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April 2023 One UI 5.1.1 software spotted on Samsung server

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April 2023 security patch rollout has begun for Galaxy devices, while Samsung is testing the One UI 5.1.1 build as well. Last month, initial One UI 5.1.1 test firmware was spotted on the company’s software server, which is now replaced with a new April 2023 build.

The updation of the software build shows that Samsung has progressed on the One UI 5.1.1 development on the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 smartphones. The latest test firmware bears a PDA version number ending DWD1, confirming a new One UI version for both 2022 foldables.

The Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4’s latest One UI 5.1.1 builds belong to South Korea, one of the initial spots of new Samsung software development. The Korean tech giant is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Fold5 in August 2023, it’s already readying the new software on existing foldables.

Following the launch of the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung released the One UI 5.1 (Android 13) update to various phones including the Z Flip4 and Fold4. Since non-foldable mobiles are not eligible for One UI 5.1.1, the OEM may offer further improvements and optimizations.

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One UI 5.1.1 Expected Features

Seeing the company’s habit, we believe, the One UI 5.1.1 software may also focus on enhancing the usability of foldable phones and tablets. The vendor is also focussing on the premium tablet range as people continue to prefer Galaxy tablets in the Android segment.

With One UI 5.1.1, Samsung should further improve the interaction experience with Galaxy devices. It should bring new visual effects to offer an even more natural feel while switching across apps, using the multi-window, split screen, and one-handed mode.

One UI 4.1.1

Android 12-based One UI 4.1.1 version also focussed on enhancing the user experience on large-screen devices. This firmware update brought features like Taskbar, enhanced split screen, app pair in the taskbar, improved control window, as well as Extract text to copy content from images.

One UI 3.1.1

In April 2021, Samsung introduced the Android 13-based One UI 3.1.1 software iteration with the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 devices. It later rolled out to older foldable phones and tablets, bringing enhanced productivity functions and improved multi-window features along with apps optimized for large screens.

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One UI 7 download stuck for many users due to server overload, Here’s what to do

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Samsung has started a wide One UI 7 software rollout in different regions, while the majority of the users are rejoicing this moment, the rest are getting stuck during the download phase.

Users shared this download problem online and how it stopped for minutes and hours. Some are stuck at the initial stage, some half-way and some at the very end around 80% to 90% download.

Device owners have reported that the update stopped downloading after a certain percentage and time. On the other hand, a few of them noted that it took hours to automatically resume the upgrade. Meanwhile, the S24 series users are met with a download error message while fetching this new update.

One UI 7 download stuck

Source – Reddit

What’s causing this issue?

The closest reason for such issues would be mass downloads. Samsung has released this update in many countries all-together, and massive download requests maybe jamming its servers.

Though, the Korean tech giant uses some of the most advanced technologies, but this issue uncovered another flaw in its software support. For now, Korea tech company has not shared the exact reason for this issue.

Here’s what you can do if you are facing download issues

Pause and wait for the update to restart

If your One UI 7 download is stuck, wait for the device to queue the device’s online upgrade request to the server. This may take a few minutes or hours.

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Pause and restart the phone

You can pause the download and restart the phone, and then retry again. You can try this 1–2 times to see if that could make a difference.

Use smart switch

If you haven’t started download, please consider using Smart Switch. It’s not only used to transfer your data, but it is also a great way to update your phone’s software.

You need to download Smart Switch on your PC or Mac and connect your device via in-box USB cable. Let the phone synch with the server, and it will pop up a software update on the screen. Compared to smartphone, the desktop could help you to get more stable download and installation.

If the issue persists, keep on trying to download until it resumes.

