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First Android 14 Beta may release in April 2023

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Google unveiled the stable Android 13 update for Pixel devices and confirmed to roll out for more Android devices later this year. This major Android version brings a slew of new features and improvements over the previous versions. Now, a piece of new information reveals Android 14 first beta update release month.

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According to the information (9to5Google), Google may start the Android 14 beta release in April 2023 and its Developers Preview may begin in February. The official reveals that Android 13 QPR beta updates continue through March 2023 followed by the Android 14 release.

Android 14 beta release

Earlier, Google had said that the Android 13 QPR beta will last till June 2023, but now its time has come down means it will now only continue till March 2023. The Android 13 beta has ended with the stable public release of Android 13 in August 2022. In September, the beta program will continue with the Android 13 Quarterly Platform Release (QPR), starting with the QPR1 beta.

Those who previously signed up for the Android 13 beta program, you’ll get the stable public version of Android 13. After applying the stable public update, you can opt-out of the program without wiping your data until the program continues in September.

If you want to continue beta testing, simply enroll your device in the beta program and you will automatically receive the Android 13 QPR1 beta build from September.

Android 13 Stable 

Android 13 comes with a bunch of new features including themed app icons, per-app language preferences, clipboard preview, color vector fonts, Bluetooth LE Audio, Photo Picker, Multiwindow mode, and much more. Read more here

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Samsung Android 14-based One UI 6.0: Everything you need to know

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Android 14 (One UI 6.0) update will be a big deal for Samsung consumers having an eligible Galaxy smartphone or tablet. Android 12 brought radical user interface tweaks, which have been refined in the Android 13 update. And we hope, the Android 14 will focus on performance and efficiency.

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Samsung will introduce the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 software version for Galaxy devices this year. I can confirm that the next version will be One UI 6 as there’s no rocket science behind this. One UI is a mature software and the company is strictly maintaining the naming strategy.

One UI 6.0

Flagship Samsung devices ranging from the Galaxy S21 series to the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 foldables are eligible for the One UI 6.0 update, based on Android 14. Besides, there are a lot of Galaxy handsets launched with Android 12, which are also on the list!

One UI 6 is becoming the biggest reason, which is forcing me to purchase the S23 Ultra, but, I’ll continue using my S22 Ultra as a daily driver. Upgrade to the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be highly fruitful for me, since, Samsung won’t be taking much time to expand One UI 6 Beta for older models.

One UI 6.0 Features

All the Security and Privacy related features and improvements of Android 14 will be included with the One UI 6.0 update. Samsung doesn’t rely on Google’s Android when it comes to the user interface as Galaxies offer the best and clean user experience with One UI.

We are too away from the One UI 6’s tentative development timeline, but, Samsung should now work on app icons, stock launcher, quick settings panel, and notification panel. Most users want a radically renovated user interface in One UI, as it’s continuing with refinements and refinements.

Samsung One UI 6.0

One UI 6.0 Eligible devices

In the Galaxy Z series, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are eligible for the new OS. In the Galaxy S series, the Galaxy S23 series will get One UI 6 first, however, it will also be rolled out to the Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy S21 series (FE included).

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Samsung offers two major Android upgrades to every Galaxy device (from Galaxy A, M, and F lineups). It means, if your device launched with Android 12 out of the box, it will surely get the Android 14 upgrade. Some A series devices are also eligible for three OS upgrades, hence, check the complete list below:

List of Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for Android 14 (One UI 6.0) update

One UI 6.0 Release Date

Within 2022, the company rolled out the One UI 5.0 update for almost all eligible Galaxy models. And February became a great month for flagship Galaxy devices that received the One UI 5.1 feature drop update. It’s difficult to commit release date of One UI 6.0, while the timeline should be early October.

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Post completion of the One UI 5.0 rollout, Samsung promised that it will further strengthen its collaboration with chip makers (i.e. Qualcomm) and Google. As promised, this year, the company will try to deploy One UI even faster and more reliable software for Galaxy.

Samsung Android 14 (One UI 6.0) update roadmap [Prediction]

One UI 6.0 Latest News

March 22: Google takes ideas from One UI to make Android 14 a user-friendly and feature-full OS, Source 1, 2.

March 21: We tried installing the Android 14 Developer Preview 2 on our Google Pixel 7 unit and it bricked.

