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One UI 7 to restrict downloading Edge Panels from Galaxy Store
Samsung One UI 7 beta, which will be available to developers before the end of this year, and with the stable release along with the Galaxy S25 series. The One UI 7 will focus on simple, impactful, and emotional design along with more ways to seamlessly integrate Galaxy AI features into daily activity. Today, Samsung has officially confirmed that the Edge Panels will no longer be available to download from the Galaxy Stores with One UI 7 update.
One UI 7 to restrict downloading Edge Panels from Galaxy Store
According to the termination of the Edge Panel download from Galaxy Store, after updating One UI 7 on your Galaxy smartphone and tables you will no longer be able to download Edge panels from Galaxy Store. Plus, the Galaxy S25 lineup will come with One UI 7 out of the box, so it may lack the functionality of the Edge panels.
Moreover, the company also confirmed that if users have already downloaded the Edge Panels before the major software update, they will still be available in the “My Apps” section of the Galaxy Store. It is worth mentioning that, if you uninstall the Edge Panel, will not be able to re-download it from the Galaxy Store.
It means the Galaxy S25 series and new users with newer devices will not be able to download the Edge panels via the Store. Now, users can still download Edge Panels from the Galaxy Store before the next One UI update.
Plus, the notice particularly reveals that the Edge Panels are not available for Galaxy Store for Galaxy Fold and large-screen smartphones. The notice further states that if you have a new device that has One UI 7 or later installed, Edge Panels will still be able to transfer and install them from the older devices.
Samsung Edge Panel
Samsung Edge Panel has been one of the useful features of Galaxy devices for years. Over time, the company has significantly improved it with the addition of new ability to manage them. It acts as a shortcut for quickly accessing your favorite applications, features, and contacts.
With the One UI 6.1.1 update, Samsung redesigned the Edge panel, which made accessing the Smart Select feature more convenient.
One UI 7 beta release leak
Samsung has designed some new upgrades for the One UI 7 update recently a report also emerged online revealing that there is a new lock screen customization for Galaxy devices. As per the lacked launch schedule, the Korean tech firm could release the One UI 7 beta for Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra in South Korea, Garmany, and the US in Phase 1.
For more on the One UI 7 and what we know so far, check out the article below.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has started receiving the One UI 8.5 beta 5 update. The latest beta software contains several bug fixes and provides stability. This is likely the last beta before a stable release.
One UI 8.5 Beta 5 ZZAN is rolling out to Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in key markets. So far, it has been rolled out in Germany, India, South Korea, the US, and the UK.
Additionally, the February 2026 security patch has been tagged with the latest Beta update. It provides fixes for 25 that come from Google for Android, and 12 are provided by Samsung Mobile for additional protection of the One UI operating system.
The One UI 8.5 Beta 5 software includes an updated Bixby version that improves the usability experience. Moreover, this beta version updated your Samsung apps to the latest available versions.
One UI 8.5 Beta 5 update changelog:
- Version – One UI 8.5, ZZAN
Major changes/improvement
- Bixby version update applied
Samsung also revealed that the One UI 8.5 official rollout for the Galaxy S26 series will begin next week. That said, users of these flagships can expect the Stable update next month, and no new Beta will be provided in between.
If you’re already part of the One UI 8.5 beta program, you can get beta 5 on your Galaxy by going to Settings > Software updates > Download and install.
Samsung is working on the One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 QPR2 on the Galaxy S25 series. The One UI 8.5 is Samsung’s latest version of Android customisation for Galaxy smartphones. Now, the reportred tha Samsung may offers more refined UI design for the upcoming One UI 9, which is based on Android 17.
With One UI 8.5, Samsung has replaced the rectangular bottom bar with the rectangular tabs found in One UI 8.
According to @tarunvats33, One UI 9 will further enhance the pill-shaped design across all apps. Therefore, Samsung fans are hoping the company will add frosted glass and smoother animations in the upcoming update.
A tipster shared images of Quick Share from One UI 9.0 on their X handle. As you can see in the images below:
It has a more compact floating pill-shaped bottom bar compared to One UI 8.5, and the tabs also look more rounded.
We expect One UI 9 to officially launch around July 2026, probably alongside the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8. On the other hand, Samsung hasn’t yet confirmed when One UI 9 will arrive, so keep an eye on the Samsung Members app for the official roadmap later this spring.
This update will be based on the Android 17 operating system. The foldable devices will be the first to launch with the latest OS pre-installed.
Samsung is gearing up to launch its next flagship S series smartphones, the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, and now we have the latest “possible” look via unofficial leaked renders, showing the phones in black from different angles.
Certain tipsters have suggested the design of the new Galaxy S26 series way before its launch. Some said that it could bring a vertical pill shape bump in the base layer, encompassing three rings on the back, just like its predecessor, while others are now hinting at a box-like imaging system.
Amid this confusion, alleged renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra are emerging from YTECHB, showing what the devices could actually look like. It may adopt stunning dynamic shades this time: Black, showing the device from all angles.
Looking at the renders in detail, the biggest design change is the rear camera on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Instead of the old separate rings, it now features a single camera island inspired by the Galaxy Z Fold 7, giving the back a clean, modern look.
With the launch approaching on February 25th, official renders of the Galaxy S26 series have leaked, and we expect more interesting leaks to emerge soon. Samsung has also started taking pre-reservations for it in many countries, including the US and India.
Here’s how it looks.
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