Samsung One UI 7 release date predictions, supported devices, and possible features
Samsung's next major software update, One UI 7, is coming our way early in 2025 alongside the Galaxy S25 series. It will be available for many Samsung phones: flagships first, then older flagships and mid-rangers. One UI 7 will be based on Android 15.
One UI is the most polished and feature-rich custom Android skin that Samsung has come up with thus far, surpassing the likes of TouchWiz and Samsung Experience by a mile. The current iteration, One UI 6, is a superb testament to Samsung's ability to come up with one of the better, if not the best, custom Android skins out there.
One UI 7 release date
One UI 7 might be announced on November 21 during the annual Samsung Developer Conference 2024, when Samsung could showcase the software update to the world.
By now, it's clear that Samsung will release One UI 7 in 2025. This was revealed at this year's Samsung Developer Conference (SDC). In particular, One UI 7 will most certainly launch alongside the Samsung Galaxy S25, most certainly in January 2025.
One of the prerequisites behind One UI 7, Android 15, is officially launching on October 15, 2024. It is also scheduled to arrive a bit later than initially expected.
| One UI version | Release date |
|---|---|
| One UI 7 (Android 15) | January 2025 |
| One UI 6.1.1 (Android 14) | July 10, 2024 |
| One UI 6.1 (Android 14) | January 17, 2024 |
| One UI 6 (Android 14) | October 30, 2023 |
One UI 7 anticipated new features
Another new feature could be Homework help with Circle to Search. This means that you will be able to use Circle to Search to solve mathematical and physics equations, give you explainers, and so on.
Circle to Search with math and physics problems
The new One UI 7 interface has already leaked out multiple times. Minor bits and pieces, like the iconography and the Quick Toggle panel, have leaked out, giving us a good look at the way One UI 7 could look. There's also a Dynamic Island-esque feature that will let you access apps and features.
In October 2024, a mockup depicting the Galaxy S25 Ultra sort of gave away a pretty high-res mockup of what One UI 7 would look lik
It seems like the Galaxy phones' Contacts, Settings, Dialer, Camera, Browser, Theme, Gallery, and other stock applications have new icons that are different from what's on the Galaxy S24 and even the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6. Both the Settings app icon and the menu iconography inside have been completely redrawn according to the new concept, with more rounded edges around.
Aside from that, Samsung is likely coming with a new One UI feature, which allows notifications to get expanded into a sort of live activity, somewhat similar to the Apple's Dynamic Island handles some functionalities. In the leaked alleged demo below, the timer activity can get minimized straight into the notification shade. It looks a bit rough around the edges, but that's expected from a beta.
New Dynamic shit in One UI 7
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One UI 7 might deliver a highly requested feature - app locking. This pretty straightforward addition to One UI 7 will let you lock any app more easily than before.
One UI 7 app lock feature
With the growing integration of AI in the tech industry, it’s likely that One UI 7 will expand its focus on generative AI and machine learning. Following Apple’s launch of iOS 18—a major update that marks its deep dive into AI—One UI 7 could adopt innovative AI-driven features and functionalities, raising the bar for competition.
Android 15 might bring back Lock Screen widgets, a nostalgic nod to early Android days, delighting widget fans. Many of its features are expected to carry over to One UI 7, allowing us to predict what Samsung’s update might offer.
Rumors suggest Android 15 could introduce native battery health tracking, similar to iOS, letting users monitor battery condition and detect replacements. This feature would add significant utility to Android devices and could influence One UI 7’s battery management enhancements.
Rumors suggest Android 15 could introduce native battery health tracking, similar to iOS, letting users monitor battery condition and detect replacements. This feature would add significant utility to Android devices and could influence One UI 7’s battery management enhancements.
Battery life optimizations are also coming to One UI 7, reportedly. Galaxy AI could be used to intelligently shut down unnecessary tasks running in the background that use system resources.
Rumors have it that Samsung will be bringing a vertical app drawer with One UI 7. A moderator of the Samsung Community form has spilled the beans that a vertically scrollable app drawer is currently being prepared for the next iteration of One UI. However, seeing that the person represents the Good Lock Support team, there's a chance this feature will be available as a Good Lock module. Good Lock is a Samsung-specific suite of extra customizability features that unlock a whole trove of extra options for personalization.
One UI 7 eligible devices
Undoubtedly, many current and upcoming Samsung devices will be getting One UI 7 once it becomes available. As the software will be built on the upcoming Android 15, all Samsung phones that are scheduled to receive Android 15 will be getting One UI 7.
This includes (but might not be limited to) the following device families:
This includes (but might not be limited to) the following device families:
Samsung Galaxy flagship phones
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy S24 series
- Galaxy S23 series
- Galaxy S22 series
- Galaxy S21 series
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung Galaxy mid-range and entry-level phones
- Galaxy A73
- Galaxy A72
- Galaxy A55
- Galaxy A54
- Galaxy A53
- Galaxy A35
- Galaxy A34
- Galaxy A33
- Galaxy A25
- Galaxy A24
- Galaxy A23
- Galaxy A15 (LTE+5G)
- Galaxy A14 (LTE+5G)
- Galaxy F55
- Galaxy F54
- Galaxy F34
- Galaxy F15
Samsung Galaxy tablets
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)
- Galaxy Tab S9+ (Wi-Fi/5G)
- Galaxy Tab S9 (Wi-Fi/5G)
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)
- Galaxy Tab S8+ (Wi-Fi/5G)
- Galaxy Tab S8 (Wi-Fi/5G)
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