Android 14 looms close by, edging ever nearer. In truth, the forthcoming significant software enhancement to Google’s wildly sought-after mobile operating system is set to grace us in the following weeks. Although Google did not allocate an extensive amount of time to expound upon Android 14 during the Google I/O’23 event, it is accompanied by a multitude of minor enhancements that aspire to refine the formula.
In accordance with tradition, Google’s exclusive line of Pixel devices will be the first to receive the software upgrade. Other manufacturers, on the other hand, will require a bit of time to concoct their own customized Android skins based on Android 14, causing a delay in its arrival to their compatible phones.
So, when can we expect Android 14 to grace our devices? Here, we present our presumptions and estimations based on the release patterns of prior Android versions.
When will Android 14 arrive on my Pixel phone?
Below, we provide a glimpse into the arrival dates of some previous Android versions on eligible Pixel devices. While this list does not serve as a predictive tool, it does offer a rough indication of when we should anticipate the arrival of Android 14.
Out of the ordinary, Android 12 experienced a slight delay, yet most preceding Android versions were launched within the August-September timeframe. This makes it the most probable release window for Android 14 as well.
In fact, Google’s own vague roadmap divulges that the next iteration of Android will be bestowed upon us during the August-September period. The official chart below lacks a definitive month for the official release, but we can establish our own expectations based on this graph.
When will Android 14 arrive on my non-Pixel phone?
As of now, there is no official word regarding the potential timeframe for the release of Android 14 on non-Google devices.
Drawing from past periods and Android releases, we anticipate that each Android manufacturer will unveil their plans for the rollout of their own Android 14-based interfaces shortly after Google makes the software available to the public in the upcoming weeks.
As is customary, we foresee flagship devices as the first to receive the update, likely within the October-November timeframe if we consider the trends of previous years. For instance, last year, Samsung’s Galaxy S22 ex-flagships were graced with the Android 13 update in mid-October, followed by the Galaxy Z Fold 4/Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the most recent mid-range Samsung phones.
