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Samsung recently threw users into confusion after hinting that the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update will be available for the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Flip (LTE), Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and Galaxy Z Fold 2. According to its support policy, none of these devices should be eligible for the big Android OS upgrade. Well, as expected, it was a mistake from the company. It isn’t pushing Android 14 to any of them.
Samsung confirms no Android 14 for Galaxy S20 and more
The confusion arose from a Samsung article detailing how One UI 6.0 will improve the camera experience of Galaxy devices. The company published the article shortly after rolling out the big update to the Galaxy S23 series. It explained new tools and features introduced with the update. Among those are improvements to the Galaxy Enhance-X app, which brings advanced features not available on the stock camera app.
In the footnotes of the article, Samsung listed the devices that will get the improved Galaxy Enhance-X app following the One UI 6.0 update. It included the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip (LTE), Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy A54, and Galaxy A53.
Essentially, the list confirmed that these devices are eligible for Android 14. However, we know that the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Flip (LTE), Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and Galaxy Z Fold 2 are not. All of these phones debuted in 2020 with Android 10 on board. They have received updates to Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13. Samsung only promised three major Android OS updates for them, so they aren’t eligible for Android 14.
The Korean firm has since improved its support policy to include four major Android OS updates for flagships and premium mid-range models, but it doesn’t cover the 2020 Galaxy lineup under the new policy. This means the devices were incorrectly listed in the article. Or maybe it had changed its mind, though there was little hope. Samsung didn’t respond to media requests for clarification on the matter, leaving users in confusion.
It was a mistake on Samsung’s part
Samsung has finally settled this confusion. The company has updated the footnotes to remove the devices ineligible for Android 14. So if you were hoping to get One UI 6.0 on your Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2, or the original Flip, it’s bad news for you. Your phone is done getting major updates. These devices will only get security updates going forward. Those will come at least up to four years after their launch.