NEWS

Galaxy S22 phones users facing bootloop issue after One UI 6.1 update

Published

4 months ago

December 19, 2024

Saloni

In September 2024, Samsung started rolling out the Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S22 series. To be mentioned, this update is rolling for a large number of Galaxy devices worldwide. Yes, One UI 6.1 boasts some impressive new AI features as well as system and security optimizations to provide an improved user experience. On the other hand, Galaxy S22 users have started facing the stuttering and bootloop issue after receiving the One UI 6.1-based update.

It’s true that the installation of new updates sometimes brings some bugs, which will create issues in device performance. Likewise, the lagging or stuck in a bootloop issue is encountered on the Galaxy S22 series running on One UI 6.1-based update.

Galaxy S22 Bootloop issue description:

Some Galaxy S22 smartphone users mentioned on social media and Samsung’s official forum about their phones freezing, crashing, and stuttering as well as restating multiple times a day. Some users say their Galaxy S22 series phones are stuck in a bootloop issue, rendering them unusable.

Some users who contacted Samsung’s authorized service center, they ware claimed that they were told it was due to the fried motherboard. Well, after knowing that the phone is out of warranty, Samsung technicians at the service center are offering free service and the consumer is not willing to pay for the repair, the authority often makes excuses.

For your information, let us tell you that this is not the first time that the Galaxy S22 has faced problems with the One UI update. Earlier this year, the company had withdrawn the update due to similar complaints and re-released it after resolving the problems. However, the current wave of problems seems widespread and needs an urgent inquiry.

If it is proven that the update is causing the bootloop issue, Samsung should make the issue public. The company should consider providing free motherboard replacement for the affected units through its service center.

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ANDROID

Android 16 Beta is now available for these Samsung Galaxy S25 rivals

Published

1 day ago

April 18, 2025

Yogesh

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

NEWS

BREAKING: Samsung resumes One UI 7 rollout for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, Fold 6 SE

Published

2 days ago

April 17, 2025

Yogesh

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.

Samsung Galaxy S23 may receive One UI 7 next week

NEWS

Galaxy Z Fold 7 goes on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite, One UI 8 ahead of launch

Published

2 days ago

April 17, 2025

Suhani

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.