Samsung plans to update a minimum of 35 smartphone models to the Android 14 operating system by year-end, extending the upgrade to mid-range and entry-level devices. The official announcement on Samsung’s web forum outlines the schedule for Europe, featuring flagship Galaxy S23 series and other models.
Update Schedule:
First Stage:
- Galaxy S23 – 10/30/2023 [released];
- Galaxy S23+ – 10/30/2023 [released];
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – 10/30/2023 [released].
Second Stage:
- Galaxy A14 5G – date unknown;
- Galaxy A34 – 11/13/2023;
- Galaxy A54 – 11/13/2023;
- Galaxy S22 – 11/15/2023;
- Galaxy S22+ – 11/15/2023;
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – 11/15/2023;
- Galaxy S23 FE – 11/20/2023;
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 – 11/13/2023;
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 – 11/13/2023.
Third Stage:
- Galaxy A13 5G – 11/20/2023;
- Galaxy A33 5G – 11/20/2023;
- Galaxy A52 – 11/27/2023;
- Galaxy A52s 5G – 11/27/2023;
- Galaxy A53 5G – 11/20/2023;
- Galaxy A72 – 11/30/2023;
- Galaxy S21 – 11/20/2023;
- Galaxy S21+ – 11/20/2023;
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – 11/20/2023;
- Galaxy S21 FE – 11/24/2023;
- Galaxy Z Flip 4 – 11/20/2023;
- Galaxy Z Fold 4 – 11/20/2023.
Fourth Stage:
- Galaxy A13 – 11/27/2023;
- Galaxy A14 – date not determined;
- Galaxy A23 5G – 11/27/2023;
- Galaxy A24 5G – 12/01/2023;
- Galaxy A52 5G – date unknown;
- Galaxy Tab A7 Lite – date unknown;
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 – 11/27/2023;
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 – 11/27/2023.
Fifth Stage:
- Galaxy A04s – 12/04/2023.
Sixth Stage:
- Galaxy XCover 5 – 12/08/2023.
Seventh Stage:
- Galaxy A05s – date not determined.
NIX Solutions notes that both entry-level and mid-range devices, including the two-year-old Galaxy Z Flip3 and Fold3 models, will receive the update. The forthcoming One UI 6.0 firmware promises significant visual changes, introducing new system settings, camera layouts, and a fresh set of emojis.