Samsung has officially announced that the rollout of One UI 6.1 to a select few older Galaxy devices, as promised earlier this year, will begin on March 28th. This means that in a matter of days, millions of Galaxy device owners will gain access to the suite of AI-powered features that debuted on the Galaxy S24 series.
The announcement follows a string of rumors and leaks on the exact date the rollout would begin. We knew from the original announcement, back in February, that it would take place by the end of March — and now we know for sure. The rollout will target a broad range of devices, including:
You can expect the update to hit your device in the U.S. if you bought it directly from Samsung.com, from popular carriers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, UScellular, or from retailers such as Best Buy and Amazon. Unlocked versions of the Galaxy S23 series, S23 FE, Z Fold5 and Flip5 will begin to receive the update in April.
Galaxy AI is coming
Aside from the usual bug fixes and security patches that come with a software update, One UI 6.1 will also unlock some truly transformative AI tools that were originally exclusive to the Galaxy S24 series. Here’s a summary of the Galaxy AI features that will now trickle down to more devices:
Circle to Search with Google: This feature streamlines the way you search for information. You can now “Google” an object on your screen by simply circling the item or text, and Google Lens will search it for you and give you the most relevant results. All this without needing to leave the app you are currently in.
Live Translate: An invaluable tool to break down those language barriers, Live Translate works during phone calls, providing you with both voice translation and live captions of what is being said on the other line.
Chat Assist: This handy feature can be found within Samsung’s own keyboard and can offer suggestions for improving your grammar or even translate messages into thirteen different languages.
Generative Edit: A fan favorite, Generative Edit is like a mini photo studio in your hands, found within the Samsung Gallery app as a suite of advanced AI tools. It offers the ability to easily remove unwanted objects or people from photos, resizing of objects, or even fill your photo’s background to fill an even larger canvas.
It should be noted that, as previously stated by the company, Galaxy AI will be provided for free until the end of 2025, at which point it is unknown what the plan is going forward to continue using these features. Additionally, some of these features (like Circle to Search, Live Translate, and Generative Edit) do require an internet connection in order to work.