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Change these 10 settings first on your One UI 7.0 device

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One UI 7.0 is rolling out widely around the globe with various changes and upgrade compared to the previous version, but some settings can allow you to take the user experience even further and make it more efficient. Below, you can check the 10 of these settings to change in your One UI 7.0 smartphone:

  1. App size and labels
  2. Home screen layout
  3. Remove left screen
  4. Swipe gestures
  5. Screen timeout
  6. Vertical app drawer
  7. Unified quick settings
  8. Now Bar and live notifications
  9. Edge panel
  10. Auto restart

App Size and Widgets

One UI 7.0 let you change the app icon size and manage widgets labels. You tweak these settings to get a sense of personalized and increase home screen visibility with the following settings:

  • Pinch inward on the home screen
  • Settings

Here, you can slide left or right to increase the app icon size and switch on or off app or widget labels.

One UI 7 app and widgets home screen settings

Home Screen layout

By default, the home screen layout is set to unified Home and Apps screen. It keeps your favorite apps, folders, and widgets organized on the home screen, but apps will be shown on the app drawer. However, you can set it to Home screen only, which will remove the app drawer and all apps will appear on the home screen.

There’s more in this section to tweak:

  • Home screen grid
  • Apps screen grid
  • Folder grid

Remove left screen

You have the option to customize the left screen to switch from Google Discover to Samsung Free, or switch off this screen completely.

Do this by pinching inward on the home screen > Settings > Add media page to Home Screen. Tap on this feature to find more options, or slider to turn it off.

One UI 7 Left Screen

Swipe gestures

Your phone may have the old school navigation buttons, but One UI 7.0 keeps your access to navigation gestures available all the time. These gestures increase interaction speed and efficiency all over the software.

To enable Swipe gestures – Open Settings > Navigation bar > Swipe gestures. You can optimize gestures by tweaking gesture sensitivity.

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Swipe Gestures

Screen timeout

Samsung has set the default screen timeout to allow you a decent time to operate the phone without dimming the display and eventually locking the device.

You can increase the display time from 15 or 30 seconds to 1 minute or maybe more according to your preference by entering Settings > Display > Screen timeout.

Vertical app drawer

One UI 7.0 comes with a vertical app drawer, and you can enable this orientation from the default horizontal version.

To use this, open App Drawer and tap on the three dots on the right side inside the search bar. Select Sort and choose Alphabetical order.

Vertical App Drawer

Vertical App Drawer

Unified quick settings

Samsung has changed the way you used to access quick settings by separating both notifications and quick settings. However, you can switch back to the legacy quick settings with the following instructions:

  • Open Quick settings
  • Tap on edit
  • Select Panel Settings
  • Select Together

You can further optimize the interface with on-screen options.

Unified Quick settings and notification panel

Now Bar and Live notifications

These two are the most innovative One UI 7.0 features and keep you posted with the latest information via lock screen and home screen.

You can manage supported apps and select which apps should be shown in the Now Bar or Live notifications. We also suggest you to set up your favorite team in Google sports to get live score notifications.

Samsung Galaxy S23 One UI 7 Now Bar

Now Bar and Live notifications settings

Edge panel

This feature is a great tool for holding your favorite apps in one place. You can change the edge panel handle with a tap and hold action on either side of the screen.

If you want to personalize an edge panel, go to Display > Edge panels or turn it off completely.

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Edge panel settings

Auto-restart

Besides auto optimizations, the device also lets you set an auto-restart, which helps the phone to run smooth by shutting down all of the background processes and purging memory. You can select a schedule or time from the settings.

Auto Restart feature

Conclusion

These are just a few settings from One UI 7.0 but you can explore more options to enhance your user experience.

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One UI 7.0 update download failing for Galaxy S24 users

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Samsung recently started the One UI 7.0 update rollout for the Galaxy S24 series. However, many Galaxy S24 Ultra users are facing issues downloading the update, leaving them frustrated.

Recently, X user Sawyer Galox shared a screenshot, showing an error message: “Couldn’t install update. There was a problem downloading the update. Try again later.” This issue has affected several S24 Ultra owners.

Other users quickly chimed in with similar experiences. X user reported that after downloading 100% of the update, it still failed. Another user shared the same, citing that the error kept popping up, disrupting the update download process.

