Android 14
Google made AV1 video coding support mandatory for Android 14 devices
Android smartphone makers are currently rolling out the Android 13 update for their compatible devices. Meanwhile, Google has started working on the next-gen Android 14 operating system that will come with several advancements including new tweaks for AV1 video coding.
Going by the new information, Google is making AV1 video coding support mandatory for all devices that will run Android 14 OS. Therefore, if smartphone developers want their phones or tablets to run Android 14 OS, they will have to bring AV1 video coding support into the system.
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What is AV1 video coding? It is a free video standard with an improved compression system that allows for huge data efficiency savings without degrading video quality. Making it mandatory for Android 14 will be key to moving forward in the world of high frame rates, 8K resolution, HDR standards, and audio demands.
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As Esper’s Mishaal Rahman shared in his excellent Android 14 preview, the new AV1 requirement is codified in the Android Open Source Project Gerrit. The entry reads:
“As per Android CDD (Compatibility Definition Document) 14, section 2.2.2 and section 2.6, handheld and tablet device implementations must support decoding AV1.”
As a result, those Android device owners who are eagerly waiting for the Android 14 interface, need some modifications to their system.
In addition to this, the new report also suggets that some devices that will launch with the Android 14 operating system will be forced to support 64-bit-only apps, which means it’s finally spelling the end for 32-bit-only applications.
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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.
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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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
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
In late October, Samsung released Android 13-based One UI 5.0, and expansion started on November 7. Later, the company brought One UI 5.1, which started to land on Galaxy devices on February 13. However, here’s a list of Samsung Galaxy devices that won’t receive the Android 14 (One UI 6.0) update.
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Back in February, Google released the Android 14 Developer Preview 1 (DP2 on Mar. 8) to eligible Pixel phones. However, Samsung’s One UI 6 Beta testing is expected to start by the end of July or early August, followed by a Stable release later this year. Read more → Everything about One UI 6.0
The Galaxy flagships debuted after the S21 series are eligible for four major OS upgrades. At the same time, select mid-range phones, starting with Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A73, are also eligible to get up to four generations of Android upgrades and five years of patches.
The Galaxy S20 series and Note 20 series smartphones are no longer eligible for any major firmware upgrade. The same case is for the Galaxy Z Flip (LTE/5G), S20 FE (LTE/5G), Z Fold 2 5G, Note 10 Lite, S10 Lite, A51, and A71 devices.
It’s worth mentioning that all of the devices have received the Android 13-based One UI 5 as their third major update. As per the company’s software update policy, Samsung devices mentioned above (below in list format) won’t be receiving the next big Android update – Android 14.
- Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Flip – LTE/5G
- Galaxy S20 FE – LTE/5G
- Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy A51 and A71
If you want to experience the upcoming Android 14-based One UI 6 software, upgrading to the Galaxy S23 is the best option for now. In the second half, Samsung will release the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 devices, which will also be getting One UI 6 in priority.
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