We’ve all heard plenty of rumors, seen leaks, and checked out screenshots of Android 15-based One UI 7. But haven’t we waited long enough already? While Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed the release date, it’s expected to roll out this month, with the stable version debuting alongside the Galaxy S25 series in January 2025. Want to upgrade early? Here’s how to enroll in and install the One UI 7.0 beta as soon as it becomes available for your Samsung phone.
How to Join One UI 7 Beta Program
Samsung lets users opt for beta updates through their Samsung Members app. You can download it either from Google Play Store or Galaxy App Store. Here’s the full process:
- Download and install the Samsung Members app on your phone.
- Open the app and log in with your Samsung account. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to create one.
- You’ll see a banner or notice for One UI 7 Beta. Tap on it.
- Fill out and submit the One UI Beta application form.
You’ll be enrolled in the One UI 7.0 beta program if you meet the criteria.
How to Download and Install One UI 7 Beta
Once you’re enrolled in the beta program, you can download the One UI 7 update just like you install any other regular software update. Check the steps below:
- On your phone, go to Settings > Software Update.
- Tap Download and install once you see an available update.
Note that the beta update is rolled out gradually to One UI Beta program participants, so it may take some time to arrive on your phone. The update may also take a while to install, so ensure you have enough time and that your phone’s battery is at least 50% charged.
Do You Need to Factory Reset Your Phone?
Some of you might wonder if updating from One UI 6.1 to One UI 7.0 will factory reset your Samsung phone or if it will happen when upgrading from the One UI 7 beta to the stable version. Rest assured, your phone won’t reset in these scenarios—just check the update change log in case it mentions a reset.
You’ll only need to reset your phone if you decide to downgrade from the One UI 7 beta back to One UI 6. Once One UI 7 is officially released, your phone will automatically update from the beta to the stable version without losing any data.
One UI 7 Eligible Devices
While Samsung hasn’t yet released an official list of phones eligible for the new update, here are all the devices we expect to get the update based on Samsung’s update policy. Flagships released in 2024 and later will receive 7 years of updates, while older models will receive up to 4 years of updates.
Even Samsung budget phones get a minimum of 2 years of updates, so if you’ve got a budget M series phone that launched with Android 13, it will be updated to Android 15 with One UI 7.
Here’s the complete list:
| Galaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S24+Galaxy S24Galaxy S23 UltraGalaxy S23+Galaxy S23Galaxy S23 FEGalaxy S22 UltraGalaxy S22+Galaxy S22Galaxy S21 FEGalaxy S21 UltraGalaxy S21+Galaxy S21 | Galaxy Z Fold Special EditionGalaxy Z Fold 6Galaxy Z Fold 5Galaxy Z Flip 6Galaxy Z Flip 5Galaxy Z Fold 4Galaxy Z Flip 4Galaxy Z Fold 3Galaxy Z Flip 3 | Galaxy A73Galaxy A55Galaxy A54Galaxy A53Galaxy A35Galaxy A34Galaxy A33Galaxy A25Galaxy A24Galaxy A23Galaxy A15 Galaxy A14Galaxy A16 | Galaxy Tab S10+Galaxy Tab S10 UltraGalaxy Tab S9 FE+Galaxy Tab S9 FEGalaxy Tab S9 UltraGalaxy Tab S9+Galaxy Tab S9Galaxy Tab S8 UltraGalaxy Tab S8+Galaxy Tab S8 | Galaxy F55Galaxy F54Galaxy F34Galaxy F15 | Galaxy M55sGalaxy M55Galaxy M54Galaxy M34Galaxy M53Galaxy M33Galaxy M15 |
One UI 7 Release Date
The Android 15-based One UI 7 is expected to officially launch with the Samsung Galaxy S25 series in early 2025. Based on leaks and rumors, the launch date is January 22, 2025. Here’s what we expect:
- One UI 7.0 beta rollout in December 2024
- Samsung Galaxy S25 launching with One UI 7 in January 2025
- Older Samsung phones receiving the stable One UI 7 update in February 2025 and onwards (after the beta has run for two months)
The first phase of the beta is expected to start in mid-December and will reportedly only be for the US, Korea, and Germany. These are the three regions that usually get first preference in the One UI beta program. The second phase rollout will bring the beta to India, Poland, the UK, and China.
In a surprising turn of events, Samsung accidentally published the One UI 7 page on its Spanish website, revealing some of its key highlights, such as the new control panel, live activities, revamped and rounded icons, and more. While the page was taken down soon after, this accidental reveal gives us an early glimpse of what’s to come and suggests that Samsung is mostly done with development and is now gearing up for the marketing side.
If you have an eligible phone, you can join the beta for early access, but I’d recommend waiting for the stable release in February, especially for your primary device.