Soon after rolling out the Android 9.0 Pie Beta update to Galaxy A7 (2018) users in India, Samsung has now also rolled out Android 9.0 Pie Beta update to Galaxy A6 (2018) in Korea.
The beta update is said to bring the latest One UI to the device. With this, users can enjoy host of different features. The brand has started rolling out the update over-the-air.
In order to get the first Beta update, users will need to register to the Beta programme. Users need to go Samsung Members application and go to the Notices section. There, users will find the notification of the beta programme. Tap on this and then click the Register button to enrol in the beta programme. Once the registration is complete, users can check for the Beta update by going to Settings > Software Update > Download updates manually options.
Before enrolling into the beta program, it is to be noted that the beta software by nature may contain bugs and other issues which may affect the functionality of the software. It takes anywhere from weeks to months for the update to move from the beta to the stable channel.
The latest UI features newly designed controls at the bottom with larger search box or text at the first half, which it claims will be easier to navigate as compared to its predecessor. Apart from this, users will be able to use new gesture controls, a new pill-shaped icon for navigations, refined notifications and Quick Settings, vertical volume controls and new power menu among others.