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Samsung Quietly Releases One UI 3.1.1 Update for Flagship Phones
New features and better performance are included
By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 30, 2021 02:56PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Phones Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Samsung is quietly rolling out the One UI 3.1.1 update to its flagship smartphones. The update was discovered by the Samsung fan community SamMobile, which noticed it had gone out to the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 10, and Galaxy Note 20 series of smartphones. MoMo Productions/Getty Images One UI 3.1.1 brings better performance, new features, and other smaller improvements to the smartphones. According to SamMobile, the phones now have a faster app opening speed, fingerprint reader, camera, and better heat management. The user interface and some of the base apps also have been redesigned. Users can now set their call screen with any video or image to add a personal touch. In addition, the design and color of the clock on the Always On Display and Lock screen can be changed to suit a user’s needs. The Camera app has been expanded with a new Night Mode for low light photography and new modes and effects are applied automatically, such as blurring the background on portraits. New features include the Weekly Report, Driving Mode, and Bedtime Mode. Samsung The Weekly Report tells users what their app usage patterns are, which can help change personal phone behavior. Driving mode keeps drivers focused on the road by automatically replying to texts, and Bedtime mode blocks notifications at night. Due to the quiet nature of the rollout, people may not be aware of the update. Device owners can manually check for the latest update by going to Software updates under the Settings menu. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire What Is Samsung's One UI for Android? How to Check Screen Time on Android Samsung Unpacked 2022: Announcements, News, and More Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: Price, Release Date, Specs, and News Android 13: News, Release Date, and Features Samsung Galaxy S10 Review: A Truly Elite, Premium Smartphone The Official Android Versions Guide: Everything You Need to Know iPhone vs. Samsung Phone Is Samsung an Android? Yes, Here’s What You Need To Know The Galaxy Note 21 Is Dead: Here's What It Could Have Been Samsung Galaxy A Phones: What You Need to Know Samsung Galaxy Note10 Review: A Productivity Powerhouse of Questionable Value Samsung Galaxy S Phones: What You Need to Know Huawei P20 Pro Review: Great Camera on a Pretty Good Phone Samsung New Phone Release Dates, Specs, News, and Rumors Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Review: The Best Big-Screen Phone Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies