The next version of Android has been revealed by Google, which means we're starting to get questions regarding the Samsung Galaxy Android 13 update.

Samsung is still concentrating on pushing Android 12 and One UI 4.x upgrades to Galaxy phones and tablets, but that will change later this year when Android 13 and One UI 5 are released.

Although the firm is significantly more open about software these days, it will take months for it to reveal precise intentions for Android 13.

Although Samsung is now silent, we can piece together an early Samsung Galaxy Android 13 roadmap based on confirmed information, rumours, and precedent.

As we get closer to the likely delivery of Samsung's Android 13 update with One UI 5, this roadmap will help you establish realistic expectations.

If you possess or plan to acquire a Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S10, Galaxy Tab S8, or another Samsung device, you should be aware of Android 13.

As we approach 2022, we'll go through what we know about Android 13's features, the Samsung Android 13 release date, the Android 13 beta, and everything else Samsung owners should know.

Let's start with the software that's being released ahead of the Android 13 updates from Samsung.
Some are based on Android 11 while others are based on Android 12.
Samsung's One UI will be updated in some of these editions.

Samsung Galaxy June Update

Samsung is currently pushing its June update to Galaxy devices.

 

Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy A73, Galaxy A72, Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G, and Galaxy Tab Active Pro are now receiving the firmware.

On Samsung's security website, you may discover more about the contents of the June update, May update, and prior monthly upgrades.

To refresh your memory, here's a list of Samsung's current Android security update coverage.
Samsung refreshes this list regularly, so if you have an older phone, it may be bumped in the coming weeks.

Current Models for Monthly Security Updates

  • Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Fold 5G, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
  • Galaxy S10 Lite
  • Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • Galaxy Note10, Galaxy Note10 5G, Galaxy Note10+, Galaxy Note10+ 5G, Galaxy Note10 Lite, Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
  • Enterprise Models: Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy A52s 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy XCover4s, Galaxy Xcover FieldPro, Galaxy Xcover Pro, Galaxy Xcover5

Current Models for Quarterly Security Updates

  • Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 5G
  • Galaxy Note9
  • Galaxy A40
  • Galaxy A01 Core, Galaxy A21, Galaxy A21s
  • Galaxy A02, Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A22, Galaxy A22 5G, Galaxy A22e 5G, Galaxy A32, Galaxy A32 5G, Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy A72, Galaxy A82 5G
  • Galaxy A03, Galaxy A03s, Galaxy A03 core, Galaxy A13, Galaxy A13 5G, Galaxy A23, Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A73 5G
  • Galaxy M21 2021, Galaxy M31s, Galaxy M51, Galaxy M12, Galaxy M22, Galaxy M32, Galaxy M32 5G, Galaxy M42 5G, Galaxy M52 5G, Galaxy M62, Galaxy M13, Galaxy M23 5G, Galaxy M33 5G, Galaxy M53 5G
  • Galaxy F12, Galaxy F22, Galaxy F42 5G, Galaxy F52 5G, Galaxy F62
  • Galaxy Tab A7, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Galaxy Tab A8, Galaxy Tab Active Pro, Galaxy Tab Active3
  • Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
  • W21 5G, W22 5G
  • Enterprise Models: Galaxy A50
 

Current Models for Biannual Security Updates

  • Galaxy S8 Lite
  • Galaxy A6+, Galaxy A7 (2018), Galaxy A8 Star, Galaxy A8s, Galaxy A9 (2018)
  • Galaxy A10, Galaxy A10e, Galaxy A10s, Galaxy A20e, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A30, Galaxy A60, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A80, Galaxy A90 5G
  • Galaxy A11, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A41, Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71 5G
  • Galaxy A20s, Galaxy A30s, Galaxy A50s, Galaxy A70s, Galaxy A01, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71
  • Galaxy J4, Galaxy J6, Galaxy J6+, Galaxy J8
  • Galaxy M10, Galaxy M10s, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30, Galaxy M30s, Galaxy M40, Galaxy M01, Galaxy M11, Galaxy M21, Galaxy M31
  • Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018), Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019), Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019), Galaxy Tab A with S pen, Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
  • Galaxy Tab S4, Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Tab S6 5G
  • W20 5G

Samsung announced plans to keep certain Galaxy phones and tablets updated with key Android versions and security patches for up to five years in early 2022.

