One UI 7 is one of Samsung’s most significant software updates in recent years. After a slow and frustrating rollout, things are finally picking up pace. The update brings a fresh set of features and improvements that elevate the overall Galaxy experience. But unfortunately, not every Galaxy A-series user will get to enjoy it.
Samsung has decided to skip One UI 7 for several older Galaxy A-series devices, as the update — based on Android 15 — is only coming to select models. If you own a mid-range Galaxy phone, it’s worth checking the list below to see if you’re affected.
Samsung won’t upgrade these Galaxy A-series phones to One UI 7
- Galaxy A72
- Galaxy A52
- Galaxy A52 5G
- Galaxy A52s 5G
- Galaxy A32
- Galaxy A32 5G
- Galaxy A22
- Galaxy A22 5G
- Galaxy A13 5G
- Galaxy A12
- Galaxy A12 Nacho
- Galaxy A03
- Galaxy A03s
- Galaxy A03 Core
- Galaxy A02
- Galaxy A01 Core
- All A-series phones launched before 2021
We prepared the above list based on the existing software update policy for Galaxy A-series phones. If your phone is here, you may want to consider upgrading to a newer model like the Galaxy A16 5G, which promises six OS updates — an unmatched offer in the mid-range category. Remaining users should wait for the One UI 7 upgrade (check below for the rollout timeline).
Samsung’s software update policy for Galaxy A-series phones
Samsung has been the best Android brand to offer longer software updates to cheaper models. While other brands offer a maximum of two OS upgrades, Samsung has been long offering three major upgrades. The brand quickly bumped it to four for models such as Galaxy A73 and Galaxy A55. This is impressive for mid-range phones, which is only exclusive to high-end phones on other brands.
More recent models such as Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A26 come with as many as six years of OS updates — taking the software update game to a different level. This shift makes Samsung’s mid-range lineup even more appealing for buyers who want long-term value without spending a fortune.
Samsung’s One UI 7 rollout plan for Galaxy A-series phones
After a frustratingly long wait, Samsung finally began rolling out on April 8, with recent flagship models getting the first bite. Surprisingly, older Galaxy flagships like the Galaxy S23, S22, and S21 series, along with Galaxy Tab S9 series, Tab S8 series, and Galaxy foldables, also began receiving the update in April — ahead of the schedule, as these models were initially planned for One UI 7 upgrade in May. This was totally unexpected from Samsung.
As for the Galaxy A-series, the rollout is planned for June 2025. However, seeing updates hitting devices much earlier than the official schedule, we won’t be surprised if Samsung starts updating Galaxy A-series models (at least a few models) to One UI 7 as early as this month.
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Also read:
1. One UI 7 update is rolling out to these Galaxy devices
2. Is One UI 7 even worth the wait?
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