In early December, Samsung started the One UI 7 Beta Program for the S24 series. The official unveil happened with the S25 series on January 22. However, the Stable update’s rollout schedule hasn’t been announced for Galaxy devices.

The One UI 7 software introduces a boldly revamped design and user interface with renovated components. It also brings enhanced privacy and security, improved multitasking, optimized battery, and massive customization options.

Samsung has significantly delayed the One UI 7 update’s rollout for Galaxy devices. Still, the official version is expected to roll out in the next few weeks. Here, we explore the final list of Samsung Galaxy devices that should get the One UI 7 update.

Samsung One UI 7 Update Eligible Devices List

Samsung’s software support and rollout strategy are clear. Thankfully, we now know which Galaxy devices are eligible for the One UI 7 upgrade.

Galaxy S Android 15 Update List

• Galaxy S21 Series
  • Galaxy S21 FE
• Galaxy S22 Series
• Galaxy S23 Series
  • Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy S24 Series
  • Galaxy S24 FE

Galaxy Z Android 15 Update List

• Galaxy Z Flip 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

Note: Samsung prioritizes these flagship models, ensuring they will be among the first to experience One UI 7.

Galaxy Tab Android 15 Update List

• Galaxy Tab S10+ / S10 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab A9 / A9+
• Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
• Galaxy Tab S8 / S8+ / Tab S8 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S9 / S9+ / S9 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+

Samsung has a reliable track record for releasing updates for mid-range and budget devices. Here are the eligible devices that will get the big update in 2025.

Galaxy A/M/F Android 15 Update List

• Galaxy A06
• Galaxy A05s / A15 / A25 /A35 /A55
• Galaxy A14 / A24 / A34 / A54
• Galaxy A33 / A53 / A73
• Galaxy M14 / F14
• Galaxy M34 / M54 / F54
• Galaxy M35 /M55 / F55

Note: The list includes previous rollouts, software guarantees, and experience.

Flagships released before the S21 series will not receive One UI 7. Samsung has greatly expanded software support across ranges, despite this, the company’s popular mid-rangers like the A52, A72, and A52s are no longer eligible.

You’ve received a new Galaxy S25 device with pre-tuned software and optimized settings for the first use. However, the phone has plenty of room for improvement and this tweak guide will help you to make it more interactive. These 20 things (settings) will improve your new Galaxy S25, S25+, or S25 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra packs bring One UI 7 out of the box and major additions to this One UI version will be visible at first glance.

Aside from new features, the home screen, apps, actions, and others need manual tuning. So, we’ve picked 20 settings you can change to improve the Samsung Galaxy S25 series smartphone user experience.

1. Connect Google and Samsung account
2. Download app updates
3. Auto updates
4. Check software updates
5. Check Google Play system update
6. Swipe gestures
7. Vertical app drawer
8. App drawer button
9. Screen timeout
10. Unified quick settings panel
11. Quick switch gesture
12. Now bar
13. Now brief
14. Battery widget
15. Accidental touch protection
16. Auto restart
17. Video brightness
18. Find app and device protection
19. Edge panel
20. Battery protection

1. Connect Google and Samsung accounts

It’s part of the device setup and if you haven’t already, get these two accounts logged into your S25. A Samsung account will keep track of your devices and cloud services as well as a warranty.

S25 series has Google apps and services such as Play Store, which requires a Gmail account. Once logged in, you can also get a better experience by importing Chrome and YouTube user data or managing your subscriptions.

2. Update apps

Your S25 device may have pending app updates. The phone might start auto-update when you connect to Wi-Fi during setup. However, you should verify the app updates with the following instructions. App updates bring compatibility and stability improvements, essential components for a better user experience.

Here’s how to check for app updates

Play store

• Manage apps and device
• Updates
• Check the updates and download

Galaxy Store

• Menu
• Updates
• Download the latest updates on the screen

3. Auto update

There’s one better way to keep all of your S25’s app updates on check by enabling auto app updates.

Play Store

• Settings
• Network preference
• Auto-update apps
• Select auto update mode

Galaxy Store

• Menu
• Settings
• Auto update apps
• Select the update mode

4. Check software update

Similar to the app updates, the device receives new software updates with features and performance improvement with over-the-air (OTA) software updates. Give it a check with the following instructions:

• Settings
• Software update
• Download and Install

5. Google Play Protect update

This update will improve the Android OS features and security for Google apps and services for your S25 device.

