Samsung has been actively conducting beta testing for its highly anticipated One UI 6 based on Android 14. While the beta program has been accessible to various Galaxy smartphones the primary focus has been on Samsung flagship Galaxy S23 series. In the latest exciting development the fifth installment of the One UI 6 Beta for the Galaxy S23 is now making its way to users in the UK, Germany and India.
While many of the anticipated features of One UI 6 have already been unveiled users are hopeful that Samsung will continue to refine the animations before the official release. While the animations have seen incremental improvements in each beta release some users still believe they have room for enhancement.
The latest One UI 6 Beta 5 for the Galaxy S23 comes with the build version ZWIK and has a file size of approximately 750MB. As with its predecessors, this beta release introduces a slew of bug fixes and enhancements, although specific system changes are not detailed in the changelog.
Galaxy S23 One UI 6.0 Beta 5 Changelog
Bugs that have been fixed:
- Addressed the issue of being unable to record during a call.
- Fixed problems related to unresponsive touch at the bottom of the screen or ghost touch occurrences.
- Resolved issues with the camera app, including getting stuck after entering the camera, forced terminations, and inability to take pictures.
- Fixed the problem of being unable to use Motion Photo.
- Addressed the issue of infinite rebooting when entering Maintenance Mode.
All models of the Galaxy S23 series, including the Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra are compatible with the One UI 6 Beta 5 upgrade. You can anticipate receiving the update soon if you possess one of these models and have registered for the beta programme. More locations are anticipated to sign up for the beta programme in the upcoming weeks substantially extending its reach.
Users of the Galaxy S23 can check for updates by going to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install. As usual it is good idea to back up your device before starting upgrade.
Stay tuned for further developments as Samsung fine tunes its upcoming One UI 6 release. As the beta program expands to additional regions, more Galaxy S23 users will have the opportunity to test and provide feedback on these exciting enhancements.