What you need to know
- Android 13 beta testing for Samsung Galaxy S22 series may start soon.
- The beta is expected to include Samsung’s next-generation One UI 5.0 Android skin.
- As previously rumored, Samsung will be kicking off the beta program in July.
Google’s Pixel phones are always the first to receive an Android beta build, so it’s no surprise that the Pixel 4 through Pixel 6 lineup, along with Chinese brands, are among the first to join the Android 13 beta program. Huh. In contrast, Samsung has been left out in the cold, but not for long.
A pre-release beta firmware update (version S906NKSU2ZVF6) spotted by TizenHelp (opens in new tab) suggests that Android 22 beta testing for the Samsung Galaxy S 13 series may begin soon (SamMobile (opens in new tab) Through). This is apparently the same firmware beta for Samsung’s One UI 5.0 skin.
According to TizenHelp, beta testing for the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra could begin next month in South Korea and possibly other parts of the world. This is in line with a previous rumor which claimed that Samsung will be releasing One UI 5 to beta testers as soon as July.
Assuming that’s true, Galaxy S22 owners will be getting their hands on the Android 13 beta earlier than expected. It may be recalled that Samsung launched the One UI 4 beta program in September last year.
If you’ve been hoping to give Android 13 a shot on the best Samsung phones, you should keep an eye on Samsung’s announcement over the next few weeks. Before that, check out this detailed tutorial for a step-by-step guide on how to install Android 13 beta on your phone.
The Android 13 platform has reached stability with the beta 3 release a few weeks back, with the stable version just around the corner. While Samsung hasn’t included Google’s Android 13 beta program yet, it’s a safe bet that the company will be rolling out One UI 5 to Galaxy phone owners in the coming weeks.
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