Samsung Galaxy M11 receiving One UI 3.1 along with April 2021 patch update

After the Galaxy models A20s and A21s, Samsung introduces another entry-level phone to Germany with the Galaxy M11. The Galaxy model, which comes with a relatively strong 5,000 mAh battery and a modern design. In return, buyers of the Samsung smartphone get a 6.4-inch LC display with a resolution of 720 x 1,560 pixels. Inside, the Korean manufacturer relies on a Qualcomm SoC, the Snapdragon 450, 3 GB of RAM and a 32 GB internal eMMC storage. A fingerprint sensor and a triple camera setup are installed on the back.

The 32 GB eMMC storage is a bit tight, but it can be expanded by up to 512 GB via microSD card without losing the dual-SIM functionality of Samsung’s smartphone. After deducting the operating system and the preinstalled apps, 23 GB is available ex-factory. The Galaxy M11 also has Bluetooth 4.2 and an NFC chip, so Google Pay can be used with the entry-level phone. A Play Protect certification for the payment service is available.

According to the latest information, Samsung’s older device Galaxy M11 now received the Android 11 based One UI 3.1 software update in Vietnam and it will soon roll out widely. Also, this build brings the April 2021 patch update.

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However, this update brings One UI 3.1 latest new features and several optimizations and many more. Users can be grabbed this software update on the build number M115FXXU2BUD8 for the Galaxy M11.

One UI 3.1 Changes:

Visual design

We’ve refreshed the look and feel of One UI Core 3.1 in lots of ways, from new, more consistent icons to smarter quick panel organization and notifications. Motion is smoother and more natural, with improved animation. And better interface response means the user experience is second to none, on any device.

Improved performance

We optimized One UI Core 3.1 with enhanced dynamic memory allocation, so apps run faster and perform better. We’ve also restricted background activities to provide better performance and power usage.

Better customization

• New image categories have been added to the Dynamic Lock screen, and you can select up to 5 categories at once.
• On the Lock screen, you can add a widget to check your usage time.
• Get an interactive preview when setting a wallpaper.
• Add a call background to see a picture or video when you make or receive a call.
• In Samsung Internet, you can reorder and lock tabs.
• New icons and Lock screen widgets make it easier to find and control your routines.
• Use Digital Wellbeing with separate personal and work profiles.

Enhanced features
Home screen and Lock screen

• Add widgets by touching and holding an app on the Home screen.
• Turn off the screen by double-tapping on an empty space on the Home or Lock screen. (Set it up in Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures.)
• On the Lock screen, tap the clock area to see widgets like calendar, weather, and music.

Calls and chats

• See conversations separately in the notification panel. Works with Messages and your favorite chat apps.
• Easily remove duplicate contacts stored in the same account in Contacts. The storage period for deleted contacts has been extended from 15 days to 30 days.
• Added the ability to edit multiple linked contacts from a single screen.
• Added Trash in Messages so that recently deleted messages are stored for 30 days.

Pictures and videos

• Take pictures quicker with improved autofocus and auto exposure.
• View, edit, and share pictures and videos more easily from Gallery.
• Find pictures and videos quicker with new search features and categories in Gallery.
• Revert edited pictures to their original versions at any time, even after they’re saved, so you never lose a shot.

Settings

• Settings has a new simpler look and feel. Your Samsung account is shown at the top, and Home screen settings are now easier to access.
• Find the settings you need more easily with new Search features. You’ll get better results for synonyms and common misspellings, and you can tap on tags to see groups of related settings.
• Quick settings buttons have been reduced to provide only the most commonly used features. You can also add buttons to create your own customized quick panel.

Samsung Keyboard

• Increased the number of input languages to 370.
• Added emoji and sticker suggestions when you enter a text-based emoticon.
• Improved the keyboard layout to provide a larger space bar when entering web and email addresses.
• Reorganized Keyboard settings so it’s easier to access frequently used settings.

Productivity

• In Internet, you can hide the status and navigation bars for a more immersive experience and quickly translate web pages.
• You’ll be prompted to block websites that send too many pop-ups or notifications.
• Events with the same start time are displayed together in the month and list views in Calendar.

Easy media and device control

Media and device control is easier with the improved media panel in notifications. You can see recently used media apps and quickly change the playback device. You can also check Android Auto settings in the Advanced features menu in Settings.

Identify and improve your digital habits

Improved Digital Wellbeing features make it easy to check how you’re using your phone or tablet and help you form good digital habits. Check your usage while driving or see weekly changes in your screen time by function at a glance through upgraded weekly reports.

Accessibility for everyone

One UI Core 3.1 recommends useful accessibility features for you based on your usage. The improved Accessibility shortcut makes accessibility features easier to start and use. You can use the Speak keyboard input aloud feature to get voice feedback of your typing even when TalkBack is turned off.

Stronger privacy protection

You can now let app access your microphone, camera, or location just one time. Any permissions that an app hasn’t used in a while will be automatically revoked. You can no longer give apps permission to always see your location in the regular permission popup. To let apps access your location when they’re not in use, you need to go to the location permission page for the app in Settings.

Owners of the Galaxy M11 can receive notification of this update. By chance you don’t receive an update notification then check the update manually by going to the device Settings >> Software updates >> Download and install.

Note: Before upgrading to the latest version make sure your smartphone is connected with a proper internet connection, we recommend you to download it over WIFI so that you will not face any error.

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