Samsung has already begun rolling out the One UI 7 update to the Galaxy A-series. It’s currently live for the Galaxy A35, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A55, with remaining models set to join the party over the coming days and weeks. However, for two Galaxy phones, this update marks the end of the road.
The update party is almost over for Galaxy A14, A14 5G
The Galaxy A14 and Galaxy A14 5G will get the One UI 7 update sometime this month or next month — and this will be their last major software upgrade. While they won’t receive any more OS upgrades in the future, Samsung has promised to continue rolling out security patches for these devices for at least two more years.
Samsung announced the Galaxy A14 and Galaxy A14 5G in early 2023 with Android 13 out of the box. Both phones were promised two major Android updates — Android 14 and Android 15 — along with four years of security patches. So, the device will soon run out of major OS updates with the Android 15-based One UI 7 release. However, it will continue to receive security patches.
Galaxy A14 users probably shouldn’t rush for an upgrade just to keep getting OS updates (more on that below).
Related:
1. One UI 8 rollout won’t follow One UI 7’s pace
2. Samsung devices that are eligible for One UI 8 update
You probably don’t need a smartphone upgrade right now
If you own a Galaxy A14 or Galaxy A14 5G and are considering upgrading just to get the latest OS versions, you might want to hold off for a year (at least). The reality is that smartphone brands do not introduce significant changes with every big release.
One UI 7 is already a big step forward. Samsung spent more than two years planning this version and had a longer-than-usual development timeline — a major reason behind the update delay. Since many important changes and improvements are already baked into One UI 7, the next version — One UI 8 — is unlikely to bring drastic new features or changes.
So unless you’re looking to upgrade for reasons beyond just software (like better performance, display, or camera), sticking with your Galaxy A14 or A14 5G for another year isn’t a bad idea at all.
Also read:
1. Galaxy A-series phones that will get One UI 7 update
2. One UI 8 update: release date, features, and everything else we know
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