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Samsung started the One UI 7 stable release a few days ago for its flagship phones in select regions. The update arrived in South Korea before making it to Europe. What seemed to be a happy time for Samsung users quickly turned into confusion as Samsung pulled the build from their servers, halting the release.

It took Samsung over six months to release the Android 15-based One UI 7 update after the official release by Google. We had over five beta builds, which took several weeks, but somehow, Samsung could not detect this bug, which resulted in halting the One UI 7 release.

Why did Samsung halt the One UI 7 stable release?

Samsung pulled the build from its servers a few days ago. At that time, we did not know the reasons for their actions, but we do now. According to Ice Universe, a bug was detected, which forced the company to stop rolling out the update. The bug was spotted on the S24 series in Korea. As a result, the company pulled the update from their servers in China, Europe, South Korea, and the US.

Apparently, some users cannot unlock their phones after installing the stable One UI 7 update in South Korea. It is a serious bug as it makes the phone useless since the owner cannot unlock it. We believed the screen unlock problem to be the reason Samsung had to halt the One UI 7 rollout.

What happens with the One UI 7 rollout now?

It depends on how long it takes Samsung to resolve this issue. Also, if the bug is present in the build for other regions. If the screen unlock issue is exclusive to Korean users, we expect the rollout to restart in other countries in the coming days.

Nonetheless, it is disappointing that after over five months of testing, including an internal preview, Samsung did not spot this bug. Now, users have to wait even longer to receive an update that was officially released almost six months ago. We hope they resolve the problem on time and restart the rollout.

How will this affect the One UI 8 release?

We do not expect the current predicament to affect the release of One UI 8. They are different builds, and we understand some progress has been made in the development. Interestingly, Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are expected to run the build outside of the box, which is based on Android 15.

source(s): Sammobile.

Samsung kept its promise of rolling out a stable One UI 7 update on April 7. The release started in Korea and only arrived in the US and Europe a few days ago. As expected, the update is exclusive to flagship phones, and while we expect the rollout to extend to older models, Samsung did not say when for German users. However, we now have some information regarding the release plan in the region.

The Samsung One UI 7 release schedule in Germany does not look surprising. According to the image posted on Twitter, some eligible phones will wait until July before upgrading to Android 15 with One UI 7. By then, Pixel users will be running Android 16. Nevertheless, it’s better late than never, which is why you should check the release plan below if you are in Germany.

Official Samsung One UI 7 release plan in Germany

The stable rollout has started in Germany for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6. These devices are expected to get the Android 15-based One UI 7 upgrade this month. From June, Samsung will roll out the update to more phones, including Galaxy S23, and others.

• April 2025 – Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24.
• May 2025 – Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S10+, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9+, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S8.
• June 2025 – Galaxy A55, Galaxy A54, Galaxy A53, Galaxy A35, Galaxy A34, Galaxy A33, Galaxy A25, Galaxy A16, Galaxy A15, Galaxy A14, Galaxy M53, Galaxy M33, Galaxy XCover 7, Galaxy XCover 6 Pro, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy S9 FE+, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Tab Active 5, Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro, Galaxy Tab A9+
• July 2025 – Galaxy Tab A9.

Meanwhile, Samsung will not wait until One UI 7 arrives on these phones before working on One UI 8 (Android 16). We understand the company is already testing the build for multiple phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. The duo will run the build outside of the box, while preview for the Galaxy S25 series has started as well.

Samsung might have temporarily stopped One UI 7 rollout in Europe

If you received the update earlier but cannot find it again, there’s a report that Samsung might have pulled it back. According to Sammobile, only the European units are affected, hinting it could be an issue with the Exynos version of the phones getting the upgrade. If you are in the US, the update is available in that region, as seen on Samsung servers.

It is too early to say what the issue might be. We hope to get a confirmation on Monday, but it will be better to avoid the upgrade if you have not downloaded it yet for those in Europe. Perhaps after confirming why it was suspended and doesn’t seem to be a big issue, you can install the build.

source: Tarun Vats (X)

As expected, Samsung has released the stable One UI 7 update. The rollout is exclusive to Korean units, and only a handful of eligible phones have received the update. We expect an expansion to other regions in the coming days, but some phones might get upgraded in June.

