Samsung One UI 7: Latest info, Beta Details, Release Timeline, Device Eligibility, and more

It’s been a while since Samsung Galaxy fans have been eagerly waiting for the next One UI version, the Samsung One UI 7 Beta program, to launch. The launch suffers an unexpected delay; meanwhile, usually Samsung was assumed to release its first Android 15-based One UI 7 beta program by this time; however, the unexpected lagging in the rollout proceedings kept everything aside. 

As we are still gaining knowledge and every possible piece of information regarding the One UI 7 build, here’s everything we know so far. 

While it’s expected that Samsung’s One UI 7 will be a big update, Samsung fans have already interacted with plenty of features, leaks, and changes that are expected with the next innovative update. The One UI 7 is expected to offer an incredible experience with some fresh features and changes. 

Samsung One UI 7 Release delayed 

• One UI 7 Still in Development Stage

One UI 7 is set to be a game-changing update that will greatly enhance the Galaxy experience. While still in development, early demos on Galaxy S24 Ultra models have already given users a glimpse of its smooth performance, along with the new features and improvements One UI 7 brings.

• Samsung needs more time to develop

According to a Samsung community forum moderator, the company will take longer than usual to open the One UI 7 beta program as it focuses on developing each update. The exact release date for the One UI 7 beta has not yet been determined, as confirmed in a recent response.

• Amidst development fluctuations

Samsung is working on One UI 7 while it suffered from certain fluctuations when undergoing its development and verification procedures internally. This was significantly one of the reasons behind its launch delay. Another reason is expected to be Android 15 not entering its stability channel.

• Another reason for the delay is due to One UI 6.1.1. 

The One UI 6.1.1 build debuted with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6, which could be another major reason for the One UI 7 getting an indefinite delay as the One UI 6.1.1 build is also awaited to launch. 

On the flip side, it’s further reported that Samsung could even bring several new features of the Galaxy Z Fold6 to the flagship Galaxy S24 lineup with the One UI 6.1.1 version. 

Expected One UI 7 Features and Changes:

Plenty of leaks and rumors regarding several features and other relevant changes that are expected to arrive with One UI 7 have already surfaced online.

• A cleaner design for the One UI 7 home screen

It was reported that Samsung may add two new options within the Home screen settings. These options include Classic and Bold under the icon and widget style tab, where the Classic option will show up the apps along with their labels, while the Bold option is for bigger app icons without the app labels. This significantly resembles Apple’s iOS 18 home screen, while it could be a revamped home screen design with One UI 7. 

• One-handed camera UI and a new camera icon 

With One UI 7, Samsung is expected to revamp its Camera app UI, changing it completely to offer users a more convenient one-hand operation experience. The additional camera modes, which pop up when tapping the More option, have now shifted to the bottom of the screen and are arranged within a box, replacing the + Plus button with the Edit button. 

• Battery percentage indication

Now, the battery percentage will be added inside the battery icon, which will be enabled by default, allowing users to view their phone’s battery insights straight from the battery icon at the top. 

• Fluent animations 

One UI 7 is expected to focus on bringing fluency to the animations to significantly enhance and boost performance, including app opening and closing animations, booting, and more. 

• Large Folders

Folders have always been a signature function of the Android ecosystem, while the introduction of large folders will now help Galaxy users have a more convenient experience. With One UI 7, Samsung is expected to adopt the facility of folders, where the folders will acquire a 3 x 3 grid measurement layout, allowing users to add up to eight apps that can be accessed with just a single tap.

• New app designs, a new notification panel, and more 

With One UI 7, Samsung is expected to introduce an all-new set of app icons and a revamped design. These apps significantly include Gallery, Weather, Dialer, Contacts, Clock, Camera, Internet Browser, and more. 

Then, there’s a revamped two-page notification panel, where users will now have separate scrolling for notifications and quick settings. The notifications will open by dropping down from the left, while the Quick Settings will open from the right. 

In addition, another leaked feature list consists of more interesting features and changes, including a new background interface, a charging animation bar, unlock animations, more lock screen widgets, a pull-down shortcut bar, notifications that can be independent or merged, and more. 

Samsung One UI 7 Eligible Galaxy Models

As the upcoming One UI 7 looks so promising ahead of its official launch, here’s a quick look at the Galaxy models that are expected to get the new Android 15-based One UI 7 version:

• Galaxy S24/S24+/S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S23/S23+/S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S21/S21+/S21 Ultra
• Galaxy S21 FE
• Galaxy Z Fold6/Flip6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5/Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4/Flip 4
• Galaxy Z Fold 3/Flip 3
• Galaxy Tab S9/S9+/S9 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S9 FE/S9 FE+
• Galaxy Tab S8/S8+/S8 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab A9/A9+
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
• The Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro
• Galaxy Tab Active5
• Galaxy A73/A55/A54/A53/A35/A34/A33/A24/A25/A15/A14/A05/A05s
• Galaxy C55
• Galaxy F54/F34/F15/F14/F55/F14 4G
• Galaxy M54/M34/M15/M14/M55/M35/M14 4G
• Galaxy XCover6 Pro
• Galaxy XCover7 

Samsung Galaxy devices to get One UI 7 beta program-

Samsung is expected to release the One UI 7 beta program in some specific flagship and mid-tier Galaxy devices, beginning from the latest Galaxy S24 lineup followed by others. The devices are as follows:

• Galaxy S24/S24+/S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S23/S23+/S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra
• Galaxy Z Fold6/Flip6
• Galaxy Z Fold5/Flip5
• Galaxy Z Fold4/Flip4
• Galaxy A55
• Galaxy A54
• Galaxy A35

When to expect the Samsung One UI 7 beta program?

The Samsung One UI 7 is delayed due to several fluctuations in its development, it seems like Samsung is eyeing at offering the latest One UI 7 beta program with a more smooth and bug-free experience to the users. 

Meanwhile, some fresh reports significantly revealed that Samsung has postponed the One UI 7 beta program to September, 2024.

One UI 7 Beta Program eligible countries-   

Samsung will begin distributing the upcoming One UI 7 beta program initially to the Galaxy S24 lineup followed by the other selected models. Meanwhile, here are several countries where the company will open up the One UI 7 beta program:

• United Kingdom 
• United States
• India
• Korea
• Poland
• Germany
• China

Notably, out of all the above mentioned countries, Korea and the US are the regions where Samsung usually prefers to open up the beta program first. 

How to join Samsung One UI 7 Beta program?

As September is expected to witness the arrival of the upcoming One UI 7 beta program, you can be the first to enjoy the latest Android 15-based build, you need to just follow the following steps:

• Enter into the Samsung Members app
• Login using your Samsung account.
• Search for the One UI Beta Program banner.
• Tap to open the banner and then register for the latest One UI Beta program to complete your enrollment.