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Samsung One UI 6 and Android 14: Everything you need to know

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Every year, Google offers a major update to its Android operating system. Samsung does the same by using the new version of Android to offer an update to One UI. For the second half of 2023, several Galaxy smartphones are expected to receive Android 14 and One UI 6.0.

Let’s get back to taking care of the One UI 6.0, the next version of the custom user interface from Samsung that will be natively based on Android 14 and is expected by the end of the year on many smartphones from the South Korean manufacturer.

Samsung One UI 6.0 update may come with these features

  • Improved security and more system-level polish. 
  • Improved performance and enhanced battery life. 
  • Ability to uninstall un-needy bloatware apps.
  • A native app cloning ability for nearly all applications. 
  • New color options for better customization.
  • Capability to increase the text size by 200%. 
  • Seamless optimization for different aspect ratios (for foldable devices).
  • Ability to restrict outdated apps from being installed. 
  • Predictive Back Gesture.
  • Satellite Connectivity
  • Passkey support.
  • Back arrow for gesture navigation.
  • Android 14’s consistent and superior sharing nature.
  • Per-app language preference.
  • Securer accessibility service.
  • Ability to choose whether you want to show weather info on the lock screen or not.
  • Transparent navigation bar for all applications.
  • A dedicated Nearby Share option.

One UI 6.0 Beta Availability

If we look at Samsung’s previous One UI Beta programs, the Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta was launched in the second week of September 2021, and the Android 13-based One UI 5 Beta came to the market in the first week of August 2022. Consequently, there is a high chance that we will get One UI 6 Beta to experience in July or August month. However, One UI 6 Beta’s arrival depends on another factor; let’s take a look at it. 

Samsung Camera Assistant App will be available for Galaxy devices with One UI upgrades

Notably, Samsung can launch the Beta program for One UI 6 only after Google provides Android 14 for AOSP, which will happen after the OS reaches the platform stability landmark. It is possible that Android 14 will be registered in the platform stability market in late July, and right after that, the search engine giant will make the OS available for AOSP so that all manufacturers can start working on their UI as soon as possible. 

No More Samsung One UI Software Update For Galaxy Devices

One more important thing, the One UI 4 Beta first reached the Galaxy S21 series, and the One UI 5 Beta was first got available for the Galaxy S22 series; hence, there is no doubt the One UI 6 Beta will first be available for this year latest the Galaxy S23 series. The 2023 flagships of the Galaxy S23 series are expected to lead the way, receiving (according to rumors) the first beta versions of the next update as early as the third week of July. However, the info is still unofficial.

One UI 6.0 Eligible Devices

Galaxy S series

  • Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra
  • Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra
  • Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra
  • Galaxy S21 FE

Galaxy Z series

  • Upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5
  • Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4
  • Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3

Galaxy A series

  • Galaxy A54
  • Galaxy A34
  • Galaxy A24
  • Galaxy A73
  • Galaxy A72
  • Galaxy A53
  • Galaxy A52, A52s, and A52 5G
  • Galaxy A33
  • Galaxy A23
  • Galaxy A14
  • Galaxy A13
  • Galaxy A04s

Galaxy M & F Series

  • Galaxy M54
  • Galaxy M53
  • Galaxy M33
  • Galaxy M13
  • Galaxy M04
  • Galaxy F54
  • Galaxy F23
  • Galaxy F13
  • Galaxy F04

Galaxy Tab series

  • Galaxy Tab S9 (upcoming)
  • Galaxy Tab S8 Series
  • Galaxy Tab S7 FE

One UI 6.0 Ineligible Devices

Galaxy S series 

  • Galaxy S20 series (S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra)
  • Galaxy S20 FE and S20 FE 5G
  • Galaxy S10 Lite

Galaxy Note series

  • Galaxy Note 20 Series (Note 20, Note 20 Ultra LTE/5G)
  • Galaxy Note 10 Lite

Galaxy Z foldable series

  • Galaxy Z Fold 2
  • Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G

Galaxy A series

  • Galaxy A32 and A32 5G
  • Galaxy A22 and A22 5G
  • Galaxy A71
  • Galaxy A51

Galaxy Tab S series

  • Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+
  • Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

Galaxy Tab A series 

  • Galaxy Tab A8
  • Galaxy Tab A7 Lite 

Nota bene, this list isn’t officially confirmed yet, but it may be highly appropriate as it has been prepared by looking at Samsung’s latest Update Policy.


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Galaxy S22 started receiving One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI features

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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.


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Galaxy XCover5 camera breaks after Android 14 and One UI 6.0 update

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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.

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Google Get Inspired By Samsung; As It Copies Secure Folder Feature Housed In Galaxy Phones

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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. 

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