Samsung Germany mistakenly announced that the first version of the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 beta program has been released for the Galaxy S23 series in the United States, South Korea, and Germany. The post was later removed, but not before the changelog was published.
What changes in One UI 6 on Galaxy S23?
Among the most remarkable new features of One UI 6, Samsung has completely renewed the Quick Settings menu. When expanded, the menu now includes: Larger buttons for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, other buttons and items are now separated and framed in a 4×3 grid for a more uniform appearance in the Quick Settings UI. The interface will now almost look like a combination of ColorOS and iOS.
Below that, there’s a brightness slider with other display options, and two more buttons for device controls and modes. Samsung also notes that: quick panel can now be opened with a simple swipe from the top right cornerwhereas today it takes two swipes to access the same options.
Samsung is also adding a “situational wallpaper” feature that does exactly what it says. For example, if your phone goes into sleep mode, the wallpaper will automatically change to something more suitable for bedtime.
There will also be a new camera widget that will allow the user to export selected images from the home screen to another storage location. Samsung would also change the font used on its smartphone and “Samsung Sans”, replace the previous “Roboto” and “Samsung One” fonts.
Finally, in addition to the changes Samsung has made to its finish, Most of the Android 14 innovationsIt has been available in beta on Pixel smartphones for a few months now.
According to @Vetrox360, who can try the new update on his smartphone, the update will ultimately not only bring improvements. According to that, accessibility and one-handed use may be compromised due to rapid panel redesign. Therefore, it remains to be seen how this change will be welcomed by users.
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Who can install One UI 6 on their Galaxy S23?
Samsung has not announced a specific date for the beta version of One UI 6, but stated that only users in the US, Germany and South Korea can now experience the new Galaxy interface with Android 14. France is currently not one of the eligible countries. The list of supported devices, whether unlocked or carrier-provided, apparently includes three Galaxy S23 models (standard, Plus and Ultra).
If you live in one of these countries and want to install beta on your Galaxy S23, Open the Samsung Members app and find the right page to enroll your device in beta. After signing up, you will receive a notification when the beta version is ready to be downloaded and installed.
As of now, it’s unclear when the One UI 6 beta will be available to everyone. However, the quick release and retraction of Samsung Germany’s press release indicates that this year’s beta will soon be available to all users.
