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Samsung Galaxy A51 Software Update

Verizon is pleased to announce a software update for your device. This software update has been tested to help optimize device performance, resolve known issues, apply the latest security patches and, when available, deliver new features.

Before you download:

Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network, or make sure it has a strong Verizon wireless network connection.
Ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update.

System Update 19

The details:

Release date: 10/18/2023
Android™ Security Patch Level: August 2023
Software Version: TP1A.220624.014.A515USQUBFWI2

What's changing:

This software update brings the latest One UI 5.1.1 enhancements, most up to date security patch and performance improvements.

Contacts

The Call Background menu has been moved to Contact Details.
- Select a contact > Select the three dots (More options) > Select Edit call background to change the background of your contact.

Messages

When you share an image with the Samsung Messages app, the conversations and contacts tabs are now shown at the top for easy access.

System Update Instructions

To help you with the software update for your Samsung device, this page contains the following information:

Wi-Fi Only Over The Air (OTA) Programming
Server-Initiated Software Update Instructions
User-Initiated Software Update Instructions
Software Update while Roaming

Note: Estimated software download time is 6-10 minutes. Estimated software update time is 6-10 minutes.

Wi-Fi Only OTA Programming - Wi-Fi Exclusive Update

If Wi-Fi is enabled and your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device will be able to receive and download new software updates.

The download will take place when the device is in Wi-Fi coverage, but coverage does not need to be consistent. You can use multiple Wi-Fi networks and disconnect from/reconnect to Wi-Fi, and the update will continue to download from where it left off until complete.
When the download is complete, you'll receive a notification that there's a new software update available for installation. Tap Install Now to continue with installation. The device will power off and back on and the installation process will begin.

You've successfully updated your software.

Server-Initiated Software Update

You'll be notified on your device that a software update is available.

Select Install now and your device will power off and back on and the installation process will begin. Tap OK to begin the installation.

Note: If you choose Defer, this will delay installation and you'll be taken back to the Home screen. The software update message will appear periodically until you install the update.
After you've received first notification of the software update, you can manually initiate by going to Home > Applications > Settings > About Device > Software updates. Under System updates, tap Restart & install to install the update. Your device will power off and back on and the installation process will begin.
Once the installation is complete, the device will power off and then back on again.

You've successfully updated your software.

User-Initiated Software Update

This process allows a user to navigate through the device options to seek updates.

From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check for Updates.
If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now. When complete, a screen will appear advising you that the new version of software is ready to be installed. Tap Install update.
The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.

You've successfully updated your software.

System Update while Roaming

If you're roaming, you won't receive a software update notice. To update, you'll need to either enable Wi-Fi and wait for the update notice to appear or manually update by going to Home > Application > Settings > About device > Software updates.

To enable Wi-Fi:

Go to Settings > Wireless & networks.
Tap Wi-Fi.
To connect to an available Wi-Fi network, select Wi-Fi settings and select an available Wi-Fi network or manually add a Wi-Fi network.

If the software update fails to install, you'll get an error screen. However, this only means the software didn't install properly. The device will power back on with original software and will prompt you again to install the software update.

If you don't have a strong connection to Wi-Fi or the Verizon Wireless network, you may not be able to perform a software update over the air. Instead, you can connect your device to a computer with Internet access. Connect your device to your computer using your USB cable, then download the Software Upgrade Assistant tool to your computer, which will check for software updates and initiate the software update process.

System Update 18

The details:

Release date: 07/06/2023
Android Security Patch Level: June 2023
Software Version: TP1A.220624.014.A515USQUAFWF1

What's changing:

The current software update provides performance improvements and the most up to date Android security patches on your device.

System Update 17

The details:

Release date: 04/25/2023
Android Security Patch Level: February 2023
Software Version: TP1A.220624.014.A515USQU9FWD3

What's changing:

This software update provides One UI 5.1, with enhancements to Camera, Gallery, Wallpaper, Widgets, and multi-tasking. For more information, open the Tips app > What's new in One UI 5. The latest Android security patch is included in this update.

Camera

Selfies: When taking selfies, you can easily change the color tone by selecting Natural or Bright.

Multi-tasking

In Pop-Up View, you can now adjust the window size by dragging the window edges in any direction.

For split view, you'll see categories for Recent apps and Most used apps, allowing you to quickly select apps for Split Screen.

Gallery

GIF Remaster: GIF Remaster has been added to help you remaster and improve the quality of your GIFs.

Extract text from a video: Extract text is available if you pause a video with text information on screen. Select to extract the text which can then be used in emails, contacts, on the internet and more.

Details view: When you select details of a photo or video, you can see both the image and the details at the same time in landscape mode. Select an image or video from Gallery > Select three dots for more options > Select details > Rotate device to landscape mode.
Stories are improved based on the owner's favorites, viewings, sharing histories and personal preferences.

Wallpaper:

Wallpaper Video: You can select a video clip to use as your wallpaper. The best part of the video clip is recommended for editing. Open Wallpaper > Select a video from your Gallery > Trim recommends the best moment (15 seconds max).

Widgets

Battery Widget: A Battery widget has been added that will quickly show battery life for the smartphone and connected devices.

Weather Widget: Daily weather summary, forecast, hourly precipitation, severe weather alert, and other information has been added.

AR Zone

Multiple emojis: Add a second AR Emoji in a single sticker. Customize each emoji and then combine them as you prefer.

Bixby Text Call

Use Bixby to answer phone calls and respond to people with text-to-voice.
Open Phone app > More options (3 dots) > Settings > Bixby text call.

Next steps and additional links

Please allow additional time for the apps on your device to continue to download after the software update.

If for any reason this software update doesn't fully download, our Software Upgrade Assistant tool can provide immediate self-serve troubleshooting guidance.
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