Android 14
Samsung Android 14 Update and News
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
//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
//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
- 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.
- Galaxy S23 5G
- Galaxy S23 Plus 5G
- 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
- Predictive back gesture
- Vibrant “Basic colours” in Color Palette
- Apps installed in the background
- Fast Pair
- Integrated Health Connect
- Prevention to install old apps
- Tweaked “Security & privacy” section
- Battery Saver UI
- Screen time in Battery usage section
- Taskbar text labels on larger displays
- Advanced memory protection
- Hearing devices
- 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.
Samsung Galaxy S23 series comes pre-installed with Android 13-based One UI 5.1 software. The new Android 14 OS will roll out to the latest Samsung flagships this year, and if you own a Galaxy S23 series model, should bookmark this tracker to stay updated with the latest insights.
The Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update will debut later this year, while Samsung will let users experience the new features and changes through its Beta Program. As Google is making minor tweaks throughout the user interface, we expect some notable cosmetic changes in the One UI 6 software.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Android 14 Update Tracker
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One UI 6.0 (Android 14) News:
Samsung is expected to release the stable Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update for the Galaxy S23 series in late October 2023.
One UI 6 Beta Progress:
The South Korean tech giant could start the One UI 6 Beta Program earlier than the last year. We are guessing that the Galaxy S23 series will be invited for testing in late July or early August.
One UI 6 Early Info/Leaks/Rumors:
May 25
Samsung has begun testing new Android 14-based One UI 6 firmware on the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which carries a PDA build version ending with BWEE.
May 12
– Samsung One UI 6.0 could bring Android 14’s Ultra HDR image format to select Galaxy smartphones.
May 10
– Galaxy S23 series internally testing the Android 14 firmware ahead of Beta activity on a handful of CSCs.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 series came with Android 12 pre-installed and later received Android 13. The Android 14 is going to be the next big update for the last year’s Samsung flagships, and if you are rocking with your Galaxy S22, this page will be keeping you updated with the latest One UI 6.0 update insights.
Ahead of Stable One UI 6.0 release, scheduled for later this year, Samsung will allow the S22 users to test and experience the new features and changes through the Android 14 Beta Program. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S23 series will be the first for both Beta and Stable wagons.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Android 14 Update Tracker
Note: We will add or remove entries to provide you with useful insights only.
One UI 6.0 (Android 14) News:
Samsung is likely to rollout the stable Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update for the Galaxy S22 series in late October 2023.
One UI 6 Beta Progress:
This year, Samsung may begin the One UI 6 Beta Program earlier than the last year. We are speculating that the Galaxy S22 series may join the Beta testing in by August.
One UI 6 Early Info/Leaks/Rumors:
May 12
– Samsung One UI 6.0 could bring Android 14’s Ultra HDR image format to select Galaxy smartphones.
May 10
– Galaxy S23 series internally testing the Android 14 firmware ahead of Beta activity on a handful of CSCs.
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Google started rolling out a minor update to Android 14 Beta 2, which brings fixes to a number of annoying issues. This Android 14 Beta 2.1 update is available for Pixel smartphones, and expanding to consumers over the air who have enrolled in the Android Beta program.
Android 14 Beta 2.1 fixes plenty of annoying issues such as an issue that prevented users from completing device setup after opting for a device running an Android 14 beta build out of the beta program. However, Pixel users need to follow some basic steps to complete device setup on Beta.
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A handful of issues that were causing battery percentage to display as 0% regardless of the actual charge level of the device also fixes in this incremental update. Some apps such as Google Photos, Contacts and Messages, were freezing or crashing prior to Android 14 Beta 2.1 are also stabilized.
Some Pixel users reported having audio disruptions with the device’s speakers, which is getting fixed with Beta 2.1. The Always On Display feature was automatically turned on, even without switching the toggle, which is optimized to work as per user’s preference.
Android 14 Beta 2.1 – Here’s the changelog
This minor update to Android 14 Beta 2 includes the following fixes:
- Fixed an issue that prevented users from completing device setup after opting a device running an Android 14 beta build out of the beta program. However, this fix is not backward compatible, so users that want to opt out of the beta program should take the following steps before opting out:
- Update the device to Android 14 Beta 2.1, either through the over-the-air (OTA) update prompt, or by downloading an OTA image and then applying the update manually.
- Reset the pin, pattern, or password that’s used on the device by navigating to Settings > Security & privacy > Screen lock. You can use the same pin, pattern, or password that was used previously, but you need to go through the setup flow.
- Opt out of the beta program by following the instructions listed for the “How can I opt out and return to a public Android release” question in the FAQ section of the Android Beta Program page.
- Fixed more issues that could cause the battery percentage to display as 0% regardless of the actual charge level of the device.
- Fixed issues that sometimes caused audio disruptions with the device’s speakers.
- Fixed system stability issues that could cause apps or the device to freeze or crash.
- Fixed an issue with always-on-display mode when using a device with Android Auto.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the Google Photos app to crash when trying to open certain photos.
- Fixed an issue where, while gesture navigation was enabled for a device, putting a video into picture-in-picture mode in the Google TV app made the picture-in-picture window disappear, even though playback continued and audio could still be heard.
- Fixed an issue that caused the Google Contacts app to crash when managing account settings.
- Fixed an issue where the icon for the Google Messages app did not display for notifications when always-on-display mode was enabled.