Samsung confirms One UI 7 rollout for all Galaxy S series phones – Android Police

With just a day left until Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, the company is gearing up for a big launch. Samsung is not only expected to officially showcase the highly anticipated Galaxy S25 series, but also new Galaxy AI features and the much-awaited One UI 7 update. The company has been testing its next major software update for over a month, and it has now officially announced a timeline for when Galaxy smartphones can expect to receive One UI 7.Big visual changes are comingIn a press release from Samsung Korea, the company stated that the One UI 7 beta has been its most successful beta program to date. The first beta update closed twice as fast as the One UI 6 beta, according to the company. Samsung also highlighted that AI features have been receiving a lot of attention during testing, and the company is actively working on improvements based on user feedback.Alongside this, Samsung confirmed that all compatible Galaxy S series devices should receive the One UI 7 update by the end of the first quarter of 2025 (translated), meaning the rollout should be completed by March 31, 2025. Interestingly though, the press release does not mention the latest flagship Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 foldables.It’s worth noting that this timeline may apply only to the Korean market, but since Samsung typically follows a similar schedule globally, users worldwide can likely expect the update around the same time. We expect Samsung to officially confirm the exact release timeline for all Galaxy smartphones during the Galaxy Unpacked tomorrow.As for what’s coming with One UI 7, the beta updates have given us a good preview. The update introduces a new Now Bar, a pill-shaped dynamically updating bar on the lock screen — similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island — allowing users to control music playback, timers, and more.The Quick Settings panel has been redesigned, and new app icons have been added to provide an overall fresh look and feel. There are many other subtle UI tweaks throughout the update, including an updated camera app interface and, for the first time, a vertical app drawer.All new gadgets Samsung may show at UnpackedIt’s quite encouraging to see Samsung finally (sort of) announcing a release timeline for the Android 15-based One UI 7, even though it comes months after Android 15’s official release — at a time when budget smartphones have already received the update and Google is preparing to start Android 16 testing.Reservations are now open for Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series. You can score $50 in Samsung credits by reserving and going through with your pre-order.We want to hear from you! Share your opinions in the thread below and remember to keep it respectful.Your comment has not been savedtbh, I am fed up with waiting for this update. Samsung have really dropped the ball with how long it has taken them to get it out, and we still may not get it until the end of March. Android 16 could be here by then.That’s the plan. Release new major Android versions in the spring and release them to phones in the fall. At least for non Google phone users.Android 16.It is frustrating that OneUI 7/ANdroid 15 was delayed by Samsung.Samsung was quick to release Android 13 and Android 14 after Google released itwhy?But what about the A series phones. Don’t forget about the A series mid-range phones. We always focus on the S series phones and forgot about the A series. I am hoping they start rolling out in Februrary. Google is about to start testing Android 16, yet Samsung has not rolled out Android 15Android 16 is being tested by developers. It will be at least 9 months before it gets released to Pixel devices if Android 15 is anything to go by.Hopefully OneUI 7 fixes the overheating issues that were caused by Samsung’s inadequate cooling system.My s21 5g is overheating too much the back glow loosen and the back cover gets de attched from the phoneA 200MP periscope shooterWhy must Samsung waste our time and our phone’s storage?We might see a more competitive Samsung soonThe Galaxy A16 launches in the US on January 9Expect a wide range of new Galaxy hardwareFor those who want the latest features, the OnePlus 13 is unbeatable

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