Samsung’s upcoming One UI 6.1 update is being rumoured to introduce some advanced battery protection features to its Galaxy devices.
This is something that Apple has already been doing for a while on the iPhones and it looks like the South Korean giant is playing catchup.
Tech analyst Tarun Vats revealed the details of this update and stated that it will bring in a revamped battery protection system.
The current “Protect Battery” feature in Galaxy phones will be upgraded to “Battery Protection” and will include three modes: Basic, Adapt, and Max.
Each mode offers a different level of battery care, tailored to the users’ charging habits and needs.
In the “Basic” mode, the charging will halt at 100% and resume only if the battery level drops to 95%.
This mode maintains the battery at full charge while avoiding continuous top-up charging, which can stress the battery.
The “Adapt” mode is designed to learn from the user’s daily routine.
It charges the phone to 80% overnight and completes the charging cycle just in time for the user’s typical wake-up time.
This feature is akin to smart charging solutions already present in other Android devices, focusing on optimizing battery health based on usage patterns.
For those particularly concerned about maximizing battery lifespan, the “Max” mode limits the charging capacity to 80%.
Again Apple has been know to do this for various iPhones over the past year with the iOS updates.
Additionally, One UI 6.1 is expected to bring innovations to “Wallpaper services.”
Following the Galaxy AI announcement, there’s speculation that AI might be integrated into this feature for more dynamic and personalized wallpaper options, much like Google’s AI-generated wallpapers in the Pixel 8 series.
Rumours have suggestsed that One UI 6.1 might be unveiled as early as January, possibly coinciding with the launch of the Galaxy S24 series.
We’ll just have to wait and see what Samsung has in store for us in 2024.
The upcoming Samsung One UI 6.1 update is set to introduce a revamped battery protection system with three modes – Basic, Adapt, and Max – designed to optimize and prolong battery life based on user habits.
Adapt mode in One UI 6.1 intelligently adjusts charging to 80% overnight, based on the user’s daily schedule, completing the charge just before waking, to enhance battery health and longevity.
Max mode in Samsung’s One UI 6.1 limits the phone’s charging capacity to 80%, a strategy known to extend the overall lifespan of smartphone batteries.
Apart from battery enhancements, One UI 6.1 is rumored to introduce AI-powered customization in Wallpaper services. The update is expected to launch in January, possibly alongside the Galaxy S24 series.
The first wave of the One UI 6 update includes flagship devices like the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5. These models are expected to receive the update by November 15.
One UI 6 offers a revamped interface, including an enhanced quick settings panel, Samsung DeX improvements, and lock screen customization. It also introduces new widgets, improved camera controls, and a fresh emoji style on the Samsung keyboard.
Mid-range Samsung models like the Galaxy A52 and A72 are part of the second phase of the rollout, scheduled to receive the update by November 30. The Galaxy A04s, XCover 5, and A25 5G will follow in early to mid-December.
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