Samsung Announces One UI 7 Rollout for Galaxy S Series by Q1 2025

Key Highlights:

Samsung confirms One UI 7 update for Galaxy S series to be completed by March 31, 2025, following a successful beta program.
New features include the Now Bar, redesigned Quick Settings, and a vertical app drawer.
Full release timeline expected to be revealed at the Galaxy S25 launch event.

With just one day to go until Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, the tech giant is gearing up for some major announcements. Alongside the highly anticipated launch of the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung is expected to unveil new Galaxy AI features and the official timeline for its Android 15-based One UI 7 update.

The company has been testing the One UI 7 beta program for over a month, and in a recent press release from Samsung Korea, Samsung confirmed that this has been its most successful beta program to date. According to Samsung, the One UI 7 beta closed twice as fast as its predecessor, One UI 6, and AI-powered features have received significant attention during testing. Samsung is actively working on improvements based on user feedback.

When to Expect the One UI 7 Update

Samsung has confirmed that all compatible Galaxy S series devices will receive the One UI 7 update by the end of Q1 2025, with a rollout deadline of March 31, 2025. However, this timeline might only apply to the Korean market. Historically, Samsung has followed similar schedules globally, so users worldwide should expect the update around the same time.

Interestingly, the press release did not mention Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 foldables. However, we anticipate Samsung will announce the full release timeline for all Galaxy devices during the Galaxy Unpacked event tomorrow.

What’s New in One UI 7?

The One UI 7 beta provides a glimpse of exciting new features:

Now Bar: A dynamic, pill-shaped bar on the lock screen that allows users to control music, timers, and more. It’s similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island.
Redesigned Quick Settings: A refreshed look with new app icons and improved usability.
Vertical App Drawer: For the first time, Samsung introduces a vertical scrolling app drawer.
Other updates include an enhanced camera app interface and subtle UI tweaks for a more polished experience.

While it’s encouraging to see Samsung finally announce a release timeline for One UI 7, the update arrives long after Android 15 was officially released. In fact, some budget smartphones have already received Android 15, and Google is preparing to begin testing Android 16.