December Update but still not OneUI7 for South Africa😭

[Big_Jay]

I've just received and downloaded the December security update for my Galaxy S24+ but still no sign of the OneUI 7 beta 😭😭😭

[POLLITE]

What update is this???

[Big_Jay]

Apparently the December security patch.

[daddyngoni-A15]

Probably no beta for African region/s, unless there are some tricks to change region,

[Tomatoe]

Relax.., the security update is fine rightnow.... one.UI 7 might change the smartphone game forever.. even android 15 didn't bring in new features one.UI 6 didn't already have

[TeeA]

South Africa won't get the beta so you'll get it after the S25 is released

[Big_Jay]

Why though? Why can't we enjoy the beta like everybody else?

[TeeA]

They have 'test countries' meaning when betas are released, they only release it to certain countries instead of everybody. So the rest of us have to wait until the official update is out to get it.

[Big_Jay]

This practice of theirs must stop.

iOS and iPhones get the same beta worldwide at the same time. So does the Google Pixel. Or Nothing OS.
Why does Samsung insist on keeping the same status quo?

[TeeA]

To play devil's advocate, they have a wider range of devices on their hands than other android manufacturers(and Apple) who have a much more limited device range so imo they probably don't have the manpower to handle releasing betas for every device and making it public, same for software updates. But yes, in this modern day and age more should be done to extend such advancements for everyone, like with GoodLock; there's literally no reason for the app to still be region-locked even when Samsung wants it to be a customization app for all their devices.