Samsung is reportedly testing its next major OS update for One UI 5.1. The smartphone maker has been spotted testing the new operating system update on the models in the Galaxy S22 range – the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra. However, it is speculated that the Galaxy S23 series will be the first lineup to receive the OS update. It would be the first major OS update based on Android 13 on Samsung smartphones. Samsung is currently rolling out the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update to its compatible mobile phones around the world.
according to a report by SamMobile, Samsung is testing a new One UI 5.1 firmware update internally on this year’s Galaxy S22 range. The update ran as new firmware version S90xEXXU2CVL7. It is speculated that the new OS update will be rolled out to the upcoming Galaxy S23 series before its predecessor Galaxy S22 Series it will receive shortly thereafter.
Although no details are available on One UI 5.1 features and changes, Samsung had hinted at bringing some new lock screen customization options to One UI 5.1. The report also suggested that the new update could bring Android 13’s new media player widget design to the notification area, predictable back, partial screen mirroring and improved taskbar. Currently, Samsung’s One UI 5.0 features a new user interface, improved performance, UI animations and background, and the latest security patches with multiple bug fixes.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S23 series is there speculated to get three handsets – the vanilla Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra. While the phones are still months away from their launch, details about the Galaxy S23 series have already made the rounds. The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ are said to get a 200mAh battery capacity increase compared to their predecessors. These Samsung smartphones are said to get 3,900 mAh and 4,700 mAh batteries respectively.
In addition, it is believed that the upcoming flagship series will be equipped with upgraded cooling systems. In addition, these smartphones could be equipped with 12-megapixel front cameras with dual-pixel autofocus.
