It’s not so long ago that the Galaxy M31 recently downloaded the One UI 4.1 update based on Android 12. Now it’s time for its siblings, the Galaxy M31s, to get a taste of the new software.
Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 4.1 update with Android 12 for Galaxy M31s. The update, which weighs about 2 GB, is identified by the build number M317FXXU3DVD4 and is currently rolling out to SM-M317F variant (to be clear, this is the only variant of the Galaxy M31s). The rollout has reportedly gone live in Russia, and we expect the new update to find its way to other markets soon.
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Like the Galaxy M31, the phone skips the One UI 4.0 update and gets bumped directly to One UI 4.1. Galaxy M31s do not get the full-fledged One UI 4.1 experience; rather, it gets the One UI Core, which is essentially a lightweight version of the One UI that Samsung sends on lower-end and budget phones.
If you own a Galaxy M31s, keep an eye on the OTA pop-up in the coming days / weeks. The One UI 4.1 update rolls out in stages, so it will take something to reach everyone. Go over to Settings> Software update to manually check for the update. To skip the wait, you can grab the new release directly from Samsung’s Firmware Update Server (FUS) and flash it manually on your Galaxy device.
What’s new in the One UI Core 4.1 update?
- The color palette
- Customize your phone with unique colors based on your wallpaper. Your colors will be applied to menus, buttons, wallpapers and apps throughout your phone
- Permission information in an instant
- See when each app gets access to sensitive permissions such as location, camera or microphone in permission use. You can deny permissions to all apps you do not feel comfortable with
- Camera and microphone indicators
- Keep prying eyes and ears away. A green dot appears in the upper right corner of the screen when an app is using the camera or microphone. You can also use Quick Panel Controls to temporarily block all apps from using the camera or microphone.
- Approximate location
- Keep your exact location private. You can set apps that do not need to know exactly where you are to only access your general area.
- Day or night in an instant
- Have a friend on the other side of the world! It’s easier to see if it’s a good time to contact them. The dual clock widget now displays different background colors for each city, depending on whether it’s day or night.
- Eye comfort
- More visibility options are available to meet your needs. You can reduce transparency or blur.
- Improved dark condition
- To keep you comfortable in the dark, dark mode now automatically dims backgrounds and icons. Illustrations in Samsung apps now have Dark mode versions with darker colors for a more consistent experience that is easier on your eyes.
- More search results in Messages
- Now you can search your messages for photos, videos, weblinks and more. The results are all filtered so you can jump directly to what you are looking for.
- Easier search in My Files
- Find the file you are looking for even if there is a typo or if the name does not match exactly. The Recent Files area has also been expanded to help you quickly find files you’ve used or recently received.
- Improved edge panels
- Keep your current app in view while using edge panels. Blur has been removed to help you see more at once.
- Picture-in-picture that can be resized
- If a floating video is in the way, pinch your fingers together to make it smaller. Do you want to see more? Spread your fingers apart to make it bigger.
- Quick access to pop-ups
- For easier multitasking, you can pin the window settings menu to the top of the window to make it easier to access.
Source: Samsung Mobile