Samsung may deviate from its usual release pattern this year by launching the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 with OneUI 6.1.1 and postponing the release of the Android 15-based OneUI 7. The OneUI 6.1.1 update is expected to be a significant upgrade, featuring additional AI capabilities and camera enhancements. This information comes from the renowned tipster Ice Universe, who suggests that the build will be available for the Galaxy S24 series in August, though he did not specify an exact date.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 to Feature New AI Capabilities with OneUI 6.1.1
The tipster also reveals that Samsung will introduce a new graffiti generation AI-powered tool in the forthcoming One UI 6.1.1 update. According to him, this feature will make "very good use of S Pen and imagination," potentially allowing users to convert their S Pen writings into graffiti using AI.
It's worth noting that the AI features currently available in OneUI 6.1 do not utilize the S Pen. Samsung appears to be aiming to maximize the hardware capabilities it already offers with Galaxy AI. The new release may also bring improvements to system animations.
Testing and Release Schedule
Samsung generally starts testing new Android versions around July or August, releasing a stable build with the latest Android version around October, shortly after its public release. However, according to the tipster, the release of the Android 15-based OneUI 7 might be delayed this year. He mentions, "One UI 7 will not arrive very early, because there are special circumstances this year."
Since its launch, the Galaxy S24 series has not received a significant firmware update. Ice Universe indicates that the OneUI 6.1.1 build, which will be available for the series in August, could also bring camera optimizations and resolve various image processing issues.
