Samsung is distributing the update of Android 9 Pie to the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 + in Brazil, according to several user reports. In addition to the novelties brought by Google, we have the One UI interface: It is made for larger screens, with buttons and tabs at the bottom for ease of use; And a night mode (Dark mode) throughout the system.
Samsung expands list of mobile phones that will receive Android 9 Pie
Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 + and S10E are homologated by Anatel with up to 4,000 mAh
The update of the Galaxy S9 and S9 + requires a download of 1,751.34 MB. It also includes the Google security patch for January. However, Samsung warns that some applications need to be updated manually — such as calculator, the Samsung Internet browser, and Samsung Pay — after installation.
One UI is thought for large screens and has dark mode
The highlight is for the One UI interface. It has three main aspects, and one of them is thought especially for large screens: Buttons and tabs are at the bottom, and the lists start from the half of the screen, to facilitate access with the thumb.
Secondly, there is a nightly mode throughout the system that enhances the comfort to the eyes and can help to save battery. It is present in pre-installed menus and apps such as messages and email.
Finally, we have the “focus blocks” that reduce the amount of information displayed to help the user. For example, when you enter a phone number on the dial pad, options are displayed to create a contact or initiate a video call; While the non-typing options disappear.
Galaxy S9 and S9 + receive news from Android Pie
Samsung mentions other news: message notifications will have thumbnail images; You can reply to messages directly in the notification panel; The Settings menu has been reorganized; and Always On Display has won new watch styles, including a calendar with its schedule.
In addition, the screen will be activated automatically when you pick up the Galaxy S9 or S9 +; 11.0 Unicode emojis will be available throughout the system; and Heif images that occupy less space than traditional JPEG are supported. The official list of changes follows at the end of the post.
The Galaxy S9 and S9 + have been updated since December. In the last week, they received the Android Pie in Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. The Galaxy Note 9 has also been contemed in some countries. The next list are the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 and S8 +.
This is the official list of changes in Android 9 Pie for the Galaxy S9 and S9 +:
One UI updated for Android Pie
The one UI brings you the Android Pie, including exciting new features and a whole new look based on feedback from Samsung and Google users.
We recommend that you back up your important data to keep them safe before the upgrade.
Some apps, including calculator, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health, Samsung Notes, Samsung Members, and Samsung Pay, need to be upgraded individually after the upgrade of the operating system.
See what’s new.
One UI
– Content, settings, and other information have been reorganized to keep you focused on the task you are performing.
– The interactive elements have been moved to the bottom of the screen so they are always at your fingertips.
Notifications
– image thumbnails are included in message notifications.
– In the notifications settings for an app, tap once on the selector to turn all notifications in a category on or off.
Samsung keyboard
– New 11.0 Unicode emojis are available.
– The new adaptive theme changes the appearance of your keyboard according to the colors of the surrounding app.
– You can set a custom delay of the hold action.
Appliance Assistance (formerly called maintenance)
– Performance modes have been streamlined and integrated into power saving modes.
– The Edge panel for maintenance of the appliance has been discontinued.
Always On Display
– New clock styles have been added, including the option to display a calendar with your schedule.
– Upload information has been added to let you know how much time remains until full load.
– You can display the always On display whenever the screen is off, or you can set it to be displayed for 30 seconds when you tap the screen.
Settings
– The menus have been rearranged to make the settings easier to find.
Samsung DeX
– Use the Samsung DeX with compatible HDMI adapters. No need for a DeX Station.
Bixby
– Bixby is totally new, with a number of enhancements and new features.
– Swipe left from the Bixby main screen to explore the latest features and compatible apps.
– You can control the Bixby key in settings, to decide what happens when you press or press twice.
Phone
– You can now sort your call log by incoming calls and calls made.
– Your call log can include up to 2,000 entries (before there were 500 entries).
Contacts
– The new dropdown menu makes it easy to manage contacts from multiple accounts.
Camera
– The new scene optimizer automatically enhances the camera’s color settings according to the scene.
Gallery
– Photo Editor Pro Editing tools have been added to the gallery, so you can do all of your retouches and edits without leaving the app.
My files
– The new Storage analytics tool has been added to help you monitor your storage usage and save space.
– You can now view or hide items in the My Files splash screen.
Samsung Health
– Your daily step count will be displayed in the notification panel. To hide it, hold down the notification, and then turn off current steps.
Other improvements and changes
– Automatic screen activation whenever you pick up your phone using the lift to activate feature.
– Access to children’s space in the quick panel.
– The Stickers service for calls has been discontinued.
– Heif images are now accepted.
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