Galaxy A54 users, Samsung has a nice little surprise for you. The Korean firm has opened its One UI 6.0 beta program for your phone. The beta update is currently only available in South Korea, but the company may soon expand the program to other markets.
One UI 6.0 is Samsung Android 14-based custom software for Galaxy devices. After months of internal testing, the Korean firm brought the new One UI version to the public in August. As expected, the Galaxy S23 series was given priority. The One UI 6.0 beta opened for the latest Galaxy flagships on August 11th in Germany, South Korea, and the US.
Samsung has since released a second beta build for the phones and also expanded the update to a few more countries, including China, India, and the UK. Galaxy users were expecting the company to launch One UI 6.0 beta programs for its foldables and older S-series flagships this month. However, it has surprised everyone (and annoyed a few Galaxy S22 users) by prioritizing the Galaxy A54.
Galaxy A54 users interested in testing One UI 6.0 can sign up for the beta program through the Samsung Members app in supported countries. You’ll find a banner about the program on the app’s homepage. Tap on it and follow the instructions to complete the registration process. The beta update will soon be available for your phone like a regular OTA (over the air) update.
The Galaxy S22 series should also get One UI 6.0 beta soon
Samsung may have prioritized a 2023 premium mid-range phone over the 2022 flagships, but it shouldn’t be long before One UI 6.0 beta opens up for the Galaxy S22 series. It will be the same process for the flagships as well. The Korean firm may also soon launch public beta programs for its foldable smartphones.
Since One UI 6.0 is a major update, it brings plenty of new features and improvements to eligible Galaxy devices. Samsung has made several notable UI tweaks, including a revamped layout for notifications and the quick panel. The system animations also feel smoother, though there’s still room for improvement.
One UI 6.0 contains new camera features as well, including more control over the capture speed and photo quality. Applying filters and face effects is now a lot more convenient with a new dial system. The document scanning feature has been separated from the Scene optimizer for easy access. This update also brings improvements for Bixby Text Call, gestures, system apps, and more.