Samsung has been testing One UI 7 for the Galaxy S24 series for the last two months, and still, there is no indication of a stable update coming for the devices. However, at the same time, the Galaxy S8 device received an update, which begs the question: how could this be possible given that it is not eligible for any updates? Let’s find out
How does the Galaxy S8 device get the One UI 7 update?
The One UI 7 for the Galaxy S8 devices is available unofficially. It means there is no interference from the company in this update, but some independent software developers have made the customized version of the ROM for the device.
A Reddit user named SaidBl1 has shared a video of One UI 7 running on a Galaxy S8 the ROM for the Galaxy S8, and it brought several features, such as Circle to search, the Now Bar, and new Quick settings, etc. Apart from new features, the update has also brought a new UI experience matched with the latest One UI.
OneUi 7 on Galaxy S8
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Because it is a custom ROM, safety is always a concern because it is not certified by a legitimate firm, but if you are willing to take the risk for the experiment, you can enjoy the all-new feature on your seven-year-old device before the latest flagships. However, using it as your regular phone can break it.
What is the official One UI 7 status for Galaxy devices?
Samsung has already released the beta version of One UI 7 for the Galaxy S24, and it will soon release the stable version for the devices. Expected to commence before Q1, the rollout will gradually extend to more Galaxy devices, ranging from flagship to entry-level. Here we can safely say the company will require at least three to four months to complete the distribution of the stable One UI 7.
