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Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note 10 might get another OS upgrade – Android 12L
Launched back in 2019, the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 series devices have finished their major software upgrade eligibility this year. While these devices shipped pre-equipped with Android 9-based One UI, Samsung delivered three major upgrades including the final Android 12.
According to Samsung’s policy, the Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+, S10e, S10, and S10+ won’t get any more major firmware upgrades, however, these models are still eligible for some new Android security patches, until 4 years of the initial international market debut.
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Well, we’re guessing that Samsung might provide another Android upgrade to the Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+, S10e, S10, and S10+ smartphones, possibly the Android 12L. Earlier this year, Google launched the Android 12L for the big screen and foldable devices.
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As all the eligible Pixel devices are currently running the 12L version of the Android operating system, the South Korean tech giant might deliver it to a handful of Galaxy devices as well. Recently, a stock One UI app got a new update, in which, the company accidentally disclosed that the One UI 4.1.1 will be based on Android 12L.
One UI 4.1.1, based on Android 12L
The Galaxy Note 10 and S10 series won’t get the Android 13 update at any cost, however, Samsung can give them a surprise gift with the release of Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1. As Google provided the Android 12L to older models too, Samsung might not stay behind doing the same for its older flagships.
Android 12L is a mid-cycle version of the Android operating system, developed by Google. The company previously revealed that this version focuses on improving the usability and functionality of big screen devices like foldable and tablets.
Samsung One UI 4.1.1 update will be based on the Android 12L operating system, while, it is likely to come pre-installed with the next generation Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable smartphones. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is officially confirmed to receive the new Android 12L upgrade this year.
On May 10, 2023, Google expanded Android 14 Beta to select non-Pixel flagship devices from partner brands. Samsung, as always, is skipping the Android Beta Program, while the new OS is available for select devices launched by iQOO, Lenovo, Nothing, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Tecno, vivo, and Xiaomi.
According to the roadmap, Android 14 may not get the third Beta in June 2023, along with hotfix updates. By the next month, Android’s version 14 will achieve the platform stability milestone, ensuring developers and OEMs that there won’t be major changes.
With Android 14, Google focussing on integrating Generative AI capabilities to Google Workspace services such as Messages and Gmail. The company teased a number of additions scheduled for release throughout the year, and the new OS will solidify stunning experiences.
The new OS adds an AI-powered Wallpaper feature, which will allow users to create walls through emojis as well as give a 3D effect. Most of the newly showcased features are already available for Samsung phones such as Cinematic Wallpaper is just a simple clone of Samsung’s Wonderland.
Moreover, the company revealed that it’s taking customization to the next level with the arrival of Android 14 later this year. There will be more new customization capabilities such as custom shortcuts and clock styles along with a new monochrome color theme.
Apart from this, there’s a lot in Google’s pipeline for the Android OS. It’s expected that the company may see the new version of AOSP by late July, meanwhile, the One UI 6 Beta is likely to begin this year early than the One UI 5 as Samsung is already testing it on Galaxy S23 internally.
These devices are running Android 14 Beta
- Pixel 4a 5G > Pixel 7 Pro
Lenovo
- Tab Extreme
Oppo
- Find N2 Flip
OnePlus
- OnePlus 11
Xiaomi
- Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro
- Xiaomi 12T
Realme
- Realme GT 2 Pro
Vivo
- Vivo X90 Pro
iQOO
- iQOO 11
Tecno
- CAMON 20 Series
Nothing
- Phone (1)
Samsung Galaxy A54 is already testing the Android 14-based One UI 6 software internally. As spotted on the CheckFirm app, the company is already working on the development and optimization of this major update for 2023’s best mid-range device.
According to the firmware listing spotted by @tarunvats33, Samsung has an Android 14-based One UI 6 build for testing on the Galaxy A54. The build is identified with the PDA version number A546BXXU3BWE1, and considered as the first development for the smartphone.
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The Galaxy A54 launched with Android 13 out of the box and didn’t receive any major Android or One UI update. The fourth last digit of its stable firmware is “A” which will be replaced with “B” when it gets the Android 14-based One UI 6 update.
As it’s the first build that has been initiated for testing in May, CheckFirm will continue to surface new builds as the testing moves. Notably, in the firmware, the third last character “W” refers to the year (2023), while the 2nd last “E” May) refers to the month of build development.
One UI 6
Before the Galaxy A54, the software detection app spotted the Android 14 firmware for the latest Galaxy S23 series smartphones. The A54 is the first Samsung A series device, spotted running the unreleased software and cements its bid for Beta testing.
Samsung could begin One UI 6 Beta by next month, probably before the Galaxy Unpacked for foldables, tablets, and wearables. The Stable update of Android 14 will begin to rollout to Galaxy devices by October 2023, while the Beta activity would remain limited to seven markets globally.
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The Galaxy S20 FE is a famous smartphone launched by Samsung in 2020. It comes with the same hardware specifications as the Galaxy S20 flagship at an affordable price, which makes it a flagship killer. Well, if you have a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, sadly, it won’t get Android 14-based One UI 6 update.
Samsung shipped the Galaxy S20 FE with Android 10-based One UI 2.5 software out of the box. Custom variants (Snapdragon 4G) that launched later with a newer OS share the same eligibility as the initial model. This means, there’s no chance of Android 14 update even if you bought it with Android 11 pre-installed.
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One UI 5.1
Earlier, Samsung’s Galaxy S20 FE received the Android 13-based One UI 5.1 update. This new version brings select new features from the Galaxy S23 flagship. To date, One UI 5.1 is Samsung’s smoothest operating system, which delivers stunning experiences to consumers.
One UI 5 x Android 13
The S20 FE was eligible for three major OS upgrades, Android 11 was the first, Android 12 was the second, and Android 13 was the third and last. Meanwhile, your device will continue to get more new security patches on a regular basis, at least 6 months more than the S20 series.
How to get One UI 6?
The one and only official way to get the One UI 6 update is to purchase a new Samsung smartphone. You Galaxy S20 FE may be able to install Android 14 OS, unofficially using custom/modded software. However, it’s not a recommended solution as custom ROM has no privacy protection.