The deployment of Android 13 has officially begun for the Google Pixel family, although the rest of the brands will have to settle for the beta program for the time being. This is the case of Samsung and its high range, which can already enjoy the news of One UI 5 based on the new version of Google’s operating system.
The South Korean brand is known for its generosity in terms of updates, since it is not only the one that offers the most over the years, but also the most active, being one of the first to offer this possibility after the giant of Internet. Of course, there are certain inconveniences that you must accept and take into account, but we are going to show you how to install Android 13 and One UI 5 on your Samsung easily.
Your Samsung with Android 13
Initially, the beta was scheduled for the end of July, although it was not until the beginning of this month of August when it finally arrived. Today we can say that the test is available for Europe, yes, only for Germany , and this is a small inconvenience that you currently cannot get around. Before going into depth in the axis of this publication, it is important to mention the Samsung devices that have the pleasure of experiencing the new Android update:
- Galaxy S22
- Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
As expected, only the latest high-end Galaxy S family can receive the One UI 5 beta based on Android 13, but the company’s two new foldables have recently joined . This means that if you have a previous generation model you will have to wait for the official deployment, that is, at least you must have the base model of the Galaxy S22 line. This test version together with the August security patch has an approximate weight of 2.5 GB .
Among the most notable changes are text recognition to make copying and pasting easier, a much more careful design of Material You, better optimization and a greater number of widgets.
How to install the beta
Now that you know the Samsung smartphones that can be updated to Android 13 and One UI 5, in addition to the news that they bring with them, it is time to know the installation procedure. The problem is that at the moment it is only available in a single country in Europe , as we have already mentioned before, so it is impossible to receive the respective new versions of the system.
Mainly, because at a certain point in the process the SIM card will be used to recognize and locate the device . This makes it impossible to experience this renewal, although we are going to explain how you can sign up for the One UI 5 and Android 13 beta program anyway:
- Open the Samsung Members app on your phone.
- A sign should appear at the top where you must click to sign up and register
- Confirm participation and wait until you receive the beta.
- Go to the settings and look for the “System update” section.
- Select “Download and Install” and wait until the process is complete.
SamMobile colleagues point out that Samsung has in mind to open the range of the beta for more smartphones and some countries. It has not been mentioned at any time what they will be, so it is really unknown if the beta can be obtained in Spain. We will have to be attentive for this, although you already know the steps that you must follow in advance.
