Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Snapdragon version receives Android 14 One UI 6.0 update

HIGHLIGHTS

• Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is receiving Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update.
• The update weighs about 2GB in size.
• The new update is claimed to bring performance and stability improvements.

The Snapdragon 888 SoC version of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is now getting the all-new OneUI 6, which is based on Android 14. The update brings the firmware G990B2XXU5FWK3/ G990B2ODM5FWK3/ G990B2XXU5FWK3 versions and weighs about 2GB in size. For those unaware, Samsung refreshed the Galaxy S21 FE with the Snapdragon 888 processor in July this year after the Exynos 2100-powered variant launched in India in January 2022.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE One UI 6 update

• The  Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Android 14-based One UI 6 update brings the November 2023 level Android security patch and is claimed to bring performance and stability improvements.
• One UI 6.0 brings new emoji design improvements, and picture and video previews in the Share panel.

• There is a new video editing software called Studio and more sharing options.
• The  Samsung Galaxy S21 FE update brings multitasking improvements through a pop-up window, which can remain open after you leave the recents screen.
• The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE  system animations are enhanced to make the UI and navigation much smoother.
• There is also a new icon for the camera app and this brings a new widget, more alignment options for watermarks, and earlier access to resolution settings.
• The  Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Samsung Galaxy S21 FE  update brings easy-to-apply camera filters, and improvements to Calendar, Reminder, and Samsung Internet.
• The One UI 6 brings recommendations in the My Files app to free up storage.
• We get a new Auto Blocker feature, which as the name suggests acts as an extra layer of protection to prevent unknown apps from installing, blocking malicious commands from being sent via a USB connection, and checking malware.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE  update is currently rolling to the Snapdragon 888-powered variant and customers can check for the Android 14-based OneUI 6.0 update by heading to Settings > Software Update > Check for updates > Download and Install. The Exynos 2100-powered Galaxy S21 FE is yet to receive the update. We will update you when that happens.

Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

Samsung Exynos 2100 | 8 GBProcessor

6.4 inches (16.26 cm)Display

12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MPRear camera

32 MPSelfie camera

4500 mAhBattery

• Samsung Galaxy S24 series  dummy appears with flat edges and a boxier design in leaked dummy units.
• Samsung Galaxy S24 series dummies show a side-by-side comparison of their possible size differences.
• All of them have a familiar camera arrangement in these dummies
• Samsung S24 series  dummyis known to tweak, if not completely change the design of its flagship phones every year. This time around, the Galaxy S24 series could have a flatter design according to some leaked dummy units. These show all three models viz., the S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra side by side, thus hinting at their size differences, and more importantly, their squared-off edges.

·        Samsung Galaxy S24 series dummy units (leaked)

• These alleged Galaxy S24series dummies come from a tech reviewer named Sonny Dickson on X.com. He has posted the renders from different angles which helps us have a better picture of the devices in our head
• The eyes go straight to the angular edges of the dummy phones. Even the Ultra model appears to have flat edges. If true, this should make all of these phones less slippery. The comfort aspect would be subjective.
• The Galaxy S24 series  dummy Ultracould come across as a more proper note-taking phablet because of its boxy design. The Plus model is slightly shorter in size and even smaller is the vanilla variant.
• They all have a similar vertical camera layout to their predecessors. The rings sit unfettered and distinctly on the back. Let’s see what these rings hold inside among other details we know about the devices.

Samsung Galaxy S24 series specifications (expected)

• Display:The Samsung Galaxy S24series  dummy Ultra could come with a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with WQHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support. The Galaxy S24+ could have a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen and the regular S24 could bring a 6.1-inch FHD+ display.
• Processor:All three models could come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with Adreno GPU in select markets and Exynos 2400 SoC in others.
• Software:All of them could ship with Android 14-based One UI 6 software.
• Cameras:Samsung Galaxy S24 series  dummy Ultra could sport a 200MP+12MP+10MP+ 3x zoom quad camera setup.
• Battery:Under the hood, the Ultra could be holding a 5,000mAh battery with a 45W fast charging capability.

We don’t have confirmations from the brand on any of these specs, features, or design aspects yet. So, take them with a grain of salt. The rumour is that the Galaxy S24 series s dummy will launch on January 17th, 2025. We should have more concrete details by then.

• The new phones could focus on AI features, cameras and design refinements but will largely look the same as their predecessors.
• Samsung could unveil its Galaxy S24 in San Francisco again, the city it has chosen for quite a few of its launches earlier.
• The launch event could happen as soon as January 17th based on new reports.
• Samsungis readying its next S-series flagships for launch earlier than usual, as per reports. The Galaxy S24 series is expected to be an incremental upgrade but an important one for the brand as it faces a lack of growth in other businesses such as its semiconductor business. The device could launch as early as January and here is the when and where the event will take place