To check the latest Play Protect update go to:

• Settings
• Security and privacy
• Updates
• Google Play system update
• Restart or Download

The device will restart and you can try to check another pending Play update. Google releases these updates once a month, they might be installed automatically but we suggest you download them as soon as you can.

6. Swipe Gestures

The Galaxy S25 series comes with virtual navigation buttons but gestures speed up screen interactions. You can swipe up, left, right, and slide to change opened apps and do more. Here’s how you can enable swipe gestures.

• Open Settings
• Display
• Navigation bar
• Select Swipe gestures

Swipe Gestures

7. Vertical App Drawer

Your S25 is set to horizontal app drawer but One UI 7.0 allows you to set it vertical and scroll all installed apps. Set the app drawer to vertical with the following steps

• Swipe up from the home screen
• Select the three dots on the search bar
• Tap Sort
• Alphabetical order
• That’s it

Vertical App Drawer

8. App drawer button

Samsung One UI can even simplify the app drawer access with an app screen shortcut. This old-school Galaxy feature can be enabled via:

• Settings
• Home screen
• Tap the Show App screen button on the home screen

You can reorganize this button similar to any other app icon.

9. Screen timeout

The default screen time is set to 30 seconds and you can switch it to 1 minute, or take it down to 15 seconds. Do this by entering

• Settings
• Display
• Screen timeout

You can also enable the screen while viewing feature to keep the screen on as long as you use the phone.

10. Unified Quick Settings Panel

The Galaxy S25 series has separate notification and quick settings panels. Yet, an option will let you unify quick settings and notifications.

Open the Quick Settings panel by swiping down from the top right. Tap the edit (pen) button, select “Panel settings” and then “Together”.

That’s it.

11. Quick switch gesture:

If you decide to use a separate quick and notifications panel, a swipe gesture from left to right or right to left can be used for a fast switch.

12. Now Bar

Galaxy S25 series has a Now Bar feature to keep you posted with important tasks from the lock screen.

However, you can enable or disable any supported Now Bar from appearing on the lock screen, via Settings > Lock screen and AOD > Now bar > Select apps and notifications that you want to enable or disable.

13. Now Brief

Now Brief is a new feature that uses AI to detect and suggest actions throughout the day. You can select content to see in your Now Brief from the settings.

14. Battery Widget

You can know more about the connected devices including smartphones, smartwatches, Galaxy rings, and earbuds right from the home screen.

You can add a battery widget by closing two fingers inward on the home screen, selecting Widgets, and Battery.

15. Accidental touch protection

Those slim bezels improve the viewing experience but might create a hard time while holding the device and Accidental touch protection could save the day.

To enable this feature, go to Settings > Display and then Accidental Touch Protection.

16. Auto Restart

The phone could face errors if it is going on a long time without a restart. The S25 series equips an auto-optimization feature, which closes background apps and cleans memory to keep the phone smooth.

Go to Settings > Device care > Auto optimization and select Auto restart. Here you can choose to restart when needed or schedule the restart on a specific day and time.

17. Video brightness

Your new flagship has a bright display but the software keeps it down to normal brightness. However, you can choose to increase the brightness for specific apps as soon as the phone detects an active video playback.

You can enable this feature via – Settings > Advanced features > Video brightness.

18. Find app and Device Protection

This is an all-in-one app to keep your Samsung devices in check. It helps you to locate, ring, check battery status, and navigate to connected devices. You can also share your live location with your family and friends.

Open the Find app from the Samsung folder (or search) and provide all setup permissions to get things running.

Separately, you can increase the phone’s lost and theft protection by enabling Send last location from Find My Mobile settings.

Also, check the Theft protection to require a series of measures to guard the device’s sensitive credentials and lock the screen if your phone is stolen.

19. Edge panel

Edge panel works as a favorite app hub hanging on the home screen’s corner. You can change its position on the left and right side. Or you should remove the default app selection and add your favorite ones in the edge panel.

20. Battery protection

Your smartphone has a battery protection feature with three settings that you can tweak to see better battery performance. Choose one that suits you best.

Conclusion

Samsung Galaxy S25 devices have a bunch of settings to explore but these are 20 things you should check first to get a better user experience.

These are some essential settings, please check our S25 series section to get more tips and information about this new Samsung flagship.

