One UI 6.0
Samsung One UI 6.0 Beta Update-Based on Android 14 [Updated]
Samsung was one of the fastest companies to update its phones to Android 13 last year, and we expect them to be just as fast with Android 14 and One UI 6.0. Google released the stable version of Android 14 a little later this year (early October instead of mid-August), but Samsung started releasing beta versions before that (which were not available in our country, again).
Samsung began the One UI 6 beta program in early August. But initially, it seemed like they were moving slowly compared to last year’s One UI development. However, within a week, they sped things up and expanded the One UI 6 program to include more Galaxy devices. Right now, it’s only available in seven countries. If you want to try the beta version of One UI 6.0 on your phone, you’ll need to sign in with your Samsung account and register your device using the Samsung Members app.
Samsung One UI 6.0 Beta is Running in Galaxy smartphones
Initially, Samsung introduced the One UI 6 beta update to the latest Galaxy S series device, the Galaxy S23. In the first phase, it was only available in three countries, including Germany, South Korea, and the US; later, it expanded to more countries. Samsung has already given the device three beta updates. While further development is underway, the company has also now opened the One UI 6 beta program for two more Galaxy S series devices, including the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22. Additionally, the company has also added two mid-range devices, including the Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54.
One UI 6.0 beta testing Current Status
| Galaxy Devices | Beta Stage | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S23 Series | 7th Beta in progress | China, Germany, the UK, Poland, South Korea, India, and the US |
| Galaxy S22 Series | 2nd Beta in progress | South Korea (2), the US (1), India (2), the UK (2) |
| Galaxy S21 Series | 2nd Beta in progress | South Korea (2), the US (1) |
| Galaxy A54 5G | 1st Beta in progress | South Korea and the UK |
| Galaxy A34 5G | 3rd Beta in progress | India (3) and the UK (1) |
| Galaxy A53 5G | 2nd Beta in progress | India |
| Galaxy Z Fold 5 | 2nd Beta in Progress | The UK, Korea, India, and the US |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5 | 1st Beta in Progress | South Korea |
| Galaxy Z Fold 4 | 1st Beta in Progress | the UK, India, South Korea |
| Galaxy Z Flip 4 | 1st Beta in Progress | India, South Korea |
| Galaxy F23 5G | 1st Beta in Progress | India |
| Galaxy M23 5G | 1st Beta in Progress | India |
| Galaxy A52s | 1st Beta in Progress | South Korea |
Samsung is expanding the One UI 6.1 update to more Galaxy devices in different regions. Installing a new update could be risky without precautions, but now don’t you have to worry about installing the latest One UI 6.1 update since here we are mentioning the steps to follow before the update?
The Korean giant introduced this latest Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update on the Galaxy S24 series and later expanded it to the flagship Galaxy devices of 2023, including the Galaxy S23 series, fifth-generation foldable phones, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series. Then make the update available to more Galaxy devices in 2022, which includes the Galaxy S22 series, fourth-generation foldable, Galaxy S21 series, and Galaxy Tab S8 series.
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Users usually expect that the new update will bring overall seamless functionality, new features, and improvements to enhance the experience, but unfortunately, owners of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra in Korea stumble across issues accessing their phones after installing the update.
After installing the One UI 6.1 update, some of the devices reportedly failed to boot, or if they did boot and reached the lock screen, they failed to unlock. On the other hand, devices from 2023 that received One UI 6.1 didn’t encounter any issues.
To avoid the issues after installing the major OS update, follow the steps mentioned here:
- Creating a data backup is the essential and primary step before installing any major OS update, but it’s quite important when installing One UI 6.1. There are a couple of ways to back up all your data; for instance, make a temporary cloud backup using your Samsung account in the Device Care >> Maintenance Mode menu.
- You can disable device screen lock before installing the One UI 6.1 update. It’s quite possible you might face a problem where your device won’t unlock, so it’s a good idea to turn off the lock screen before updating. To change your screen lock, go to Settings >> Security and Privacy >> Lock Screen >> Screen Lock. Choose “None” as your screen lock type. This will not be as inconvenient as issues that occur after installing the update.
So, if you own an older Samsung device and install the new One UI 6.1 update, you can follow these steps before going through the update to avoid the inconvenience.
Samsung has a large number of Galaxy devices that are eligible to get the One UI 6.1 update, and to fulfill the update requirement, the company is constantly adding new devices to the list day by day. Today, a new Galaxy A series member, the Galaxy A73, has grabbed the update.
Notably, the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy A73 was spotted in Malaysia with the firmware version number A736BXXU7EXDC. The latest update for the Galaxy A73 doesn’t bring a new security patch as of May 2024. The update brought a lot of new features, so it comes with a massive software package of 2.6 GB.
For the Galaxy A73 device, Samsung hasn’t brought any Galaxy AI feature, but the latest update will surely bring some significant changes that will improve the overall device experience.
In a nutshell, the update has brought new enhancements for the gallery, bringing new features under the connect and sharing functionalities and many more customization options under the different functions.
If you are using the Galaxy A73 5G device in Malaysia, you can now update the device to the latest version by simply going to the software update menu through the system settings. But if you don’t find the update on your device yet, then you have to wait for some time until it is fully distributed to all units.
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Recently, Samsung has started releasing the One UI 6.1 to Galaxy Tab S9 FE series devices. Initially, the update for these devices was spotted in South Korea and some parts of Europe, but now, with the gradual expansion, the company is now serving the update for the devices belonging to the US.
Galaxy Tab S9 FE rolls out the One UI 6.1 update in the US.
Notably, the Wi-Fi variants of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ devices are getting the latest major update with the firmware version numbers X510XXU3BXE1 and X610XXU3BXE1, respectively. It is worth noticing that the update is still using the April 2024 security patch for the devices. It is expected that the 5G variant of the device will get the latest update in the next few days.
OneUI 6.1 features for Galaxy Tab S9 FE Series
The One UI 6.1 update for the Fan Edition tablets is coming with a lot of new features that will provide several new improvements for the existing functions that will level up the experience of editing images. Many new customization features have arrived for your devices that will provide a whole new experience.
Along with this, the update will also enhance sharing and bring more protection against external threats. It will also make changes in the functions related to Samsung Health and make improvements in different functions such as daily activity targets and improved cycle tracking.
Installation
If you are using the Wi-Fi variant of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE devices in the US, then you can now update your device to the One UI 6.1 software manually by going to the software menu through the system settings.
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