Galaxy phones not on this list may miss out on massive Android upgrade

Android 14 will be the big release from Google this year with it looking set to bring a swathe of improvements to millions of devices across the world. The US technology giant has just released its first developer preview of this new operating system and a full reveal should take place in the coming months.

Although the full suite of new features is yet to be announced, Google has confirmed that Android 14 will help improve the efficiency of apps and offer users the option to scale text up to 200 percent that’s a boost of 70 pecent over Andorid 13.

Another vital change is that Android 14 will block older applications being installed on devices which should help to cut down on dreaded malware being spread.

As Google explains, “Malware often targets older API levels to bypass security and privacy protections that have been introduced in newer Android versions. To protect against this, starting with Android 14, apps with a targetSdkVersion lower than 23 cannot be installed.”

It’s sure to be another feature-packed upgrade and it appears we may already know which Samsung devices will be able to install it later this year.

The team at SamMobile have taken a quick dive into the specs for Android 14 and worked out which phones should be able to install it once Samsung makes its own tweaks and pushes it out as part of its yearly upgrade plan.

Featuring on the list are phones such as the all-new Galaxy S23 series along with the S22 and S21. Samsung’s bendable call makers also appear ready for Android 14 with it thought that owners of the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 will get access.

Sadly, if you haven’t upgraded in a while you might face disappointment as there is no sign of the Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S20 on the list.

Here’s SamMobile’s prediction for which phones will get Android 14 latest this year.

GALAXY S DEVICES

Galaxy S23 Ultra • Galaxy S23+ • Galaxy S23 •

Galaxy S22 Ultra • Galaxy S22+ • Galaxy S22

Galaxy S21 FE • Galaxy S21 Ultra • Galaxy S21+ • Galaxy S21

GALAXY Z DEVICES

Galaxy Z Fold 4 • Galaxy Z Flip 4 • Galaxy Z Fold 3 • Galaxy Z Flip 3 •

GALAXY A DEVICES

Galaxy A73 • Galaxy A72 • Galaxy A53 • Galaxy A52 (A52 5G, A52s)

Galaxy A33 • Galaxy A23 • Galaxy A14 • Galaxy A13 • Galaxy A04s

GALAXY M DEVICES

Galaxy M53 5G • Galaxy M33 5G • Galaxy M23