Key Takeaways
1. Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S24 series, beginning in Korea and expanding to Europe.
2. The update includes the April 2025 security patch and new features, with sizes of approximately 450MB for beta users and 5GB for non-beta users.
3. Users can manually check for the update via Settings > Software update if they haven’t received a notification.
4. The One UI 7 update will also be available for other devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, with more devices expected by the end of April.
5. Samsung aims to complete the One UI 7 rollout by the end of June and is also preparing for a potential One UI 8 release.
Samsung has begun distributing the stable One UI 7 update this week, kicking things off with the Galaxy S24 series. The rollout initially launched in Korea and was anticipated to expand to other markets on the same day, but that didn’t occur immediately. Now, the company is slowly making the update available to additional regions, with Europe being the first to see it.
Update Details
The One UI 7 update is now being delivered to the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra across various European nations, which includes Germany, the UK, Poland, Italy, and Hungary. It seems likely that the update is spreading to more countries within Europe. This update comes with the firmware version “BYCG” and incorporates the April 2025 security patch, alongside many new features and enhancements that come with One UI 7.
Rollout Process
Initially, Samsung released the update to users of the Galaxy S24 series beta program, but it quickly began rolling out to non-beta users too. For those who were part of the beta, the update is around 450MB in size since they already have most of the One UI 7 features on their devices. Non-beta users, however, will need to download an update that’s roughly 5GB, so it’s best to connect to Wi-Fi before starting the download.
If you haven’t received a notification about the update yet on your Samsung device, go to Settings > Software update, and click on the Download and install option to look for updates. Before you proceed with the installation, make sure to back up your important data and that your battery is at least 30% charged to avoid any shutdowns during the update process.
Additional Devices and Timeline
The much-anticipated One UI 7 update is now available for the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Galaxy Z Fold SE in certain areas. By the end of April, it’s anticipated that more devices will receive the update, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Tab S10 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5.
Mid-range devices will begin to receive the update starting next month. Samsung is aiming to finish the One UI 7 rollout by the close of June. By then, Google is expected to have launched the stable version of Android 16. Samsung also appears to be preparing for a swift One UI 8 release, as several One UI 8 builds have been noticed on internal test servers. This strategy may help Samsung recover from the delay in the One UI 7 rollout and reinforce the trust it has built over the years.