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Image – SawyerGalox

This isn’t the first hiccup for One UI 7.0 for the Galaxy S24 series. Samsung had paused the rollout on April 11-12, due to a serious bug that caused screen unlock issues. The update resumed last week with a new build, BYD9, for the S24 series.

Despite the fix, download problems persist for some users. It’s being claimed that Samsung’s servers might lack the capacity to handle global updates simultaneously. However, there’s no denying that poor network conditions as a possible cause.

For now, affected users can try again later or check their network connection. The company has not yet addressed this latest issue, but users remain hopeful for a quick resolution to enjoy the new One UI 7 features.

Possible Workaround

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Users facing issues can Pause the update download and Restart their device. Once done, Resume the download and let it process further. Repeat this process to get the software downloaded fully to unlock access to Install the OTA.

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It’s time to upgrade your Samsung Galaxy S24, Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 with One UI 7.0

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Samsung has finally globalized One UI 7.0 software for Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 devices, and it’s time for you to check and download this new OS update.

One UI 7.0 is the biggest mobile software Samsung has ever released, featuring redesigned user interface elements, smooth animations and new customization options. Despite these upgrades, One UI 7.0 had a rough ride to land on consumer devices.

Its story began with a beta program in December 2024, which ran for four months. Yet, rollout ambiguity was haunting this massive overhaul, which remained unknown until mid-March when Samsung unveiled a global release schedule for different countries.

The first batch of One UI 7.0 rollout kicked off in early April, followed by a quick pause due to bugs that could ruin the user experience. The update remained in this halt phase for a few days before resuming for South Korean users.

This development arrived at a time when global S24, Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 users have been waiting in the queue. And after half of a month, it’s finally expanding the latest One UI update worldwide.

As of the time of writing this article, Samsung has initiated One UI 7.0 rollout for Galaxy S24, Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 in countries from North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Users from these regions have shared screenshots and confirmed the OTA rollout.

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Still, this is just a beginning of a bigger picture that will screen from this week. The rollout will be carried in batches, and many who haven’t received an OTA in the first round will have to wait for the upcoming phase.

You can check for a software update by going into Settings > Software update > Download and Install. Here you will see the newest downloadable package for your device.

We suggest you to make a backup of important data using Samsung Cloud to avoid losing important files. If you need more assistant on this matter, please check our guide here.

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Samsung One UI 7 is now rolling out in these countries – Galaxy S24 series

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Samsung Galaxy S24 series users started getting a huge 5.5GB One UI 7 in many countries. Starting in South Korea, the software is expanding to Europe. Over the next few days, Samsung will continue to push the latest update around the world.

This update brings a refreshed user interface, enhanced Galaxy AI features, and smoother performance to Samsung’s flagship devices. The rollout is happening in phases across the globe, covering numerous countries.

Below, we’ve organized the rollout regions and countries for easy reference, ensuring you know where the Stable Android 15-based One UI 7 update has been released for the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra flagships.

Europe

Country (EUX CSC)

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

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Croatia

Czech Republic

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

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Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Moldova

Montenegro

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Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

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Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

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Asia

Country

South Korea

India

Malaysia

Philippines

North America

Country

United States

  • Carrier unlocked as well as Comcast, MetroPCS, T-Mobile, Verizon and Xfinity Mobile

Canada

  • Bell-Internet, Koodo, Bell Mobile, Globalive Wind Mobile, Telus, Virgin Mobile, Rogers, Fido Mobile, Videotron, Chatr Mobile, Tbaytel, EastLink

Mexico – starting May 2025 (source)

South America

Country

Yet to rollout.

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Africa

Country

Nigeria

South Africa

Middle East

Country

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Kuwait

Turkiye

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Oceania

Country

Coming soon to Australia and New Zealand.

How to Check for the Update: To see if One UI 7 is available on your Galaxy S24, S24+, or S24 Ultra, navigate to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install. The rollout is phased, so availability may vary slightly within these countries.

Stay tuned for updates as Samsung extends One UI 7 to more regions and devices!

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