{"id":47458,"date":"2021-08-31T10:35:17","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T14:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=47458"},"modified":"2024-06-27T13:26:40","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T17:26:40","slug":"samsungs-one-ui-3-1-1-is-bringing-next-level-foldable-experiences-to-galaxy-z-series-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsungs-one-ui-next-level-galaxy-z-series-foldable-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung\u2019s One UI 3.1.1 Is Bringing Next-Level Foldable Experiences to Galaxy Z Series Users"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Both of Samsung Electronics\u2019 latest foldable smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, come with One UI 3.1.1, the most intuitive UI for foldables to date. Designed to take advantage of the devices\u2019 large screen real estate and unique form factors, the new UI helps make the devices easier to use.<\/p>\n<p>Starting from August 31, One UI 3.1.1 will also be made available on Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Z Flip. Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Fold, launched in 2019, will also receive the update around a week later. Read on to learn more about One UI 3.1.1 and the new experiences it is set to bring to foldable users.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embedded product-module\">\n\t\t<a id=\"product-module-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/smartphones\/galaxy-z-fold7\/\" title=\"Galaxy Z Fold7\" class=\"snr-article_product-image\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/25130304\/Fold7_Newsroom-Module_LAUNCH.png\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold7\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5><strong>Drag &amp; Split<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Want to compare prices while shopping online? With Drag &amp; Split, you no longer need to open up a new tab and switch back and forth constantly between windows. The feature lets you simply drag the link you want to check to the edge of your screen and open it in a new window to be viewed simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>Drag &amp; Split works with many of your favorite apps, including Samsung Internet, Samsung Notes, My Files, Messages, MS Office, OneNote, OneDrive and more<\/p>\n<p>Step-by-step guide: Press down on the link you want to open &gt; Drag the link to wherever you want to on the edge of your screen to open a new window.<\/p>\n<p><em>*\u00a0Feature is available on devices\u00a0Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Flip.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47462 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102255\/01_Drag-and-Split_F-600x375.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102255\/01_Drag-and-Split_F-600x375.gif 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102255\/01_Drag-and-Split_F-950x594.gif 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Multi-Active Window and Natural Window Switching<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Multi-Active Window lets you use up to three apps simultaneously on your screen, all arranged in your preferred layout. In One UI 3.1.1, you can also adjust both the height and the width of the app windows to suit your needs.<\/p>\n<p>For apps without built-in support: Go to Settings &gt; Click Advanced Features &gt; Go to Labs &gt; Click on Multi Window for all apps<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to changing the layout of your apps to your preferred style, Natural Switching makes transitions more responsive and intuitive. With One UI 3.1.1, the window you want to move will pop up when you press down on the top handle, making it easier for you to drag and drop the app to your desired location.<\/p>\n<p><em>*\u00a0Feature is available on devices\u00a0Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Fold.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47463 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102410\/Samsung-One-UI-Multi-Active-Window-and-Natural-Window-Switching-600x375.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102410\/Samsung-One-UI-Multi-Active-Window-and-Natural-Window-Switching-600x375.gif 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102410\/Samsung-One-UI-Multi-Active-Window-and-Natural-Window-Switching-950x594.gif 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Rotate All Apps<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>One of the best advantages the unique form factor of a foldable smartphone offers is the detailed experiences it provides users whether they are viewing an app in portrait or landscape orientation. Understanding that there\u2019s nothing more frustrating than when a certain app is only available in portrait mode, Samsung has fine-tuned the latest One UI upgrade to make switching your phone from portrait to landscape smoother than ever.<\/p>\n<p>With the new Rotate All Apps feature, your apps will smoothly transition to the proper UX to match the portrait or landscape aspect ratio. When the feature is toggled on in \u2018Labs\u2019, even vertically fixed apps can be rotated 90 degrees.<\/p>\n<p>Step-by-step guide: Go to Settings &gt; Click Advanced Features &gt; Go to Labs &gt; Click on Auto rotate apps &gt; Choose between two options: Keep app\u2019s orientation or Match phone\u2019s orientation.<\/p>\n<p><em>* Feature is available on\u00a0Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Fold.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47464 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102451\/Samsung-One-UI-Rotate-All-Apps-600x375.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102451\/Samsung-One-UI-Rotate-All-Apps-600x375.gif 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102451\/Samsung-One-UI-Rotate-All-Apps-950x594.gif 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Set Aspect Ratio for Apps<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>With customizable aspect ratios, you can maximize the benefits of your foldable smartphone\u2019s Infinity Flex Display. Say you are scrolling through your friends\u2019 latest social media posts and want to view them in full screen, without the black bars on either side, only to find that the size of the app is fixed. One UI 3.1.1 now lets you change the size of the app so that you can fully immerse yourself in their photos and videos. To get the most out of Samsung\u2019s expansive foldable displays, simply enable this feature in \u2018Labs\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Step-by-step guide: Go to Labs &gt; Click on Customized App Aspect Ratios &gt; Click on apps to customize aspect ratios &gt; Select one of four options: Full screen, 16:9, 4:3, and App default<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<p><em>* Feature is available on\u00a0Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Fold.