March 8: Google kicked off Android 14 Developer Preview 2 for Pixel smartphones with various new features.

March 02: Dashlane confirmed that the Android 14’s final release will bring support for passkeys to apps.

February 8: Google released Android 14 Developer Preview 1 for Pixel devices (Pixel 4a 5G to 7 Pro).

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One UI 6.0 to alert you mins before dying smartphone battery

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Android 14 development is underway and Google released the second Developer Preview build in on March 8th. Samsung’s One UI 6.0 software will be based on the Android 14 OS, which could introduce a new battery alert feature for user convenience.

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According to the information, Android 14 has a new battery alert feature, which notifies Pixel smartphone users that their smartphone’s battery is about to die. Samsung may also bring this new battery alert feature to Galaxy devices with the upcoming One UI 6.0 iteration.

As shown in the UI screenshot, the OS pushes a notice on the screen/notification panel, informing the user that just 2% battery is remaining in the device. If you are a heavy smartphone user or often see the situation of the battery dies, you’ll see a “Very low battery” notification when you have just 2% battery life left.

One UI 6.0 Battery Alert

At present, Android smartphones running v13 get notified when the battery level is at both 20% and 10%. The OS also recommends you turn on the Battery Saver and Extreme Battery Saver features to get some time to plug in the charger.

Currently, this new battery alert feature is available on Google Pixel smartphones running Android 14 Developer Preview 2. Hopefully, the South Korean tech giant may not skip bringing this minor yet useful addition with its next One UI iteration.

One UI 6 Availability

Various Samsung devices are eligible for Android 14, while some have ended their major OS upgrades support with the Android 13 OS. The Galaxy S21, S22, and S23 series will get Android 14-based One UI 6.0. Sadly, the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series won’t receive Android 14-based One UI 6.0 firmware.

One UI 6.0: Which Samsung devices will get Android 14 upgrade and which don’t

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One UI 6.0: Which Samsung devices will get Android 14 upgrade and which don’t

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Samsung Android 14 Beta program may start in August 2023, which will let Galaxy users experience the One UI 6.0 ahead of public release. Various Samsung devices are eligible for Android 14, while some have ended their major OS upgrades support with the Android 13 OS.

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The South Korean tech giant is committed to bringing the latest software experience and new features to Galaxy devices. With long software support, consumers can keep their Galaxy smartphone or tablet for a longer period even without compromising security.

As always, Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Z series devices may be eligible for Android 14-based One UI 6.0 Beta testing activity, sometime in August this year. However, the company may also join some Galaxy A series models in its Beta Program.

Samsung Android 14 Device List

Samsung flagships launched in 2021 and later are eligible for up to four generations of OS upgrades. The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23 series phones would get the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update. The affordable variant of the Galaxy S21 series – Galaxy S21 FE is also listed to get One UI 6 this year.

Galaxy Z Series

  • Z Fold 4
  • Z Fold 3
  • Z Flip 4
  • Z Flip 3

Galaxy S Series

  • S23, S23+ & S23 Ultra
  • S22, S22+ & S22 Ultra
  • S21, S21+ & S21 Ultra
  • S21 FE

Samsung Galaxy S22 S23 Ultra

Apart from flagships, various Galaxy A, Galaxy M and Galaxy F series devices will also receive the Android 14. You can check the list below.

Galaxy A Series

  • A54, A34, A24, A14, A04, A04e & A04s
  • A73, A53, A33, A23, A13
  • A72, A52, A52s

Galaxy Tab Series

  • Tab S8, Tab S8+ and Tab S8 Ultra
  • Tab S7 FE

Galaxy M Series

  • M04
  • M53, M33, M13

Galaxy F Series

  • F04
  • F23, F13

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Samsung Android 14 Ineligible Device List

Sadly, the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series won’t receive the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 firmware. These devices were released with Android 10 out of the box and Samsung fulfilled its commitment to delivering three major OS until Android 13. The below listed models won’t get Android 14.

  • S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE
  • Z Fold 2, Z Flip
  • Note 20, Note 20 Ultra
  • S10 Lite
  • Note 10 Lite
  • A12, A51, A71
  • M22, M52
  • Tab S7, Tab S7+
  • Tab S6 Lite (2020)
  • Tab A8 (2021)
  • Tab A7 Lite
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