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List of Samsung devices eligible for One UI 6 Early Access

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Samsung One UI 6 Early Access

One UI 6.0 will be the next big update for Samsung Galaxy smartphones, and some flagships will get early access to the new software. Samsung’s One UI 6 update will bring the Android 14 to Galaxy smartphones and tablets, with an official rollout starting later this year.

Google started Android 14’s development in February, while the public beta program began for consumers in April. Notably, the Galaxy maker didn’t take part in Google’s Android Beta testing and initiated its own One UI Beta Program.

Android v14 will officially launch this month, and as expected Samsung commenced the One UI 6.0 early access for Galaxies in early August. After the Galaxy S23 series, the Galaxy A54 joined the Beta Program, as well as popular Galaxy devices will soon get access to the One UI 6.0 Beta.

Samsung devices that will get early access to One UI 6.0

  • Galaxy Z Series
    • Z Fold 5 & Z Flip 5
    • Z Fold 4 & Z Flip 4
    • Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3
  • Galaxy S Series
    • S23, S23 Plus & S23 Ultra – Started
    • S22, S22 Plus & S22 Ultra – Soon
    • S21, S21 Plus & S21 Ultra
  • Galaxy A Series
    • A54 – Started
    • A53 [Uncertain]

Samsung One UI 6 Early Access

One UI in 2023

Samsung started 2023 with the unveiling of the One UI 5.1 in early February. Within a month of launch, the company shared this S23-exclusive firmware with older Galaxy devices such as the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, and Galaxy Fold and Flip series.

At the August Unpacked, Samsung introduced the Android 13-based One UI 5.1.1. This new software is still based on the Android 13 operating system but adds tweaks to functions and multitasking enhancements for large-screen devices.

Later this year, Samsung will unveil the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 for Galaxy devices. It would take about three months for the company to test, adopt, and optimize the new OS for Galaxy devices. Accordingly, the One UI 6.0 rollout is expected to start by early October 2023.

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Samsung experts discuss Galaxy AI and On-Device AI innovations

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The Galaxy S24 series comprises Samsung’s first AI-powered smartphones. The company then launched the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and Tab S10 series as well as the Galaxy S24 FE. Samsung published a video in which experts discussed Galaxy AI and On-Device AI innovations.

With the “AI for All” vision, Samsung is setting new standards for next-gen devices through AI smartphones, TVs, and home appliances. On-Device AI enables AI to operate directly within the device without relying on servers or the cloud.

Let’s explore Samsung’s pioneering efforts in On-Device AI innovation.

There are several advantages of On-Device AI including the ability to use AI features with fast response times regardless of network connectivity, and enhanced privacy as personal data is not shared with external servers.

Samsung offers Galaxy AI, which has many on-device AI features, on flagship devices. Galaxy AI supports 20 languages, enabling seamless communication via features like Live Translate and Interpreter, and Browsing Assist.

Samsung Galaxy AI

A key challenge in on-device AI is developing models that are small enough to fit on devices but powerful enough to deliver the desired performance. Samsung has addressed this by focusing on AI training data for specific tasks.

Additionally, Samsung has patented a technology that enables fast inference on low-spec devices without NPUs. The company is also exploring speculative decoding to accelerate inference and techniques to enhance computational power.

By developing AI for its own devices, Samsung can combine in-house development with open collaboration to create hardware-optimized models. Samsung’s on-device AI is set to expand to more products and services, combining with various AI technologies.

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Samsung shines at CES 2025 with multiple innovation awards

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Samsung CES 2025 Innovation Award

Plenty of Samsung products are honored by the CES 2025 Innovation Awards. The company’s products and services have been recognized by the prestigious CES 2025 Innovation Awards, including four “Best of Innovation” winners.

CES 2025 is set to be held in January, and innovation awards show Samsung’s relentless commitment to pushing boundaries in consumer tech. Attendees of CES 2025 from January 7-10 will be able to see the full lineup of AI-powered products.

Highlighted CES 2025 Innovation Award Honorees

Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for Headphones & Personal Audio — The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro was named the Best of Innovation winner in Headphones & Personal Audio for its premium sound, adaptive noise control and sleek appearance.

Galaxy AI for Imaging — Samsung is integrating AI across all its connected technologies, starting with Galaxy AI on mobile devices to deliver real and innovative benefits to users such as powerful mobile editing and creativity tools.

Samsung CES 2025 Innovation Award

Galaxy Z Fold6 for Gaming & eSports — The Galaxy Z Fold 6, the slimmest, lightest and most durable Z series foldable ever, is optimized for portability while bringing powerful performance thanks to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Galaxy Tab S10 Series for Computer Hardware & Components — This is Samsung’s first tablet series to be purposefully built for AI. Performance upgrades include an 18% increase for the CPU, a 28% increase for the GPU and a 14% increase for the NPU.

Galaxy Watch 7 for Fashion Tech — Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 allows users to express their style with an array of stylish watch bands and various watch face options.

10.7Gbps LPDDR5X DRAM for Mobile Devices, Accessories & Apps — Samsung has developed 12nm-class LPDDR5X DRAM supporting the fastest speed of up to 10.7 Gbps.

Exynos W1000 for Fashion Tech — Exynos W1000 is fabricated using Samsung’s 3nm process node. It runs demanding applications smoothly and delivers vivid 3D graphics with its dedicated GPU.

All Lenses on Prism for Imaging — All Lenses on Prism is a next-gen telephoto camera solution that places lenses directly on the prism, enhancing brightness and reducing noise.

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A buggy start rumored for Samsung One UI 7 Beta

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Beta Program intends to offer early access to software in development. Smartphone vendors usually conduct Beta testing activity of their new software skins. The purpose is to test the upcoming changes while they are under development voluntarily. Unsurprisingly, Beta builds have some functional issues and problems and Samsung One UI 7 is also rumored to have a buggy start.

According to IceUniverse, One UI 7 Beta may be buggy at the start. It’s not a concerning case as Beta firmware is only for testing purposes. Galaxy users don’t need to worry about it as Samsung already scheduled a public rollout in early 2025.

The tipster notes that the latest One UI 7 Beta build is ZXKB. It has bugs in animation that seemingly appeared in the final testing phase. Notably, the Beta Program hasn’t yet officially kicked off for any Samsung device.

One UI 6 Beta had many issues related to animation and system fluency. The company took about two months to address severe problems. This time, things won’t be that bad as rigorous testing is already underway at Samsung labs.

It’s mid-November and Galaxy S25 series debut is rumored for late January. It’s officially confirmed that Samsung will introduce the One UI 7 during the Galaxy Unpacked. Later on, Galaxy consumers will start receiving the update.

One UI 7 – Peak customization

Samsung’s Android 15 update could bring heavy customization abilities. The sections of the Quick Settings panel could be positioned as per user convenience. The brightness slider and volume bar section’s position can be changed.

Good Lock will also be upgraded with improved modules and plugins. Home Up is rumored to come with an animation tuning feature. Galaxy users can apply iOS and stock Android-inspired animations through Good Lock.

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