Google unveiled the much-awaited Android 14 earlier this year, but the stable update is yet to launch. Users are curiously waiting to install it on their smartphones. Find out the release date of the Android 14 public launch and when you can expect the update for your device.
Android 14 will bring new features, customization options, and smartphone upgrades. As usual, Google Pixel will get a higher anticipated update than other brands’ devices. Samsung is also reportedly planning a similar strategy this time. This post will also explain when different brands will get the Android 14 update.
What Is The Release Date For Android 14?
The official release date of Android 14 is not available right now, but we know the expected one. Google follows a similar release schedule for its upcoming OS update as it followed for Android 13 last year. Android 14 was revealed in February 2023, and the latest beta (Beta 4) was rolled out on July 11th.
The latest beta is designed to be used and tested by the public. You can immediately try the beta if you have an eligible Pixel phone or tablet. Since the public beta is already available, we expect the next update to be the stable release taking the OS out of the beta phase.
Hence, Android 14 will likely have the main launch release date next month or the month after (August 2023 or September 2023). Android 14 was rolled out on August 15, 2022. So, Android 14 will likely launch during the second or third week of August if things go as planned.
Android 14 Complete Launch Timeline:
Google previewed Android 14 in February 2023, and the preview will continue until the main launch, which is scheduled in the next month or after that. The timeline has resembled Android 13’s release schedule so far. Last year, Google had two developer previews and eight beta releases before the final launch.
Here are the milestones that Google has already completed before reaching the Android 14 release date so far:
- Developer Preview 1 for Android 14: February 08, 2023
- Developer Preview 2 for Android 14: March 08, 2023
- Android 14 Beta 1: April 12, 2023
- Android 14 Beta 1.1: April 26, 2023
- Android 14 Beta 2: May 10, 2023
- Android 14 Beta 2.1: May 25, 2023
- Android 14 Beta 3: June 07, 2023
- Android 14 Beta: 3.1: June 14, 2023
- Android 14 Beta 4: July 11, 2023
There have already been two developer previews and seven betas so far. Android 14 achieved Platform Stability back in June 2023. Google only needs to fix bugs and do the finishing touches. Thus, the next update could be the main launch next month. There are also chances of one more stable beta that will likely be launched in the next week.
When will your Device Get the Android 14 Update?
Different brands of devices will get the Android 14 update at differing dates. As usual, the Pixel series will be the first to get the update, and its devices already have access to beta versions of the upcoming OS. Soon after, Android 14 will be available on other smartphones too.
Here’s when your device will get the much anticipated Android 14 update based on the brand you are using:
Pixel:
When it launches in a few weeks, Google’s Pixel users will be the first set of devices to access the Android 14 update. Some of the older Pixel devices will not get the latest update. It’s the first time Google is cutting off devices as last year’s Android 13 can be installed back to the Pixel 4.
Pixel smartphones will get the Android 14 update on its release date, likely in the second or third week of August 2023. Users with Pixel 4a (5G) or any newer Pixel device can install it. Google is also set to launch the Pixel 8 lineup this year, and it’ll be equipped with Android 14 out of the box.
Samsung:
Samsung is known to take its own time to release beta and public versions of One UI based on new Android versions. Reports from reliable tipster Dohyun Kim that Samsung will release the beta version of Android 14-based One UI 6.0 to its smartphones in mid-July.
The tipster also claims that the stable version of Android 14 (One UI 6.0) will arrive on Samsung smartphones in October 2023. It will first arrive on flagship smartphones such as the Galaxy S23 lineup, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4. The beta version will also be first launched for Samsung Galaxy S23.
Xiaomi:
Xiaomi users will get the Android 14 update, possibly the MIUI 15, soon after the launch in August 2023. The company has confirmed that the new Android version will be available on many devices, including the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13, and Xiaomi 12T.
However, some older devices will not be getting the upcoming update. Although the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Xiaomi 12 series, and the Mix Fold 2, Civi 2, and Civi 1S will get the Android 14-based MIUI update.
OnePlus:
OnePlus devices will also get the Android 14-based update soon after the main launch in August 2023. However, the OnePlus 11 series will get the upcoming Android version upgrade first as it shipped with Android 13 and is included in the Android 14 public beta.
Older OnePlus smartphones such as the OnePlus 10T, OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and others are not included in the beta. However, after the main launch, they’ll likely get the Android 14 upgrade.
Other Brands:
Other popular smartphone brands like Oppo, Vivo, iQOO, Nothing, Realme, and others will also get the Android 14 update on limited devices after the main launch. Oppo has confirmed that Find N2 Flip is eligible for the Android 14 beta, so it’ll likely be their first device to get the main upgrade.
Similarly, Nothing will also make the Android 14 update available on Nothing Phone 1 and Nothing Phone 2 when it arrives. After the main launch, Vivo/ iQOO devices will also get the much-awaited upgrade. Vivo X90 Pro and iQOO 11 participate in the Android 14 beta program.
Realme will also bring the Android 14 update to a wide range of devices, including Realme 10 Pro+ and other 10-series and 9-series phones, and the Realme C55, GT 5G, GT Neo 3, GT Neo 3T, GT2, GT 2 Pro, and GT 3. The update will likely be available in August or September 2023.
What Is The Sweet Name Of Android 14?
Previously, Google used to name its Android versions after sweets and desserts. However, it ditched the scheme to name versions after delicacies after Android 10. From the launch of Android 11, it started calling the versions after numbers. However, the company still uses sweet-inspired names internally.
For instance, Android 11 was called Red Velvet, and Android 12 was called Snow Cone. Last year’s Android 13 was called Tiramisu internally. Dataminers revealed this information and unveiled the sweet name for the upcoming Android 14. It’s called “Upside Down Cake.”
Frequently Asked Questions:
A: Android 14 was unveiled on February 08, 2023, and then officially announced on May 10, 2023, at the Google I/O keynote. The first beta build was released in April, the second in May, the third in June, and the fourth in July. The next version will likely be the stable main launch, and it’s currently scheduled for August 2020, as per the available reports.
A: Google Pixel phones will receive Android 14 before any other devices, and they’ll be followed by flagship devices from brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and others. The Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold 4, and Z Flip 4 will also get the Android 14-based OneUI update soon. The newer a device is, the quicker it’ll get the much-awaited update.
A: No, Pixel 4 will not get the Android 14 update as it has been excluded from the beta program. This is the first time Google is not offering a new version upgrade on its Pixel device. However, Pixel 4a 5G will get the Android 14 update as it was launched later.
A: Android 15 will arrive next year, in 2024. Android 14 is in the focus as it was previewed in February 2023 and officially announced in May 2023. It’s set to launch in August or September 2023. Once it’s available, Android fans will start waiting for the next version, which will likely be Android 15.
Final Words:
Android 14 is the upcoming major OS upgrade that users eagerly await. It’s set to arrive very soon, but it’ll take time to become available for all devices. The costlier flagships will get access to the update earlier than mid-range and budget smartphones. Now you know when your device is getting the upgrade.
Android 14 will also bring cool new features to improve the user experience and introduce much-needed customization options. Google will also fix many things they lacked in Android 13. We have discussed them in a separate guide on our website.
That’s all for this guide. If you have any queries regarding Android 14, feel free to ask in the comments. We’ll be glad to assist you more.
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