Samsung One UI 2.5 - Features, eligible phones, and everything you need to know - Android

One UI is Samsung’s custom Android skin that’s currently on its second iteration, and soon going on the third. One UI 2.5 is Samsung’s latest software which debuted with the Galaxy Note 20 series. It’s still based on Android 10 like One UI 2.0 and One UI 2.1 that came before it. However, the new update is a hefty one, and comes with a whole host of new features onboard.

Below, we’re breaking down all the new Samsung One UI 2.5 features as it starts rolling out to more devices. We’ve also included an update list at the end of the article so you can find out when your Samsung phone will receive One UI 2.5.

Samsung One UI 2.5 features

Wireless DeX support

One of the most significant new features of One UI 2.5 is Wireless DeX support. The feature lets you mirror your phone screen to a supported TV and use it as a touchpad to control the TV with multi-finger gestures. You can access this feature by tapping on the Samsung DeX icon in the quick panel.

Samsung says that the Wireless DeX mode works best with its own TVs launched in 2019 or later. However, you can also use it with other smart TVs if they support phone mirroring.

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To control inputs on the TV screen, you can swipe up with three fingers to see recently opened apps, swipe down to return to the home screen, or swipe left or right to switch between apps.

You also get some screen zoom and font size options to allow customizations for various display sizes.

Smarter Wi-Fi connectivity

One UI 2.5 also brings some connectivity smarts with it. You’ll now get alerts for the quality of Wi-Fi connections from nearby Wi-Fi routers. The information will appear as Very fast, Fast, Normal, or Slow.

You also get the ability to share Wi-Fi passwords with nearby Galaxy devices that are in your contact list. So, if you’re attempting to connect to a Wi-Fi network, you can request the password from a Galaxy user nearby who is already connected to it. The request password button will appear on the Wi-Fi password input screen.

New camera features

In the camera department, the One UI 2.5 update brings several enhancements to the Pro video mode. When in Pro video mode, you’ll now see a button on the top right corner to quickly record Full HD videos in 30fps. This button can also be configured to record 4K videos at 60fps. You also get a button to change the autofocus area from the center to multi-focus.

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Besides these new options, now Pro Video mode also gives you the ability to control your smartphone’s mic direction. You can pick up specific sounds while shooting videos by selecting Front, Rear, or Omni direction sound options. When paired with the Galaxy Buds, you can use the earbuds as a pro-style lavalier microphone to minimize background noise and record better quality audio.