Google has already released the first developer preview of Android 16, while Samsung has yet to release the Android 15-based One UI 7 beta version. Samsung Galaxy S24 series smartphone users join the One UI 7 Beta program shortly and here are some things that you should know before joining the program.
The Korean tech giant will release the Stable version next year with the Galaxy S25 series and the rollout is expected to complete first half of 2025, as Google will unveil the Android 16 in Q2 of 2025. The One UI 7 Beta update is an opportunity to try One UI features with Android 15 before the official release.
Every year, the company opens a One UI beta program to participants in China, Germany, India, Poland, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This program’s aim is to create a better, more trustworthy operating system and user experience for Galaxy devices, based on the user’s feedback.
Things to know before joining One UI 7 Beta Program
Instability:
By its nature, a beta program’s behavior and features change with each iteration of the OTA update rollout until the final rollout is released by the company. The One UI 7 beta is no different software ecosystem as it changes to the next one. Consequently, there could be some issues with the existing features and compatibility with some apps.
Changes:
According to the leak and rumors, Samsung has made some changes in the user interface. So, you will feel the new changes in the One UI 7 Beta program.
Storage:
Keep sufficient storage: One UI 7 beta weight could be over 3 gigabytes, that’s a pretty huge size for an OTA update but it’s not unusual to see.
Back up your Date:
Unexpected behavior in the beta version is usual and can cause data loss. So, we recommend you back up all your important data to your computer with Smart Switch before updating it to the latest software version.
Additional:
Maintain enough battery level (over 40 percent) on your Galaxy devices, as the installation will take some time. Plus, do not force the shutdown of your phone during the installation process.