"Issue arises:" Samsung halts software updates for its mobile devices
Samsung's global rollout of One UI 7 is nearing completion, with only a few devices yet to receive updates by the end of July 2025[1][5]. Meanwhile, the tech giant has shifted its focus to One UI 8, built on Android 16, which is currently in beta testing.
One UI 8 is being tested on flagship and foldable devices, including the Galaxy S25 series, S24 series, and the latest foldables (Fold 7, Flip 7, Flip 7 FE) that come with One UI 8 pre-installed[1][2][3][4]. The One UI 8 beta has expanded regionally and in device coverage, with further expansions planned for September 2025 to include the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Tab S10 series, and select A-series models[2].
The stable rollout of One UI 8 is scheduled to begin in September 2025, starting with the Galaxy S25 series, followed by a wider release to eligible devices in the fourth quarter of 2025[3][4]. This accelerated release schedule indicates Samsung's fastest and most coordinated One UI rollout to date, synchronised with Android 16's launch.
However, the rollout of One UI 7 has faced a setback. Critical bugs were discovered, causing Samsung to halt the global rollout of the update just a week after its launch[6]. The issues, particularly severe in South Korea, included locked devices and security vulnerabilities, such as private photos stored in the "Secure Folder" being visible outside the protected area[7].
Samsung has not announced a new release date for One UI 7 yet, but the company is reviewing the rollout schedule to ensure the best user experience. The Galaxy S24, in particular, has been affected by these issues[8]. Some users reported that their smartphones couldn't be unlocked after the update.
One UI 7 was intended to include user interface enhancements, a more modern design, improved AI features, and automatic text formatting[9]. It was also meant to offer call transcriptions in up to 20 languages. Despite these promising features, the unresolved issues have cast uncertainty about the return of One UI 7.
[1] https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-devices-to-get-one-ui-7-based-on-android-15-by-the-end-of-2025 [2] https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-devices/one-ui-8-beta-program/ [3] https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-devices/one-ui-8-beta-program/ [4] https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-devices/one-ui-8-beta-program/ [5] https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-devices-to-get-one-ui-7-based-on-android-15-by-the-end-of-2025 [6] https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/14/23591242/samsung-pausing-one-ui-7-rollout-over-security-issues [7] https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/14/23591242/samsung-pausing-one-ui-7-rollout-over-security-issues [8] https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/14/23591242/samsung-pausing-one-ui-7-rollout-over-security-issues [9] https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-s23-ultra/specs/ [10] https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-s23/specs/
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