Samsung has released a stable One UI 7 update for the Galaxy 24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Galaxy Fold SE. The rollout is in batches to contain any issues that might arise, but so far, the build seems smooth. There is no report of a bug that might cause a delay in the rollout, but some devices still would not get the update in the coming weeks. 

It has been over five months since Google released a stable Android 15 update. The company plans to release stable Android 16 in June when most Samsung phones will start getting Android 15. The current release is exclusive to the latest flagship phones, with older models looking at a May/June release time frame

Stable One UI 7 release plan

Samsung has started rolling out the much-anticipated update. The update brings Android 15 but only to a handful of phones. The majority of Samsung phones eligible for the upgrade will receive it in June, which is when Google plans to release Android 16. Meanwhile, if you are using the Galaxy S24, you can check for it, while other device users should check the list below for when the device will start getting a stable Android 15-based One UI 7 update.

April stable One UI 7 release plan

Samsung plans to upgrade its latest flagship phones and tablets this month. The Galaxy S24 series is already getting the update, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. The Galaxy Tab S10+/S10 Ultra will also get it.

• April: Galaxy S24/S24+/S24 Ultra, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold Special Edition, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Tab S10+/S10 Ultra, S23/S23+/S23 Ultra, S24 FE

May stable One UI 7 release plan

Samsung will upgrade the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and Galaxy Z Fold 3 to Android 15 in May.

• May: Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, Tab S9/S9+/S9 Ultra, S23 FE, Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, A34, A35, S22/S22+/S22 Ultra, Tab S8/S8+/S8 Ultra, S21/S21+/S21 Ultra, Galaxy A16, Galaxy Quantum 5, Galaxy Quantum 4
• June: Galaxy Tab S9 FE/S9 FE+, Galaxy A73, A53, A33, A25, A24, A15, Quantum 3, Jump 3, Jump 2, Buddy 3, Galaxy Tab A9/A9+, Tab Active 5, Tab Active 4 Pro, Wide 7

Meanwhile, the release plan was posted for the Korean region, but it should be the same time frame for other countries. We expect those in Europe, Asia, America, and the UK to start getting the upgrade in the coming days. Hopefully, there won’t be any setback to the release, as it has been months since users started expecting the big release. 

We expect a swift release, given the time it took to preview these builds before they started rolling out. Also, Google is already working on the next iteration of Android OS, which has been rumored to come pre-installed with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. Samsung will launch these phones in June, meaning they are already working on Android 16. Hopefully, we won’t have to wait like we did with One UI 7. 

source: Sammobile

Samsung has yet to start rolling out the latest Android 15 upgrade to eligible users. The company’s phones with the much-anticipated upgrade are the ones that debuted running the current OS. However, it looks like things will be entirely different with Android 16-based One UI 8, which might launch in Q3 2025.

We are all disappointed that Samsung has not released One UI 7 yet, but that is due to some changes. Nevertheless, the update will start rolling out tomorrow with the Galaxy S24 series. As expected, the late release will not affect the development of One UI 8. It turns out Samsung is already developing the build for its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 devices.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 to run Android 16-based One UI 8 outside of the box

If you have been following Samsung, you will know that the new Galaxy Z series phones debut with One UI x.1.1 build. While that will not happen this year since Samsung has canceled the release of One UI 7.1.1, probably due to the delays in rolling out stable One UI 7, the duo will supposedly debut with One UI 8.

One UI 8 will be based on Android 16, and we already spotted a new build on Samsung servers. It’s not surprising that Samsung is already planning for the release with the upcoming Galaxy Z series. Nevertheless, it will probably be a half-baked build, like they did with the Galaxy S25, which has yet to get all the features of One UI 7.

