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One UI 7 leak show NowBar Live Activity Design
Samsung is always working on internal testing of One UI 7 for Galaxy smartphones and tablets. A few inputs have revealed that the company is busy enhancing the user interface elements for its Galaxy devices with the next One UI software update. Beginning of the month a report revealed that the lock screen Live Activity feature with One UI 7 could be renamed to NowBar.
The recent Samsung One UI 7 leak reveals the design elements of the NowBar Live Activity. This feature is identical to the iOS 18’s Live Activity through Dynamic Island. With the feature, users will get frequent information updates at a glance on the Lock Screen on your Galaxy devices.
One UI 7 NowBar Live Activity Design Revealed via Alleged Screenshots
Tipster @TechKhaled_ shared the One UI NowBar Live Activity screenshots, which reveal the design elements of the feature. These images showcase the Samsung Clock Timer and Voice Recorder apps and could include a number of eligible apps and services.
One UI 7 new NowBar place a pill between the left and right lock screen shortcuts. The ill will also show an app icon, key information, via text, and real-time information at a glance. The app icon color has a blurred background with gradient shades to enhance overlay visibility in UI elements.
Moreover, many apps may be supported in addition to the Clock and Recorder. Plus, it is rumored that you can customize the visual appearance of the NowBar on your Galaxy Lock screen.
Samsung is putting effort into making the One UI 7 boost a more user-friendly experience for its devices. This is possibly a reason why the firm is taking time to roll out the first beta update. However, the Korean tech giant could announce the One UI 7 beta for the Galaxy S24 series tomorrow at SDC24 Korea.
Samsung has released the Android 16-based One UI 8 Beta 2 for Galaxy A35 5G, and it’s time to dive into the list of features included in this new update. While the version brings many good changes for Galaxy A35 devices, it mainly focuses on camera enhancements for better photography.
The One UI 8 beta 2 is rolling out for Galaxy A35 5G with the PDA build version ending ZYI6 and brings a September 2025 security patch. It also fixes issues found in the first beta firmware.
The Korean tech giant has raised the camera segment to a whole new level with Android 16 One UI 8 Beta 2. It has fixed an issue where the VDIS function is not working on ‘Camera Front Photo under Quick Take.
Additionally, the update fixes an ANR issue when selecting sticker settings in the photo editor.
Samsung has also fixed issues that were troubling Galaxy A35 users with One UI 8 Beta 1. You can check these issues below. If you have already enrolled in the One UI 8 Beta Program, then the new version will reach you soon via the OTA process.
Bugs that have been fixed
- Fixed an issue that VDIS function is not working on ‘Camera Front Photo > Quick take’
- Fixed ANR when Selecting Sticker settings in Photo Editor
- Fixed an issue that Notes added from the Call Ending screen are not displayed in the Recent Log
- Fixed the issue that Predictive text is working in Password fields
- Fixed CP crashes
Recently, Samsung announced the roadmap of One UI 8 software for Galaxy smartphones and shared a roadmap for the upgrade procedure.
Stable One UI 8 to launch in September
Samsung fans are eagerly anticipating a new experience with One UI 8. But seems like the consumers have to wait till September. It gets clear on the official page of Samsung that reads the release notes and details of the upcoming version of One UI.
According to the press release, One UI 8 will also reach the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy S24 FE, starting with the Galaxy S25 series this week, and other eligible models later this year.
The entire list of eligible Samsung Galaxy devices that will adopt the One UI 8 software in 2025 is given below:
“Official rollout of One UI 8 will apply to the following Galaxy devices this year: Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Tab S10 series, Galaxy Tab S10 FE, Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, Galaxy Tab S9 series, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S8 series, Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, Galaxy A26 5G, Galaxy A17 5G, Galaxy A17, Galaxy A07, Galaxy A06 5G, Galaxy A55 5G, Galaxy A35 5G, Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A16 5G, Galaxy A16, Galaxy A15 5G, Galaxy A06, Galaxy A54 5G, Galaxy A34 5G, Galaxy A73 5G, Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G.”
Samsung One UI 8 update rollout roadmap in Korea
September 2025
- Galaxy S25
- Galaxy S25+
- Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Galaxy S25 Edge
October 2025
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S24 FE
- Galaxy Quantum6
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy Quantum5
- Galaxy Tab S10+
- Galaxy S10 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10 FE
- Galaxy S10 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
- Galaxy A36
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
- Galaxy Quantum4
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy S9+
- Galaxy S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab Active5
- Galaxy Jump4
- Galaxy A35
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE
- Galaxy S9 FE+
- Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- Galaxy A53
- Galaxy Quantum3
- Galaxy Buddy4
- Galaxy A34
- Galaxy A25
- Galaxy Wide8
November 2025
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Jump3
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy S8+
- Galaxy S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy A15
- Galaxy Buddy3
- Galaxy A16
- Galaxy A24
- Galaxy A33
- Galaxy Wide7
- Galaxy Jump2
- Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
- Galaxy Tab A9
- Galaxy A9+
- Galaxy Tab A11
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 8 beta 2 update for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 phones in the US and Korea. One UI 8 Beta 2 comes in ZYI5 and ZYI6 builds for the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5, respectively.
The update is rolling out in the US and South Korea. The new update brings the September 2025 security patch and includes several bug fixes to improve the overall user experience. This takes the devices one step closer to the stable release of One UI 8.
The One UI 8 beta 2 update for the Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 family aims to improve your user experience by fixing bugs and improving the operation of your device. You can expect a more seamless functioning and reliable experience on your Galaxy.
If you are using the Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 and are part of the beta program, you can download the update by going to Settings, then tapping Software Update and selecting Download and Install. We can expect the stable One UI 8 update soon.
Galaxy S23: Bugs that have been fixed
- Fixed the reset issue while using the phone
- Fixed the issue that the Dex setting value is not maintained when FOTA update to One UI 8 from the previous OS
- Fixed the issue of the Galaxy Watch7 clock weather app not being updated in real time
Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5: Bugs that have been fixed
- Fixed the reset issue while using the phone
- Fixed the issue that the Dex setting value is not maintained when the FOTA update to One UI 8 from the previous OS
- Fixed the issue of Galaxy Watch7 clock weather app not being updated in real time
- Fixed the problem that multi-windows are forcibly terminated while running the camera in the KakaoTalk chat room
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