Samsung has launched a new 55-inch OLED TV model (55SF85) in Korea, integrating AI technology. The 2025 model of the Samsung TV is packed with enhanced AI features, which elevates the home entertainment experience.

This new OLED TV features an AI Smart Home function, which analyzes the user’s lifestyle, home device status, weather, and indoor temperature to provide useful suggestions. For example, if air quality drops, the TV might suggest operating the air purifier or adjusting the blinds to improve cooling efficiency.

Moreover, there’s a Home Monitoring feature, which uses the TV’s sensors and cameras to provide real-time security alerts. If abnormal movement is detected when the TV is off, the system sends an alarm to the user’s mobile device or another TV.

The Click to Search function allows users to receive recommendations for similar content or learn more about characters without interrupting their viewing experience. It is easily activated by a new AI button on the remote.

Image via Samsung

Also, the TV supports real-time translation that allows you to translate subtitles into your preferred language while watching foreign shows or movies. With AI Mode, the TV automatically adjusts the picture quality depending on what you’re watching.

AI adjusts the brightness to fit the room’s lighting. It also fine-tunes audio by separating dialogue, music, and sound effects to suit the room environment. These new AI features make the Samsung OLED TV more useful and impressive.

Priced at 2.19 million won, the Samsung 55-inch OLED TV (55SF85) is available for purchase on Samsung.com and Coupang. Customers can take advantage of the AI Subscription Club for affordable financing. Samsung OLED Sale Festa is also underway in the Samsung Store.

One UI update expands to Samsung’s mid-range and budget TVs

Chicago Police Department (CPD) in the USA is now using 10,000 Samsung Galaxy  S series smartphones to help officers work more efficiently and stay connected with their communities. These new phones reduce the time officers spend on paperwork and help them access important information while on the job.

Several Galaxy phones feature Samsung DeX, which lets officers switch between using the phone as a mobile device. It connects your phone to a larger screen in their vehicles for a desktop-like experience. In addition, Samsung Knox security ensures sensitive information is kept safe.

This partnership with Samsung began in 2018 and has grown to include the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) as well. Now, both police officers and firefighters use Samsung devices to stay connected and access critical data quickly and securely while protecting the city.

Image via Samsung

Before the new phones, officers used large laptops in their vehicles. With the Galaxy smartphones, they can now carry all the tools they need right in their pockets. They can access state and local databases, check permits for events, and even report issues like potholes or broken traffic lights directly from their phones.

The new devices have also helped save time. Thanks to Samsung Knox, setting up the phones is now much quicker, cutting down setup time by 75%. This means less work for the city’s IT teams and more time for officers to focus on their duties.

Samsung Galaxy S series phones are making it easier for Chicago police and fire teams to serve their communities. With the new smartphones, officers can work more efficiently and stay connected.

Samsung has frustrated Galaxy users with continuous delays in the  One UI 7 rollout. While the Beta 4 reportedly dropping next week, there’s no tentative timeline provided for the Stable update’s availability on compatible models.

Android 15 was rolled out to Pixel phones in October 2024. Apple has also released the major iOS 18 update to eligible iPhones in September last year. Samsung, meanwhile, is still Beta testing the Android 15-based One UI 7.

Though the update is already late, it was anticipated that the One UI 7 will be available swiftly, but Samsung already has an excuse ready. That said, the One UI 7 rollout won’t match the speeds of Android and iOS updates.

Samsung reiterated it’s working hard to open the One UI 7 update rollout. However, the company still believes that “rolling out a major software update across multiple flagship devices at the same time is a complex process.”

No doubt, each model has different hardware configurations, optimizations, and carrier requirements that need to be carefully tested. Beta Program helps identify and fix issues before the final version is released to supported devices.

Android and iOS are already the biggest examples of what’s possible. Keep Android aside (as Pixels sales volume is low), Apple provides the new iOS updates to the oldest eligible iPhone on the same day as its most recent and expensive device.

Apple has an edge due to its control over hardware and software. Samsung maintains a close relationship with Google, and Galaxy devices deserve to be treated the same way as Pixel phones and iPhones when it comes to software updates.

But, the One UI 7 won’t be rolled out to eligible Galaxies at once. The software update’s availability would expand sequentially. However, Samsung may amaze users with a fast pace of expansion, covering premium models within March 2025.