Samsung announced the Galaxy S25 series release is happening today. The new flagships will go on open sale gradually in about 120 countries. Well, Samsung again remained silent on the One UI 7 update for flagships like the S24 and S23 lineup.

Regarding the S25 series, President TM Roh said it’s a fundamental shift in how we interact with phones. He revealed Samsung is thrilled to see how consumers will enjoy this true AI companion that offers seamless and intuitive solutions in daily lives.

One UI 7 Official Developments So Far

Here are the official developments about the latest software update:

October 2024

At SDC24, Samsung confirmed that the One UI 7 Beta would be released by the end of the year, with the Stable version set for release in 2025 alongside the Galaxy S25 series.

December 2024

Samsung officially began the One UI 7 beta testing program in early December, exclusively for the Galaxy S24 series.

January 2025

The new One UI 7 was officially showcased during the Samsung Galaxy S25 announcement on January 22, 2025.

February 2025

Samsung officially released the Galaxy S25 series, equipped with One UI 7 software. However, the expansion roadmap is yet to be revealed by the company.

One UI 7 Update – Is it delayed?

The latest press release reiterates that the One UI 7 release will commence with the latest Galaxy S series devices. As the phones go on sale, the new software is also being released alongside, equipped with advanced Galaxy AI capabilities.

“The official One UI 7 release will commence with the latest Galaxy S series devices. The update is expected to gradually roll out to other Galaxy devices.” – Samsung

Samsung also added that the update “is expected to gradually rollout to other Galaxy devices.” The footnote suggests that the older flagships (S24, S23) might face a delay in receiving the long-awaited One UI 7 update.

The company hasn’t yet concluded the One UI 7 Beta Program. And keeping the rollout schedule mystery indicates that the update could be delayed. However, the software update would likely start rolling out within February 2025.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 series flagship is officially launched worldwide marking its first open sale and consumers in around 120 countries can now place an order via online and offline shops.

Unveiled on January 22 at Unpacked, the latest Samsung flagship promises major improvements. These are streamlined with the latest generative AI and hardware technologies. Right after the unveiling, the S25 series went on pre-orders, which will be closed today.

It’s the first phone to pre-pack One UI 7 software with a large language model (LLM). The software has a redesigned user interface with separate notifications and quick panels, better animations, transitions, UX, and more.

The AI additions for the S25 series are Now Brief, Now Bar, Writing Assist, Drawing Assist, and AI image editing tools.

The Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra offer a deeply integrated Gemini, Google’s LLM and chatbot. This will enable you to execute more commands at the app level.

Source – Samsung

All three versions from the lineup use Galaxy-optimised Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with a massive performance increase compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. New ProScaler and mobile digital natural image engine to enhance the on-screen content.

The phone continues the super high-resolution image production with a 200MP main camera paired with a 50MP periscope telephoto, 10MP secondary telephoto, and a new 50MP ultra wide-angle camera.

Two new features Virtual Aperture and Samung Log enable you to gain more control over the visual and imaging controls on each shot.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at $1,299.99 for 256GB storage, it also has 512GB and 1TB version. This model is available in Titanium Silverblue, White silver, Gray, and Black color options. Its online exclusive colors are Titanium Pinkgold, Jetblack, and Jadegreen.

The standard S25 and S25+ start at $799.99 and $999.99 respectively. Both have 256GB and 512GB Storage variants. You can choose them in Navy, Iceyblue, Mint, and Silver Shadow colors alongside online exclusive Blueblack, Coralred, and Pinkgold.

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Samsung makes great phones with cool features and the One UI software. But, the latest One UI 7 update isn’t going so well for the Galaxy S25 Ultra or older phones. Here’s everything going wrong with Samsung.

First of all, Samsung hasn’t said anything about giving the One UI 7 update to older phones. The new S25 phones come with One UI 7 pre-installed already, but there’s no news for older phones. This silence makes a lot of Galaxy users feel left out and unsure about what will happen with their phones.

Why so much disappointment?

The biggest problem is that Samsung hasn’t confirmed if older phones including the Galaxy S24 series will get the One UI 7 update. The Galaxy smartphone users don’t know if they will get new features or be stuck with old software, or when they will get their hands on the latest One UI software.

The users are really upset on social media and forums. They are complaining about how Samsung isn’t communicating well, updates are taking forever, and there are still bugs in the software.

A lot of people are starting to look at other brands because they (Google or Apple) release software updates on time, making everything more predictable.

One UI 7 Home App issue:

The One UI Home app, which manages the Home Screen, has been causing some issues for the users. According to reports, there are issues like icons disappearing, apps rearranging randomly, and instability in navigating the home screen. You can watch the issue here.

There’s a warning for the One UI 7 beta user:

Samsung has warned those who participated in the One UI 7 beta program. The beta users face potential data loss or device instability if they don’t take specific steps before transitioning to the stable version.

Being on the latest release ensures a smoother and effortless transition to a Stable version. 
If you are on an older Beta, you may face issues, leading you to manually flash the official firmware through a PC that will remove all the data of your device.

