Samsung smartphone users, particularly those who own a Galaxy S24, S24+, or S24 Ultra, are growing increasingly impatient. Despite the lack of official confirmation from Samsung, rumors have been circulating about a significant delay in the release of the One UI 7.0 update. Initially, Samsung had promised to roll out the update for its older phones by the first quarter of 2025, which is by March. However, recent indications suggest that the update may arrive much later than anticipated. Here’s a summary of what we currently know:The Current Status of One UI 7At present, the One UI 7 update is exclusively available on the newly released Galaxy S25 series and a budget phone, the Galaxy F06 5G, in India. Meanwhile, older models like the Galaxy S24 series, which began testing the update in December 2024, remain in waiting. Following the rapid release of three test versions, or betas, it was anticipated that the final update would be imminent. Nevertheless, rumors of a fourth beta have surfaced, potentially pushing the stable release to April or May 2025.The Reasons Behind the Delay of One UI 7.0

A Significant Number of New Features: The One UI 7.0 update brings substantial upgrades, including smoother animations, enhanced AI tools powered by Google’s Gemini, and performance improvements. The process of testing these changes is time-consuming.Possible Challenges with Google’s AI: Samsung’s novel AI features rely on Google’s servers. Considering the vast number of Galaxy S24 devices sold, which exceeds 37 million, and the anticipated 40 million S25 sales, some speculate that Google’s systems may not be adequately prepared to handle such a large user base.Samsung’s Unconventional Plan: There is speculation that Samsung might forgo smaller updates, such as One UI 7.1, and instead proceed directly to One UI 7.1.1 or even One UI 8.0, potentially incorporating Android 16, later this year.

The Concerns of Samsung Galaxy Fans

If the delay persists, Samsung phones may still be operating on Android 14 when Google releases Android 16 in mid-2025.

The Galaxy S24 series, Samsung’s flagship for 2024, might receive the update 4 to 5 months after the S25 series, which many consider unfair.

Samsung’s Statement on the One UI 7 UpdateOfficially, Samsung maintains that the update is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2025. However, insiders, including leaker Tarun Vats, suggest that the wait may be longer. Until Samsung provides clarification, users must remain patient.The Validity of These Excuses

While the theory regarding AI server challenges is plausible, it is peculiar that the update functions flawlessly on the S25 and Galaxy F06. The actual reason may be attributed to a combination of technical difficulties and Samsung prioritizing its newest devices.

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