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47465 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102533\/Samsung-One-UI-Set-Aspect-Ratio-for-Apps-600x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102533\/Samsung-One-UI-Set-Aspect-Ratio-for-Apps-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102533\/Samsung-One-UI-Set-Aspect-Ratio-for-Apps-950x594.jpg 950w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102533\/Samsung-One-UI-Set-Aspect-Ratio-for-Apps.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong>App Split View<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>When used with Messages, App Split View will show your message list on the left of the screen and your selected conversation on the right, allowing you to take in more information at a glance. A button at the top of the conversation can be clicked to expand it into full screen mode.<\/p>\n<p>For apps that do not come with built-in App Split View support, you can enable the function by turning it on in \u2018Labs\u2019. Turning the feature on for a shopping app, for example, will allow you to view the product list on the left and the product details on the right.<\/p>\n<p>Step-by-step guide: Go to Labs &gt; Click on App split view &gt; Select apps for App split view<sup>3<br \/>\n<\/sup><\/p>\n<p><em>* Feature is available on\u00a0Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Fold.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47467 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102649\/Samsung-One-UI-App-Split-View-600x375.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102649\/Samsung-One-UI-App-Split-View-600x375.gif 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102649\/Samsung-One-UI-App-Split-View-950x594.gif 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Flex Mode Panel<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>With the One UI 3.1.1 update, Flex mode, one of Samsung\u2019s signature foldable features, just got more powerful.<\/p>\n<p>For apps that don\u2019t typically support Flex mode, you can now enable the feature by turning on Flex mode panel in \u2018Labs\u2019. With the new Flex mode panel, you can enjoy easier control of media while relaxing with your favorite TV shows at the end of a long day.<\/p>\n<p>Step-by-step guide: Go to Labs &gt; Select Multi window for all apps \u201cOn\u201d &gt; Click on Flex mode panel &gt; Select apps for Flex mode panel<sup>4<\/sup><\/p>\n<p><em>* Feature is available on\u00a0Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Flip.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47468 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102741\/Samsung-One-UI-Flex-mode-panel-600x375.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102741\/Samsung-One-UI-Flex-mode-panel-600x375.gif 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102741\/Samsung-One-UI-Flex-mode-panel-950x594.gif 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Pin Your Favorite Apps With Taskbar<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>When using your device to get work done on the go, Samsung understands that the fewer the clicks and taps it takes to complete a task, the better.<\/p>\n<p>Designed to help you work more efficiently, Taskbar makes it possible for you to switch between apps without returning to the home screen or scrolling through the Recent tab. Taskbar pins the apps to the side of the Main Screen, where Edge Panel used to be located, giving you instant access to your favorite apps. Simply enable the feature in \u2018Labs\u2019 to make your workflow smoother.<\/p>\n<p>Step-by-step guide: Go to Labs &gt; Select \u201con\u201d next to Pin your favorite apps &gt; Swipe left on the handle to open up the tray &gt; Tap the grid icon to see all your apps and edit &gt; Tap Pin and the Taskbar will be pinned to the side of the screen<\/p>\n<p><em>* Feature is available on\u00a0Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Fold.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47469 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102821\/Samsung-One-UI-Pin-Your-Favorite-Apps-with-Taskbar-600x375.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102821\/Samsung-One-UI-Pin-Your-Favorite-Apps-with-Taskbar-600x375.gif 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102821\/Samsung-One-UI-Pin-Your-Favorite-Apps-with-Taskbar-950x594.gif 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Cover Screen Mirroring<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>One UI 3.1.1. makes transitions between the Cover and Main Screen even more seamless and intuitive. Cover Screen Mirroring lets you have the exact same set up and layout of the home screen on both your Cover and Main Screen.<\/p>\n<p>Step-by-step guide: Go to Settings &gt; Select Home screen &gt; Click on Cover Screen mirroring<\/p>\n<p><em>* Feature is available on\u00a0Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Fold2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47471 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102939\/Samsung-One-UI-Cover-Screen-mirroring-600x375.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102939\/Samsung-One-UI-Cover-Screen-mirroring-600x375.gif 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31102939\/Samsung-One-UI-Cover-Screen-mirroring-950x594.gif 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><em><sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0Availability may vary by country and region.<\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em><sup>2<\/sup>\u00a04:3 aspect ratio is not available on Galaxy Fold.<\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em><sup>3<\/sup>\u00a0Toggle switch will only be shown if the app supports the feature.<\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em><sup>4<\/sup>\u00a0Toggle switch will only be shown if the app supports the feature.<\/em><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Both of Samsung Electronics\u2019 latest foldable smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, come with One UI 3.1.1, the most intuitive UI for foldables to date. Designed to take advantage of the devices\u2019 large screen real estate and unique form factors, the new UI helps make the devices easier to use. 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