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Breaking: One UI 7 Beta 2 is out for Galaxy S24 series

Published

1 year ago

December 16, 2024

Yogesh

Samsung has rolled out the One UI 7 beta 2 update for the Galaxy S24 series with a small yet effective changelog. The firmware carries some new features as well as bug fixes. The beta developers may get a more efficient and improved experience over the previous build.

Talking about the current scenario, Galaxy S24 series beta users have started collecting the One UI 7 beta 2 updates in Korea, Germany, the US, and the UK with the ZXL5 build. Unlike the previous beta package, this beta has a little less, but some favorable tugs for the respective device.

In Germany, the One UI 7 Beta 2 update for the Galaxy S24 series arrives with the One UI version S92xBXXU4ZXL5. Users will have to download a 1067.43 MB software package to install the update. This update is now available for the Galaxy S24 series in Korea and Germany and the company will soon expand it to more countries.

What’s new in One UI 7 Beta 2

According to the changelog, the new beta update fixes several issues that the display and malfunction after closing the Now bar app. Plus, it fixes some issues including displaying text in the App drawer, Dex wireless connectivity with TV, widget transparency, quick panel operation error, call recording, Wi-Fi/NCF connection, and many more.

In terms of improvements, this update improves the Egde panel Smaeryt Select entry speed. It also enhances slow switching between recent screen apps and improves intermittent reset issues when using power-saving mode.

Moreover, the One UI 7 Beta 2 introduced the Screen Refresh Rate settings in the Game Booster, which deliver a next-level gaming experience.

The fresh beta software installs the December 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability for an error-free experience.

Galaxy S24 One UI 7 Beta 2 Chagelog:

Major changes/improvements

Fixed the display and malfunction after closing the Now bar app

Fixed error displaying text in personal app drawer

Fixed the issue of Dex wireless connection not working on some TV products

Fixed reminder widget transparency not being applied (app update required)

Improved slow switching between recent screen apps

Improved Edge Panel Smart Select entry speed

Improved intermittent reset issue when using power saving mode

GPS team, improving accuracy drop phenomenon

Fixed quick panel operation error

Added screen refresh rate setting option in Game Booster

Fixed call ending and Samsung Messages app F/C issues

Fixed the phenomenon where the weather widget background color does not turn OFF

Fixed WiFi/NFC connection error set as routine

Many other improvements

In addition to fixing above mention bugs and issues, the changelog mentions that the Edge tools panel disappeared after installing the latest beta.

The update is available for beta testers who have enrolled in the One UI 7 Beta Program through the Samsung Members app. You can install the latest beta update through Settings > Software Update > Download and install.

BREAKING: Galaxy S24 One UI 7 Beta update now out in more countries

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Galaxy S24 series user gets January 2026 update

Published

4 days ago

January 15, 2026

Yogesh

Samsung started to roll out the January 2026 software update for the Korean models of Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 FE smartphones. This flagship device will be the next to grab One UI 8.5 as a major software release.

Samsung Galaxy S24 series January 2026 software update is released in batches with One UI 8 version SKT and a package size of 383 megabytes. Your Samsung Galaxy S24 series phone will get up to 55 fixes with the January 2026 patch.

This update provides that both Android and One UI systems remain secure. It also improves performance by clearing the system-level cache partition during installation.

Users of this phone can download this version with improved system security and better user experience. However, you should know that the software is released in batches and may take some time to reach all of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series users in the market.

You can download the latest software update on your Galaxy S24 series smartphone with the following instructions:

Open Settings
From here, now tap on Software update
Click on Software update

You will be notified with updated information if an upgrade is available.

On the other hand, Samsung is also testing the One UI 8.5 update for dozens of Galaxy models. While the beta program is open to Galaxy S25 users, developers are ensuring that users of other phones don’t have to wait too long by conducting internal testing.

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Standard Galaxy S26 enters Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip

Published

7 days ago

January 12, 2026

Suhani

After the Ultra variant, the Standard Galaxy S26 smartphone has appeared on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. The flagship phone has made significant scores on the benchmarking platform and seems ready to enter the real world.

On the other hand, a report from a French publication claims that the Galaxy S26 series will be launched across Europe on March 11, 2026. However, the company has not yet officially confirmed either the date of the Unpacked event or the release date.

In the latest edition, the Standard Samsung Galaxy S26 has reached Geekbench and revealed some of its key specifications. It has seemingly performed well in the single-core and multi-core tests on version 6.5.0, as well as achieved good points.

As per the listing, the device with model number SM-S942U obtained 3,379 points on the single-core test and 11,097 points on the multi-core test. The details reveal that the Galaxy S26 smartphone will equip the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, an overclocked version of the chipset.

The chip includes 12-gigabyte RAM, 3.63 GHz base frequency, six high-performance CPU cores running at a clock speed of 3.63GHz, and two prime cores at 4.74 GHz.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 grabs One UI 8.5 Beta 3 with critical fixes and January 2026 security patch

Published

2 weeks ago

January 5, 2026

Yogesh

Samsung is rolling out the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 update for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. This latest update is available in Germany, India, South Korea, the UK, and the US, and will be released in more countries soon. The update includes several important fixes and improvements to enhance the overall user experience, as well as carries the January 2026 security patch along with battery life improvements and some additional fixes.

One UI 8.5 Beta 3 can be identified via the PDA build version ending with ZZA3. It’s hitting the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in Beta markets.

Last month, Samsung launched the One UI Beta Program for Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra devices in four countries. At the same time, the company released the first Beta software. Two weeks ago, Samsung distributed the second Beta update, which expanded to India and Poland for key fixes and new features.

As Samsung gears up to start the official rollout, the Galaxy S25 series has received a new Beta software. The One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 series brings fixes for clock display error on the lock screen and issues related to favorites in the phone app.

Users reported that the Now Briefing does not display after the Beta, which has been resolved. Plus, it improved the screen lagging issue when using Live Effect in the gallery.

In addition, the beta release also includes improvements to battery life. The issue of excessive power consumption when certain apps are running has now been fixed. For Galaxy S25 users waiting for the stable version, Beta 3 will feel like a significant upgrade.

If you’re on the One UI 8.5 Beta 2 build, you should have already received the third Beta. Update your Samsung Galaxy S25 phone’s software by navigating to Settings, followed by Software update, and Download and install.