MASSIVE Samsung Galaxy deals during Discover Samsung!

SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission.

Secure Folder debuts on M series with Galaxy M31s One UI 2.5 update

Phone
By 

Last updated: November 11th, 2020 at 14:31 UTC+01:00

Samsung’s ambitious mid-range phone, the Galaxy M31s, has just gotten better following the latest firmware update it received. The Galaxy M31s is now being updated to One UI 2.5 and the firmware includes the November 2020 security patch. The latest release carries build number M317FXXU2BTK1 and weighs a little under 750MB.

The official changelog mentions a ton of new features that should now be a part of the Galaxy M31s user experience, such as an improved Samsung Keyboard with support for Landscape mode, new SOS options for Messages, and various improvements to Camera. We weren’t able to test the firmware as of this writing but according to the changelog, existing features such as Pro Mode and Single Take have been improved further.

Alt Z Life and Secure Folder make it to the Galaxy M31s

As expected, the changelog pertaining to the latest One UI 2.5 firmware update for the Galaxy M31s looks familiar and mentions the usual changes and additions, such as Bitmoji Stickers support on the Always On Display. However, the changelog also specifies a couple of key additions that seemingly push the Galaxy M31s firmware from ‘Core’ to the full-fledged One UI experience.

With One UI 2.5, the Galaxy M31s has received the Alt Z Life feature set that was previously released for the Galaxy A51 and the Galaxy A71. The Alt Z Life update intros content suggestions powered by on-device AI, as well as Quick Switch which is a feature that allows users to launch apps in private or public modes.

But perhaps the most intriguing part of this update is the inclusion of Secure Folder. This One UI feature has never been released on a Galaxy M device before, and up until now, the general consensus was that Galaxy M devices will never receive Secure Folder through a firmware update because this budget phone series lacks the necessary security hardware.

Assuming that the changelog is indeed 100% accurate then the new update throws the whole Secure Folder availability theory out the window. It also raises the question as to what other Galaxy M phones might be getting Secure Folder in the future. Time will tell.

For the time being, the One UI 2.5 firmware update for the Galaxy M31s is rolling out in India, Russia, and Ukraine. You should be able to download the update by opening Settings on your phone, accessing Software Update and tapping Download and install. Or you can refer to our firmware archive for the Galaxy M31s, download the latest update from there and install it on your phone using a Windows PC.

Via 1 Via 2 FirmwarePhone Galaxy M31sIndiaOne UI 2.5RussiaSecure Folder
Load comments

You might also like

Galaxy F54 might be the priciest F-branded phone to date

Galaxy F54 might be the priciest F-branded phone to date

The unannounced Galaxy F54 5G has been the subject of leaks for about a month now, and Samsung may bring this phone to India very soon. Some rumors indicate that Samsung may release this phone by the end of this week. Others say that The F54 will debut before the end of the month. But […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 7 hours ago
Samsung launches Galaxy S23 in Lime color in India

Samsung launches Galaxy S23 in Lime color in India

A few days ago, Samsung teased the launch of the Lime version of the Galaxy S23 in India. Today, the company announced it will be available in the country starting tomorrow (May 16, 2023) from 12 PM. While the company hasn’t revealed its pricing yet, it is expected to cost similar to other color variants […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 days ago
Getting spam calls on WhatsApp? Truecaller is working on a solution

Getting spam calls on WhatsApp? Truecaller is working on a solution

WhatsApp is not only a reliable instant messaging application, but it has grown to be a reliable free calling option as well. All that is required is a stable internet connection, and you are all set to make audio or video calls via WhatsApp. However, it has also increased the rate of spam calls on […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 1 week ago
Samsung may be forced to bring FM Radio to its phones in India

Samsung may be forced to bring FM Radio to its phones in India

FM radio is no longer found on smartphones these days. You may find them on budget or entry-level phones, but the premium ones usually skip them, just like the 3.5mm audio jack. Well, there is some good news, at least for Indian smartphone consumers. The Indian IT Ministry has issued an advisory that states mobile […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 1 week ago
Galaxy S23 series gets the May 2023 update in India

Galaxy S23 series gets the May 2023 update in India

The May 2023 update is going live for the Galaxy S23 series in more regions. The rollout began with the international Galaxy S23 variants in Europe earlier this week and later expanded to carrier-locked models in the USA. Now, the May update is available for the Galaxy S23 series in India. The update has firmware […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 weeks ago
Samsung is bringing a sweet new Galaxy S23 color to India

Samsung is bringing a sweet new Galaxy S23 color to India

Samsung has started teasing the launch of a new color option for the Galaxy S23 series in India. Earlier today, the company tweeted a picture in green, mentioning “Epic has a new shade” and “Coming Soon.” The image also included a few lime slices, which makes us believe that it will be the Lime color. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 weeks ago