Android 14 GSI on a Samsung phone

Android 14 for Samsung phones will come out next month. It is currently in its final few beta versions. It has come a long way since the Developer Previews in early 2023. We can expect a stable rollout from many companies in the following few months. The priority list will mostly rank the flagships first, and mid-range phones will get the update a few weeks or months later.

There are several companies currently offering the Android 14 Beta, including Google, OnePlus, Vivo, etc. Samsung has an open Beta program for One UI 6, too, and it’s currently in its 4th Beta at the time of writing. The availability of this Beta varies depending on your region and carrier. Google will launch the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro on 4 October 2023, and we expect Android 14 to roll out for all Pixels around this time.

Also read: How to unlock the bootloader and root the Samsung S23 

Other companies will follow soon, in October and November. Google also has a GSI version of Android 14, and you can manually install it on your Samsung Galaxy phone. If you want to install a GSI version of Android 14 on your device, follow the steps in this article. GSI refers to Generic System Image, and this is a firmware that you can install on any smartphone that supports Treble. Treble is the hardware-specific code for Android. GSI is useful for application testing, ROM creation, etc.

How to download Android 14 on your Samsung phone

You have to first identify your device architecture and download the file based on that. There are four types: ARM64+GMS, ARM64, x86_64+GMS, and x86_64. We have the links for Beta 3, 4, and 5. Here’s some information about the latest Beta 5:

• Release date: August 10th 2023
• Build: UPB5.230623.003.A1
• Google Play Services Version Number: 23.18.18
• Build Type: Experimental
• Security Patch Level: August 2023

Important note: Beta builds are prone to various bugs and issues, and this is still a very early version. We don’t endorse the installation of premature builds on your main device, and we’re not responsible if anything goes wrong during or after the installation process. There’s a chance that you will also lose the data on your phone, so we recommend taking a backup of all essential data before you proceed.

How to install Android 14 GSI on your Samsung Galaxy phone

Requirements to install Android 14 GSI

• Your device should be on Android 9 and above.
• You need to unlock the bootloader of your phone.
• Your smartphone must have support for Project Treble.
• You have to install TWRP Custom Recovery for your Samsung phone.

1: Install TWRP Custom Recovery on your phone

1. Open the official TWRP webpage and click on the available devices.
2. Find your Samsung Galaxy model from this list.
3. Download and install the Odin tool on your PC. This tool is necessary to install custom TWRP files, which are necessary for the installation of Android 14 GSI.
4. Open the Settings app on your phone and find the About page. Tap on the Software option.
5. Tap on the build number 7 times and activate developer options if it’s not already active.
6. Close the Settings app, reopen it, and go to the Developer Options.
7. Enable USB Debugging and turn on the OEM Unlocking option.

 2: Flash TWRP Recovery

1. Open the Odin tool on your PC. Now, put your phone into download mode. Press the power button and volume down button for a few seconds, then press the volume up button. Then, connect your phone to your PC with a USB Cable.
2. Click on the AP Tab in the Odin application on your PC.
3. Click on the Start button after selecting your file.
4. Wait for a few seconds until the process completes. Your phone will automatically restart upon completion.
5. Now, your phone will have TWRP Recovery.

3: Install the Android 14 GSI using TWRP Recovery

1. You should already have the Android 14 GSI files from the links above.
2. Press the power button and volume button simultaneously to boot your phone into TWRP mode.
3. Select the wipe option.
4. You will see Swipe to Wipe at the bottom. Check the Dalvik Cache, System, Cache, and Data. Then, swipe to finish the process.
5. Select Install, and now, find where your Android 14 GSI file has been downloaded before.
6. Swipe and confirm the installation of Android 14 on your device.
7. You have to now flash any root client on your device. You can flash the popular Magisk ZIP, for example.
8. Now, reboot your phone. It should boot into Android 14 GSI.