Exiting Beta could be under your consideration before the Stable update comes. 
You can proceed with that but ensure installing the latest Beta. Seems like there are some changes in the software distribution this year, as pointed out the by moderator.

As the Stable update is on the verge of release, you should not exit the Beta Program. 
If you have withdrawn, make sure to install the official version through Settings > Software update, this will switch your phone to the One UI 6.1 version.

Security Patch Delays and Potential Threats:

Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 Ultra on January 22, 2025, the device is running One UI 7 but with an outdated security patch. The device has a December 2024 security patch.

What a letdown, Samsung’s top phone of the year is still running a security update from two months ago. The delay in rolling out February’s security patches for the Galaxy S25 series leaves these devices vulnerable to known exploits.

In Android’s February 2025 security patch details, there’s a big problem – a zero-day vulnerability that’s already being used by hackers. Google has warned everyone that this problem, called CVE-2024-53104, is being used in some targeted attacks. It messes with how Android handles video frames, which could make your phone’s memory go out of control.

Samsung has been quick with these kinds of urgent software updates before. Disappointedly, Samsung didn’t include the fix for this vulnerability in the latest February 2025 security update. We can expect a new software update later this month or with the March 2025 security update.

Sales Goals vs. User Experience:

Samsung wants to sell 40 million S25 phones, which is a huge goal. It looks like the company might be focusing more on selling new phones than making current users happy. If the company doesn’t fix the problems with One UI 7 soon, it could hurt the brand’s reputation for software support in the long run.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra and One UI 7 were supposed to be amazing, but the delay in the update rollout has been pretty bad for Samsung smartphone users. Samsung needs to fix this fast to win back its users.

I believe Samsung can make it right, but the company needs to be more open, update security quicker, and test software better before releasing it.

If you have any suggestions or thoughts, feel free to DM me directly. Let’s connect on X at @SamsungSWUpdate where you can share your experiences and expectations.

Samsung has unveiled a 6G white paper to show the latest trends in next-generation mobile communication technologies. The 6G white paper is titled as “AI-Native and Sustainable Communication.”

Samsung’s new 6G report, based on its 2020 white paper, covers the latest trends in technology and market needs. It focuses on integrating AI and improving network quality for a sustainable future.

Mobile data traffic is increasing due to AI and streaming. To keep up, new technologies are needed for better performance and user experience. Since 5G, telecom has focused on improving system efficiency, reducing costs, enhancing energy use, expanding coverage, and introducing AI to address growing demands and sustainability.

Emerging Services

5G-Advanced will boost 5G performance and use AI to support new services, setting the stage for 6G. Some key emerging services are as follows:

Immersive Extended Reality (XR): Offer virtual and real worlds for engaging experiences in entertainment, healthcare, and science.

Digital Twin: Creates virtual copies of real objects and places for remote monitoring and control.

Massive Communication: Connects many devices, supporting smart cities and automation.

Ubiquitous Connectivity: Expands network coverage, including satellites and high-altitude stations.

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA): Provides wireless broadband, replacing wired connections and growing telecom businesses.

Main Attributes of 6G 

Samsung’s white paper highlights four important attributes needed to meet changing market needs. These are:

AI-Native: Uses the latest AI technologies to improve system performance, from design to operation.

Sustainable Network: Lowers costs and boosts user satisfaction by making networks and devices more energy-efficient.

Ubiquitous Coverage: Expands service areas and improves connectivity by linking networks on the ground and in the sky, reducing costs.

Secure and Resilient Network: Protects user privacy and ensures the network is strong and secure as computing and AI technology advanced in the 2030s.

6G Timeline

Samsung’s white paper shows its leadership in 6G research. The telecom industry has been working on 6G since 2020, with standards set to be ready by 2030.

The Korean tech giant will keep leading the way, learning from 5G and adjusting to new market needs. In November, they presented AI-based technology at the Silicon Valley Future Wireless Summit, which caught the attention of major telecommunications companies.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra AnTuTu score shows a major performance jump over the S24 Ultra. The new Samsung flagship has outclassed the S24 Ultra by a mile, scoring approximately 500k higher scores in benchmark evaluation.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938Q) with Snapdragon 8 Elite processor scored around 2,367,965 on AnTuTu (CPU: 599,541, GPU: 954,450, MEM: 45,652, UX: 360,322) as noted in a post on X.

On the flip side, the Galaxy S24 Ultra equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy had an average score of 1,750,000 to 1,800,000 according to some benchmarks on popular tech review sites.

MySmartPrice, in particular, reported 23,32,941 points secured by the Galaxy S25 Ultra in AnTuTu. This is over 500k higher scores than the 18,61,695 of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Source – MySmartPrice

Data available on the web suggests that Samsung is far behind in terms of AnTuTu benchmark scores. The latest Galaxy S25 Ultra is listed on 24th spot, and the irony is, that some phones with last year’s processors are above the device.

Despite the difference in ranking, the real-world difference would be negligible. You won’t even notice any significant difference between the performance of the S24 Ultra and S25 Ultra. Here’s data of the top 25 phones by AnTuTu (via NanoReview):