April 7 is here — and if you’re a Galaxy user, this date is worth circling in bold. Samsung is officially beginning the rollout of the One UI 7 update today. While the update will initially be available only in select countries, it’s still a major milestone, especially considering the delays and anticipation over recent months.
Samsung has confirmed that the rollout will begin with the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6. More Galaxy devices will join the list later this month. The update hasn’t gone live at the time of writing, but it’s only a matter of hours. So while you’re waiting for that update notification, it’s the perfect time to get your Samsung device ready for this big upgrade. Below are some key steps to ensure a smooth, bug-free transition to One UI 7.
5 steps to follow before installing One UI 7
You could simply hit the install button like most users, but skipping these steps might put your device at risk of data loss, corrupted installation, or annoying software bugs. Better safe than sorry! With that in mind, let’s review the steps.
1. Back up your data
This is the first and most important thing I do before hitting the install button, especially when it’s a major update. Backing up important data keeps you worry-free even in case of firmware failure. Although such incidents happen rarely, a possibility is always there.
The best way out is to set up automatic backup via cloud storage, so that you don’t have to do it manually. There are free options such as Google Cloud and Mega, but you might need to pay for it if the backup size is too big to fit the free plan. Alternatively, you can use Samsung Cloud to backup without any storage limit. The only catch is that the backup is stored on Samsung’s servers for 30 days. Make sure to restore your data within that period.
2. Free up storage space
One UI 7 is a large update, with a download size of around 5GB or more. If your device doesn’t have enough space, the update might fail. Additionally, it can slow down your phone. It’s recommended that you keep at least 10GB free storage on your Samsung device.
Go to Settings > Device care > Storage to delete unnecessary files, unused apps, and large media files. You can reclaim more storage by removing some large files that are already backed up.
3. Install pending updates
Make sure all apps and system software are updated before installing One UI 7. Updated apps are more likely to be compatible with the new software.
You can update Samsung apps via the Galaxy Store and others through the Google Play Store. Also, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check for any pending system updates.
4. Charge your device to at least 30%
Major updates like One UI 7 consume more battery and take longer to install. Make sure your phone is charged to at least 30% to avoid interruptions. If the phone shuts down mid-installation, you could end up with corrupted files or unstable software.
5. Check community feedback
Even stable builds can have bugs. Before installing, it might be a good idea to visit the Samsung Community forums or related subreddits to see how others are experiencing the update on your specific model.
If there are widespread issues, you might want to wait for a future build with bug fixes.
Also read:
1. These Samsung devices will get One UI 7 update in April
2. One UI 7 will be the last major upgrade for these Galaxy devices
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