While some devices may not be upgraded to Android 13, they will continue to get regular, if not sporadic, security upgrades until 2022 and beyond.

Samsung claims that "security updates may vary by device and market," and that its security update models are subject to change and will be examined regularly.

The company is reportedly working on a new One UI 4.1.1 update and it should arrive later this year in and around the time the company launches new foldable devices.

 

Samsung Galaxy Android 13: What’s New

Because it will use Samsung's One UI, Samsung's version of Android 13 will differ from the version Google provides for Pixel devices.

We haven't seen any concrete details yet, but Samsung is expected to release One UI 5 alongside Android 13 later this year.

Samsung's One UI updates often include design changes, current feature refinements, and new features for both newer and older devices.

We don't yet know anything regarding Samsung's Android 13 version.
However, we do know a lot about Google's ambitions for Android 13, and many of these features will likely make their way into Samsung's version of Android 13 for Galaxy smartphones.

During the beta process, Google may add or remove features, thus the final version of Android 13 may differ from the version that developers and beta testers are using right now.

These Galaxy Devices Will Get Android 13

For the past two years, Samsung has kept Galaxy phones and tablets up to date with key Android software updates.
Thankfully, the corporation has realised its error and modified its policy.

 

The company has stated that it will provide four years of major software upgrades to certain devices in the future.
This is certainly a significant advancement because it implies Galaxy users will be able to keep their gadgets for much longer.

The Galaxy devices that will receive four years of new Android/One UI versions and five years of security upgrades are as follows:

  • Galaxy S Series: Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE and upcoming S series devices.
  • Galaxy Z Series: Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 and upcoming Z series devices.
  • Galaxy A Series: upcoming select A series devices.
  • Galaxy Tablets: Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and upcoming Tab S series devices.

If your smartphone appears on this list, you'll almost certainly be getting Android 13 with One UI 5.
Unless you have an extremely ancient phone or tablet, there's no need to be concerned right now.

Newer devices, such as the Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite, should receive Android 13, although the rest of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series may remain on Android 12.

If your device isn't listed above and you've previously received three major Android software updates, you're in danger of losing out on Android 13 and One UI 5.

Owners of earlier Samsung models may be surprised, but we'd temper our expectations for the time being.

Samsung Galaxy Android 13 Beta

Google's Android 13 beta is now available for Pixel devices.
Samsung, predictably, is not participating, and we expect the business to operate its testing programme separate from Google's.

Samsung used to limit its Galaxy Beta programme to flagship models, but in recent years, the company has expanded it to include mid-range phones.

 

While we don't know exactly how the Galaxy Android 13 beta process will work, the Galaxy S22 series and a few more smartphones are expected to participate.

Samsung's Android betas are usually only available in a few locations.
Large markets, such as the United States, are always included on the list, but smaller markets are frequently excluded.

Fortunately, it appears that Samsung's beta programme will begin much sooner than normal.
SamMobile announced in April that the Android 13/One UI 5 beta would be pushed to Galaxy users in the following three to four months.

Obviously, things might change, so this isn't a guarantee, but it's still an exciting idea.

Samsung Galaxy Android 13 Release Date

When will Samsung release the first stable version of Android 13?
Let's begin with what we already know.

 

After July, Google claims the final version of Android 13 will be available for Pixel phones.
Samsung won't release Android 13 before Google, so we'll have to wait until late summer or early fall to see it.

If Samsung manages to get its beta programme up and running this summer, the formal release could arrive months ahead of schedule.
Around the end of the year, Samsung usually launches new Android operating systems.

Samsung has accelerated its Android rollout from 2021to 2022, so Android 13 could arrive even sooner than Android 12.

While many Galaxy models will receive Android 13 and One UI 5 in the second half of 2022, others will have to wait until 2023.