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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.
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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