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New update to Samsung Home Up fixes DIY home screen issues for Galaxy devices running One UI 7

Published

4 months ago

February 18, 2025

Yogesh

Samsung’s experimental Home Up feature has received several improvements, expanding One UI home screen customization options. Samsung has released a new update to Home Up, version 16.0.00.58, for devices running One UI 7, which fixes DIY home screen issues.

This new Home Up update for Galaxy S25 and S24 running One UI 7 addresses the ‘One UI Home’ force closing issue caused by a conflict with specific resources when entering the home screen editing screen when using DIY home screen.

In addition, it also fixes bugs where widgets remain transparent when deleting widgets using the toolbar in DIY home screen editing mode. Full official changelog below:

Fixed the ‘OneUI Home’ force close issue due to conflict with specific resource when entering homescreen editing screen while using DIY home screen
Fixed bugs where widgets remain transparent when deleting widgets using toolbar in DIY homescreen edit mode
Fixed some bugs

This latest update fixes various errors that users might encounter while using the app. By addressing these issues, Samsung aims to provide users with a more stable and reliable platform to interact.

With an installation package size of 51.09 MB, Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 beta users can check for the Samsung Home Up v16.0.00.58 update by opening the Galaxy Store app, tapping on the menu icon, and selecting Updates. Alternatively, they can also download the fresh update from the Good Lock app.

Good Lock is still limited to a few countries. However, Samsung is slowly adding more markets to the Good Lock list with the stable One UI 7 update.

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 price leaked ahead of the official release

Published

2 hours ago

June 25, 2025

Yogesh

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are ready to make their debut, and in the meantime, we got our hands on the leaked price for this lineup. Yes, a new listing is appearing online, which has revealed the cost rate of the upcoming foldable models.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 price leaked

According to the new inputs, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 should be priced the same as the Z Fold 6 at launch, i.e. €1,999 for 256GB, €2,119 for 512GB, and €2,359 for 1TB. Furthermore, in Europe, the 256GB Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be €100 cheaper than its predecessor and will be available for €1,099 instead of €1,199. The 512GB Galaxy Z Flip 7 variant should cost €1,219 instead of €1,319.

In short, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will likely retain its price in Europe compared to the 2024 model, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 should be cheaper than the Flip 6 at launch.

The Galaxy Fold 7 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite globally, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will feature the Exynos 2500. Moreover, Android 16-based One UI 8 will come pre-installed on both foldable phones, with Samsung already teasing the exceptional Galaxy AI upgrade.

The Korean tech giant is all set to launch its new foldable phones, Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 at the Galaxy Unpacked event on 9 July 2025. You can now pre-reserve your new Galaxy phone and Samsung is offering some great rewards for doing so.

When you pre-reserve from Samsung, you get more than just a phone. Enjoy free delivery, trade-in discounts, price promises, and Samsung rewards. So don’t wait, pre-reserve and enjoy rewards for showing interest in Samsung’s next big thing.

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Samsung Galaxy A56 joins One UI 8 testing as beta release nears

Published

1 day ago

June 24, 2025

Suhani

Samsung has reportedly started developing One UI 8 for the Galaxy A56 smartphone. The company has already released an Android 16-based One UI 8 Beta for Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Just recently, a new build for the Galaxy A56 smartphone has surfaced, indicating that Samsung is internally working on One UI 8. The build, identified as A566BXXU4BYF7, has been spotted via a reliable tipster, @tarunvats33. Testing is underway for the European variant as PLS is Poland’s CSC code.

The Samsung Galaxy A56 smartphone is currently running on Android 15-based One UI 7. However, users are waiting for the next major update to try out new features. The special thing is that this device is eligible for the first major software update as One UI 8.

Based on Android 16, One UI 8 focuses on improving the experience of apps, including productivity, multitasking, reminders, calendar, modes and routines, and health. The software’s phone system, camera, security, privacy, and accessibility are also getting improvements.

Currently, Samsung Galaxy S25 series users can enjoy these new features through the One UI 8 Beta Program. The company is also planning to release One UI 8 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 series phone. However, older Galaxy smartphones might not receive the One UI 8 Beta update.

With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 series, the company will release the stable One UI 8 update.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 and Z Fold 5 performance tested on Android 16, One UI 8

Published

5 days ago

June 20, 2025

Yogesh

Samsung fans are eagerly awaiting the next evolution in software, and the recent leak has provided a glimpse into what the future holds. The latest development comes from GeekBench, where the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy Z Fold 5 have been spotted running on One UI 8 and Android 16.

According to Alfaturk, Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Z Fold 5 smartphones have appeared with One UI 8 and Android 16. The Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy Z Fold 5 have achieved single-core scores of 1466 and 1995 and multi-core scores of 3000 and 5055, respectively. We can expect significant performance improvements with the next major update.

It offers a glimpse into what consumers can expect from Samsung’s next software for Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Z Fold 5 smartphones. Notably, One UI 8 is going to be the last OS upgrade for the Galaxy S22 series and the second-to-last update for the Z Fold5 and Flip5.

Samsung is set to unveil Android 16-based One UI 8 next month, which will come pre-installed on the new foldable Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. The company will expand the new features and enhancements to the older models through updates.

On the other hand, Samsung is getting ready to release a new beta update for the Galaxy S25 series. Also, the first internal testing build of One UI 8 has been spotted for the Samsung Galaxy S24. This hints that the One UI 8 beta program may soon be available for Galaxy S24 users as well.