NEWS
Samsung One UI 7 Beta Program to start on December 12 in India
Update: Samsung’s One UI 7 Beta program is scheduled to release on December 12, 2024, in India for the Galaxy S24 series, including Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Moreover, Samsung could launch One UI 7 beta 2 for Galaxy S24 series for Galaxy S24 series in South Korea, Germany, and the US.
Last week, Samsung announced the One UI 7 beta Program for the Galaxy S24 series phones. The company released the beta program for Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra in selected counties on December 05. Now, we have some information regarding the possible One UI 7 beta program release in India.
One UI 7 beta update could release later this month in India
According to the information, the One UI 7 beta program update will take another half a month to be released in India, as the Samsung chat support said it will be done before the end of this month.
So, we recommend that please wait for some time when One UI 7 beta is released for your Galaxy S24 series phone you will get a notification regarding this. Now, we can say that the beta version for Indian users might be something better like Beta 2, as the company promises to ensure that we will not disappoint you.
The One UI 7 stable version is set to be released alongside the upcoming Galaxy S series devices, the Galaxy S25 in the first quarter of 2025, with no firm release date yet available.
One UI 7 Beta 2
On the other hand, a tipster has revealed citing a source that the One UI 7 beta update could be released this week, possibly today or December 12. Now, with December 10 almost about to end, it remains to be seen if Beta 2 is released by December 12. If the information turns out to be incorrect, we will also see the second beta later this month.
One UI 7 features
Samsung has already started the One UI 7 beta update in the select markets for the Galaxy S24 lineup, offering the change experience and providing feedback on features.
This update brings dozens of new features and enhancements to the existing function alongside brand new UI design. These features include a Vertical Scrolling App drawer, Galaxy Buds controls in the Media player widget, Writing Assist tools, Call transcripts, and many more.
Moreover, it enhances the user’s experience from personalization to animations as well as apps in One UI 7 has a newer design, having a slightly darker color with a gradient environment.
Samsung is reportedly planning major upgrades for its future Galaxy S27 series. Even though these flagship phones are still far from launch, new leaks have revealed that Samsung is working on the Galaxy S27 Pro alongside the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27 Plus, and Galaxy S27 Ultra models.
Galaxy S27 Pro leaks
As per the GSMA database Documents, Samsung has three unannounced devices in the pipeline. The database has three model numbers: SM-S956U, SM-S957B/DS, and SM-S958U. According to this, the SM-S956U model number identifies it as the Galaxy S27+, while those for the SM-S957B/DS identify it as the Galaxy S27 Pro, and the SM-S958U lists it as the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
Additionally, the Pro variant phone is expected to resemble the Galaxy S27 Ultra in terms of specifications closely.
In terms of specifications, the Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to feature a more compact design, sporting a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display. There is also talk that it will not include an S Pen.
As for the cameras, this phone could feature a 200MP primary rear camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus, and a 50MP telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom. Additionally, it includes a 12MP front camera for better selfies.
The Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro for Galaxy processor. Additionally, it may come with 12GB or more of RAM and 256GB or more of UFS 5.0 storage. The phone could house a 5,000mAh battery with 45W or faster charging.
Based on previous launch timelines, the Galaxy S27 series is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2027. Stay tuned for more facts.
Samsung has reportedly commenced Android 17-based One UI 9 testing for the Galaxy S26 series. The first-ever Android 17 build has surfaced on Samsung’s firmware server, suggesting an early debut of the next One UI version.
An alleged Android 17 firmware has been listed on CheckFirm (via TarunVats) for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. That said, Samsung kicked off its work on the One UI 9 system for the latest flagship nearly two months earlier than usual.
Based on available information, Samsung is currently testing the BZC5 build on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung will take its time to refine this new operating system for Galaxy devices and will not rush the release of the firmware.
Although testing for One UI 9 has commenced early, this does not imply that it will become available to customers any sooner. Samsung will take the necessary time to optimize this new operating system for Galaxy devices and will not rush the firmware release.
On February 25, Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 series, and these phones will be available starting March 11. A day later, the company began rolling out Beta 6 for the Galaxy S25 series, but it seems this may not be the last beta before the stable version is released. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 series is still receiving updates through the One UI 8.5 beta program.
Samsung One UI 8.5 beta 7
A reliable tipster, @TarunVats, spotted a new One UI 8.5 beta build for the Galaxy S25 series on testing systems. The build ending in ZZC3 indicates that Samsung is preparing the seventh beta update for the S25 phones. It’s worth noting that this build began rolling out in March, but the patch level is still February 2026.
The new build suggests that the beta program is still active even after the Galaxy S26 series launched with One UI 8.5 features and improvements. Galaxy S25 Users may have to wait a little longer for the final stable update.
The latest One UI 8.5 Beta 6 update fixed many problems and improved the phone’s performance, including Bixby, Gallery, Now Bar, Now Brief, Display settings, Modes, and Routines.
At this time, Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed how many more beta updates will arrive or when the stable One UI 8.5 version will be released for the Galaxy S25 series and older phones. However, the new beta build is a strong indication that at least one more beta update is on the way. Galaxy S25 users who are part of the beta program should keep an eye out for new updates.
-
NEWS1 year agoAbout the Battery Health and performance of Galaxy S25
-
NEWS1 year agoSamsung Android 15 update: Which Galaxy devices will get One UI 7
-
NEWS1 year agoJoin the One UI 8 Beta Program: Experience the latest One UI with Android 16
-
NEWS2 years agoMore evidence suggests the Galaxy S25 Ultra may eventually adopt this Pixel security feature
-
NEWS1 year agoSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra battery and Charging test: Upgrade results
-
ANDROID1 year agoSamsung Galaxy phones and tablets that should receive Android 16 and One UI 8 update
-
NEWS2 years agoGalaxy S25 to integrate Bixby and AI into camera app
-
NEWS2 years agoOne UI 7 battery icon to show charge levels with dynamic colors