Samsung reportedly testing One UI 7 ahead of expected beta release
According to a report, Samsung’s One UI 7 update could soon start rolling out to beta testers in the coming weeks. The One UI 6 update was based on Android 14 and the upcoming version will be based on Android 15, which has yet to roll out to Google’s Pixel phones. While Samsung has yet to share any details about the next major update to its smartphone operating system, we can expect to see a demo at the company’s upcoming developer conference next month.
Samsung subsidiaries begin beta testing of One UI 7
A SamMobile report Unnamed sources claim that Samsung’s local subsidiaries are currently testing the One UI 7 beta update and that the company is likely to roll out the One UI 7 beta update to testers as part of the company’s beta program. This year, Samsung is expected to introduce new user interface improvements while also pushing ahead with its AI strategy by bringing new AI features to eligible devices.
The South Korean tech conglomerate has been testing the One UI 7 beta update “for weeks” in China, Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the UK and the US, the publication said. While the company is reportedly testing its software updates in these regions, the upcoming release is reportedly being tested in additional regions this year.
Samsung One UI 7 launch timeline (expected)
Samsung hasn’t shared any details about the upcoming One UI 7 update yet, but the company has scheduled its annual Samsung Developer Conference 2024 (SDC24) for October 3 in San Jose, California. This typically marks the time when the company unveils the next version of its Android smartphone interface, and we can speculate that the One UI 7 will launch later in October.
Several smartphones and tablets are expected to get the update to One UI 7 this year, and the company’s timeline for the rollout may vary depending on the series and each model’s original launch date. For example, the latest Galaxy S-series and Galaxy Z-series phones are typically the first to get the update, followed by older models. Eligible Galaxy A, Galaxy M, Galaxy F, and Galaxy C-series models are likely to get the update after the flagship models.