Galaxy S24 Nears Stable One UI 7 Release Update

Key Takeaways

1. Galaxy S24 users are still waiting for a stable One UI 7 update after a long beta period.
2. Samsung released the fifth beta update, which may be the last, with stable release expected in early April.
3. The latest beta includes Samsung Log video recording support and various bug fixes and enhancements.
4. Users can check for updates in Settings > Software update and should back up important files before updating.
5. The beta update is being rolled out in several countries, including India, Korea, Germany, Poland, the UK, and the US.

The Galaxy S24 users are still anticipating a stable One UI 7 update, even after gaining access to the One UI 7 beta program in early December 2024. Generally, beta programs don’t last this long, but it seems to be the situation for the Galaxy S24. This could be due to previous beta versions having excessive bugs, or perhaps Samsung has decided to prolong it for some reason.

New Beta Release

Samsung has recently issued another One UI 7.0 beta update for the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra. This marks the fifth beta and might be the last for the S24 lineup. The stable version is expected to be rolled out next month. If this indeed is the final beta, we could be looking at a stable update being launched in early April, rather than a few weeks down the line.

What’s New in the Update

The fifth One UI 7.0 beta update is now being released in India, Korea, Germany, Poland, the UK, and the US, featuring the firmware version that ends in ‘ZYC6’. The file size is around 950MB. This update introduces Samsung Log video recording support for the Galaxy S24 and S24+. This capability was previously added to the Galaxy S24 Ultra in the fourth beta release.

The latest beta includes various enhancements along with numerous bug fixes. It addresses the Now Bar display problem, notification issues on the lock screen, font/image overlap, icon size adjustments on the widget setting screen, and blur effects for widget transparency. Additionally, Samsung has fixed problems with Notification history and the Edit button in the Gallery app. Improvements have also been made to Media playback, allowing it to show as a real-time notification.

Update Process

If you are already part of the One UI 7.0 beta program on your Galaxy S24, you might have received the latest beta update. If you haven’t seen it yet, navigate to Settings > Software update and tap on Download and install to check for new updates. Be sure to back up your important files before proceeding with the update for extra safety.