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Exclusive: Galaxy S24 One UI 7 delayed as Samsung focuses on optimizing for S25 Ultra | No plans after unplanned 4th Beta
Samsung fans have been eagerly waiting for the latest One UI 7 software update, but the latest news isn’t what they were hoping for.
There’s growing disappointment among Galaxy users, especially those with the Galaxy S24 series, as the rollout faces unexpected delays. With so many rumors floating around about the timeline for One UI 7, I reached out to a trusted insider source to get the real story. What I learned sheds light on why the update is taking longer than expected and what it means for Samsung users.
Clearing Up the Rumors: What’s Happening?
With all the talk about One UI 7, I wanted to get clear answers about the beta and final One UI 7 release plans. Here’s what my insider shared with me:
As you read above, this was surprising to me. The 4th One UI 7 beta build wasn’t even supposed to happen, but Samsung had to add it because the stable version for the Galaxy S25 series—especially the S25 Ultra—isn’t ready (ready means it didn’t meet Samsung’s expectations for performance and optimization). Naturally, I wanted to know why. I asked “Any specific reason?”
This lack of clarity is frustrating, but it explains why Samsung is taking extra time. The One UI 7 version for the Galaxy S25 series isn’t ready, it’s holding up everything else.
For the past two weeks, I’ve been testing One UI 7 on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and it doesn’t feel stable at all. This matches with what my source mentioned about the software not meeting Samsung’s expectations for performance and optimization. The device is still running Android 15-based One UI 7 with the outdated December 2024 security patch, the delay isn’t surprising, right?
What About Older Devices?
With the S25 series taking priority, I asked about older devices like the S24, S23, and S22. When can users expect One UI 7 on those phones? Is there any timeline for that?
This means older Galaxy phones won’t see One UI 7 until Samsung sorts out the S25 series. If things don’t go smoothly, that late March timeline could slip even further.
For the Galaxy S24 series users, the delay is especially disappointing. I asked when they can expect the stable One UI 7 update.
So, the S24’s stable update depends entirely on how well the unplanned 4th beta goes. If there are still issues, the wait could stretch on.
Any Connection to the Galaxy S25 Edge?
There’s been a lot of talk about the Galaxy S25 Edge and whether its launch is connected to the One UI 7 delay. I asked my source to clear this up.
This puts those rumors to rest. The S25 Edge isn’t part of the equation—at least not yet.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (left) and S25 Ultra (right)
Based on my conversation with the insider, it’s clear that Samsung’s priority right now is getting One UI 7 ready for the Galaxy S25 series, particularly the S25 Ultra. The unplanned 4th beta shows there are still problems to solve, and until they’re fixed, the S24 series and older phones will have to keep waiting. Not knowing the reason for the delay makes it more frustrating, and with no plans after the 4th beta, the timeline for stable updates remains uncertain.
For S24 users, the next few weeks are crucial. If the 4th beta goes well, we might see a stable release sooner rather than later. But if problems continue, the wait could stretch on.
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Samsung fans are openly frustrated with these delays. After waiting for months, many thought One UI 7 would roll out easily, especially for flagship phones like the S24 series. Social media is full of complaints, with users feeling like their current devices are being sidelined. This isn’t the news anyone wanted, and Samsung needs to fix this fast before fans lose trust.
Disclaimer: This article is based on exclusive information from a trusted insider and reflects the current state of One UI 7’s development.
Samsung Galaxy S26 can beat Apple iPhone 18 in first 2nm chipset adoption. Apple was the first vendor to debut a 3nm chipset in mobile devices, which was later followed by Qualcomm, while Samsung failed in commercialization.
Reports from Taiwanese media suggest that TSMC is expected to have a 2nm process line capable of producing around 50,000 wafers per month by the end of this year. The first customer for the 2-nanometer chips is likely to be Apple.
Previously, the initial orders for TSMC’s advanced processes have been placed by Apple. This time, the 2-nanometer process chip is considered a candidate for the A20 processor, which will go into the iPhone 18 Pro series next year.
TSMC’s 2nm process is said to offer 15% higher performance efficiency than the 3nm process. It would make the iPhone 18 Pro’s A20 processor significantly better than the A18 chipset manufactured using the 3nm process.
Well-known Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo recently reaffirmed that the test production yield of TSMC’s 2-nanometer process already reached approximately 60 to 70% three months ago, and now it far exceeds that.
Since the iPhone 17 series will retain 3nm chipsets, Samsung can utilize the opportunity to become the world’s first in the 2nm era. The Exynos 2600 is said to be manufactured using Samsung’s 2nm SF2 process technology.
In addition to Apple, Intel is also racing for TSMC’s 2nm process, but full-scale mass production is expected to be pushed back to 2026, after Apple.
Apple plans to invest over $500 billion in the US over the next four years in response to the newly formed Trump Government’s manufacturing strengthening policy, and it will also support TSMC’s Arizona factory with billions of dollars.
Samsung Exynos application processor’s market share has declined in the fourth quarter of the last year. The company’s AP market remained flat year-over-year, while there was a decline of 1% quarter-over-quarter.
