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Samsung is facing problems with Galaxy S23 Android 14 beta rollout

By Anam Hamid

Published: Aug 02, 2023, 6:53 PM

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Samsung is facing problems with Galaxy S23 Android 14 beta rollout

There was a lot of chatter that Samsung's Android 14-based One UI 6.0 rollout would begin earlier than last year and the rumors were even confirmed by a Samsung representative but those plans have been derailed.

Samsung Galaxy S23 series users were supposed to get Android 14 beta today, at least in Germany, but a company representative says that the rollout has been postponed. The reason behind the delay is that the beta is buggy, so the company has decided not to go forward with its initial plans for now.

...the beta was withdrawn due to bugs for the time being." - Samsung community rep

While that's sure to let some users down, especially given that Android 14 beta has been available for some top Android phones from Google, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Nothing for a while, Samsung made the wise choice by not going ahead with an update full of problems.

After the flagship Galaxy S23 line, the Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 were supposed to get Android 14 in the second week of August. Changes made to Samsung's website indicated that One UI 6 would come to the US and India after Germany.

Android 14 will bring a slew of new changes including better handling of background apps, letting users move content between apps without needing to launch them first, a more customizable lock screen, and new privacy and security features.

Samsung's software update game is second to none, with the company offering more years of support than Google and being on time with monthly updates. Samsung had vowed to deliver the Android 14 update more swiftly and it was almost on track to deliver on the promise, but things have gone a little haywire now.

The Galaxy S23 was initially expected to get Android 14 beta in mid-July and the stable version was rumored to be here by October. Google's Pixel phones, meanwhile, will probably get the public version of Android 14 this month.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.