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Samsung Galaxy S9 Series Gets One UI 2.1 Update With June 2020 Security Patch

Samsung Galaxy S9 Series Gets One UI 2.1 Update With June 2020 Security Patch

The One UI 2.1 update brings new features such as Quick Share, Quick Music, AR Zone, and more.

By Abhik Sengupta | Updated: 15 June 2020 17:11 IST

Samsung Galaxy S9 Series Gets One UI 2.1 Update With June 2020 Security Patch

Samsung Galaxy S9 was launched in 2018

Highlights

One UI 2.1 update is available to Galaxy S9 users in South Korea
Galaxy S9 users in Germany are reportedly getting the update
The system update is 896.15MB in size

Samsung Galaxy S9 series is now getting the Android 10-based One UI 2.1 update along with the June 2020 security patch. Users in South Korea have confirmed receiving the updates via community posts, and reportedly, users in Germany are also getting the latest version of One UI right now.The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ received the One UI 2 update back in January. The phones debuted in 2018 with the Android 8.1 Oreo-based Samsung Experience UX.

As per a screenshot by a Samsung Galaxy S9 user in South Korea, the One UI 2.1 over-the-air (OTA) update carries the firmware G960NKSU3ETF4. Meanwhile, a report by SamMobile indicates that users in Germany are getting the firmware version G96xFXXU9ETF5.

The system update is 896.15MB in size and carries the June 2020 Android security patch. The new software iteration brings a host of enhanced features and improves the overall system of Galaxy S9 phones.

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The screenshot of the update on the Samsung Community page highlights upgrades such as AR Zone that puts all augmented reality features such as AR Emoji and AR Doodle in one place. Users are also receiving Quick Share and Music Share features that allow users to share files instantly. The Gallery app and Keyboard app on Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are getting new organisational features. Users are also receiving a Quick crop option for editing "high resolution image" (translated).

The Android 10-based One UI 2.1 update is currently available in limited regions and details about its India availability are expected soon. Recently, Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite users in India started receiving the One UI 2.1 update. Samsung has also started rolling out OneUI 2.1 update on Galaxy Note 9.

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Samsung Galaxy S9

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent build quality and compact design
Stereo speakers
Good battery life
Snappy all-round performance
Very good rear camera
Vivid HDR display

Bad
Intelligent Scan feels clunky
Attracts fingerprints easily

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S9 review

Display 5.80-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 9810

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 3000mAh

OS Android 8.0

Resolution 1440x2960 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S9+

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent build quality
Stereo speakers
Good battery life
Snappy all-round performance
Very good rear cameras
Vivid HDR display

Bad
Intelligent Scan feels clunky
Attracts fingerprints easily

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S9+ review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 9810

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 3500mAh

OS Android 8.0

Resolution 1440x2960 pixels

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