As of now, the Android 12 update for the Galaxy A71 5G is only available in the UAE. The new firmware version for the phone is A716BXXU6DVC2. The OTA (over the air) rollout should reach more markets in the coming days. The update brings the March 2022 Android security patch and a ton of new features and enhancements that we will discuss below. Note that Samsung launched the Galaxy A71 5G as the Galaxy A Quantum in its home country South Korea. That device is also now receiving the Android 12 update. In addition, the 4G version of the Galaxy A71 has also picked up the latest Android OS update in some regions such as Hong Kong and Poland. A global Android 12 rollout for the whole Galaxy A71 family should follow soon.
The Android 12 update is live for the Galaxy A71 5G
Samsung’s originally debuted One UI 4.0 with its Android 12 update. But with the launch of the Galaxy S22 series last month, the company introduced One UI 4.1. Its newer Android 12 builds now come with the latest version of its custom software. The Galaxy A71 5G is getting the all-inclusive package as well. As for new features, there’s a lot to look forward to for Galaxy A71 users. The moment your phone reboots with One UI 4.1, you will notice some subtle UI changes all around. To go with those changes, Samsung has also included a dynamic theming feature that lets you extract colors from your wallpaper and apply them to the system UI elements. This gives a consistent feel to your user experience. Android 12’s display indicators for microphone and camera access are among the new privacy features. One-stop permission settings and protection fr sensitive information on the clipboard also protect your privacy. Samsung Keyboard is getting Grammarly integration to help improve your written English. There are several new camera features and changes to the camera app UI. The Gallery app is also getting new editing features such as video collages, lighting control, and photo-mixing. Samsung’s stock apps such as AR Emoji, Samsung Health, Samsung Internet, Bixby Routines, and Calendar are getting some enhancements too. All in all, this is a huge update for the Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A71 5G. If you’re using either of these phones, look out for the update in the coming days if you haven’t already received it.
