Key Takeaways
1. The Android 15-based One UI 7 Beta for the Galaxy A55 was expected in March but has been delayed.
2. The Galaxy A55 is the only non-flagship device in the Beta Program, raising questions about Samsung’s update strategy.
3. Other devices, including the Galaxy S and Z series, are also awaiting updates, with stable versions expected to start rolling out on April 7.
4. The Galaxy A55 is facing a potential wait until the second half of April for its update due to delays.
5. The delay is attributed to a high volume of flagship models still pending updates and the extensive development of One UI 7.
Samsung had said that the Android 15-based One UI 7 Beta would be out for the Galaxy A55 in March, but as April is almost here, users are still waiting. The A55 is the only non-flagship phone included in the Beta Program, and this delay is making people wonder about the company’s update strategy.
Other Devices Awaiting Updates
While the Galaxy A55 has not yet got the beta update, various devices from the Galaxy S and Z series are also currently in the same boat. Most of these are “expected” to get the stable update starting in April. This includes the Galaxy S24, S23, S22 series, and the 5th and 6th generation foldables, along with the Galaxy Tab S10, S19, and S8 series. Samsung has said that the stable rollout will kick off on April 7.
Delayed Rollout for A55
Returning to the Galaxy A55, the One UI 7 beta rollout marks its first major OS upgrade. Sadly, Samsung did not manage to deliver the update as promised by the end of March. Even though Samsung’s Indian division hinted at preparations through a noticeboard in the Members Community, the timeline is slipping away. Given the number of pricier models still waiting for stable updates, A55 users could be looking at a wait until the second half of April for their update.
The recent global launch of the Galaxy A26, A36, and A56, all of which come equipped with Android 15 and One UI 7.0 straight out of the box, emphasizes the strange situation of the A55. If the beta does come out shortly, the testing phase may be cut short.
Reasons for the Delay
Samsung seems to want the A55 to get Android 15 as soon as possible, but the extensive list of flagship models still pending updates is likely causing this setback. The company stated that One UI 7 is built from the ground up, which is part of the reason for the delay this year. The Galaxy A55 still has a bit of a wait ahead before it gets the stable Android 15 update. Meanwhile, users can explore the new features available.
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