Android 14
One UI 6.0 will first available for these Galaxy devices
One UI 6 is the Korean firm’s new-generation User Interface, which will be based on the upcoming Android 14. This 6th generation of Samsung’s One UI will be rich in terms of novelties, specifically in customization-related features. If you are wondering when this software will arrive on the market, let us tell you it will be possible only after Google launches stable Android 14 for AOSP, which may happen in July.
Notably, once Android 14 becomes available for AOSP, other manufacturers, including Samsung, will start to work on their UIs. As for Samsung, we are expecting One UI 6’s Beta testing to start in August. Then, its stable version will arrive within two months. About its offering, we can say blindfolded; most of the Android 14 novelties will benefit One UI 6 as well. If you want to know more about it, you can get the information here.
Now, let’s move on to our main topic, what Galaxy devices will receive One UI 6 prior to others. First, we will take a look at its requirements, which is nothing except Android 14. In simpler words, all Galaxy devices that are eligible to get Android 14 will get One UI 6, too (you can check the eligible device list here). As for prior devices, Samsung hasn’t revealed anything, but we can get an idea from previous update distribution programs.
Samsung always launches the latest One UI version for its smartphone flagship of the year before others. In One UI 6’s case, this year’s flagship is the Galaxy S23 series. Consequently, Samsung will first serve One UI 6 to Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra devices, followed by the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 devices. The list will then go on to include older Galaxy S, Note, and Z foldable phones.
After touching all the flagship and premium devices’ milestones, the One UI 6 software will move on to mid-range Galaxy phones, starting with the Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 phones. Lastly, Samsung will make the UI available for the rest of the lower-range and entry-level eligible Galaxy models. Besides we have also compiled a list regarding Galaxy devices that are not eligible for One UI 6, which you can check here.
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.