Samsung’s One UI 7, built on Android 15, was officially introduced on January 22, 2025, alongside the Galaxy S25 series. This update brings a comprehensive redesign and several new features to enhance user experience.
Top Features of One UI 7
- Fresh New Look: One UI 7 brings its first major design update in six years, featuring modernized icons, widgets, and a revamped lock screen. The quick panel is now split into separate sections for notifications and controls, making navigation smoother.
- Now Bar: Inspired by Apple’s Dynamic Island, this new notification system shows real-time activities like music playback and charging status, so you don’t need to unlock your phone as often.
- Smarter AI Features: Samsung has introduced improved AI-powered tools, including better writing assistance and call transcription, making the phone more intuitive and efficient.
- Enhanced Camera Experience: The camera app has been redesigned for easier access to different shooting modes and better previews of photos and videos.
- Stronger Security: New safety features like theft protection, auto blocker, and biometric authentication in unknown locations add extra layers of security.
Release Timeline & Supported Devices
As of March 2025, the stable version of One UI 7 has been delayed for many devices. Currently, only the Galaxy S25 series and select models like A06 5G, A26, A36, and A56 come with One UI 7 pre-installed.
- April 2025: Galaxy S24 & S23 series
- May 2025: Galaxy S23 FE, S22 series, and S21 FE
- Later in 2025: Other compatible models
Samsung has not provided an exact rollout timeline, as developers are working to ensure a stable release.
For those who want to try One UI 7 early, Samsung has launched a beta program in select regions like the U.S., South Korea, and Germany. It was first released for the Galaxy S24 series and will expand to more models soon.
Note: These details are based on current reports and may change as Samsung finalizes the update.
