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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 began hyping its upcoming Galaxy S26 series key specs, including the display, battery, and other parameters. After the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 phones, Samsung seems to be working on the Galaxy S26 series. It looks like the device has already started surfing the internet. A new leak has shed light on the key specs of the Galaxy S26 series, including the display.
According to TheElec (via Jukanlosreve), Samsung is working on the three Galaxy S26 series models, including Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Plus, the company may not release the Galaxy S26 Plus. Moreover, the reports shared new insights on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series display panel shape.
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As per the report, Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra may feature 6.27-inch, 6.66-inch, and 6.89-inch displays, respectively.
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Samsung Camera Assistant is a module powered by the Good Lock app that improves the camera experience on Galaxy devices. The app allows users to customize various camera settings, such as adding a 2x zoom button, increasing the shutter speed, and adjusting other features of the main camera, and save videos directly to external storage. In One UI 8, Samsung has introduced new features to the Camera Assistant app to let you take Motion Photo with a shutter sound.
Samsung has pushed a new update for the Camera Assistant Good Lock module, which brings new features and One UI 8 support. Users can identify the latest update through version 4.0.00.1.
With this new update, Motion Photos will have a shutter sound, giving users more control and adding a fun touch to taking photos.
The update also brings One UI 8 software, which offers a more refined and intuitive user experience. Additionally, the Korean tech giant has expanded camera assistant compatibility to include its latest foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7.
For your information, let us tell you that Samsung is regularly working to make the Good Lock module compatible with One UI 8. Samsung is now bringing One UI 8 support for the Camera Assistant app, after Multistar and Display Assistant.
Once the update is officially released, the Camera Assistant app will be available on all eligible Galaxy smartphones. Samsung continues to extend support for this app to select Galaxy devices. However, some features may not be available on all models due to differences in hardware and software.
Support model:
- One UI 8.0 or higher : Flip7/Fold7
- One UI 7.0 or higher : S25/A56/M56/F56
- One UI 6.1 or higher : S24FE/S21FE/A55/M53/Quantum5/Fold6/Flip6
- One UI 6.0 or higher : S24/A73/A72/A54/A53/A52s/A52 5G/A52/M54/F54/Quantum 2
- One UI 5.1 or higher : S23/S23FE/S22/S21/S20/Note20/Fold5/Flip5/Fold4/Flip4/Fold3/Flip3/Fold2/Flip
The company is expected to update more Good Lock modules and plugins soon to support One UI 8. So if you use other suites from Good Lock, keep an eye out for new software updates.
Samsung recently shared its revised software update plan for July 2025. Through this updated plan, Samsung has confirmed that three Galaxy devices, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G are no longer eligible for software updates.
Now, Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G have been removed from the Biannual plan in July 2025. It means that Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G devices will no longer receive software updates as they have completed their update cycle.
The Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G were released in 2021. Since then, these three Galaxy devices have received three major Android updates, along with regular security patches. Now, after several years of support, Samsung is officially ending updates for these Galaxy devices.
So, what does this mean for these phone and tablet users? First, don’t worry, because your tablet will still work. Even though the Korean tech giant will no longer send out new Android versions or monthly security updates, your device will still receive Google Play system updates. These updates help keep your Galaxy device secure and let you continue using important apps like banking, social media, and video streaming.
If you want the newest features and latest Android updates, you might want to upgrade to a newer Galaxy phone and tablet. You can check tablets from the Galaxy Tab A10 series, the Tab S9 series, or the Galaxy A56 5G. These new Galaxy devices offer better performance, new features, and longer support.
However, if your current devices are working well and you’re happy with them, there’s no need to upgrade right away. The Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G can still handle basic tasks like browsing the web, watching videos, or using social media.
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