When we expect your Galaxy phone to get One UI 7 (Android 15)

At this point in time, not even Samsung might be sure when it will be ready to release the stable One UI 7 update for devices other than the Galaxy S25. The upcoming flagship series is expected to run One UI 7 out of the box, but what about older Galaxy devices? When will they get the next-gen upgrade?

We can only guess based on recent events and rumors. Samsung has done things differently this time around, with the One UI 7 beta program opening later than usual and for fewer devices than before.

Furthermore, the launch of the previous update – One UI 6.1 – last year was staggered for older Galaxy phones. One UI 6.1 was the first to feature Galaxy AI, and adding or omitting the AI suite on a case-by-case basis led to changes in the development timeframe. Therefore, the launch schedule of One UI 6.1 is a poor benchmark for guessing Samsung's plans for One UI 7.0.

With that being said, here's when we think Samsung might release stable One UI 7.

First, the Galaxy S25 series will be unveiled with One UI 7 on January 22. The phones will likely go on sale a week or two later after the pre-order period.
In February, Samsung might start releasing the stable One UI 7 update for older Galaxy flagship phones. This includes the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23, as well as the Galaxy Z Fold & Flip 5 and 6.
Whether older eligible Galaxy flagships will get the stable One UI 7 update in the same month as newer ones is unclear. Technically speaking, the Galaxy S21 and S22 series, as well as the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3, are eligible for One UI 7. However, there is a possibility they may lag slightly behind newer models.
Mid-range and perhaps select low-cost Galaxy phones could then start receiving the stable One UI 7 update in March or April.
Attempting to guess the launch of new updates for Galaxy tablets is always a bit of a crapshoot. However, eligible devices include the Tab S8 series and newer, including the S9 FE series.

Keep in mind that these tentative timeframes for the release of One UI 7 are not official or set in stone by any means. Don't make plans around these timeframes, and you won't be needlessly disappointed if things don't go according to our expectations.

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Mihai Matei - Senior Editor

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Mihai is a blogger and column writer at SamMobile. His first Samsung phone was an A800 which took a lot of beating, and a part of him still misses the novelty of the clamshell design. In his free time, he enjoys watching shows, documentaries, and stand-up comedy; listening to music, taking walks, and occasionally playing old(er) video games.

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