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Samsung One UI 6 Beta
Google launches a new major iteration of its mobile platform every year. 2022 was an impressive year, when it comes to Android 13 update distribution for Samsung devices. On October 4th, Google released Android 14, which will debut on the Samsung Galaxy devices with the One UI 6, post Beta completion.
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One UI 6 Beta Release
Samsung One UI 6 Beta Program started in August, while the company formally unveiled the new skin on October 5’s SDC23 event. It’s expected that the company will reveal its Android 14 rollout plan regarding the Beta in the next few days or weeks.
One UI 6 Beta Eligible Devices
- Galaxy Z Series
- Z Fold 5 & Z Flip 5
- Z Fold 4 & Z Flip 4
- Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 – Coming soon
- Galaxy S Series
- S23, S23 Plus & S23 Ultra
- S22, S22 Plus & S22 Ultra
- S21, S21 Plus & S21 Ultra
- Galaxy A Series
- A54 & A34
- A53
- Galaxy F Series
- F23
One UI 6 Beta Eligible Countries
The Beta Program of One UI 6 update is available in these seven markets:
- China
- Germany
- India
- Poland
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- United States
One UI 6 Beta Latest News [Updated on October 29]
October 27:
- BWJM/N is ‘almost confirmed’ to be Samsung’s Stable Android 14/One UI 6.0 update
October 25:
- Samsung deploys One UI 6 Beta 9 in the US, stable Android 14 inches closer to Galaxy S23
- One UI 6.0 Beta 9 w/ Android 14 is rolling out in Germany and the UK too [ZWJM]
October 24:
- Stable One UI 6.0 for Galaxy S23 could be coming next week as Samsung readies 9th (final) Beta
- Third One UI 6 Beta coming soon to Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series
October 21:
- Another stable test build of One UI 6 has been spotted in several regions including Korea, India, Europe, and China for Galaxy S23.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 series to receive One UI 6 Beta 9 update before stable release
October 19:
- Samsung releases Galaxy S23’s One UI 6 Beta 8 in the US, Poland, India and South Korea
- One UI 6 Beta 3 update live for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 in the US
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, Fold 3 smartphones grab One UI 6 Beta goodness
October 18:
- Your wait for Galaxy S23’s Stable One UI 6.0 update is ‘almost’ over
October 17:
- Samsung caught testing One UI 6 Beta 8 for Galaxy S23 amidst animation concerns
October 16:
- Samsung invites Galaxy M23 5G users to try out Android 14 One UI 6 features
- Samsung Galaxy A52s starts getting Android 14 One UI 6 Beta update
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Fold 4 users can now enjoy One UI 6 beta features in India
October 15:
- Samsung expands One UI 6 Beta 7 for Galaxy S23 series in the US, India, Germany, and the UK [U: Poland]
October 13:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 One UI 6 Beta 2 released
- Android 14 One UI 6 Beta update live for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4
- Yay! Samsung begins One UI 6 beta for Galaxy F23 users
- Samsung Galaxy S21 grabs Android 14 One UI 6 Beta update in the US
October 12:
- Samsung Galaxy S22 One UI 6 Beta 2 update reaches India [1.5GB]
- New One UI 6 Beta update live for Samsung Galaxy A34 5G [1GB]
- Samsung Galaxy A53 receives One UI 6 Beta 2 Update with Exciting Improvements
October 8
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 grabs Android 14 One UI 6.0 Beta goodness
October 7:
- Samsung begins rolling out the sixth One UI 6 Beta update, bringing improvements for the stability of touch and overall software system.
October 6:
- Samsung has finally opened the One UI 6 Beta Program for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphone
October 6:
- Samsung has started pushing Android 14-based One UI 6 Beta 2 for Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra
October 5:
- At SDC23, Samsung spotlighted One UI 6, the upcoming software advancement to Galaxy devices.
October 2:
- Reliable source revealed that the Stable One UI 6 update will be released at the end of October.
September 28:
- One UI 6 Beta 5 for the Galaxy S23 series arrives: Fixes touch, camera, rebooting, and more issues
September 27:
- Samsung has finally opened the One UI 6 Beta program based on Android 14 for the Galaxy A53 in India.
September 25:
- Users of the Galaxy S22 series in India can now enjoy One UI 6 features and enhancements ahead of stable release as Samsung has officially begun the Beta Program.
September 22:
- Samsung today begins the rollout of One UI 6 Beta 4 to the Galaxy S23 series. October 2023 security patch included in the Beta 4 alongside critical bug fixes.
September 20:
- Samsung has opened the Android 14-based One UI 6 Beta Program for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra.
September 19:
- Samsung has started rolling out an incremental software update to the Galaxy S23 series. Considered the One UI 6 Beta 3 Hotfix.
- Samsung has finally started the One UI 6 Beta Program for Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra
September 14:
- Samsung has just rolled out the One UI 6 Beta 3 update based on Android 14, which introduces significant enhancements, new features, and bug fixes.
September 8:
- Samsung begins Android 14-based One UI 6 Beta Program for the Galaxy A54 5G in South Korea.
September 7:
- The third One UI 6 Beta update was reportedly released to some Galaxy S23 smartphone users in Europe.
Aug 31 – Sep 4
- Galaxy S23’s Beta 2 is available in all seven eligible markets, came as first Beta in China, India, Poland and the UK.
August 19:
- After the One UI 6 Beta 1 update, Samsung is rolling out the hotfix update for Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23, and Galaxy S23 Plus smartphones in Korea.
