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Samsung One UI 7: A closer look at fresh design and enhanced customization

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Latest Update: October 28, 2024

We now have another hands-on video exploring One UI 7 features. Following the initial video, which highlighted features like the pill-shaped battery indicator, revamped app icons, a new charging indicator, and camera interface changes, this latest video dives into customization of the lock screen, Quick Panel, notifications bar, and Task Changer.

This new hands-on video shows lots of new ways you can change how your Samsung phone looks with One UI 7. You can check the video here – link.

The content of this article has been refreshed with the newest information. It was originally published on October 25, 2024. You can read the original article below.

Samsung’s upcoming major software update, One UI 7, based on Android 15, is set to introduce comprehensive design and functionality changes for the Galaxy devices starting in early 2025. Let’s move to a closer look at the fresh design and enhanced customization.

While writing this article, I reviewed the SDC announcement, hands-on videos, several unofficial leaked videos of the One UI 7.0 beta, and numerous other sources.

Camera App:

The camera app is redesigned for easier one-handed use, with settings and controls now located at the bottom of the screen for easy accessibility.

Quick Settings and Notifications:

There’s a new quick settings panel, which is now fully customizable. This includes a new volume control location and a split notification panel for a clutter-free experience.

New Icons:

We are going to see new themed icons, featuring a redesigned camera icon among others, aiming for a more modern look.

Samsung One UI 7 Icons

Battery and Charging:

There’s a new pill-shaped battery icon and an updated charging animation that appears when the device is locked.

Volume and Brightness Controls:

The Volume and Brightness control bar has been added within the compact quick panel for easier adjustments.

Animations and Smoothness:

The interface feels smoother now, with fresh animations making everything you do seem quicker and more responsive. There’s a new animation for various interactions like charging and unlocking.

Customization

You can now personalize your lock screen with more options than ever, from clock styles to wallpapers, including dynamic or interactive elements. There’s likely a broader range of widgets available.

Beta and Release:

A new build has been spotted, indicating ongoing development. The official release of One UI 7, based on Android 15, is expected in early 2025, with beta programs likely starting by the end of 2024 for flagship models like the Galaxy S24 series.

Samsung One UI 7

Device Compatibility:

The One UI 7 will be available to a wide range of devices, from the latest Galaxy S and Z series to older models and even some from the A and M series, along with tablets.

Samsung One UI 7

Above, I tried to include important design changes like the camera app layout, quick settings customization, new icons, to functional updates like battery visuals and enhanced animations. I’ll revise this article with any new details about One UI 7.0 as soon as I hear more from a credible source or official newsroom.

Hi, I'm Robin, a passionate tech writer with a deep dive into the world of Samsung. With years of experience, I've explored every points of Samsung's Galaxy series and the evolving One UI and Beta testing. I keep myself ready for upcoming Samsung technologies and UI changes, forecasting what users might expect in future updates.

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Samsung November 2024 One UI Updates

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Samsung Galaxy devices getting November 2024 updates. One UI 7 Beta remains a hot topic of discussion, due to later this year’s release. The company is ensuring the OS security on Galaxy devices with the November SMR.

November 2024 updates have been rolling out to Samsung devices sequentially. To be noted, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE was the first device to receive the OTA. Interestingly, the rollout was kicked off in the last week of October 2024.

Samsung is continuously expanding the November 2024 security patch. The latest software update brings fixes for 52 vulnerabilities for Android on Galaxy. One UI also getting fixes for plenty of vulnerabilities identified in the previous months.

Over the next few days, the remaining Galaxy devices will also update to the latest patches. You may experience enhanced performance, smoother functioning, and reliable system animations and transitions given various bug fixes.

Samsung has a wide range of Galaxy devices, which keep updating regularly. Flagship phones remain the priority, but mid-range and affordable models also grab the latest software updates as per their schedule and eligibility.

November 2024 Updates

November 9:

Having issues using Android Auto on your Samsung Galaxy phone after the recent November 2024 security update? You’re not alone, head over here to read the complete story.

November 6:

Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and Galaxy S23 series (carrier-unlocked) have also received the November patch.

November 6:

  1. Samsung rolling out the November patch update for the unlocked Galaxy S24 series, bringing an upgraded Auto Blocker with a new Maximum restrictions toggle.
  2. Samsung has pushed the November 2024 security update for Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4. It also includes the Maximum restrictions function for One UI’s Auto Blocker.

November 5:

Samsung has pushed the November 2024 security update for Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra phones in the US.

  • Software versions: S911USQS5CXI8, S916USQS5CXI8, and S918USQS5CXI8.

November 4:

Verizon’s Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra getting the latest security update in the US.

  • Software versions: S921USQS4AXJA, S926USQS4AXJA, and S928USQS4AXJA

October 30:

Samsung has started releasing the November 2024 security update for the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, making it the first Galaxy device to receive the latest patch.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 with One UI 7 hits new performance benchmarks

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Samsung is gearing up for the release of One UI 7, the next major software update for its Galaxy devices, with beta testing expected to begin in mid-November 2024. While this release is still some time away, early signs of the performance improvements in One UI 7 have already surfaced for the Samsung Galaxy S23.

A recent Geekbench listing of the base model of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series running Android 15 and One UI 7 shows impressive benchmark scores. The device achieved 2109 in single-core and 5555 in multi-core tests.

These scores indicate that One UI 7 will deliver smoother performance, better efficiency, and enhanced multitasking. Notably, these benchmark scores are based on early builds of One UI 7 and do not indicate the start of the beta release. They just provide insight into how the Galaxy S23 will perform with the next software version.

If the standard Galaxy S23 model shows such strong results then the Galaxy S23 Ultra with its more powerful hardware is expected to perform even better with One UI 7.

Samsung announced the release of the stable version of One UI 7 alongside the new Galaxy S25 series in 2025. After that, the update will be rolled out to other recent flagship models, including the Galaxy S23.

For Galaxy S23 users, the upcoming One UI 7 update looks promising as it will surely provide better performance with several new features. Stay tuned with us for updates on One UI 7.

One UI 7 Beta too near in the US, Galaxy S24 and S23 are eligible

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Samsung One UI 6 Watch update could be here soon

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Samsung hasn’t yet dropped the Stable One UI 6 Watch update for Galaxy smartwatch users. Two weeks ago, Beta Program participants switched to the Stable version through an incremental firmware update.

The Stable One UI 6 Watch update is almost ready to be rolled out to Samsung smartwatch users. The major upgrade will bring a new Wear OS 5 operating system, offering performance and battery life improvements.

Recently, Samsung released a new Health app update with version 6.28.6.003. The latest build introduces new features for older Wear OS Galaxy smartwatch owners debuted with the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra.

The changelog shows that Samsung’s Wear OS watch models add new and advanced health monitoring features like Energy Score and AGEs index. The former helps you to improve your wellness, while the latter indicates your metabolic health.

Samsung keeps updating Galaxy’s Health app regularly. The recent rollout is also a routine distribution but comes at an important time. The development suggests Samsung is in the final phase of kicking off the Stable One UI 6 Watch update.

The company concluded the One UI 6 Watch Beta Program around two weeks ago. The Program was live in the United States and South Korea. Beta Participants received a minor build, switching the Beta firmware to Stable.

Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 6 series models are eligible for the major update. Samsung hasn’t updated these watches in the past few months, probably due to the testing of the One UI 6 Watch upgrade.

Via – SamMobile

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