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Samsung One UI 7 release date: Here’s when you can expect the beta and stable update?

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Samsung One UI 7.0 update, based on Android 15, will be officially launched with the Samsung Galaxy S25 series in early 2025. While no exact release date is confirmed for the stable release, the software is expected to begin rolling out to older devices following its debut with the Galaxy S25 series. This is the latest official information about the One UI 7.0 release date. The beta program has already started on December 5, 2025.

The content of this article has been refreshed with the newest information. It was originally published on October 11, 2024, and updated on December 5, 2024.

The wait for the Samsung Galaxy users is finally over, the Samsung One UI 7 is here, at least in beta form. Samsung’s custom One UI 7 interface is built on Android 15.

Known for enhancing user experience with each update, Samsung’s One UI has become a hallmark of innovation and user-centric design in the smartphone industry.

This article will tell you the possible timeline for your Galaxy device, features to look forward to, and which devices might be first in line for this major software update. Based on information from various sources, here’s what we know about the One UI 7 release:

Samsung One UI 7.0 Beta Release Date:

Samsung has started the Android 15-based One UI 7 beta program for the Galaxy S24 smartphones. The beta program is now available in the US, UK, Germany, Poland, Korea, and India.

The beta program is likely to be available for more Galaxy devices in the coming days. I’ll update you with further details on the beta program once I receive information from the official source.

Samsung One UI. 7.0 Stable Release Date:

The stable release of One UI 7 is slated to roll out alongside the upcoming Galaxy S series (Galaxy S25) devices in the first quarter of 2025. The timeline is officially confirmed by Samsung in a blog post.

For the stable version, expect it to be rolled out with or shortly after the launch of Samsung’s next flagship phone series in 2025.

Samsung One UI 7.0 Latest Update: Official Information

As of December 5, 2024, the Samsung One UI 7 beta program has now started for the Galaxy S24 series users.

The Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for the One UI 7 update include:

  • Galaxy S Series: Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, and Galaxy S21 (including FE devices).
  • Galaxy Z Series: Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6, Fold 5, Flip 5, Fold 4, Flip 4, Fold 3, Flip 3.
  • Galaxy A Series: Galaxy A73, A55, A54, A53, A35, A34, A33, A25, A24, A23, A15, A14, A05, A05s.
  • Galaxy M Series: Galaxy M55, M54, M53, M35, M34, M33, M15.
  • Galaxy F Series: Galaxy F55, F54, F34, F15.
  • Galaxy Tab Series: Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, Ultra, FE, FE+, Tab S8, S8+, Ultra, Tab A9, A9+, Tab S6 Lite (2024).

NOTE: This list is prepared based on Samsung’s software update policy and the devices that launched with Android 13 or later, which are generally guaranteed to receive further updates including One UI 7. However, for the most accurate and up-to-date list, always refer to Samsung’s official announcements or their software update policy details around the time of the update’s release.

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 December 2024 One UI Updates List

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Samsung began rolling out its December 2024 security update, with the latest Galaxy foldable phones being the first to receive it. The update will expand to more devices in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Samsung has also opened the One UI 7 Beta program for the Galaxy S24 series, allowing users to explore new features before the official release.

The latest update brings improvements in security, stability, and performance to enhance the overall Galaxy experience. Along with the update, Samsung shared its December 2024 update roadmap, including a revised list of eligible devices.

Notably, Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has completed its update cycle and is now excluded from future updates. The device is no longer eligible for further updates, which marks the end of its support period.

The December security patch addresses more than 45 security vulnerabilities, with several critical patches included. Google’s security updates cover 6 critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level ones.

In addition to these fixes, Samsung has addressed two high-level vulnerabilities in its semiconductor products. The update also includes 8 patches under Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE), covering areas like the Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode.

Here’s a look at Galaxy devices that have already received the December 2024 security update.

Samsung December 2024 updates

Samsung December 2024 Updates List

December 9 

  • Samsung Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra get December 2024 security update

December 4

  • December 2024 security update rolls out to Galaxy Z Flip 6, Fold 6

*Stay tuned, more Galaxy devices will be added in the coming days.

December 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Devices getting Monthly and Quarterly Updates

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Watch: Samsung One UI 7 adopts Android 15’s App Archive feature

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Samsung One UI 7 is adopting Android 15’s App Archive feature. Galaxy smartphone users can save storage space by archiving unused applications. It allows you to save storage even without completely uninstalling the app.

One UI 7 Beta is available in IceUniverse discovered App Archiving feature. Samsung will push the public rollout early next year. However, you can have a preview of what the feature functions in the X post embedded below.

Samsung’s latest software has a host of exciting features for users to explore. Among these is the App Archiving feature, which promises to help users better manage storage space on their devices while keeping the app data stored.

Simply put, App Archiving will let you free up space by temporarily removing unused apps. When an app is archived, its software, permissions, temporary files, and notifications are cleared, but the app icon and data remain intact.

When needed, you can easily restore the app without losing your personal settings or progress. Considering you have downloaded a big game but haven’t played it in months, you can archive it to save storage while keeping your saved game progress safe.

How it can be accessed?

You can easily archive apps by following simple steps, however, enabling auto-archiving would make things even better.

Manual Archiving:

  • Open the app settings
    Select the app you want to archive
  • Tap the archive option.

The app’s icon will appear dimmed with an archiving symbol, indicating it has been stored away.

Automatic Archiving:

Enable automatic app archiving in the Play Store to allow the system to handle unused apps on your behalf. This can save storage proactively without you needing to manage it yourself.

Restoring Archived Apps

  • Tap the dimmed app icon, and the system will reinstall it.

Ensure enough storage is available to avoid any interruptions.

The adoption of Android 15’s App Archive feature demonstrates Samsung’s commitment to leveraging the latest innovations. It sounds less interesting but you would end up loving it as it has practical advantages for your device’s storage.

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Samsung developing Galaxy AI Audio Eraser in One UI 7: Preview

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Samsung is developing a Galaxy AI-powered Audio Eraser feature in One UI 7. The company has already released the first beta firmware for Galaxy S24 series owners but it doesn’t bring intelligent such functionality.

Galaxy AI is getting major upgrades in One UI 7 and Samsung is reportedly crafting another cool feature called Audio Eraser. It seems the internal build contains an Audio Eraser but is not available in the public Beta.

As previewed by IceUniverse/Weibo, Audio Eraser helps you eliminate distracting noise in videos by adjusting the volume of voices, wind, and other sounds.

Notably, Google launched the same feature with the Pixel 8 series last year. It seems Pixel’s AI innovation is expanding to Galaxy devices as part of the One UI 7 upgrade.

The feature’s preview displays four different volume adjustment sliders. These components will help you adjust the speaker’s audio along with other noise such as wind and music.

Samsung One UI 7 Audio Eraser

Galaxy AI Audio Eraser in One UI 7 | Source – Ice Universe / Weibo

Galaxy phones come with top-notch camera hardware and capabilities. Audio Eraser will be a quite useful feature for creators who rely on Galaxy smartphones to record their videos.

The feature is expected to be readily available in the Gallery application. The Studio functionality would allow you to utilize Audio Eraser to remove unwanted noise from the video recorded.

Audio Eraser is just a piece of Galaxy AI’s feature suite. Samsung may have even more excellent features to be distributed to Galaxy smartphone users with the Stable One UI 7 update.

Beta Program is live and you can access the preview of One UI 7 in select countries. Meanwhile, you need to wait till February 2025 to get the official upgrade of One UI 7 for your Galaxy.

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