August 10:
- Samsung has finally started the Android 14-based One UI 6 Beta Program for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra in South Korea, Germany and the US.
August 8:
- Samsung revealed the One UI 6 Beta design changes and availability for the Galaxy S23 series. However, the official announcement post has been taken down minutes after publishing.
August 3:
- Samsung representative revealed that the rollout of One UI 6 Bet has been postponed due to bugs.
July 25:
- Samsung teased One UI 6 Beta for the Galaxy S23 series by launching a discussion forum in Korean and Indian communities.
July 11:
- Google today announced the rollout of the Android 14 Beta 4, which is considered near-stable. Pixel phones could receive Stable Android 14 next month, while Samsung’s One UI 6 Beta comes quite near.
July 1:
- The One UI 6 Beta based on Android 14 is too close to the Galaxy S23 series as the first Public Beta firmware ZWFA has been spotted on the server for the Ultra variant.
June 18:
- As Android 14 reached Platform Stability, Samsung will soon begin the One UI 6 Beta testing program. It is reported that the Galaxy S23 series will get the new OS on Beta channel in the third week of July.
June 4:
- Last week, tipster Dohyun Kim, Samsung could release the One UI 6 Beta for the Galaxy S23 series in mid-July this year.
Samsung’s Galaxy AI packs many intelligent features that help you with vacation planning. You may have been planning a holiday ahead of the Christmas celebration.
Whether you’re dreaming of snowy landscapes or tropical beaches, preparing for a trip can be as exciting as it is overwhelming and here Galaxy AI features take the experience to another level.
Galaxy AI comes with Browsing Assist, AI Composer, Note Assist, and more interesting features. Check out the most useful features of Galaxy AI for your long-awaited holiday trip:
Browsing Assist
There’s no doubt, planning a holiday trip means diving into limitless travel guides, listicles, and recommendations. The sheer amount of information can quickly become overwhelming.
Meanwhile, Galaxy AI’s Browsing Assist shrinks long content into bite-sized highlights, giving you the must-know details without the hassle of sifting through paragraphs.
AI Composer
AI Composer is an innovative feature that lets you type your message and select a tone or format for a polished finish. You can easily transform your words into formal, casual, or persuasive styles so you can nail that leave request.
Composer is integrated with your Samsung phone’s stock Keyboard app.
Note Assist
Galaxy AI’s Note Assist allows you to remember the key points from a meeting after returning from vacation. You can record your meetings and let Note Assist convert them into written notes.
Once returned, revisit key points and craft concise recap emails to continue your tasks smoothly. You can also optimize the structure of massive data, right from the Samsung Notes app.
These features are already available on select Galaxy phones with One UI 6.1. Samsung is crafting even more useful AI features that will be distributed as part of the One UI 7 update next year.
Samsung is rushing to secure its $6.4 billion subsidies under the US CHIPS Act. After Intel and TSMC, the Biden-led outgoing government finalized subsidies for a US-based firm, Micron.
On December 10, the US Department of Commerce announced that it would provide Micron with $6.165 billion in subsidies, the same amount as stated in the preliminary PMT signed in April.
Micron plans to use these subsidies to build semiconductor plants in New York and Idaho.
Samsung had agreed to invest $44 billion and receive $6.4 billion in subsidies. Meanwhile, Samsung and SK Hynix remain the only major companies yet to finalize their subsidy agreements.
Reports say South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are in final negotiations with the US government to secure subsidies under the CHIPS and Science Act before Trump takes office.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo previously stated that the goal is to allocate all subsidies before the end of this administration.
During his election campaigns, Donald Trump criticized the CHIPS subsidies introduced by Joe Biden. As Trump’s presidency nears, there’s a risk of cancellation of subsidies and increased tariffs.
Samsung plans to use the subsidy to build a semiconductor plant in Taylor, Texas. This foundry plant is expected to begin producing 2nm and 4nm products in 2026.
The foundry plant Samsung is building in the US relies heavily on securing customers. Given the current situation, it might not be easy to proceed with the investment as planned.
There is a possibility that the subsidies might decrease slightly from the one initially offered to Samsung. Intel has also agreed to receive $600 million less in subsidies than initially planned.
Via – Reuters
Samsung will hold this year’s second Global Strategy Meeting next week. Samsung is reportedly gathering executives to plan the Galaxy S25 series strategy for 2025 as well as risk management to seamlessly function all activities.
According to Chosun, Samsung may hold a Global Strategy Meeting from December 17 to 19, where plans for the Galaxy S25 series and risk management are said to be discussed.
The institutional sector for Samsung’s DX Division will hold a global strategy meeting on the 17th and 18th, while the institutional sector for the DS Division will meet on the 19th.
This isn’t a surprise meeting Samsung is preparing for, but it takes place every June and December. The timeline for these meetings aligns with the prior flagship launch to prepare a strategy.
Samsung will be gathering top global executives to share issues by business and regional categories. The meeting will discuss next year’s business goals and sales strategies for the upcoming flagships.
Han Jong-hee, head of the DX institutional sector (Vice Chairman), and Jeon Young-hyun, head of the DS institutional sector (Vice Chairman), are expected to lead the meetings.
Jay Y. Lee, Samsung Elec’s boss and chairman of the board, is unlikely to attend the meetings in person but will receive reports on business strategies later.
South Korea has recently witnessed a sudden martial law implication and quick revocation. It puts a sharp burden on Korean manufacturers as the currency is weakening over the USD.
Samsung will launch Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra early next year. The prices of these devices may be hiked due to increased exchange rates, resulting in additional material costs.