The Verizon-locked variant of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has started receiving the Android 14 (One UI 6.0) update in the US.

Samsung has released the One UI 6.0 update (based on Android 14) for the Galaxy S21 FE. The update is rolling out in the US to some carrier-locked devices. With this release, the entire Galaxy S21 product line has experienced One UI 6.0.

Galaxy S21 FE updated to Android 14 in the US, starting with carrier-locked devices
One UI 6.0 for Galaxy S21 FE locked to Verizon is available for download in the US. The update has a baseband version of G990USQU9FWK5 or G990U2SQU7FWK5 and includes November 2023 security patches. International and non-carrier-locked variants are yet to receive the update. So I expect the rollout to start for these variants within the next few days.

If you have a carrier-locked Galaxy S21 FE on Verizon and live in the US, you should check to see if the new update has landed on your device by going to the Settings app and then navigating to Updates. Update the software and select Download and Install. Since this is a major update, be sure to download the update over Wi-Fi and back up any important data before proceeding with the installation process.

New features of One UI 6.0 on Galaxy S21 FE
Galaxy S21 FE is installed with Android 12 right from the factory. The product has received two operating system updates: Android 13 and Android 14. Therefore, the Galaxy S21 FE will receive two more operating system updates in the future.

One UI 6.0 brings a few new features, including a redesigned Quick Settings Panel, new fonts, new emojis, a new media slider with waveform animations, and a redesigned Camera app. is simplified. All native apps also receive redesigns and added features.

One UI 6.0 also has several new widgets, including Camera Customization and Weather Insights. Bixby Text Calls can be launched at any time during a voice call.

The Gallery app now shows quick edit suggestions in the file details section. Stickers cut from images can be saved to Samsung Keyboard so you can use them later in other apps. Stickers can also be cut from film. The Gallery app can now scan documents.

The built-in image editor now has a larger set of controls for easy editing. You can draw on custom stickers. The built-in video editor has been renamed Video Studio, and it can save drafts and continue editing from the draft later. The Calendar app provides suggestions for events. The Settings app now has a separate section for battery.