Samsung could restart One UI 7 rollout today — here’s what we know

Samsung's pause on the OneUI 7 update may be shorter than expected, as the Korean smartphone maker is rushing to bring the latest version of the update to its older Galaxy devices. Samsung had officially confirmed that the One UI 7 rollout had begun on April 7, but many Galaxy users have been waiting for the update in vain since then. Almost a week after the scheduled rollout date, several reports confirmed that Samsung had halted the One UI 7 update worldwide due to a serious bug found on some Galaxy S24 devices in Korea.

However, if tipster Ice Universe on X (formerly Twitter) is to be believed, Samsung is planning to resume the global rollout of One UI 7 sooner than expected. The tipster claims that One UI 7 will be rolled out to Galaxy S24 users starting today, 15 April.

We have no confirmation yet from Samsung on when the official rollout will begin again but the company told Android Authority on Monday that “One UI 7 rollout schedule is being updated to ensure the best possible experience”. 

Additionally, there is still no clarity on whether the One UI 7 rollout on the Galaxy S24 will be specific to certain markets or if it will be a global update.

Why is One UI 7 rollout delayed? 

Again, Samsung hasn't officially clarified the issue that led to the One UI 7 rollout being halted, but multiple reports suggest that there was an issue with unlocking the phone on Exynos-powered Galaxy S24 devices in Korea, along with possible battery drain issues.

Since then, the bug has been linked to an issue with the Samsung Secure Folder, but without an official explanation in sight, it's hard to pinpoint the exact problem at this stage.

Why is One UI 7 significant? 

One UI 7 was first unveiled by Samsung during a conference in November, and finally rolled out with the Galaxy S25 devices in January. The new update has been hailed by many as the best software experience on smartphones, especially in light of Apple's recent AI struggles. One UI 7 brings a redesigned user interface, smoother animations, faster app launch times, a Now bar for controlling music and notifications from the lock screen, and many AI features such as AI Select, Writing Assist, and Audio Eraser.

While newer Samsung phones like Galaxy A56 (Review) and Galaxy A36 have come with One UI 7 out of the box, older Samsung users like Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 have been left frustrated. Notably, Samsung promises 7 years of software updates with its flagship devices, but with the new updates being delayed so often, many users have been left wondering if this is a ploy by the Korean tech giant to boost sales of its Galaxy S25 lineup.