Android 14 is here: The first Samsung smartphones are now receiving the update

The first Samsung Galaxy models are now equipped with Android 14 or One UI 6. We show the individual innovations.

Samsung has started rolling out the long-awaited One UI 6 update for its smartphones and tablets. This update brings numerous changes and improvements and was developed on the basis of Android 14. The update will initially be available for the Galaxy S23 series before spreading to other top models in the next few days and weeks.

The rollout of the One UI 6 update began in Germany and has now expanded to other regions such as the United Kingdom, Norway and Finland. The US can expect the update soon. The current version has the number S916BXXU3BWJM and is currently being rolled out in various countries.

Samsung Galaxy: How to install the update to One UI 6 manually


The update to Android 14 will initially be rolled out for the Galaxy S23 series.

Image: CHIP/Marcus Kämpf

To update your Samsung Galaxy S23 or any other Galaxy smartphone to One UI 6, here are the steps to follow:

  • Make sure your battery is at least 50% charged to avoid interruptions during the update process.
  • Ensure you have a stable Wi-Fi or cellular connection to download the major update.
  • Go to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install to check for the update.
  • Samsung is rolling out the update gradually. If the update is not available immediately, try again later.

Android 14 / One UI 6: These are the innovations for your Samsung smartphone

New design

  • New font and clearer icon labels.
  • Lock screen adjustments and new weather and camera widgets.
  • Redesigned quick settings and notification panel.
  • Improved data in the Weather app.
  • New emoji styles in Samsung keyboard.

Apps improvements

  • Camera app optimizations.
  • Improved multitasking features in the Gallery app.
  • Bixby Text Call now supports more languages.

More functions

  • New Auto Blocker feature to block the installation of apps from unauthorized app stores.
  • New modes linked directly to the lock screen.

The original of this article first appeared at Elektronik-Information.de

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