Android 14
Galaxy A13 started receiving Android 14 One UI 6.0 update in the USA
Samsung is rolling out the new update for the Galaxy A13 devices. There is a new major update coming in the form of One UI 6.0, and with this update, you will get several new features and improvements for the device. It is already available on several units of devices, and we are now expanding the update to the US.
Notably, in the US, the locked variant of the Galaxy A13 device is getting the update with the firmware version number A135USQU7DXA2, while unlocked variant users have to wait some more time to get the update.
For your information, the One UI 6.0 is packed with several innovative features that will make you more convincing. In a nutshell, the latest update will improve a plethora of new features, including a quick panel, lock screen, multitasking, Samsung keyboard, weather, camera, and many more. If you want to know about the changes, you can check out this article.
It is worth noticing that even after arriving at the end of the month, the update doesn’t bring the January 2024 security patch, but it will bring the December 2023 security patch update, which will still give you proper enhancements for the Galaxy devices.
If you are also using the Galaxy A13 in the US, then you should start receiving notifications about the availability of the update, but if you haven’t received the update yet, you can also check it manually by going to the software update settings through system settings.
Samsung released the Galaxy A13 back in 2021. The device came with Android 11 pre-installed; later, it received Android 12, and Android 13, and now it is getting its third major update in the form of Android 14 and One UI 6.0. This will be the last major update for the devices. Later, it will get some more updates, but they will be available as security patches.
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Is the Galaxy A13 going to receive the OneUI 6.1 update?
Yes, the device will get the One UI 6.1 update.
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How many updates will be available for the device?
According to the information, the device is eligible to get a four-year software update, but it has already received the major update. There are still some security updates left, which will continue this year.
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Is the One UI 6.0 update available for the unlocked variant as well?
As of writing, the update is spotted on the locked variant, while it will be available for the unlocked variant in the coming days.
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.