Samsung‘s rollout strategy for its software updates appears to be hitting a snag. A new report suggests the One UI 7 beta program based on Android has further been delayed. Originally expected to arrive sometime in August, the beta program is now rumored to be pushed back to September.
This delay seems to be linked to Samsung’s ongoing rollout of One UI 6.1.1, itself facing an indefinite postponement. According to reports from SamMobile, the company is waiting for a wider release of One UI 6.1.1 before kicking off the One UI 7 beta. However, the situation surrounding One UI 6.1.1 is far from clear.
Samsung has only officially announced the update for the recently released Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6. Yet, SamMobile’s report mentions an expansion to “more countries,” leaving users in other regions uncertain about their update timeline.
Further muddying the waters, the outlet claims that the One UI 6.1.1 rollout has started for the Galaxy A34, but offers no concrete evidence to back that claim. SamMobile did share a screenshot showing the Galaxy A34 receiving Circle to Search support through an update, but the OS version in the update is One UI 6.1, not One UI 6.1.1.
Samsung typically announces major One UI updates through press releases before the actual rollout. As of now, there has been no official communication regarding One UI 6.1.1, leaving many questions unanswered.
Despite the lack of official confirmation, a September launch for the One UI 7 beta seems like a reasonable possibility. Likewise, it’s likely that Samsung will finally initiate the rollout of One UI 6.1.1 in the near future. However, with the absence of concrete information, it’s best to view these reports with a cautious eye.
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