. You can turn on/off various devices such as air conditioners and smart lights at once on the cover screen.
You can further make your favorite video or a moving wallpaper and use it on your cover screen, customize Cover Screen with colorful themes, take better selfies in your desired proportions on the cover screen, and much more.
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Do more without opening your phone, more easily
- Frequently used functions, easy opening from the cover screen Easily perform various tasks on the cover screen without having to open your phone every time. Portrait mode lets you take great selfies, check your monthly calendar, and instantly set up key features like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, flight mode and a flashlight.
- Message replies can also send emojis from the cover screen on the cover screen or enter text by voice.
- Add your favorite contacts to the cover screen and use the speed dial widget to add a contact to the cover screen and place a direct call with one tap.
SmartThings mode made easy
- SmartThings mode can be easily controlled via the cover screen widget. Now turn on/off various devices such as air conditioners and smart lights at once on the cover screen.
- Unlock by biometric authentication from the cover screen You can unlock your phone by face or fingerprint recognition without opening your phone and perform functions such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth from the cover screen.
Decorate the cover screen to suit your taste
Added new watch styles
- A new watch design has been added to the cover screen. Choose a style that suits you.
Create your own video wallpaper
- Make your favorite video a moving wallpaper and use it on your cover screen.
- Colorful Cover Screen Themes Customize your cover screen to fit your phone. You can personalize your cover screen with themes downloaded from the Galaxy Store. (Except for some themes)
Take better selfies on your cover screen
- The selfie ratio of the main screen can be used on the cover screen as well as the selfie ratio of the main screen on the cover screen. Now take great selfies in your desired proportions even on the cover screen.
Improved Cover Screen Preview
- You can view the entire photo in its original proportions on the cover screen, or enlarge the photo to fit the screen. Double-tap the screen to switch previews and easily view photos.
- Even if you open your phone, you can take a selfie with the cover screen Even if you open the phone from a closed state to a certain angle, the cover screen remains uninterrupted.
Touchpad improvements in flex mode
Touchpad operation like a PC
- With your phone folded, you can control the Flex Mode panel like a PC.
Easily extract and scan text
Extract images or text from the screen
- You can extract the text using a Samsung keyboard, internet, gallery app, or extract text from screenshots. Easily extract and paste text into messages, emails, or documents without having to type in the text. This function supports Korean, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish, and Chinese. Handwriting in Chinese is not supported.
- Get useful feature recommendations based on the text content of the image You can get useful feature recommendations related to text content from apps such as Gallery and Camera. When you select a phone number or website address from the image, you’ll see a button where you can make a call or a link to the website.
New currency options available
- Answer a call that is difficult to answer right away by text If it is difficult to answer the call, the answer I typed or selected is read for you.
Simplified caller identification
- By setting the desired call background for each contact, you can check who the caller is at a glance when a call comes in.
Additional feature improvements
- Easily switch between split screen and pop-up screen by swiping the screen You can switch to split screen by swiping the bottom of the full screen with two fingers, or switch to the pop-up screen by swiping one corner of the top of the full screen to the center with one finger. Easily switch screens in a way that’s convenient for you. This feature can be turned on or off in settings.
- Quickly open split screen from recent apps screen You can open apps directly from the recent apps screen by dragging them above or below the desired screen. If you hold your phone horizontally, drag the app to the side.
- More powerful Search My Files function Choose whether to search all files or just the current folder. You can search only the file name, or you can also search for information within the file, such as specific words in the document, or location information of an image. Once your search is complete, sort the results by name, date, size, or file type for easy viewing.
- Show app name in Apps edge panel If you turn on Show app name option, the name will be displayed under the app icon.
Edit wallpaper collection for lock screen
- You can select an image to use as your lock screen wallpaper and add or delete it whenever you want.