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Samsung One UI 7 release date, supported devices, and new features

By Peter Kostadinov

Updated: Feb 27, 2025, 6:32 AM

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Samsung's next major software update, One UI 7, is officially getting released on February 7, 2025, on the Galaxy S25 series. The latest software update will get released to many existing Galaxies later on, but Samsung hasn't rolled it out yet to any pre-existing Samsung phones just yet. One UI 7 is based on Android 15.

The very first One UI 7 beta was released to the Galaxy S24 series (Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, Galaxy S24 Ultra) in early December 2024. It was initially launched in Germany, USA, South Korea, with the UK, Poland, India, and China joining later.

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 was officially showcased on stage during the Samsung Galaxy S25 announcement on January 22, but the software was available as a beta earlier in 2024. The Galaxy S25 series features it out of the box.

Officially, One UI 7 is set to roll out to other select Galaxy devices... soon. Recent reports suggest delays, with the Galaxy S24 series, the first in line, possibly receiving the update in April. After that, older Samsung flagships, along with current-gen mid-range phones and tablets, will follow. You can find the full list of eligible devices at the bottom of this page.

One UI version	Release date
One UI 7 (Android 15)	February 7, 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 new features

For a full feature overview, check our dedicated One UI 7 review.

One UI 7 arrives with a healthy splash of visual changes, which constitute the majority of improvements and refinements. Here is a major rundown of everything new in One UI 7:

Redesigned icons: Popular apps like Gallery, Camera, and Settings have received a major visual refresh. The old, minimalistic color scheme is replaced with brighter, more vibrant icons, adding personality and character that was previously missing from earlier versions.

Improved widgets: Widgets have also been given a facelift. They’re now more informative, colorful, and visually engaging. Plus, they’re more uniform in size and design, offering a cleaner, more cohesive look. You can even hide their labels for a sleeker appearance.

A screenshot of a phone's lock screen customization menu, showing options for clock style and weather information.

Screenshot of a mobile phone lock screen.

Screenshot of a smartphone screen showing the notification page.

A screenshot of a Samsung phone's Quick Settings panel.

One UI 7 visual redesign. | Image credit – PhoneArena

Lock Screen customization: There are also new visual options available in the lock screen customization menu, with new clock faces, new animations, and customization features available. There's also a new Now bar, which pops up between the bottom lock screen shortcuts for some persistent notifications. For example, the Now Playing widget resides there, as well as the charging information when you plug in a charging cable. Persistent notifications from other apps might appear as well.

Expanded folders: Folders can now be expanded. You can still have them appear as a single-icon on your home screen, previewing all apps inside, but if you choose to enlarge the view, you get a mini folder widget, which now occupies four cells and lets you tap on any of the apps inside.

Revamped notifications and quick toggles: One of the biggest changes in One UI 7 is the split of the notifications and quick toggles panels. By default, they’re separated now—swipe from the top-right corner for quick toggles and from anywhere else for notifications. Both panels are customizable, and you can switch back to the classic layout if you prefer. Plus, you can now rearrange toggle groups just like on iOS, though there’s no option to remove individual toggles or add new ones.

Screenshot of a Samsung phone home screen with app icons and a weather widget.

Image of a Samsung One UI home screen with app icons, a Google search bar, and a weather widget.

A phone lock screen displaying essential information.

A screenshot of a Samsung phone showing the "Wallpaper and style" menu in One UI.

One UI 7 visual changes are actually quite a lot. | Image credit – PhoneArena

However, the changes don't stop here. There's also a slightly redesigned app switcher, which features a new app card carousel.

The camera app has also been streamlined and simplified, bundling some not-so-often used buttons and features in a nested folder available at a tap away. This helps with immersion: it's no longer you versus the buttons, it's you versus the scene, and the pure photography aspect of taking pictures is firmly brought forward.

Animations appear much smoother than before, very comparable to iOS, and finally decent enough for a flagship Samsung phone.

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.

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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 S25 series
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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Peter, an experienced tech enthusiast at PhoneArena, is captivated by all things mobile. His impartial reviews and proficiency in Android systems offer readers valuable insights. Off-duty, he delves into the latest cryptocurrency trends and enjoys sci-fi and video games.