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Samsung has just released the Android 14 update for another Galaxy smartphone. The big update is rolling out to the Galaxy A52, a premium mid-range device from 2021. It brings One UI 6.0, which contains all Android 14 features and more, and the December security patch.
Galaxy A52 gets Samsung’s Android 14 update
Samsung’s Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update for the Galaxy A52 is currently rolling out in Europe. The big Android update comes with the firmware build number A526BXXU5FWL1 in the region. The OTA (over-the-air) file has a size of almost 2.2GB. Users in other regions such as the US will get One UI 6.0 with a similar firmware version and file size in the coming days.
The big file size is because of the amount of changes this update brings to the Galaxy A52. After all, we are talking about a major Android OS upgrade. Samsung has revamped several UI elements for a more intuitive user experience. It has also added new camera features, editing tools, homescreen widgets, gestures, and more. Stock apps such as Samsung Notes, Samsung Keyboard, Samsung Internet, and others also get new features and improvements.
Along with these goodies, the Android 14 update for the Galaxy A52 bundles the latest security fixes. The December SMR (Security Maintenance Release) from Samsung patches more than 60 vulnerabilities. A handful of those are confirmed to be critical issues. The company has already pushed the new SMR to the phone in some markets, including the US. Android 14 will not bring additional security fixes to those units.
This mid-range phone may not get Android 15
Samsung launched the Galaxy A52 with Android 11 onboard in March 2021. With Android 14, the device has picked up three major Android OS upgrades. That may be it for the aging premium mid-range phone. The Korean firm promises four major updates for newer flagships and premium A-series phones, including the Galaxy S21 series from 2021. However, there is little chance the Galaxy A52 will get Android 15.
We are still hopeful of the phone receiving One UI 6.1, though. The new One UI version, which is still based on Android 14, debuts with the Galaxy S24 series early next year. It brings several new AI features, some of which should trickle down to the Galaxy A52. Security updates for the phone will come at least until March 2025. We will let you know when Samsung pushes more updates to it. You can check for updates manually from the Settings app.