Samsung Galaxy S22: Tracking the Android 14 One UI 6.0 Update Journey

Samsung Galaxy S22 series debuted with Android 12 and later upgraded to Android 13.

The much-anticipated Android 14 update is set to bring significant changes to the 2022 Samsung flagship, Galaxy S22.

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Stay tuned to this page for real-time updates on the One UI 6.0 rollout for your Galaxy S22 device.

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Ahead of the official One UI 6.0 release, Samsung initiated a Beta Program for S22 users to test the new features.

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Not only S22 users but also Galaxy S23 and S21 series owners can participate in the Android 14 Beta Program.

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The One UI 6.0 (Android 14) update for the Galaxy S22 is progressing, with recent news highlighting its stable rollout in Europe.

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As of November 18, Galaxy S22's One UI 6 Beta is transitioning to stable, marking the end of testing activities.

Samsung expanded the Android 14 Beta Program to Galaxy S22 users in the UK and the US on September 21.

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On September 19, the One UI 6 Beta Program commenced in South Korea for Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra.

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Early leaks and rumors from July 10 hinted at Samsung internally testing One UI 6 on the Exynos-powered Galaxy S22 Ultra.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra's US variant began testing One UI 6 on June 28 with the PDA version S908USQU2DWF1.

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Development of the Android 14-based One UI 6 Beta for the Galaxy S22 series started on June 24, with build number ending DWF1.

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Speculations from May 12 suggest that One UI 6.0 could introduce Android 14's Ultra HDR image format to select Galaxy smartphones.

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