Here’s when your Galaxy smartphone will likely get Android 13

It’s taken some time, but Samsung has finally started releasing the stable version of its Android 13-based operating system – One UI 5. Here’s everything you need to know about the update and when it’s coming to your device.

When Google released Android 13 in August, only Pixel devices had access to the update. However, a few weeks later, Samsung released a beta version of One UI 5 for the Galaxy S22 series. After that, the beta slowly opened up to more devices within the Samsung portfolio and to more markets. Two months later, Samsung is finally ready to release the stable version of One UI 5.

What’s coming with Android 13?

For a refresher, let’s quickly go through what’s new in Android 13. This update brings a number of UI design changes, including auto-shape icons, more theme options, an alternative clock setup for the lock screen, and a new look for your Now Play widget. It also introduces some feature improvements like QR code scanner support, Bluetooth LE, a revamped audio output selector, per-app language options, a revamped clipboard, and smart home controls that can be accessed without unlocking your phone. In addition, there are a variety of privacy and security improvements, as well as internal optimization upgrades.

Samsung’s version of Android 13 will offer some unique benefits. These include a privacy detection feature for photos you share, a privacy and security dashboard similar to Google’s, Bixby text calling, video wallpapers, more lock screen customization options, maintenance mode, and stackable widgets.

When is Android 13 coming?

Samsung announced earlier this month that One UI 5 will be making its debut on Galaxy S22 devices later this month. The update has arrived and is now available for download for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra.

As for the rest of the Samsung phones, 9To5Google found that the company sent consumers in Korea a preliminary list through the Samsung Members app. The list shows a roadmap, starting with the devices scheduled to receive the October update and moving down from there.

October

• Galaxy S22
• Galaxy S22 Plus
• Galaxy S22 Ultra

November

February

It is expected that any device running Android 12 that is not on this list but is still eligible for an update will eventually make the list. But this is Samsung’s current plan for the rollout.