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Samsung One UI 7 brings new parental control features to the Galaxy S25 series
Last month, Samsung launched its latest edition of S series flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S25 series. During the announcement, the company talked a lot about security and privacy, its new features, and how it helps the users. However, it doesn’t mean that Samsung has forgotten about parental control features on Galaxy S25 with One UI 7, which controls what children can access on the Samsung Internet browser and Galaxy Store.
One UI 7 brings new parental control features to Galaxy S25
As discovered by Android Authority, on the Galaxy S25 series with One UI 7, new parental control features let parents manage what content children can access through the Samsung Internet and Galaxy Store apps, though.
These features include the ability to block sexually explicit and violent web content in the Samsung Internet app. In addition, it also includes the ability to set a maximum rating for apps and games from the Galaxy Store.
While this is a great feature, parents can set the Galaxy Store to only allow apps rated for all ages, 12+, 16+, or 18+. This ensures that kids don’t accidentally download apps or games that are inappropriate for their age.
How to access One UI 7 enhanced parental controls features
To use the new feature on your Galaxy S25, go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing and parental controls and there’s a new Content restrictions page that isn’t present in previous versions of One UI.
Once enter the Content Restrictions page, you will see the Web content and App and game age ratings.
- Web content helps to control the types of websites allowed in the Samsung Internet app to browse.
- Allows all sites: No sites will be blocked
- Block explicit sites: No filter is perfect, but this will help to block sexually explicit and violent sites.
- App and Game Age Ratings Tool helps you set the maximum allowed rating for apps and games from the Galaxy Store.
- Based on age in Samsung account
- All ages
- 12+
- 16+
- 18+
The app and game age ratings tool helps to set the maximum rating allowed for apps and games from the Galaxy Store.
In short, One UI 7 lets parents block explicit sites on Samsung Internet and restrict app downloads in the Galaxy Store.
In Korea, Samsung has kicked off the Android 15-based One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Z Flip5. The update follows the One UI 7 deployment for Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy Z Fold5, as well as Galaxy Z Flip5 users in the same region, which began earlier.
These users are among the first to experience this update, which promises a smoother, more intuitive experience with a refined user interface, improved performance, enhanced privacy controls, and new customization options that align with Samsung’s vision for a seamless and intuitive user experience.
One UI 7 comes with a brand new look for your Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Z Flip5, including a sleeker user interface, smoother animations for maximum interactions, and an improved flow across the system.
Over the next few days and weeks, the Korean tech giant will open up the One UI 7 distribution to older flagships like the Galaxy S22 and S21 series, Galaxy Z Flip 4/3, and Z Fold 4/3.
To note, the company has started the US rollout for select devices, including the S24 series, Z Fold6, and Z Flip6 from April 10, but the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Z Flip5 and others are still pending. The company’s phased approach prioritises flagships, with mid-range devices like the Galaxy A-series scheduled for June.
Your device should send a notification for a software upgrade. In the meantime, you can manually get the latest software from Samsung’s servers by navigating through Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Samsung users can try out One UI 7 on the Galaxy S22 Plus virtually. The update’s rollout hasn’t yet begun, but the company is moving towards kicking off a public rollout next month. Samsung’s latest RTL refresh brings One UI 7 to the Galaxy S22 series, but users may be disappointed as they miss out on 5 major AI features with One UI 7.
One UI 7 is available on the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S24 series, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Notably, the latest flagships exclusively run the Stable One UI 7, last year’s flagships have Beta access to the software, and the Galaxy S22+ is eligible for RTL.
The RTL listing was recently updated as a video spread on Reddit and X that shows One UI 7 running on a Galaxy S22+ using Samsung’s Remote Test Lab.
The video reveals that the update for the S22 series will not include many of the cutting-edge AI features found in Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 series.
- Audio Eraser
- Drawing Assist
- Now Brief
- Drawing Assist
- Writing Assist
This development suggests that One UI 7 is ready for numerous Galaxy devices. The stable rollout is expected to begin early next month for the Galaxy S22 series and is expected to expand quickly.
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
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