Samsung is expected to announce the One UI 7 Beta program in Germany at approximately 6:30 PM IST with lots of features and customization elements starting with the Galaxy S24 series. Here’s everything you need to know about the Samsung One UI 7 update so far.
Samsung often launches a major Android update to its Galaxy devices with a new version of its One UI firmware. Plus, every major Android update first releases Samsung’s latest Galaxy S flagship smartphone series. In practice, this means that the company’s One UI 7 update, which is based on Android 15, will first be released for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series—initially through a beta program.
As per the repeat and rumors, the One UI 7 update will be the major software update, as it will come with improved design changes, more customizations, better customization, and many new features.
Samsung One UI 7 update release
Samsung is all set to release the One UI 7 beta program for Galaxy smartphones and stable next year with Galaxy S25 lineup. Plus, the company will release the stable One UI 7 version next year with the Galaxy S25 series. Following that, the stable version will be released for more Galaxy devices.
One UI 7 Beta release timeline
During the SDC24, Samsung officially announced that the One UI 7 Beta will be available before the end of 2024. Recently a report revealed that Samsung is expected to start the One UI 7 beta program next month—and the Galaxy S24 lineup to get the beta in the first week of December. Followed by the one for the Galaxy S23 series around 2-3 weeks after the S24 lineup.
The report further reveals that the beta update itself will run for around two months, with the final official version release expected to go in February. Here are the expected features and list of supported devices.
One UI 7 features: leak and rumors
- Based on the Android 15, the One UI 7 update brings major UI design changes compared to an earlier version, so One UI 8 could bring smaller design revamp.
- One UI 7 may introduce exciting innovation to the animation segment. The beta animation is available in various places including Screen on, Unlocking, Pull-down, App opening on the home screen, App closing on the home screen, Continuous app opening and closing, Return to home from the app, In-Settings, Widgets, Notifications, and more.
- Samsung is reportedly introducing the NowBar live activity features, showing important information at a glance right on the Lock screen.
- The Korean tech giant could launch an AI Game Assist feature to Galaxy devices with One UI 7 update, allowing users to create a more enjoyable gameplay experience.
- The major One UI update may have separated Quick Settings and Notification Panel. Plus, you can add, remove, or customize the position of the brightness and volume adjustment area.
- With One UI 7, the AR Emoji feature has been renamed to “Galaxy Avatar”. You can find this feature under Settings > Advanced Features. Plus, the company also separates AR features with three new apps including AR Doodle, Quick Measure, and Deco Pic.
- A credible Samsung leaker confirmed that One UI 7 will bring battery improvements, thanks to background optimization.
- As per the Samsung Mobile Accessories page of the Galaxy Tab S10+ Book Cover Keyboard, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy Tab S9 and Tab S9 FE series devices support the Galaxy AI Key function. This feature gives you easy access to AI-powered assistants, Bixby or Gemini.
- Samsung may bring a Video Object Eraser feature with One UI 7.1, which may allow you to remove unwanted objects and other things from videos.
Samsung Android 15 Eligible devices
As far as the eligibility is examined, almost every smartphone or tablet Samsung launched with Android 13 will get One UI 7 based on Android 15. Plus, Galaxy devices are eligible for three and four generations of Android upgrades and those launched with Android 12 or above will also get the update.
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21
Galaxy S FE series
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24 FE
Galaxy Z series
- Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A73
- Galaxy A55
- Galaxy A54
- Galaxy A53
- Galaxy A35
- Galaxy A34
- Galaxy A33
- Galaxy A25
- Galaxy A24
- Galaxy A23
- Galaxy A15
- Galaxy A14
- Galaxy A16
Galaxy Tab series
- Galaxy Tab S10+
- Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9+
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8
Galaxy F series
- Galaxy F55
- Galaxy F54
- Galaxy F34
- Galaxy F15
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M55s
- Galaxy M55
- Galaxy M54
- Galaxy M34
- Galaxy M53
- Galaxy M33
- Galaxy M15