Now that Samsung’s latest smartphones have all been updated to the latest software, it is also the turn of the older devices. The Samsung Galaxy A53 is now receiving the Android 14 update.
Download Android 14 on your Samsung Galaxy A53 now
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A53 can update their phone. Samsung is now rolling out Android 14 with the One UI 6 shell. That is a welcome surprise for A53 owners since Samsung was actually not expected to release this update until December 2023.
Although the Samsung Galaxy A53 is no longer the newest device in the series (now Galaxy A54), the update still helps improve your smartphone. The update brings new features and better security against malicious parties to the phone.
This way you can install the latest update yourself
When the Android 14 update is available for your Samsung Galaxy A53, you will automatically receive a notification. You can also check for software updates yourself. To do this, go to the settings, select ‘Software update’, and tap ‘Download and install’. This will make the new version visible and you can start the download immediately.
Android 14 is the second major update for the Galaxy A53. The smartphone came out of the box with Android 12 and will also receive Android 15 and 16 in the future. The A53 is still supported with security updates until March 2027. Do you now have a Samsung Galaxy A53? Then you can continue with it for a number of years.
This is new in Android 14
Android 14 mainly brings subtle improvements to the Galaxy A53. There is a new quick settings panel, a different font, and you can more easily customize the software, including the appearance of your lock screen.
For more information about the most important innovations of Android 14, you can view our extensive review. The update was first available on Google Pixel phones, but manufacturers such as OnePlus and Sony are also releasing Android 14 on their devices.
Android 14 will become available for even more smartphones in the coming months. If you have another Samsung phone or own a device from another brand, keep an eye on our comprehensive overview of the Android 14 updates. There we keep track of which smartphones can be updated and which are unfortunately not eligible.
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