Galaxy Phones
Samsung expands One UI 6.1.1 update to the Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4 and Tab S8
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 6.1.1 update to the Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Tab S8 in Europe. However, initially, the update is already arrived for these devices in other regions, including South Korea
One UI 6.1.1 starts expanding to more older devices
Initially, Samsung introduced the One UI 6.1.1 update to the latest devices, including Galaxy S24, S23, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5, etc. Then, after taking a significant gap, the company started expanding to older devices; however, the company is gradually expanding the update to the devices. Now, the update has reached Europe.
Users who own the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 can identify the latest update by the firmware version number F936BXXU8GXH9 and F721BXXU8GXH9, respectively. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 series are getting the One UI 6.1.1 update with the versions S90xBXXUBEXH7 and Xx06BXXU8CXHB, respectively.
With the One UI 6.1.1 update, several new features are arriving that will improve the overall user experience when using different functionalities. So, if you are using any of these devices, then you should get the latest update from the system settings.
Samsung has officially announced that it will discontinue the Samsung Health monitor for Galaxy devices running on Android 9 to Android 11. Let’s explore more
Samsung Health monitor support end from December 23
Samsung has officially notified that it will discontinue the software support for the Samsung Health Monitor from December 23. According to the information, the Samsung health monitor new version 1.4.1 will support Android OS 9.0; support for 10.0 and 11.0 will be discontinued.
However, it doesn’t mean that the older version users will not get the functionality of the app. But it will be limited to ending the software support for the app for the respective Android version.
So Samsung has recommended its users update their phones to the latest version before the deadline to enjoy the services without any interruptions.
Samsung Health monitor features
There are many new features that will provide several new changes for the devices; let’s explore them more. Basically works along with the integration of the ECG function that lies within the Health Monitor app that allows users to receive notifications of their atrial fibrillation (Afib) or sinus rhythm while also calculating the heart rate rhythms.
As the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are Wear OS-based Galaxy smartwatches, it’s also expected that all the newer smartwatches launched after the Galaxy Watch 4 will probably get the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature soon in future updates.
Moreover, you can easily activate the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature under the ECG tab in the Samsung Health Monitor app. To enjoy all these features, you should keep the app up to date.
Samsung has already jumped into the slim phones segment with the Galaxy Z Fold SE, which is released in limited regions, including China and South Korea. According to several rumors, the company is planning to introduce the Slim variant of the Galaxy S25 next year.
Galaxy S25 Slim will also adopt a 200MP camera
Similarly, like the Galaxy Z Fold SE was introduced with the 200MP camera, the Galaxy S25 Slim is also reportedly going to be equipped with the same camera that will also be available in the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
According to the report, a new module number SM-S937U was spotted in the IMEI date labels. It is further said to be the Galaxy S25 slime, which is expected to arrive with higher specifications.
Additionally, a popular Ice Universe claimed that the Galaxy S25 Slim exists and has an “Ultra” camera. However, this may cause confusion among users if the full setup will be exactly the same as the Galaxy S25 Ultra or if it is talking about just the primary camera.
It goes with the similar Galaxy Z Fold SE camera setup, so it may bring a 12 MP ultra wide camera and a 10 MP telephoto camera. Meanwhile, for the selfie camera, it may introduce a 12 MP front camera.
Earlier today, Samsung rolled out the November 2024 security patch for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 devices in the US. The update was spotted for the Verizon locked now it is expanding to more carriers.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 spotted getting a November 2024 security patch update are now available with the firmware versions F936USQS7GXJA and F721USQS7GXJA, respectively.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 November 2024 update: what’s new
With the latest update, the company will provide several new enhancements internally, which will improve the overall security of the devices. The update is currently spotted on the Verizon network and is expected to be available in more countries in the coming days.
According to the official documentation, there are more than 50 fixes done with the latest update. More specifically, there are 38 patches added by Google to enhance the security on the Android level. Additionally, there are 13 patches exclusively added by Samsung that will improve the working of the devices.
Along with this, the update may also include some other new changes that may elevate the performance of the devices while fixing their working. So if you are getting any issues while using the device, then you should definitely go for the latest update