Android 14
When the Android 14-based One UI 6 will reach your Samsung Galaxy devices
Rumors and talks about Android 14 ’s arrival can be seen all over the internet. Let us tell you Google has finally unveiled the 1st beta of the upcoming Android version- Android 14. However, it is still out of other manufacturers’ reach and is yet to be available for AOSP. Notably, Android 14 will be the base of various smartphone manufacturers’ next-gen UIs, including Samsung’s One UI 6.0. The upcoming OS/UI version will be full of surprises.
Informatively, Samsung will start working on One UI 6.0 software right after Google launches the stable Android 14 and lets the other manufacturers use it for AOSP. It may happen in July; consequently, we can expect One UI 6.0’s Beta testing to start around August. After the successful beta testing, the company will launch a stable version of its next-gen UI within two months. However, Samsung hasn’t provided any timeline yet.
Let us tell you; it is obvious that the latest Galaxy S23 flagship members will be the first ones to be blessed with it. Afterward, it will reach other Galaxy devices in the order of latest to older and premium to mid-range to entry-level. If you are wondering when your Galaxy device will receive it, we are providing an estimated timeline in this article that we have prepared by looking at the previous One UI 5.0’s update distribution program.
One UI 6.0: When will your Galaxy device get it?
First, Samsung will launch One UI 6.0’s Beta update for the Galaxy S23 series devices in some limited regions. It may happen sometime around August or September. It is possible that Samsung will launch a handful of beta versions as the Galaxy S22 series devices also went through a total of five One UI 5.0 Beta updates. Hence, Samsung may do the same with One UI 6.0 as well.
During the beta testing in the Galaxy S23 series, the company will extend the Beta update to some other Galaxy devices as well. It includes the Galaxy foldable devices (upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 and others), the previous Galaxy S22 flagship members, and maybe Galaxy A53 devices as well (because Galaxy A52 got the One UI 5.0 Beta previously). It may happen at the end of September (most probably).
Samsung testing One UI 6.0 (Android 14) Beta for Galaxy S23 Series
At last, it is possible for Samsung to conclude its testing period and launch the first public Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update for the Galaxy S23 devices. There is a high chance of the first public update to launch in October. The Galaxy S22 series will get the upcoming One UI 6.0 update in November, maybe. Afterward, the other devices that have participated in this new UI’s beta program will get this update before the end of the year.
In short, the Android 14-based One UI 6.0’s beta version will arrive in August or September. Then, the company will roll out the new UI’s stable update in October and continue to deliver it one by one to all eligible Galaxy devices at the earliest. By the rise of the next year, 2024, most of the Galaxy devices will already have it. However, it is not official, and the company hasn’t shared a word, so accept this info with a pinch of salt.
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.