• Samsung has resumed the stable rollout of its One UI 7 update, initially for beta testers of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 in India, with build versions F956BXXU2BYD9 and F741BXXU2BYD9 respectively, and approximately 500MB in size.
• The update is also available for Galaxy S24 users in the US (BYD9 build), initially focusing on unlocked devices, and includes the April 2025 security patch, a sleek design overhaul, enhanced customization, and improved performance.
• Following delays, the One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S24 series has finally arrived in India, offering six more Android upgrades and almost six years of security patches to beta participants and general users.
• Samsung plans to release One UI 8 with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 around July, potentially skipping One UI 8.0 and launching One UI 8.5 with the Galaxy S26 series next year, based on rumors.
• The company is also preparing a One UI Watch 7 beta program for the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra, based on Wear OS 6, potentially featuring Gemini instead of Google Assistant, expanded Samsung Health features, and enhanced customization options.
• The One UI 7 rollout is expanding to other regions and devices, but the pace depends on reliability, with a global rollout for several flagship models scheduled for May 2025.
• Samsung has released a new Software Update App (v4.3.25) to improve One UI 7 installations, highlighting the company's focus on improving the update process after previous delays and setbacks.
