Samsung Galaxy M31s Android 12 (One UI 4.1) Update Released: New Features List

Last Updated on April 28, 2022 by Anu Joy

Samsung had rolled out the One UI 4.1 based on Android 12 OS for its Galaxy M31 in India a couple of weeks back. Now, it has started seeding the update for its Galaxy M31s smartphone, which is essentially the same phone with a few feature additions. The Galaxy M31s was launched back in 2020 and came with One UI 2.5 based on Android 10 out of the box. Now, the two year old smartphone will receive its second major Android operating system update. Samsung is currently rolling out the update in Russia, and will eventually reach other regions in a few days/weeks.  

The One UI 4.1 update based on Android 12 comes with a firmware version M317FXXU3DVD4. The update promises to fix over 50 privacy and security vulnerabilities which stem from the bundled March 2022 security patch. It is also said to improve the overall system stability.  

If you have a Galaxy M31s in Russia, you should get the update notification. If not, you can just navigate to Settings > Software update and click on Download and install. 

Samsung Galaxy M31s Android 12 Features

The Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update for the Galaxy M31s brings Smart Widgets, an improved UI design, and camera enhancements, among others. The Color Palette feature adapts the UI accent colours based on the wallpaper. These colour changes will be seen in stock apps, Google apps, and also some third-party apps. The AoD Mode and Dark Mode have received some changes. 

Samsung says it has brought some changes to its pre-loaded apps such as Bixby, Samsung Gallery, Samsung Internet, Samsung Keyboard, SmartThings etc.  Furthermore, it now comes with privacy indicators and quick toggles for the camera and microphone. There will be indicators when an app attempts to access the information in the clipboard. Accessibility features like Bixby and Bixby Routines come with new features and conditions.