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One UI 6.1.1 feels closer to a PC OS with this new trash can

Each Samsung app that has a function to delete files, whether it's pictures, notes, or audio recordings, has an individual trash can where files are stored for a while before they're permanently deleted. Or, as One UI calls it in some regions, a “recycle bin” rather than a trash can. These per-app trash cans / […]

By Mihai Matei
1 month ago

One UI 6.1.1 makes file copying and moving easier

Samsung has made several major and minor improvements with each new version of One UI, and the company has done the same with One UI 6.1.1. This new version of One UI, which debuted in July with the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6, has made a minor UI improvement that […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 months ago

Hidden option on Samsung phones allows permanent deletion of files in one go

Samsung's One UI is chock full of features, which is one reason why many enthusiasts love to use Galaxy phones and tablets. In addition to those features, Samsung hides some from its users, and one such feature has been found in the company's stock My Files app. Permanently delete files in one go using the […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
9 months ago

Samsung changes how One UI 6 calculates device storage capacity to stop user confusion

Samsung has announced that it has made changes to how One UI calculates file size and device storage capacity to reduce confusion among users. Starting with One UI 6.0, Galaxy smartphones and devices will display the storage capacity based on the Base 10 system rather than the binary system that was used earlier. One UI […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 year ago

One UI 6 shows more accurate system storage figures to stop users from freaking out

A few months ago, there was a lot of heated discussion about how Samsung displays system storage status on its phones and tablets. An inaccurate report from ArsTechnica had claimed that Samsung's software uses upwards of 60GB of storage space due to bloatware apps and services, but that turned out to be false. However, Samsung […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 year ago

Best One UI 5.1.1 features that you should check out

In an unusual move, Samsung released the first One UI 5.1.1 beta update to the Galaxy Tab S8 series and the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The update is available only in South Korea but could expand to more countries in the coming days. The update will likely be released to more devices, including the Galaxy […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 years ago

Did you know? My Files in One UI 4.0 has an improved file search engine

When Android 12 One UI 4.0 beta first rolled out for the Galaxy S21 series, we took the firmware for a test run and made a hands-on video talking about more than 60 new features. But, as it turns out, there's more to One UI 4.0 than meets the eye. And today, a Samsung Community […]

By Mihai Matei
3 years ago

Next update to Samsung’s My Files app will bring major new features and improvements

Samsung has been updating all of its stock apps to bring multi-column UI so that they scale well on tablets and foldable smartphones. Now, the company has announced that it will update the My Files app to bring new features and UI improvements. These changes could be related to the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 years ago

Samsung’s My Files app gets an update with numerous bug fixes

The My Files app has long been a regular offering on Samsung's smartphones and tablets, giving users access to a device's storage and all the functionality one expects from a file manager. It's not often we see Samsung updating My Files, but it is doing so today, following a minor update a couple of weeks […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
7 years ago

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