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The third One UI 7 beta firmware for the Galaxy S24 is now rolling out!
Earlier this month, Samsung kicked off the One UI 7 Beta program, allowing select Galaxy S21 owners to try out the new Android 15 software ahead of the stable release. Last week, Samsung released the second beta, which improved performance and fixed bugs related to Now Bar, App drawer, Quick panel, and more. Now South Korean firm has started rolling out the One UI 7 beta 3 based on Android 15 to the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra.
One UI 7 beta 3 for Galaxy S24 series is out
The One UI 7 Beta 3 update for the Galaxy S24 series comes with firmware version ending in ZXLJ. It is currently available in Germany and Korea and the company will soon expand it in all eligible markets.
- Germany: S92xBXXU4ZXLJ
- Korea: S92xNKSU4ZXLJ
The latest beta update fixes a bundle of issues that users encountered in the last beta version. mainly related to Quick Panel, Lock screen, Edge panel, Routine+, Lock screen shortcuts, Now bar, and more.
What’s new
New features
- Provide the option to switch left and right when opening the quick settings window
- Added 4×1 widget
Major changes/improvements
- Improved the inconvenience of vertical scrolling in the alphabetical sorting of the app drawer
- Changed the default setting of the screen refresh rate during Game Booster > Games to 120Hz and applied multilingual translations
- Changed the name of the FPS setting in Game Booster > Customize individual games to ‘FPS’ and changed the MAX value among the options to 60
- Set the default refresh rate to 120Hz in Game Booster > Samsung Messages > Exception occurred when saving MMS images
- Fixed the issue where the quick panel does not close immediately when opened and then closed immediately and the animation has to be completed before closing
- Fixed the Now bar not being displayed in a specific pat
- Fixed the alignment error of the battery icon and notification icon in the lock screen/AOD/status bar
- Fixed an error related to editing the lock screen
- Fixed the disappearance of the lock screen shortcut icon
- Fixed an error in the volume key operation when using Routine+
- Fixed the Edge panel > Tools not being displayed
- Many other improvements
Samsung has added sounds to One UI 7 Beta 3 that will lock and unlock the phone as well as play new tunes when you start charging. After installing this beta, you will notice that the fingerprint unlocking speed is very fast, which is faster than the previous version.
The One UI 7 Beta 3 comes in a January 2025 security update to protect the security to avoid bugs from the system and affecting your smartphone safety in terms of functioning.
The One UI 7 Beta based on the Android 15 has started seeding the Galaxy S24 owners. If your Galaxy S24 is enrolled in the beta program, you should receive the OTA notification soon. If you don’t receive a notification, you can check manually via the Settings > Software Update menu and Download and install.
The new One UI 7 beta version will bring you one step closer to its stable release. And the compnay is all set to release the Stable version of One UI 7 with Galaxy S25 series next year.
One UI 7 packs a plethora of new features and improvements, including a redesigned Quick Settings panel, new lock screen customization with Now Bar, improved Wi-Fi settings, new charging animations, improved overall experience, and plenty more. To learn more about everything that’s new in the latest Samsung software, be sure to check out our in-depth article on One UI 7.
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.
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.
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.
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