Counterpoint Research revealed that Samsung Exynos recorded a 4% share in the worldwide Mobile SoC market in Q4 2024, ranking fifth. This was a 1% drop from the previous quarter, while it remained similar to the same period last year 4%.
Although Samsung increased Exynos shipments, centered on mid- to low-end smartphones like the Galaxy S24 FE, it failed to expand its market presence significantly due to the absence of Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 series.
Counterpoint Research highlighted:
Samsung’s Exynos shipments were flat sequentially in Q4 2024. The Exynos 2400’s shipments have increased with the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S24 FE.
Further, the Exynos 1480 and Exynos 1330’s shipments have increased due to the high shipment volumes for Samsung’s Galaxy A55 and A16 5G, respectively.
Global Smartphone AP-SoC Market Share: Quarterly | Source – Counterpoint Research
Samsung is highly likely to equip the Exynos 2500 in the affordable Galaxy Z Flip FE this year. The company is expected to hold a Galaxy Unpacked event as early as July this year to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 foldable phones.
Additionally, Samsung is focusing on developing the Exynos 2600, aiming to boast it in the Galaxy S26 series. Reports suggest that Samsung’s DS Division has recently formed a dedicated task force to improve the Exynos 2600’s performance.
Despite challenges, Samsung isn’t giving up on the Exynos business. Since the Flip FE won’t have as much saturation as the S26 series, the Korean tech giant is parallelly ensuring the Exynos 2600 to be finalized and used in next year’s flagships.
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Galaxy S25 Ultra powers Samsung’s Esports Tournament in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore
Galaxy S25 Ultra is taking center stage at Samsung’s biggest MLBB Campus Esports Tournament yet in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.
The South Korean tech giant continues to redefine gaming innovation with the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series in an exciting new partnership with MOONTON Games.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is at the heart of Samsung’s Esports Tournament, providing participants with the ultimate gaming experience. Designed for peak performance, the Galaxy S25 Ultra features:
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy for seamless gameplay
- 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display for ultra-smooth graphics
- Vulkan Engine for smoother and more realistic gaming
- Long-lasting battery life
- Larger vapor chamber
- Tailored thermal interface material (TIM) for efficient heat dissipation
Samsung has officially kicked off its partnership on the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Campus Series (MCS). It will be launched for the first time across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
Tournament Dates
Country Qualifiers
25 April – 18 May 2025
Country Finals
24 – 25 May 2025 (Indonesia)
17 – 18 May 2025 (Malaysia)
17 – 18 May 2025 (Singapore)
17 – 18 May 2025 (Philippines)
Regional Finals
20 – 22 June 2025 (Indonesia)
Prize Pool
Total: USD 40,000
1st place: USD 18,000
2nd place: USD 8,000
3rd place: USD 5,000
4th place: USD 3,000
5th – 8th place: USD 1,500
Samsung is considering hiring Mauro Porcini as the Galaxy Mobile design chief. The company is in talks with the design icon, and he would be recruited if the discussions progress with the same energetic approach.
KoreaHerald reports that Samsung is in discussions with Mauro Porcini for the role of Mobile Design chief. If finalized, Porcini will be the first overseas Chief Design Officer (CDO) in Samsung’s history since its founding in 1969.
Over two years ago, Samsung hired Hubert H. Lee to lead the design team at MX Division. He is a brilliant designer who previously worked in the top role at Mercedes-Benz China.
With discussions underway for Porcini, Samsung is probably considering a major Galaxy design overhaul in the years to come across smartphones, wearables, and smart gadgets.
Samsung is well-known for hiring experts across domains to drive innovation. Mauro Porcini is famous for spearheading design-led innovation at global companies such as 3M and PepsiCo.
In 2012, Mauro Porcini was the only designer named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list, and he was also awarded Italy’s national merit honor for elevating the country’s design reputation on the global stage.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (left) and Note 20 Ultra (right)
AndroidAuthority reports that all Android development will go private within Google’s internal branches starting next week. The source code for changes will be made available when Google publishes a new branch containing those changes.
A big change is coming to Android’s development mechanism. Currently, Google works on some parts of Android in public (on a site called AOSP) and some in private.
Soon, all Android work will happen in private, and Google will only share the finished code later. Google believes it will make the job easier and faster without making Android closed-source.
How does this Android shift affect Samsung’s One UI?
Google will be hiding Android development starting next week. As the Android operating system is going private (not closed-source), Samsung has an opportunity to reinvent the One UI’s appeal by making it stand out even more.
One UI is built on top of Android, so Samsung takes Google’s code and adds its own style. With Google keeping their work secret until it’s done, Samsung might not be able to see or access Android changes early anymore.
Samsung could use this chance to make One UI even more special. Since the company won’t follow Google’s work step-by-step, it might add more of its own ideas, like better Galaxy AI, faster updates, or new features exclusive to Galaxy users.
This change probably won’t affect general Samsung users. Your Galaxy phone will still get updates, and One UI will keep feeling smooth and feature-rich. However, the company might surprise you with updates that feel more “Samsung” than ever.
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