Samsung’s One UI is arguably one of the best ways to experience Android. With a good blend of features and customizations and fast and timely updates, even for budget devices, One UI has solidified its excellent software reputation in the past few years.
It will get even better from here since the next major iteration, the One UI 7 update, is not that far off anymore.
As we know, One UI 7 will likely be based on Android 15, which was released for Google’s Pixel devices on October 15.
We can get a fair idea of when Samsung will roll out the One UI 7 beta from the past releases, where Samsung has always followed the tradition of rolling them out in the third or fourth quarter of every year.
When can we expect the One UI 7 Beta Program?
| One UI Version | Galaxy Series | Beta Release Date/ Window |
|---|---|---|
| One UI 5 | Galaxy S22 | August 7, 2022 |
| One UI 6 | Galaxy S23 | August 11, 2023 |
| One UI 7 | Galaxy S24 | November 2024 (Expected) |
The beta version of One UI 7 is expected to be released in November 2024. Initially, it will likely be available to users in the United States and South Korea, starting with the Galaxy S24 series. Other regions are expected to receive the beta update at a later date.
Samsung confirmed that its One UI 7 beta will roll out before the end of 2024. The good news is the beta build will be available for both developers and the public. Though exact dates haven’t been confirmed yet, some reports claim the beta version will roll out in November 2024.
Looking back at previous One UI releases, the One UI 5 beta for the Galaxy S22 series was rolled out on 7th August 2022, and the One UI 6 beta for the Galaxy S23 series followed suit on 11th August 2023.
Given this past track record, we expected the first public beta of One UI 7 to roll out sometime around August 2024. However, this year, the One UI 7 beta release has been pushed back due to delays with One UI 6.1.1.
As with past Samsung beta releases, the One UI 7 beta testing will likely be restricted to seven countries, including the United States, South Korea (obviously!), Germany, India, Poland, China, and the United Kingdom.
Features:
One UI 7 will be the most significant upgrade in Samsung’s software history. The icons are getting a 3D makeover with a more rounded look. The camera app is now more user-friendly; camera controls have been moved to the bottom for easier access.
It will bring a pill-shaped notification feature for system apps to the left side of the notification bar. Other charges include Improved fluidity in animation, a Two-page Notification Panel, and Task Continuity.
Below, you can see the One UI 7 control panel showcased on the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Samsung has officially not confirmed what other new changes and features are coming to One UI 7 as of the time of writing.
