Samsung Brings 3D Effect To Galaxy Z Flip 6, Fold 6: How To Create Live Effect Wallpapers With One UI 6.1.1

Samsung One UI 6.1.1 lets you turn any regular image into a 3D live wallpaper with a parallax effect on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6. Here's how to create your own Live Effect wallpaper.

Pre-installed on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, One UI 6.1.1 introduces new AI capabilities, a larger watermark for AI creations, and additional enhancements.

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Samsung has unveiled the all-new One UI 6.1.1 update with the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldable devices. This update brings a suite of exciting new features designed to elevate the user experience on Samsung smartphones. Pre-installed on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, One UI 6.1.1 introduces new AI capabilities, a larger watermark for AI creations, and additional enhancements.

In a recent post, Samsung detailed the new features included in One UI 6.1.1. Notably, the update also includes the "Live Effect" feature, which can turn a 2D image into a 3D one. This feature allows you to transform any regular image of a person or pet into a dynamic live wallpaper with a parallax effect. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to creating your Live Effect wallpapers. 

What Are Live Effect Wallpapers?

Live Effect Wallpapers use AI to separate the subject (like a person or pet) from the background in your image. It then projects these elements in 3D to create a moving parallax effect. This feature, powered by One UI 6.1.1, leverages the Image Clipper and AI Eraser tools to enhance your photos.

How to Create Live Effect Wallpapers

1. Open the Image
Launch the Gallery app on your Samsung phone or tablet running One UI 6.1.1. Open any image that features a person or a pet.

2. Activate Live Effect  
Swipe up from the bottom of the image to reveal the Live Effect chip. Tap on it, and your phone will take a few moments to process the image and create a Live Wallpaper.

3. Save the Live Wallpaper  
Once processed, the Live Wallpaper will begin to move. You can choose to share this animated video or save it as an MP4 file.

4. Set the Live Wallpaper  
a. For Home Screen: Long-press on your home screen and select Wallpaper and Style.
b. For Lock Screen: Long-press on your lock screen and select Wallpaper and Style.
c. Tap Change Wallpapers > Gallery and select the saved video.
d. Use the Trim option to adjust the video length if desired, then tap Done to set it as your wallpaper.

Important Things To Keep In Mind 

The Live Effect feature, while impressive, may not work as effectively with images containing numerous or very small subjects. However, this feature, along with the One UI 6.1.1 update, will soon be available on more high-end Samsung phones.