The One UI 7 beta program specifically rolled out for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in the US, promised early access to new features and improvements. However, beta software often comes with some bugs, glitches, and performance issues which can lead to frustration.

Trying new software might seem fun initially, but it can get old fast if it makes your phone less reliable. Since we don’t know when One UI 7 will be stable, returning to One UI 6.1 is a smart choice for many.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to downgrade your Galaxy S24 from One UI 7 Beta back to One UI 6.1:

1. Backup Your Data:

• Before you start, ensure all your data is backed up. Use the Samsung Smart Switch on both your phone and a computer to save your photos, contacts, apps, and settings.
• Connect your phone to the computer via USB, open Smart Switch, and select ‘Backup’.

2. Withdraw from the Beta Program:

• Open the Samsung Members app on your phone.
• Look for the One UI Beta Program status in the settings or at the top of the app.
• Select “Withdraw” and follow the prompts. This step ensures you won’t receive further beta updates.

3. Use Smart Switch to Downgrade:

• After withdrawing from the beta, go back to Smart Switch on your computer.
• With your phone still connected, you should now see a “Downgrade” option. Click on it.
• Confirm the downgrade process by accepting the terms and conditions. Smart Switch will then download and install the stable One UI 6.1 firmware.

4. Reset Your Phone:

Note that this process will perform a factory reset. Once the downgrade is complete, your phone will reboot into recovery mode where you will need to select ‘Wipe data/factory reset‘ to finalize the process.

5. Restore Your Data:

After the reset, use Smart Switch again to restore your backed-up data to your phone.

Important:

This method is for Galaxy S24 users who enrolled in the beta via the Samsung Members app. If you manually flashed the beta (using methods like Odin), you might need to flash back to One UI 6.1 using the same tool.

Why go back to the stable version?

Going back to One UI 6.1 ensures you have a more reliable and smoother experience with your phone until Samsung rolls out the stable One UI 7 version. It is about returning to a version where everything just works fine, avoiding any bugs from beta software.

Samsung Galaxy S25 series features enhanced One UI 7 Instant Slow-mo feature. It’s an effortless way to create epic videos using the Galaxy S25 smartphone with just a tap. It ends the need for any third-party app and time consumption in editing.

You can trigger the One UI 7 Instant Slow-mo feature within the Gallery viewfinder. While playing a video, you just need to play a selected part of the video, with tapping and holding turns the simple video into a masterpiece that can be saved as a copy.

Here’s how you can leverage this feature to create epic videos:

Step 1: Capture Your Video

• Start by recording a video with your Galaxy S25 Ultra. The video can be of any action or scene that you think would look impressive in slow motion.

Step 2: Open the Video in the Gallery

• Head towards the Samsung Gallery app on your Galaxy S25 Ultra and find the video you just recorded or any video you wish to edit.

Step 3: Engage Instant Slow-Mo

While playing the video, simply touch and hold anywhere on the screen. This action will automatically engage the Instant Slow-Mo feature, slowing down the video to create a dramatic effect.

Step 4: Adjust and Preview

• As you hold your finger on the screen, you can move it to adjust the portion of the video you want in slow motion. The video will play in slow motion, allowing you to see the effect in real time.

Step 5: Save the Slow-Mo Clip

• To save your creation, look for an option to save the slow-motion clip while you’re still holding the screen. It appears as a button or prompt on the screen, tapping on it saves your video with the applied slow-motion effect.

Step 6: Share Your Epic Video

After saving, you can share your slow-motion masterpiece through various social media platforms or messaging apps directly from the Gallery app.

Note that some videos may not be supported by Instant Slow-mo due to file type. You won’t have any issues with videos recorded by the Galaxy camera. The feature leverages AI so the results may not be as expected all the time.

Many Samsung Galaxy Watch 4/5/6 series users have encountered an issue where the exercise screen doesn’t stay on during workouts, switching back to the watch screen. This issue is causing frustration among users, especially when users want to keep track of their progress in the middle of their workout.

Samsung has acknowledged the issue and shared that the root cause of this problem is in the notification settings for the Samsung Health app on your Galaxy Watch running Google Wear OS 5.0. With the Wear OS, Google has upgraded its notification policy, which is causing issues on Galaxy Watch 4/5/6.

When the notification setting for the Samsung Health app is Off, the watch screen switches to the home screen during workouts. The ‘Workout in progress’ icon does not appear at the bottom center of the screen due to the disabled setting.

Fortunately, this issue can be resolved by making sure that notifications for the Samsung Health app are enabled. For that, make sure your watch and phone are connected. Now, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and go to Watch Settings >> go to Notifications >> select App notifications >> turn on Samsung Health.

To allow notifications on Samsung Watch Health, you just need to follow a few steps. From the watch home screen, swipe down and select the Settings icon. Now, Go to Apps >> select App List >> Select the Samsung Health app >> go to Permissions and make sure Notifications are allowed.

By following these steps, your exercise screen will stay on during your workouts to make it easier to track your progress.

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Samsung introduced a Sleep Apnea tracking feature with the Galaxy Watch 7 series. The company is now making the Sleep Apnea feature available for other Galaxy Watch models with One UI 6 update. Here, you can check how to enable and use this feature.

Sleep apnea is a condition where a person’s breathing becomes shallow or stops while they sleep. It’s a serious issue that can affect overall health. With the new feature, Samsung aims to help users easily detect if they might have sleep apnea.

To use this feature, you’ll need the Samsung Health Monitor app on your Samsung phone. Here’s how you can enable it:

• Open the Samsung Health Monitor app on your connected phone and go to the Sleep Apnea tab.

• If you don’t see the app on your phone, start it from your watch first.
• Enable the Sleep Apnea feature by turning on the switch and following the prompts.

Make sure to wear your Galaxy Watch while you sleep. In the morning, open the Samsung Health Monitor app again to view your results in the Sleep Apnea tab. You can also tap “View history” to see your recorded sleep data.

This new feature gives users important insights into their sleep health. By offering an easy way to detect signs of sleep apnea, it can help users take steps toward better health.

For more detailed instructions, you can also check “the Instructions for use” section in the Samsung Health Monitor app. If you have the Galaxy Watch running One UI 6 Watch update, you can try out this feature.

Quality sleep is important for your health, but several people struggle to get enough. Lack of sleep can lead to serious health problems like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. To help improve sleep, Samsung has created the Galaxy Ring. It is a smart ring with AI technology that tracks your sleep and offers personalized tips to help you rest better.

Here you can check three advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Ring to improve your sleep.

Comfortable to Wear All Night

Samsung Galaxy Ring is lightweight and comfortable so you can wear it all night without issues. It comes in 9 different sizes, and a free sizing kit is included to help you find the best fit.

The ring can be worn on any finger, but the index finger is recommended for the best results. With a battery life of up to 7 days, you don’t have to worry about charging it every night.

Track Sleep Quality 

Galaxy Ring features an Advanced Sleep Tracking feature, which helps to track different stages of sleep, including light, deep, and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. Each stage plays a different role in your body’s recovery. Deep sleep helps your body heal, while REM sleep is important for mental recovery.

By tracking how much time you spend in each stage, the Galaxy Ring helps you understand if you’re getting the quality sleep you need. It also checks your heart rate and heart rate variability, which can help spot sleep problems.

Healthier Tips

After tracking your sleep for a week, the Galaxy Ring provides personalized advice to help you improve your sleep habits. It might suggest things like adjusting your bedtime or avoiding caffeine before sleep. These tips make it easier to build a healthier sleep routine.