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While we wait for One UI 7 beta, Google unveils the first Android 16 Developer Preview

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Android 16 Developer Preview

While we patiently wait for Samsung to release the Android 15-based One UI 7 beta update, Google has released the first Android 16 Developer Preview (DP1). This DP1 is focused on giving developers an early look at the new features and APIs that will be available in the final release in Q2 of 2025.

Andoird 16 Developer Preview 1 is available for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as the Android Emulator. The preview is not for daily or consumer use, and can only be installed manually. The public Android beta program will begin in January 2025.

When is Android 16 coming out?

Google plans to release two developer previews of Android 16 and four beta versions before the new major Android version is ready for public use. The stable Android 16 will be available sometime after April 2025 for Pixel devices unless some unforeseen issue causes delays.

  • Android 16 Developer Preview: November
  • Android 16 Developer Preview 2: December
  • Android 16 Beta 1: January,2025
  • Android 16 Beta 2: February,2025
  • Android 16 Beta 3: March,2025
  • Android 16 Beta 4: April,2025

Android 16 DP features

The Android 16 DP comes with new features and improvements for app developers. It brings an Embedded photo picker, Health records, and the latest version of Privacy Sandbox for privacy protection.

  • System Photo Picker: it will allow users a smoother, more integrated way to pick photos on the app without needing extra permissions.
  • Health Connect: This allows apps to access and manage medical records in FHIR format, but only with the user’s permission.
  • Privacy Sandbox: Android 16 DP brings the latest version of Privacy Sandbox to protect people’s privacy online.

One UI 8 could be released in Q3 of 2025

Google is scheduled to release the final version of Android 15 in Q2 of 2025, One UI 8 could also be released earlier. Samsung usually launches the stable version of One UI three months after Google launches a stable version of Android. So, is it possible that Samsung could release One UI 8 in Q3 of 2025?

As far as eligibility is concerned, almost every smartphone or tablet Samsung launched with Android 14 will get Android 16. Some devices that launched with Android 13 or earlier are eligible for three or four generations of major Android updates, and they will also get it.

However, Galaxy users are still waiting for the One UI 7 beta update, now it seems that Samsung soon release the beta update for the Galaxy S24 series in the coming days.

Yogesh is the main content creator at SammyMobiles and mostly works on Samsung firmware and software expert, he keeps his eyes open for new software rollouts, beta programs, and other software-related activities. Apart from the world of technology, he also takes care of his garden.

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Samsung ends software update support for three Galaxy devices

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Samsung recently shared its revised software update plan for July 2025. Through this updated plan, Samsung has confirmed that three Galaxy devices, the  Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G are no longer eligible for software updates.

Now, Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G have been removed from the Biannual plan in July 2025. It means that Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G devices will no longer receive software updates as they have completed their update cycle.

The Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G were released in 2021. Since then, these three Galaxy devices have received three major Android updates, along with regular security patches. Now, after several years of support, Samsung is officially ending updates for these Galaxy devices.

So, what does this mean for these phone and tablet users? First, don’t worry, because your tablet will still work. Even though the Korean tech giant will no longer send out new Android versions or monthly security updates, your device will still receive Google Play system updates. These updates help keep your Galaxy device secure and let you continue using important apps like banking, social media, and video streaming.

If you want the newest features and latest Android updates, you might want to upgrade to a newer Galaxy phone and tablet. You can check tablets from the Galaxy Tab A10 series, the Tab S9 series, or the Galaxy A56 5G. These new Galaxy devices offer better performance, new features, and longer support.

However, if your current devices are working well and you’re happy with them, there’s no need to upgrade right away. The Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G can still handle basic tasks like browsing the web, watching videos, or using social media.

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Samsung SMR: July 2025 Security patch released

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Samsung has announced the July 2025 security patch for its Galaxy devices on the first Monday of the month. However, Samsung fans are still waiting for the latest security update apart from the One UI 8 stable update.

Samsung July 2025 security patch

The July 2025 security patch from Samsung addresses 1 critical and 21 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. However, one CVE was resolved by previous updates from the company, and 1 is not relevant to Galaxy devices.

In addition to the Google patch, Samsung provides 9 SVE items to improve the user experience. The latest security patch fixes various issues related to System UI, Samsung Account, and  Framework for Galaxy Watch, Wi-Fi password for Galaxy Tablet,  LeAudioService, Emergency SOS,  KnoxVault trustlet, and more.

Android Patch Details:

The latest security update is based on the Android Security Bulletin – July 2025, which includes patches for 22 issues identified by Google.

Critical

CVE-2025-21450

High

CVE-2024-53010, CVE-2025-0819, CVE-2025-26433, CVE-2025-26454, CVE-2025-32321, CVE-2025-22436, CVE-2023-24023, CVE-2024-49714, CVE-2025-32325, CVE-2025-32326, CVE-2025-32331, CVE-2025-32330, CVE-2025-21449, CVE-2025-21446, CVE-2025-21433, CVE-2025-27052, CVE-2025-27057, CVE-2025-27042, CVE-2025-27056, CVE-2025-27043, CVE-2025-27061

Moderate

None

Already included in previous updates

CVE-2025-21454

Not applicable to Samsung devices

CVE-2025-21427

Samsung Galaxy Patch Details

Samsung also addressed 9 issues specific to its devices, such as 

  1. SVE-2024-2304(CVE-2025-20983, CVE-2025-20982): Out-of-bounds write in KnoxVault trustlet
  2. SVE-2024-2335(CVE-2025-21004): Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver in SystemUI for Galaxy Watch
  3. SVE-2025-0047(CVE-2025-20997): Incorrect default permission in Framework for Galaxy Watch.
  4. SVE-2025-0123(CVE-2025-20998): Improper access control in SamsungAccount for Galaxy Watch
  5. SVE-2025-0348(CVE-2025-20999): Improper authorization in accessing saved Wi-Fi password for Galaxy Tablet
  6. SVE-2025-0664(CVE-2025-21000): Improper privilege management in Bluetooth
  7. SVE-2025-0675(CVE-2025-21001): Improper access control in LeAudioService
  8. SVE-2025-0676(CVE-2025-21002): Improper access control in LeAudioService
  9. SVE-2025-0710(CVE-2025-21003): Insecure storage of sensitive information in Emergency SOS

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Samsung brings Galaxy Z Fold 5 to One UI 8 testing spot

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Samsung has started testing Android 16-based One UI 8 on the Galaxy Z Fold 5. This big result shows that the Korean tech giant is considering the 2023 foldable, which could also be included in the Open Beta program this year.

After Galaxy S and A series devices, Samsung’s Android 16 optimization for Galaxy devices is in full swing, with foldable models not being added to the testing zone.

A reliable tipster, @Tarunvats has spotted a new One UI 8 build for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 on the testing platform. The testing build, F946BXXU5FYG2, hints that Samsung is actively working on One UI 8 for the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Notably, last month, a carrier-locked variant (SM-F946U) of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 for the US was spotted on Geekbench running Samsung’s Android 16-based One UI 8.0.

The One UI 8 update will bring meaningful changes to the UI. The company is also working on redesigning apps and core functionality to further improve the appearance and foundation laid by the Android 15-based One UI 7 update.

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