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The 24GB One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S25 is fake [Updated]
As you know there is a lot of misinformation going around! A 24GB software update has been released for the Galaxy S25 series. Now a tipster has confirmed that it is fake. He also said that the 24GB file is the full firmware (S938BXXU1AYA1), not an update. So spread the new information to all users.
February 03:
Yes! This day is really surprising. Samsung fans are still waiting for the sale of the flagship smartphone. Meanwhile, the company has released the first massive 24GB One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S25 series with initial refinements AI features, and system improvements.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 series including Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra on January 22 at Galaxy Unpacked 2025. The phone come with Android 15-based One UI 7.0 pre-installed. Pre-orders began the same day and the first sale is scheduled for February 7. Meanwhile, Samsung has already started shipping to some buyers in selected countries.
The good news is sneaking from the blog of Phonearena. Breaking out the surprising information, the blogger clarifies that Samsung has upgraded Galaxy S25 with a massive 24GB One UI 7 update to enhance the user experience to more extent.
To enhance the efficiency of the Galaxy S25 series models, Samsung is now rolling out its first One UI 7 update in the European and US markets. The firmware is stapled with version S93xBXXU1AYA1 and S93xUSQU1AYA1 and brings a massive software package of 24 gigabytes in size.
The report claims that this firmware update is much bigger than the initial update of 14GB for Galaxy S24. This means that One UI 7 on Galaxy S25 phones is going to be packed with AI tools and that is probably the reason why the update size is 24GB.
Although this update is tagged in stages, it will reach all users in the coming days. Till then you can try installing the latest update via the Settings app.
Tap on Software update > then tap on Download and install. Now the Galaxy phone will access the server to get the firmware build for you. However, the whole process may take some time so don’t forget to have a cup of coffee with you.
Last month, the Galaxy S25 series already received the February 2025 security patch to target any unknown issues or privacy threats in the device. Hence, Galaxy S25 series phone users should prioritize this major firmware and install it as soon as possible.
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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