Android 14
Samsung May Delay Stable Android 14-based One UI 6.0 Release Due to Google
According to recent reports, Google may have postponed the release of stable Android 14, the upgrade might not come until the beginning of October, when it was said to arrive. Compared to the previous one, Android 13, September was the month when it was launched as a stable version for compatible devices. It is clear that the firm may make us wait a little longer for the stable final version of Android 14 to hit our phones after this news. As per earlier reports, on October 4, the stable Android 14 release may go live and is anticipated to unveil the Pixel 8 series and Pixel Watch 2.
It’s quite a disappointment for the Android enthusiast community after five betas, a few developer previews, and finally months of expectation that increased with every new feature when it was unveiled. However, all Google had to give to the anticipated users this morning was a quarterly feature drop along with a new logo update, not a new stable OS version that was ready to be put on your phone. This was reported by the tipster, Mishaal Rahman, who stated that he just learned that Android’s 14 source code release has been postponed till next month.
Also added is that even OEMs were expecting the release to happen today, so it seems the firm took this decision suddenly. This may be the fate of the new release, as OEMs have now been informed that the vulnerabilities described in the Android 14 Security Release Notes will be disclosed on October 4, 2023. Other specs also point out that the AOSP release has been delayed to coincide with the debut of a new Pixel model.
Google’s sudden decision’s effect on other OEMs
However, this sudden change in the debut date will truly affect other manufacturers like Samsung, as two One UI 6.0 beta-based Android 14 updates have already been made available. Now, because of Google, the South Korean manufacturer should also postpone their dates for the One UI 6.0 rollout. Not only for Samsung, this is the case for OnePlus, as it was said by the firm that OxygenOS 14’s stable version would hit the public on September 25th, but now the date will be postponed.
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.