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The third One UI 7 beta firmware for the Galaxy S24 is now rolling out!
Earlier this month, Samsung kicked off the One UI 7 Beta program, allowing select Galaxy S21 owners to try out the new Android 15 software ahead of the stable release. Last week, Samsung released the second beta, which improved performance and fixed bugs related to Now Bar, App drawer, Quick panel, and more. Now South Korean firm has started rolling out the One UI 7 beta 3 based on Android 15 to the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra.
One UI 7 beta 3 for Galaxy S24 series is out
The One UI 7 Beta 3 update for the Galaxy S24 series comes with firmware version ending in ZXLJ. It is currently available in Germany and Korea and the company will soon expand it in all eligible markets.
- Germany: S92xBXXU4ZXLJ
- Korea: S92xNKSU4ZXLJ
The latest beta update fixes a bundle of issues that users encountered in the last beta version. mainly related to Quick Panel, Lock screen, Edge panel, Routine+, Lock screen shortcuts, Now bar, and more.
What’s new
New features
- Provide the option to switch left and right when opening the quick settings window
- Added 4×1 widget
Major changes/improvements
- Improved the inconvenience of vertical scrolling in the alphabetical sorting of the app drawer
- Changed the default setting of the screen refresh rate during Game Booster > Games to 120Hz and applied multilingual translations
- Changed the name of the FPS setting in Game Booster > Customize individual games to ‘FPS’ and changed the MAX value among the options to 60
- Set the default refresh rate to 120Hz in Game Booster > Samsung Messages > Exception occurred when saving MMS images
- Fixed the issue where the quick panel does not close immediately when opened and then closed immediately and the animation has to be completed before closing
- Fixed the Now bar not being displayed in a specific pat
- Fixed the alignment error of the battery icon and notification icon in the lock screen/AOD/status bar
- Fixed an error related to editing the lock screen
- Fixed the disappearance of the lock screen shortcut icon
- Fixed an error in the volume key operation when using Routine+
- Fixed the Edge panel > Tools not being displayed
- Many other improvements
Samsung has added sounds to One UI 7 Beta 3 that will lock and unlock the phone as well as play new tunes when you start charging. After installing this beta, you will notice that the fingerprint unlocking speed is very fast, which is faster than the previous version.
The One UI 7 Beta 3 comes in a January 2025 security update to protect the security to avoid bugs from the system and affecting your smartphone safety in terms of functioning.
The One UI 7 Beta based on the Android 15 has started seeding the Galaxy S24 owners. If your Galaxy S24 is enrolled in the beta program, you should receive the OTA notification soon. If you don’t receive a notification, you can check manually via the Settings > Software Update menu and Download and install.
The new One UI 7 beta version will bring you one step closer to its stable release. And the compnay is all set to release the Stable version of One UI 7 with Galaxy S25 series next year.
One UI 7 packs a plethora of new features and improvements, including a redesigned Quick Settings panel, new lock screen customization with Now Bar, improved Wi-Fi settings, new charging animations, improved overall experience, and plenty more. To learn more about everything that’s new in the latest Samsung software, be sure to check out our in-depth article on One UI 7.
Samsung has reportedly commenced Android 17-based One UI 9 testing for the Galaxy S26 series. The first-ever Android 17 build has surfaced on Samsung’s firmware server, suggesting an early debut of the next One UI version.
An alleged Android 17 firmware has been listed on CheckFirm (via TarunVats) for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. That said, Samsung kicked off its work on the One UI 9 system for the latest flagship nearly two months earlier than usual.
Based on available information, Samsung is currently testing the BZC5 build on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung will take its time to refine this new operating system for Galaxy devices and will not rush the release of the firmware.
Although testing for One UI 9 has commenced early, this does not imply that it will become available to customers any sooner. Samsung will take the necessary time to optimize this new operating system for Galaxy devices and will not rush the firmware release.
On February 25, Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 series, and these phones will be available starting March 11. A day later, the company began rolling out Beta 6 for the Galaxy S25 series, but it seems this may not be the last beta before the stable version is released. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 series is still receiving updates through the One UI 8.5 beta program.
Samsung One UI 8.5 beta 7
A reliable tipster, @TarunVats, spotted a new One UI 8.5 beta build for the Galaxy S25 series on testing systems. The build ending in ZZC3 indicates that Samsung is preparing the seventh beta update for the S25 phones. It’s worth noting that this build began rolling out in March, but the patch level is still February 2026.
The new build suggests that the beta program is still active even after the Galaxy S26 series launched with One UI 8.5 features and improvements. Galaxy S25 Users may have to wait a little longer for the final stable update.
The latest One UI 8.5 Beta 6 update fixed many problems and improved the phone’s performance, including Bixby, Gallery, Now Bar, Now Brief, Display settings, Modes, and Routines.
At this time, Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed how many more beta updates will arrive or when the stable One UI 8.5 version will be released for the Galaxy S25 series and older phones. However, the new beta build is a strong indication that at least one more beta update is on the way. Galaxy S25 users who are part of the beta program should keep an eye out for new updates.
At the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event on February 25, 2026, Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S26 series. The series includes the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26. These new smartphones come with smarter AI features that help simplify everyday tasks. Now, we are talking about four hidden Galaxy S26 Ultra camera improvements, helping improve image and video quality.
Notably, the Galaxy S26 Ultra features Samsung’s most advanced camera system to date. Samsung has integrated its 200MP primary camera and 50MP telephoto camera into the Galaxy S26 Ultra, with a wide aperture to allow more light to reach the sensor.
Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor, allowing Samsung to improve camera performance, even though the phone uses the same sensor as the previous Galaxy S series Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra gets four camera improvements
1. Improved 200MP images
The Galaxy S26 Ultra feature a mutltiframe HDR processing, so that it may now capture the better 200MP images. The company says these 200MP photos deliver clearer, more detailed, and greater dynamic range than 200MP shots taken on earlier Galaxy S series models.
2. New 24MP mode in the stock camera app
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a new 24MP resolution option in the stock camera app. This new mode combines a 12MP multi-frame processed image with a 50MP high-resolution image using a system called AI Fusion. The resulting 24MP photo offers more detail than a 12MP image to reach the sensors, resulting in brighter, cleaner, and sharper images.
3. Virtual Aperture in Portrait Mode
The Galaxy S25 Ultra launched with a virtual aperture feature, but it was limited to the Expert RAW app. Now, Samsung adds a virtual aperture feature to the Portrait mode of the stock camera app on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, allowing users to digitally adjust the aperture.
4. Auto option for Motion Photo
As the name suggests, a motion photo is a short video clip captured alongside a still image. It includes a few seconds before and after the shutter button is pressed.. Now, on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, when the Auto option is on, Motion Photos are only recorded when significant movement is detected in the scene. If you capture a static scene, such as a…. landscape, with no visible motion, the Motion Photo will not be saved.
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