Samsung amazed Galaxy consumers with the Android 13 rollout and now there are high hopes for the Android 14 update this year. Based on Android 14, the One UI 6.0 version is expected to be available on the Beta and Stable channels in August and October 2023, respectively.

Android 14’s development had begun in early February and the OEM hopes to bring the official version in July August this year. This Samsung Android 14 update page will keep you updated with the latest inputs, developments, and early information.

Note: We will add/remove content following the latest and authentic inputs.

Android 14 Beta News

//June 10

• On June 7, Google announced the Android 14 Beta 3 update, which takes the new operating system to Platform Stability.

//May 28

• Android 14 Beta 2.1 started to release on May 26, bringing fixes to three most critical problems in the upcoming operating system.

//May 18

• Google is internally testing the App Pair feature on Android 14, which Samsung brought to the very first version of One UI.

//May 11

• Google kicked off Android 14 Beta 2 for Pixel devices along with starting the Beta program for partner devices.

//April 27

• Android 14 Beta 1.1 rolled out by Google, which brings fixes to some of the most frustrating issues.

//April 13

• Google officially released and detailed the Android 14 Beta 1 for general users.

//March 8

• Google pushed the Developer Preview 2 build to Pixel phones with new security and privacy focussed features.

//March 4

• Samsung might announce the One UI 6 Beta program earlier than last year.

//February 8

• Google released Developer Preview 1 build for devices ranging from Pixel 4a 5G to Pixel 7 Pro.

Android 14 Stable News

//May 17

1. The Ultra HDR feature of Android 14 will be supported by smartphones that have a camera that can capture 10-bit HDR images and are powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
   1. Galaxy S23 5G
   2. Galaxy S23 Plus 5G
   3. Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G

//May 6

• Starting with Android 14 and One UI 6, Google and Samsung will be addressing background inconsistencies to deliver the best app user experience at all time.

//April 12

• Per the roadmap shared by Google, Android 14 Stable could get the same August launch as Android 13.

//March 14

• Google released the March 2023 Android Feature Drop ahead of the Android 14 announcement at I/O 2023.

//March 4

• One UI 6.0 could launch at Samsung Developer Conference 2023 later this year.

//February 8

• Google could release the Stable update to Pixel smartphones by the end of July this year.

Android 14 Features List

1. Predictive back gesture
2. Vibrant “Basic colours” in Color Palette
3. Apps installed in the background
4. Fast Pair
5. Integrated Health Connect
6. Prevention to install old apps
7. Tweaked “Security & privacy” section
8. Battery Saver UI
9. Screen time in Battery usage section
10. Taskbar text labels on larger displays
11. Advanced memory protection
12. Hearing devices
13. One UI-inspired Cloned Apps

Features as of Developer Preview 1 for Google phones, source.

Samsung Android 14 Eligible Devices

Galaxy Z series

• Galaxy Z Fold 4 (2nd)
• Galaxy Z Flip 4
• Galaxy Z Fold 3 (3rd)
• Galaxy Z Flip 3

Galaxy S series

• Galaxy S23 Ultra (1st)
• Galaxy S23+
• Galaxy S23
• Galaxy S22 Ultra (2nd)
• Galaxy S22+
• Galaxy S22
• Galaxy S21 FE (2nd)
• Galaxy S21 Ultra (3rd)
• Galaxy S21+
• Galaxy S21

Galaxy A series

• Galaxy A14 (1st)
• Galaxy A04s
• Galaxy A73 (2nd)
• Galaxy A53 (2nd)
• Galaxy A33
• Galaxy A23
• Galaxy A13
• Galaxy A72 (3rd)
• Galaxy A52s 5G (3rd)
• Galaxy A52 LTE/5G (3rd)

Galaxy M series

• Galaxy M53 5G
• Galaxy M33 5G
• Galaxy M23

Galaxy Tab series

• Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S8+
• Galaxy Tab S8

This is not an official One UI 6 device list.

In early June 2023, a Samsung app update changelog teased the unreleased One UI 6.0 software. Google started working on the new Android 14 operating system in early February, with an official release scheduled for August this year.

There are a lot of Samsung devices eligible for the Android 14-based One UI 6 upgrade. And thanks to Samsung’s software rollout history, it’s quite easy to figure out which Galaxy phones will be the first to receive the One UI 6 firmware update this year.

Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series is first in line to receive the new One UI 6 update as soon as the official unveiling happens at SDC 2023, sometime in October. However, the S23 series and select more models will be invited in Beta activity to test the OS before release.

Android 14 (One UI 6) update will first rollout to these Samsung Galaxy devices

• Galaxy S23 Series
  • S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S22 Series
  • S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S21 Series
  • S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra
• Galaxy Z Fold Series
  • Z Fold 5 and Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Flip Series
  • Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 4

In the list we mentioned above, there’s an exclusivity of flagship devices, why not? The South Korean tech giant will first roll out the Android 14 to newer flagships, followed by older flagship models and mid-range ones. Along with them, select budget models will also join the party with new updates.

Congrats if you have an eligible Galaxy S or Galaxy Z series smartphone for One UI 6.0 software. Samsung will let you install the new OS, starting from August 2023, if it follows the same timeframe as the last year. You can check all One UI 6.0 eligible devices here.

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Samsung devices that support S Pen will get benefitted from the Android 14 update. Google is testing new features in the new OS version in order to improve user experience. So far, Google didn’t have any device that supports stylus input, but the arrival of the Pixel Tablet will change things this time.

Android 14 is testing stylus-related functions, which will be reflected in the stable release. Mishaal Rahman shared some user interface images, showcasing that the new OS has a few key improvements in store for new settings, default apps, and multiple buttons.

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Following the latest update, when you connect a stylus to your device on Android 14 and go to the “device details” page, you’ll be able to see new stylus-specific settings, which includes a shortcut to change the “default notes app” and a toggle to “ignore all stylus button presses.”

In addition to the dedicated user interface, the company has more improvements for the Stylus section. It looks like Android 14 to bring better support for multiple buttons on a stylus, including “Primary,” “Secondary,” “Teriary,” and “Tail.”

To be mentioned, there is a specific message about the “tail” button not generally corresponding “to the function of an eraser.” Instead, a message in OS mentions setting a default app for notes, which hints this button might be used for launching your notes app of choice.

As Samsung devices run Android OS-based One UI, select products will also get the bells and whistles, similar to Wear OS and One UI Watch. The Android 14 rollout will begin for Galaxy phones and tablets later this year, while the Beta for flagships launching next month.

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