Major camera update for Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in August
What's the story
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra, which has been experiencing camera issues since its launch, is expected to receive a significant software update in August. This information was revealed by reliable tech insider Ice Universe on X. The company is currently testing a major software update, One UI 6.1.1, specifically designed to address these camera problems. Ice Universe posted, "This is the One 6.1.1 version of Galaxy S24 Ultra, and testing has started."
Release shift
Update was initially slated for July
Ice Universe initially suggested a July release for the firmware, coinciding with the launch of the foldable Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6. However, in a subsequent post on Weibo, the tipster confirmed that Samsung will roll out the One UI 6.1.1 update for the S24 Ultra in August. This software patch is being described as the most significant update for the S24 since its release, and is expected to include numerous camera updates.
Problems
Galaxy S24 Ultra users report various camera issues
Users of the Galaxy S24 Ultra have reported a range of camera issues. These include excessive noise in low-light sky areas, overexposure in specific frame sections, and banding in sky portions of images. There's also an oil painting effect at high zoom levels (10x and above). Additionally, low-light video recording has been problematic for some users due to significant grain and noise.
Update approach
Samsung's unusual update strategy
Samsung typically doesn't release point-revision firmware like One UI 6.1.1 for its non-foldable phones. Therefore, Galaxy S24 Ultra users seeking camera improvements should be on the lookout for the upcoming July security update. This might potentially pave the way for the larger, camera-focused update in August. However, official information from Samsung is limited at this point. Users will need to wait for official announcements, to get a clearer picture of the exact improvements and official release date of the update.