Android 16-based One UI 8 launch date

Google will release a stable Android 16 build in June or July. That is probably when Pixel users get the update and a possible release to AOSP. With the beta build already available, we believe Samsung is working with that to test their system apps. It will be easy to pre-install the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 with the build.

If that is the case, Samsung will release One UI 8 in July. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 arrived on July 10, 2024, and we expect the same time frame for the successor. Nevertheless, since beta tests can be complicated, there might be delays, but it seems very likely Samsung will release Android 16 on time this year.

One UI 8 beta program for Samsung users

Usually, there will be a beta program for older phones just like we are witnessing with the One UI 7. However, we cannot say when, as there is a beta program going on. Only developers are testing the One UI 8 beta build, which will arrive for eligible users later in the year.

Samsung will probably open the beta program for One UI 8 after the I/O 2025 event scheduled for May 20 and 21. Google uses the event to talk and showcase all the changes coming to Android. That is usually when beta updates are released, but we have seen them earlier due to recent changes.

source: Sammobile

Samsung has yet to release the stable Android 15-based One UI 7 for eligible devices, but that has not slowed down its development of the next OS. Recent reports suggest an early release due to delays with the current Android version, and new evidence indicates that Samsung is already working on Android 16-based One UI 8.

Google has adopted a new development model for Android 16 and later OS updates. Going forward, a new iteration will arrive around June. The move is to ensure all new Pixel phones debut with the latest OS. That probably affected Samsung’s release schedule, as they had to ditch One UI 7.1.1. Perhaps they will now release only a single major upgrade every year, meaning the Android 16-based One UI 8 update will arrive early.

Samsung Plans for the Android 16-based One UI 8

Google has already released Android 16 beta updates, which is when other smartphones start testing the build. While Samsung has not announced it publicly, we understand the tech company is developing the build internally. They are probably previewing it as a new device has popped up on the Benchmark website with Android 16.

The plan is to release stable Android 16 in June, early enough for the Pixel 10 series to debut with it. That means early release for other OEMs, like Samsung, and given the latest report, there is a chance the update will arrive before the end of 2025.

Given the time it has taken Samsung to preview One UI 7, probably due to the changes the update will bring, One UI 8 will likely be a tad upgrade. Perhaps it will focus on optimization and a few features to enhance users’ experience.

Meanwhile, it’s the Galaxy S25 that has been spotted running Android 16 on the Geekbench benchmark database. It’s an internal build, meaning only developers have access to it. That shows the development has started, but it will still take months before we see the final build. Of course, we expect things to be different with One UI 8, with a Q4 release time frame very likely.

Currently, only the S25 Android 16 build has been spotted, which makes sense since the device debuted with the Android 15-based One UI 7 build. Since Samsung is not rolling out a point upgrade this year, it’s straight to the next major release, which has now commenced for the device.

Samsung phones to receive Android 16 (One UI 8)

Samsung offers seven years of Android OS support, starting from the Galaxy S24. Hence, the device will receive Android 16 as well as Galaxy S25, which arrived a few months ago. You would expect the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 to get the update. Also, a few Galaxy A-series and Tab S-series devices are eligible for Android 16.

Galaxy S Smartphones eligible for Android 16 (One UI 8)

• Galaxy S24 Series
• Galaxy S23 Series
• Galaxy S22 Series
• Galaxy S21 FE
• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy S24 FE

Galaxy Z Fold and Flip Phones eligible for Android 16 (One UI 8)

• Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4

Galaxy A Phones eligible for Android 16 (One UI 8)

• Galaxy A33, A53 and A73
• Galaxy A15, A25, A35 and A55
• Galaxy A14, A24, A34 and A54
• Galaxy A06, A16

Galaxy Tab Tablets eligible for Android 16 (One UI 8)

• Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+ and Tab S8 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+ and Tab S9 Ultra.

Of course, the list is not comprehensive nor is it official. We expect an official announcement when the build is ready, so we are still a few months away from the release. Nevertheless, if your device was released last year, it will get an upgrade to Android 16 with One UI 8.

source(s): Sammobile| Samfans