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Breaking: One UI 7 Beta 2 is out for Galaxy S24 series
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.
Today, with beta 4 Google expanded Android 16 Beta to select non-Pixel flagship devices from partner brands. Samsung, as always, is skipping the Android 16 Beta Program, while the new OS is available for select devices launched by Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, vivo, and Xiaomi.
Google released Android 16 beta 4 with a second version of platform stability and announced that apps compatible with the new OS will now be available on the Play Store.
Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Vivo, and Xiaomi have opened beta registration windows for their latest flagship devices launched in the last few months. Samsung, however, is yet to complete One UI 7 for its Galaxy devices, but will soon roll out the stable One UI 7 and launch an independent One UI beta program.
Last week, it was revealed that the company is already working on Android 16’s adaptation and testing the alleged One UI 8 on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphones.
Android continues to deliver great updates and new features throughout the year, while feedback from the beta community plays a vital role in constantly improving Android. The Android 16 developer site has a lot more information about the beta, including downloads and a release timeline for Pixel.
List of devices that are running the Android 16 Beta
- HONOR Magic 7 Pro
- Lenovo YOGA Tab Plus
- OnePlus 13
- OPPO Find X8
- realme GT 7 Pro
- iQOO 13
- vivo X200 Pro
- Xiaomi 14T Pro
- Xiaomi 15
- Redmi K70 Ultra
After the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has today resumed the rollout of One UI 7 based on the Android 15 update for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE. It is worth noting that the Korean tech giant had halted the rollout a few days ago due to a serious bug discovered in the initial update, so it is now rolling out a new firmware that will fix this issue.
Samsung has started rolling out the new One UI 7 update for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and Fold 6 SE. Initially available in South Korea, the new One UI 7 build will go live in more markets soon. This build is a more refined build than the initial build and includes fixes for system improvements.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and Fold 6 SE users can recognize it by the build number ending with BYD9.
Your Galaxy foldable device might have also received the new build. But you can check for the update manually in Settings > Software update. Click on Download and install so that your phone can receive the new OTA.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has now appeared on Geekbench, revealing that the company is carrying out pre-launch tests and preparations for its new device. The latest listing also solves the chipset mystery that has been in rumours for a long time.
According to the Geekbench 6.4 listing, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 US variant with model number SM-F966U achieved 3022 points on single-core and 9307 points on multi-core tests.
The US variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has appeared on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Also, the phone is expected to run on Android 16-based One UI 8 operating system
Being a flagship folding handset, all these things sound quite good. Nevertheless, the actual performance will only be known once the device is officially launched in the consumer market. Inputs reveal that the chipset is clocked at 3.53 GHz base frequency.
Apart from this, the Korean tech giant can launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 around July this year. Also, an affordable flip model can also be introduced along with both the devices.
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