Samsung is yet to roll out the stable version of its Android 15-based custom skin. Fortunately, more Galaxy enthusiasts will soon be able to get a taste of One UI 7 beta. The company is reportedly expanding the beta program to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, following its initial rollout for the S24 series.
One UI 7 beta build for these foldables has been spotted on Samsung’s test servers
According to a tipster @tarunvats33 on X, the first One UI 7 beta build for these foldables has been spotted on Samsung’s test servers in Europe and India, signaling that the beta program could begin soon.
The One UI 7 update is one of Samsung’s most significant software overhauls in recent years, which includes several interesting new features, improved performance, and, of course, a deeper integration of AI. Overall, the Android 15-based skin aims to enhance the user experience by a significant margin.
However, the rollout has been slower than expected, with only the S24 family currently participating in the beta program. With the inclusion of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, we also expect the older S and Z series flagships to enter beta testing soon. However, the stable release for those models is likely months away. The company has yet to release an official release timeline for the update. You can check out the leaked rollout timeline here.
There could be multiple beta builds scheduled before the stable release. And for a primary device, it’s always recommended to wait for the stable version as random bugs may very well outweigh the benefits of the new features and worsen the overall user experience.
Historically, Samsung has been praised for its swift Android updates and security patches, but the delay in One UI 7 rollout has drawn criticism, with the company now lagging behind its previous standards and many of its competitors.
Possible reasons behind the delay
But what is the reason? Well, according to the company, the One UI 7 is sort of built from scratch and hence it is taking time to iron out new challenges. According to a recent report, another reason is AI—still most of the features are processed on the cloud, and before rolling out the update to more devices they need to ensure they have the infrastructure to manage the workload. Although, it’s likely that Samsung will keep many of the advanced AI features exclusive to the S25 series.
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