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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G users in the US, rejoice. The company has just sent a New Year’s gift your way. Your phone is getting the Android 14 update with One UI 6.0 on top. The December 2023 security patch is also part of the big update, which started rolling out recently. International versions of the phone have already picked up One UI 6.0.
Galaxy A52 5G gets Android 14 in the US
As of this writing, the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update appears to be limited to carrier-locked variants of the Galaxy A52 5G in the US. The update is rolling out to users on a handful of carrier networks with the firmware build number A526USQUCFWL1. It will reach more users nationwide over the next few days, including those with a factory-unlocked unit.
The build number may vary but the content of the update will remain the same. Samsung has already published the full changelog on its official update tracker for the US version of the Galaxy A52 5G. One UI 6.0 brings a new button layout for the Quick Settings panel, enhancements to the notification shade, more customization options for the lockscreen, and simplified app icon labels.
Additionally, Samsung has improved system animations and enhanced multitasking with new gestures. The weather widget is now more dynamic while there are functional improvements for Samsung Keyboard. One UI 6.0 also brings new camera features, more powerful editing tools, an improved video player, improved Bixby Text Call, and more changes to the Galaxy A52 5G.
On top of this, the latest update for the 2021 premium mid-range phone from Samsung contains over 60 security fixes. The December security patch addressed seven critical Android OS vulnerabilities and dozens of high-severity issues, including a few exclusive to Samsung devices. If you haven’t already received the update, you can go to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check for it.
Your aging Samsung phone won’t get Android 15
Launched in March 2021, the Galaxy A52 5G will soon be three years old. While it might still be fairly capable, the device is approaching the end of its life. It will no longer receive major Android OS updates. Debuting with Android 11, Android 14 is the last update for the phone.
Security updates will come until around March 2025. If you plan to upgrade to a new model, Samsung has the Galaxy A55 coming up in a few months. We recently exclusively revealed its official renders. We will let you know when we have more information about it.