When Apple releases a software update on the iPhone, everyone receives it simultaneously. But on the Android side, it depends on the individual manufacturers. For example, Samsung’s Android 13 update was only announced two weeks agoalmost two months after Google made its debut for Pixel devices. Only now do we learn when each device will get its bump.
The first batch of phones to get the update is the Galaxy S22 series, which includes the Galaxy S22+ and the Ultra. The second wave of rollouts are expected in November, with updates for Samsung’s latest two foldable generations, as well as the Galaxy S21, Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy S20 series of smartphones. Samsung tablet users will also see the update to Android 13, with the Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S7 series being first on the list.
The list of devices receiving updates was announced via a push-notification to Korean Samsung users. It’s worth noting that these are references to Korean devices first, though the US often follows suit soon after. 9to5Google usefully points out that the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition, a phone bore, is “notably” absent from this list. (So much for being a fan!) Anyway, if you’re on a device that’s not on this list, consider upgrading as it means it’s lower on Samsung’s priority list .
Samsung’s software with Android 13 is called One UI 5. It offers all the same features as Android 13, including more color palette options, a new privacy dashboard, and better support for Android 13. different screen sizes, especially tablets. A bunch of Samsung-only features are also included in the update, like Routines, custom call backgrounds, and iOS 16-style widget stacking. Even Bixby will get a feature next year. call center that allows you to answer the phone by typing text. And the Service Mode allows you to hide your user data when sending your Samsung device for repair.
Two months was not one long it’s time to wait for Android 13 on Samsung devices, but you might still hear complaints. Like I said, Android has a long history of software update fragmentation, and longtime users still complain, myself included. However, this update came quite quickly because Android 13 is quite minor. compared to previous versions.
You can check if your Galaxy S22 is ready for the update now. In the United States, Verizon has also announcement it sows Android 13 on the S22 on its network.