Google is actively working on its next iteration of Android 15 as it releases back-to-back beta updates. Currently, it is running in the 2.1 beta phase. Meanwhile, the Korean giant has also started gearing up for One UI 7.0 (Android 15).
Android 15 Beta 2.1 is available on a wide range of Pixel phones, and Samsung will join in shortly before its official release in the early second half of the year. The first Galaxy phones to receive Android 15 (One UI 7) will likely be the Galaxy S25 series, with more to follow.
Before going through the official stable release of the One UI 7.0 update (Android 15), Samsung will release the beta updates for its Galaxy devices. However, the reports have already revealed that Samsung started its internal One UI 7.0 beta testing, but it’s not yet ready for the public. As per last year’s metrics, it is expected that Samsung could roll out its first One UI 7 beta update in July or August for the Galaxy S24.
Once Samsung starts the beta program, it expands it to high-end phones such as the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S22 series and the Fold and Flip lineup. The stable release of One UI 7.0 (Android 15) is expected to arrive in October or early November initially for the newest Galaxy S24, and then older devices such as the Galaxy S21 Ultra might wait until early 2025. However, this timeline directly depends on when Google releases Android 15 first.
One UI 7.0 expected features
Samsung’s One UI 7.0, based on Android 15, is expected to introduce dozens of new convenient features and customization options for enhancing users’ experiences. One of the most notable features that One UI 7.0 could bring is satellite connectivity, probably for the Galaxy S24 device; battery health monitoring; private space similar to Samsung’s Secure Folder; app archiving; improved multitasking; integration with Find My Device Network; notification cooldown to prevent spam; partial screen sharing; and more.
Eligible Samsung Galaxy Phones for One UI 7.0 (Android 15)
Samsung has not officially released a list of phones and tablets that will receive the Android 15 update. However, it’s pretty clear that it will start rolling out the update with its latest flagship Galaxy S24 series, which may be in October or November, then gradually expand to the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S22 series, A-series, tablets, and more. For the detailed eligible Galaxy device list for One UI 7.0, you can check here.
However, Samsung has yet to disclose any official statement regarding the beta and stable One UI 7.0 release and the final confirmation of the eligible device.
