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One UI 7 Beta (Android 15) release date tipped with another delay
Galaxy users eagerly await One UI 7 Beta but Samsung could take 15 more days for release. As we approach the “end of the year” deadline for Beta, the company is said to be taking another half of a month to start the Beta Program.
According to IceUniverse, Samsung will take “another half month” before One UI 7 Beta release. November has started today and we expect the Beta Program to be kicked off this month for Galaxy smartphone users.
Samsung officially revealed One UI 7 software during SDC24 in early October. We’ve witnessed some graphical visuals, showcasing the UI revamp. Meanwhile, Samsung has further revamped those UI changes within the internal Beta.
It will take another half month before Beta starts
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) November 1, 2024
Last heard, Samsung wants to roll out a stable-quality build as the first Beta. It will ensure Galaxy users experience the One UI 7 with new features and user interface. However, the continuous delay is quite frustrating for eager Samsung fans.
One UI 7 will bring Android 15 to Samsung smartphones. In a recent development, the Korean tech giant published One UI Beta forums in the US community. It suggests the Beta activity is progressing towards a majestic launch.
Official One UI 7 Release
While Beta is about to start, you may miss out on getting the update. The reason is, the official version of Samsung’s Android 15 will launch next year. And the rollout for Galaxy devices would start only after the Galaxy S25 series unveiling.
Many Galaxy phones and tablets will receive the major firmware update next year. It includes flagship devices launched in 2021 and later. You can check a detailed list of eligible One UI 7 devices here to check your device’s compatibility.
Samsung significantly improved the animation system in the One UI 7 Beta. The first Beta is worth installing as no major flaw was reported in three days. Meanwhile, the animation fluency will elevate further with the next Beta updates.
In a recent development, Samsung insider IceUniverse compared the app opening and closing animation in the recently released One UI 7 Open Beta 1 (XKZ) and an internal testing version (XKN). Here’s how they stack up:
One UI 7 Beta 1 (XKZ)
- Animation feels stiff and lifeless.
- Icons turn into a right angle before spreading into the page.
- Lacks smoothness and fails to align with natural physical motion.
Internal Testing Version (XKN)
- Features an elegant unfolding animation with smoother transitions.
- Includes a noticeable deceleration effect, adding a “floating” quality.
- Closely resembles the refined animations seen in iOS.
The leaker expressed disappointment with Samsung’s choice of the XKZ animation for the beta release. The comparison also shows that the internal build has better animation fluency than the first Beta distributed to general users.
You can watch the video below:
It seems Samsung has reserved some aspects from the internal beta for the next builds. The program won’t end anytime soon as Beta participants could get around four major updates throughout the testing period before the 1Q25 release.
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One UI 7 Release Date
Samsung announced the stable rollout will be conducted in the first quarter of 2025. The Galaxy S25 series is rumored to be unveiled in late January. As the public version launches at Unpacked, the rollout could start in February next year.
Galaxy S21 series and later flagships will receive the major Android 15 upgrade. Samsung’s One UI 7 device list is pretty large, hence, the rollout completion could take around two months. Access the latest insights on One UI 7 below:
Samsung One UI 7 Beta Program is now open for registration. The company has been bringing the Beta to seven global markets for years. However, China was missing from the Samsung press release’s One UI 7 Beta market list.
Recently, Samsung refreshed the official One UI Beta Program website. Now, Samsung says the One UI 7 Beta Program is open to participants in China, Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the UK, and the US.
Samsung press release still mentions six One UI 7 Beta countries, with China missing from the market list. Owners of the S24 series can join the Beta Test Program to experience the latest One UI.
Joining the One UI 7 Beta is effortless. Open the Samsung Members app on your Galaxy S24 with your Samsung Account logged in. You should see a Beta Program banner in the slider. Complete the registration and receive OTA.
One UI Beta Program Website | Source: Samsung
You will install the Beta so, don’t forget to back up your data and apps. Also, provide Samsung with your valuable feedback to improve user experience.
How to submit feedback:
User feedback is submitted through the Samsung Members application on your device:
- To provide feedback or to report bugs or errors in the Beta software, select “Beta feedback > Send feedback” in the Samsung Members app.
- To provide UX or UI-related feedback, such as usability or feature suggestions, select “Beta community > Suggestions”.
If an error occurs during beta software installation and you can no longer use your device, find assistance with resetting the device by visiting the nearest Samsung Service Center.
One UI 7
The latest iteration of One UI introduces a brand-new interface. You get plenty of new features, Galaxy AI advancements, as well as enhanced and reliable system animations.
Now Bar feels like Apple’s Dynamic Island on Samsung phones. It works on a lock screen and continuous usage state to display live activities in real time to improve multitasking.
Stable One UI 7 rollout will start in the first half of the next year.
Samsung One UI 7 update brings new features and some exciting changes, including a vertical app drawer and options for customization. In addition, Samsung has added a “Secured by Knox” watermark to the app drawer and it stays there all the time.
In One UI 7, the “Secured by Knox” watermark appears in the bottom-right corner of the app drawer, just above the search bar on your Galaxy phone. This can be distracting for users, and it also causes the last app icon in the drawer to be partially hidden behind the watermark.
The watermark is related to Samsung Knox, the security system designed to keep your data and apps safe. But the issue is that the watermark doesn’t seem to have any clear function. It doesn’t look like it’s adding much value to the user experience, especially since Samsung didn’t include this in earlier versions of One UI.
Unlike other features in One UI 7, this watermark can’t be removed. This is causing frustration among many users who prefer a cleaner, simpler look for their devices.
Though this is just the first beta version of One UI 7, and things could change before the final release. Hopefully, Samsung will allow users to disable it.
Aside from this, Samsung is offering advanced security and privacy features for Galaxy devices with One UI 7. It enhances advances Knox Matrix, Theft Protection, Auto Blocker and more enabling higher device safety.
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