Android 14
One UI 6.0 update won’t available for these Samsung Galaxy devices
The South Korean electronics company usually begins releasing its new Android updates late. When they start, they don’t stop; they keep sending the update to many devices all over the world. We think they’ll do the same for the new One UI 6.0 software, which is based on Android 14. But here’s the thing: some of the popular devices from a couple of years ago won’t get this new software update.
Several Galaxy devices have slowly started to receive the beta upgrade that started with the Galaxy S23 series in several regions. Every smartphone owner is curious to find out that their device is on the list of models that will receive the update. On the other hand, certain Galaxy smartphones might not get the impending One UI 6.0 upgrade. This is surprising, as several high-end premium Galaxy smartphones will not be receiving One UI 6.0.
Samsung follows the tradition of discontinuing some of its more traditional models in order to concentrate on its more recent offerings, as the firm has the strongest support policy for Android upgrades. Earlier, it was reported that the Galaxy S23 series, S22 series, S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3, Galaxy A54, Galaxy A53, Galaxy M54, and Galaxy M53 are all eligible models that may receive One UI 6.0.
Samsung’s phones won’t get One UI 6 & Android 14 update
Analyzing this, we can also expect a list of devices that won’t be receiving the new One UI skin. The Galaxy S20 series—the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra—are the three high-end models that were introduced in 2020. Maybe it is because they have already passed their service term limit. The Galaxy Note 20 and the most loved Galaxy Note 20 Ultra also fall under the same category; Android 13 over One UI 5.1.1 will be their last upgrade. Finally, coming to the foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, which is the first ever foldable from the firm, will not be getting a newer update.
Samsung One UI 6 Beta program will be live in more markets from tomorrow
The Galaxy S21 series, which was released on the same line just a few months ago, will receive One UI 6 over Android 14. Although these Samsung Galaxy smartphones won’t be receiving Android 14 or One UI 6.0, we can expect them to receive firmware security upgrades. However, this is not the confirmed listing of the not-eligible devices.
According to Samsung’s way of updating software, we’ve made a list of Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets that won’t be able to get the One UI 6.0 update, which is based on Android 14. Here are the products that won’t get it:
Smartphones
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy Note 20
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 Plus
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy A71
- Galaxy A51
- Galaxy A32
- Galaxy A22
Tablets
- Galaxy Tab S7 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S7
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2020
- Galaxy Tab A8
- Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Foldables
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Flip
Last month, Samsung officially confirmed the One UI 6.1 update for the 2022 models. Now, keeping its promise, the company has started rolling out the major update for the Galaxy S22 series.
The Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S22 series is live in South Korea. Users who own the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra can identify the latest update by the firmware version numbers S901NKSU3EXDC, S906NKSU3EXDC, and S908NKSU3EXDC, respectively.
Samsung has released several Galaxy AI features with the One UI 6.1 update that will help you provide a better communication experience and take advantage of the ability to quickly understand information.
For your information, the Galaxy S22 series device will get the benefit of all the important Galaxy AI features, including Circle to Search, Live Translate, Generative Edit, Note Assist, Transcript Script, Chat Assist, and many more.
Apart from the Galaxy AI feature, the device will also get some important additions on the customization side, where users will get several new changes related to wallpaper, lock screen, alarm, calendar, and many more.
To check the latest update on your device, navigate to the settings, then select the software update option here. Tap on the download and install option. Wait until it finishes searching to see if the update is available, then tap on the install button.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is one of the rugged smartphones that is dedicatedly made for using it in any weather condition. It is worth noticing that the company hasn’t limited it to giving tough hardware but also keeps it up to date with its fresh software. In the last major update, Android 14, it has grabbed some new features, and unfortunately, it has also got an issue with the camera, which is causing inconvenience to the users.
Galaxy XCover5 getting a camera issue after Android 14
The Galaxy XCover 5 has received Android 14 and One UI 6.0, and after installing them, users have started reporting about the camera issue. In the reports, the consumers have pointed out that they are not able to use the camera focus like before. Since the camera is the most frequently used feature of the smartphone, its malfunction is significantly affecting the overall performance of the devices.
Due to the malfunctioning of the autofocus, users are also having difficulty making payments due to the autofocus malfunction. When they open the QR code scanner, they are unable to do so because the camera is not focusing on the code.
However, the Korean giant hasn’t yet released a statement regarding the issue’s resolution, despite the fact that the issue surfaced after the last update, suggesting a software update-related problem. Hopefully, Samsung could release a proper update that will update it to the latest version.
Android 14
Google Get Inspired By Samsung; As It Copies Secure Folder Feature Housed In Galaxy Phones
Is Google following Samsung? With the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1, it offers a new option for private space, which Samsung already offers with the title Secure Folder.
Google released Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 in November 2023, which introduced a feature called ‘Private Space’ already housed in Samsung devices as Secure Folder. Since reports have been around for several days that the latest iteration of Android 15 will be dedicated to more security and will bring tons of new features to enhance users’ secure experiences, one of the awaiting features is Private Space.
The upcoming Private Space feature will allow the user to install the application in a separate, locked profile, which they can hide at any time. Although this feature has been in the development phase for a long time, it has not yet gone live. Let’s take a closer look.
The new feature named ‘Lock private space automatically’ will allow users to configure the feature to automatically lock the protected space depending on one of the two sub-options they select in it, which are ‘Every time device lock’ and ‘After 5 minutes of inactivity.’ While choosing the first, the feature will lock Privact Space instantly after they lock the device.
But here’s the catchable fact: Secure Folder, available on Galaxy devices, already offers this feature, so somewhere it seems like Google got inspired by Samsung.
The reports are also saying that when users set up Private Space, the feature now recommends them to create a dedicated Google account for using it to’stop data appearing outside private space; for instance, ‘Synced photos, files, emails, contacts, calendar events, and other data,’ and many more. This suggestion and the option to automatically lock the protected space further enhance the privacy and security of private space.
Upcoming Private Space will offer a redesign setup flow to deliver a better idea of the feature. Since this feature initially appeared in Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 and then Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1, it is expected that Android 15 will bring this feature to enhance the secure experience.