Samsung One UI 7 release date predictions, supported devices, and possible features

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 some time in H2 2024. It will be available for many Samsung flagships phones. 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

No specific date has been set yet, but we can expect One UI 7 a little after Android 15 gets officially released. We expected Android 15 to make an appearance at the Google Pixel 9 announcement in mid-August, but this didn't happen. We are getting Android 15 later this year, likely in September or October. 

After Android 15 goes live, the countdown to the One UI 7 release will kick off. It will likely take between a week to a month before we get One UI 7 on Samsung's most recent flagships. 

There are rumors that One UI 7 might get slightly delayed as Samsung is reportedly prioritizing One UI 6.1.1 development. The latter is reportedly a major update in itself as well, so One UI 7 could get the backseat for now. 

And indeed, recent talk has it that the One UI 7 beta is slated for a September release.

A possible release date for Samsung is October 3, when the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2024 will take place. One UI 7 will reportedly be fully unveiled at that date. One UI 7 will officially roll out to flagships first, with mid-rangers and other Samsung devices getting it at a later date. 

One UI 7 anticipated new features


The new One UI 7 interface has recently leaked out. 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. 

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. 



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.


Given the mounting adoption of AI across the industry, we wouldn't be surprised if One UI 7 doubles down on generative artificial intelligence and machine learning. Now that Apple has unveiled iOS 18, which is not only a major software update from a traditional standpoint, but also kickstarts Apple's heavy investment into AI, all bets are off as to what One UI 7 will utilize in terms of AI features and functionalities. 

Android 15 could also mark an important milestone for widget appreciators, as the upcoming software could support Lock Screen widgets. We're coming full circle here, as Android supported these in its early days.

We find it extremely likely that the majority of Android 15 features will carry over to One UI 7. So, knowing what features might arrive with Android 15 means that we can speculate what One UI 7 might boast. 

As per the rumors, Android 15 might deliver battery health to Android, or an easy and native way to check the health of your phone's battery. This will be similar to iOS' feature of the same type. The Android 15 battery health will also be able to tell if the phone's battery has been swapped.

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:

Samsung Galaxy flagship phones 


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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