Following the roll-out of One UI 6 Beta based on Android 14 OS to Galaxy S23 devices last month, Samsung has now opened the program to last year’s Galaxy S22 (Plus) and Galaxy S22 Ultra. Presently, this is available for users in South Korea, but it is expected the major update to hit other regions in the coming days or weeks.
Unlike last year’s smoother and more cohesive release of the Android 13 beta, Samsung’s Android 14 beta test has been in staggered stages in 2023. The Galaxy S23 family first received the access to the software in select countries and Samsung eventually expanded this to the mid-range Galaxy A54 (review) and Galaxy A34 (review).
How to install and download Samsung’s One UI 6 Beta
Users in the country can access the software through the Samsung Members app where they can sign up for the program before installing the One UI 6 beta. This is the same case as with the devices that have gotten the software earlier, although succeeding updates will be delivered via the normal OTA process.
In addition to the dated flagship brick devices, the One UI 6 Beta is said to arrive on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5 (review) and Galaxy Z Flip 5 (review) this month. This is confirmed by a Samsung forum moderator that manages the software for the foldable phones. It’s likely that this will be available first in major countries like South Korea, the USA, and Germany before shipping to other territories.
New features and changes on the One UI 6 based on Android 14
Among notable changes on One UI 6 includes new fonts and emoji styling on top of a revamped Quick Settings that has most of the shortcuts repositioned and added toggles for dark mode and eye comfort. There are also visible iterations on customizing the lock screen and home screen widgets alongside the new sharing menu view.
When it comes to gesture-based improvements, two-finger works when dragging an app icon with the second finger while the first is swiping to the desired screen. Additionally, media and files can be dragged and dropped to apps for sharing with the same combination as well.
Are you testing out the One UI 6 Beta on your Samsung Galaxy phone or would you rather wait for the stable version? Feel free to tell us your experience in the comment section.
