Android 14
One UI 6.0 to alert you mins before dying smartphone battery
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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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.
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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.
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).
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
Unofficial list
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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