Samsung is one of the leading manufacturers in the Android world, and it has a reputation for providing timely software updates to its devices. With Android 13, Samsung quickly rolled out the update to most of its Galaxy devices. As the Android 14, or Upside Down Cake, is now on the horizon, Samsung users eagerly anticipate whether their devices will receive the update.
In this article, we will discuss the release date of the Samsung Android 14 update and the eligible devices for the update. We will also highlight some new features expected to be included in Android 14 and how they will enhance the user experience. So, if you are a Samsung user, read on to find out all you need to know about the Samsung Android 14 update
Samsung Android 14 Release Date
The Android 14 operating system was launched on the Developer Preview channel by Google in February 2023. The company’s Pixel smartphone lineup is eligible to install the Android 14 Developer Preview. Samsung may not participate in Google’s Android Developer Preview program as usual. However, Samsung might start its Android 14 Beta program by August 2023. The stable release is expected to be available publicly in October 2023, starting with the Galaxy S23 series. By the end of 2023, the stable update could be available on all eligible Galaxy devices.
Samsung Android 14 Features
The first developer build of Android 14 was released on February 8, 2023. Android 14 comes with several new features, mainly for Google’s Pixel devices, but most of these features should appear on Samsung’s version of Android 14, i.e. One UI 6. The key features include a predictive back gesture, more bright “Basic colours” options in the Wallpaper and style section, the ability to list and uninstall apps that have been sideloaded in the background without permission, Google’s Fast Pair feature, and warnings on installing old apps. Other new features include minor UI changes in the Security & Privacy section, changes to the Battery section and operation of the Battery Saver UI, the ability to see how long your screen has been on since your last full charge, and more.
Samsung Android 14 Eligible Devices
Samsung has not officially announced which devices will receive the Android 14 update. However, based on the company’s past releases and official update policy, it is likely that the following Samsung devices will be eligible for the Android 14 update:
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S23
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S23+
- Samsung Galaxy S22
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Samsung Galaxy S21
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Samsung Galaxy A73
- Samsung Galaxy A72
- Samsung Galaxy A53
- Samsung Galaxy A14
- Samsung Galaxy A13
- Samsung Galaxy A04s
- Samsung Galaxy A52
- Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Samsung Galaxy A33
- Samsung Galaxy A23
- Samsung Galaxy M53
- Samsung Galaxy M33
- Samsung Galaxy M23
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
Please note that the list of eligible devices is not official, and there may be changes in the future. However, Samsung has been known to provide software support for most of its devices for four to five years, so most recent devices will likely receive the Android 14 update.
Conclusion
Samsung is committed to providing software support for most devices for four to five years. It is expected that the Android 14 update will be available on most eligible Galaxy devices by the end of 2023. The Android 14 update has several new features, improvements, and optimizations that enhance the user experience. Although Samsung has not yet announced the official list of eligible
