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Not all Samsung devices getting Android 13 (One UI 5.0), find yours

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Android 13 One UI 5

Google debuted Android 13 for eligible Pixel devices in mid-August, and Samsung introduced the Beta version of the new OS – One UI 5 in the same month. The Galaxy S22 series started to get the Stable One UI 5.0, based on Android 13, on October 24.

Meanwhile, Samsung is still conducting Android 13-based One UI 5.0 Beta testing program for a handful of Galaxy models, however, flagships and select mid-rangers upgraded to the Stable version. Will your device get it? Well, SammyFans is here to tell you whether your Samsung is eligible for the next major upgrade.

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According to Samsung’s current software update policy, Galaxy phones and tablets will get four major Android OS updates and five years of security patches. However, it doesn’t mean that every Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet supports this upgrade policy.

Android 13 One UI 5

Flagship smartphones that launched with Android 11 OS will get 4 Android updates while others will not. On the other hand, as per the old software update policy, Samsung didn’t treat mid-range and flagship phones the same, but the new policy says that some new mid-range phones will also get the same treatment.

Below we have mentioned a table that shows a list of Samsung phones along with their software update support and the Android version that they launched. You can check how long your phone will get updated.

Samsung Android 13 One UI 5.0

Galaxy Foldable series

Device Name Software support Android version at launch
Galaxy Z Flip 3 4 Android, 5-year security patch Android 11
Galaxy Z Flip 3 Android, 4-year security patch Android 10
Galaxy Z Fold 3 4 Android, 5-year security patch Android 11
Galaxy Z Fold 2 3 Android, 4-year security patch Android 10
Galaxy Fold 3 Android, 4-year security patch Android 9

 

Galaxy S series

Device Name Software support Android version at launch
Galaxy S22 4 Android, 5-year security patch Android 12
Galaxy S21 4 Android, 5-year security patch Android 11
Galaxy S21 FE 4 Android, 5-year security patch Android 11
Galaxy S20 3 Android, 4-year security patch Android 10
Galaxy S20 FE 3 Android, 4-year security patch Android 10
Galaxy S10 3 Android, 4-year security patch Android 9
Galaxy S10 Lite 3 Android, 4-year security patch Android 10

Galaxy Note Series

Device Name Software support Android version at launch
Galaxy Note 20 3 Android, 4-year security patch Android 10
Galaxy Note 10 3 Android, 4-year security patch Android 9
Galaxy Note 10 Lite 3 Android, 4-year security patch Android 10

 

Galaxy A Series

Device Name Software support Android version at launch
Galaxy A73 4 Android, 5-year security patch Android 12
Galaxy A53 4 Android, 5-year security patch Android 12
Galaxy A33 4 Android, 5-year security patch Android 12
Galaxy A13 5G 2 Android, 4-year security patch Android 12
Galaxy A13 4G 2 Android, 4-year security patch Android 11
Galaxy A72 3 Android, 4-year security patch Android 11
Galaxy A52 3 Android, 4-year security patch Android 11
Galaxy A52s 3 Android, 4-year security patch Android 11
Galaxy A12 2 Android, 4-year security patch Android 11

One UI 5.0 Android 13 

In July 2022, Samsung started an internal Android 13-based One UI 5 Beta build for Samsung employees. In early August, the company started One UI 5.0 Beta Program for Galaxy S22 series smartphones. Moving ahead, the Korean tech giant seeded the Public One UI 5 on October 24.

Galaxy Z Series

  • Galaxy Z Flip 4 – Stable
  • Galaxy Z Fold 4 – Stable
  • Galaxy Z Fold 3 – Stable
  • Galaxy Z Flip 3 – Stable
  • Galaxy Z Fold 2 – Beta
  • Galaxy Z Flip LTE/5G – Beta

Galaxy S Series

  • Galaxy S22 – Stable
  • Galaxy S22 Plus
  • Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • Galaxy S21 – Stable
  • Galaxy S21 Plus
  • Galaxy S21 Ultra
  • Galaxy S20 – Stable
  • Galaxy S20 Plus
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra
  • Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Stable
  • Galaxy S20 FE – Stable
  • Galaxy S10 Lite – Stable

Galaxy Note Series

  • Galaxy Note 20 – Stable
  • Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Galaxy Note 10 Lite – Stable

Galaxy A Series

  • Galaxy A52 LTE/5G – Stable
  • Galaxy A33 5G – Stable
  • Galaxy A53 – Stable
  • Galaxy A73 5G – Stable
  • Galaxy A72 – Stable
  • Galaxy A71 4G – Stable
  • Galaxy A51 5G – Stable
  • Galaxy A22 5G – Stable
  • Galaxy Quantum 2 – Stable

Galaxy M Series

  • Galaxy M52 5G – Stable
  • Galaxy M32 5G – Stable
  • Galaxy M53 5G – Stable
  • Galaxy M33 5G – Stable
  • Galaxy M42 5G – Stable

Galaxy F Series

  • Galaxy F62 5G – Stable
  • Galaxy F52 5G – Stable
  • Galaxy F42 5G – Stable

Galaxy Tab Series

  • Galaxy Tab S8 – Stable
  • Galaxy Tab S8 Plus
  • Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
  • Galaxy Tab S7 – Stable
  • Galaxy Tab S7 Plus

Galaxy XCover Series

  • Galaxy XCover 6 Pro – Stable
  • Galaxy XCover 5 – Stable

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OpenAI eyes AI integration on Samsung phones like Apple Intelligence

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Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.

TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.

The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.

Samsung x OpenAI

Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.

As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.

OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!

OpenAI AI Samsung

Apple x OpenAI

Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.

Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.

Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.

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Your Galaxy is safer than you think, Samsung reveals how

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Samsung Galaxy Cyber Threat Intelligence

Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.

Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.

  • RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
  • PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.

Samsung Galaxy Cyber Threat Intelligence

It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.

“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.

Samsung Security Updates

Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.

These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.

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Samsung Gaming Hub adds the biggest Xbox Game Pass titles

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Samsung Gaming Hub Rivals Arena The Six

Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.

The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.

Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.

For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.

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