Samsung One UI 7 Update Release Date, Full List Of Eligible Devices, New Galaxy AI Features, Everything We Know
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Samsung's Anticipated One UI 7 Update
Samsung’s highly anticipated One UI 7 update is almost here, bringing major visual and functional upgrades to Galaxy smartphones and tablets. However, the rollout has been slower than expected, with not a single Galaxy device receiving the update yet. A recently leaked timeline suggests when different devices might get the update. Here’s everything you need to know, including eligible devices and key features of One UI 7.
One UI 7 Update: Supported Devices
Samsung has not officially released a list of eligible devices, but based on its software update policy, the following models are expected to receive One UI 7:
- Galaxy S series: S24, S23, S22, S21, and their variants (Plus, Ultra, and FE models).
- Galaxy Z series: Fold and Flip models, from the latest Fold 6 and Flip 6 to older Fold 3 and Flip 3.
- Galaxy Tab series: Tab S10, S9, S8, and their Plus, Ultra, and FE versions, along with some budget models like Tab A9 and Tab Active 5.
- Galaxy A series: A73, A54, A34, A24, A15, and even the entry-level A05s.
- Galaxy M and F series: M55, M35, F54, and F15 are expected to get the update.
One UI 7 Update Release Timeline (Leaked)
While Samsung has yet to officially announce a release schedule, a leak suggests the update will start rolling out in April 2025. Here’s a look at when key models might get One UI 7:
- April 18: Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6.
- April 25: Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and A54.
- May 16: Galaxy S23 FE, S22 series, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, and A34.
- May 23: Galaxy S21 series, Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, A53, and A33.
Other Galaxy A, M, F, and Tab series devices are expected to get One UI 7 within the first half of 2025. However, these dates are based on leaks, so delays are possible.
One UI 7 Features: What’s New
One UI 7 brings several improvements to design, customisation, and AI-powered features.
Design & UI Enhancements
- Now Bar: A pill-shaped UI at the bottom of the lock screen for quick access to music, timers, and navigation.
- New app icons: More colourful and recognisable icons for stock apps.
- Widgets: More customisable with a bolder and interactive look.
- Revamped Camera app: Less cluttered UI with easier zoom controls.
- New charging animations: A fresh green progress bar on the lock screen while charging.
- Smoother animations: Faster and more fluid app transitions.
Customisation Upgrades
- Vertical app drawer: Users can now scroll apps vertically.
- Home screen: Allows free-form layouts, stickers, and better integration with Samsung’s Home Up app.
- Lock screen: More clock styles, customisable fonts, and widget placement options.
- Quick Settings: Swiping from the top-left opens notifications, while the top-right swipe opens Quick Settings.
Galaxy AI Features
- Writing Assist: Enhances selected text anywhere in the UI.
- Call Transcriptions: Converts recorded calls into text in 20 languages.
- Now Brief: Uses AI to display relevant info based on user habits.
- Audio & Object Eraser: Removes unwanted sounds and objects from videos.
