Samsung has marked a new milestone in its evolution process with the launch of One UI 7, a customization layer based on Android 15 that's already starting to roll out to Galaxy phones and tablets. This new version is packed with new features that aim to offer a more intuitive, intelligent, and personalized experience for users. From aesthetic changes to AI-powered tools, One UI 7 promises to completely transform the daily use of our devices.
In this article we are going to tell you All improvements, hidden features and visual changes that come with One UI 7, which devices will receive it, when it will be available according to the official calendar and why this update deserves your full attention if you have a Samsung Galaxy phone.
Artificial intelligence, the absolute protagonist of One UI 7 Samsung
AI has become the central axis of this new version. One UI 7 incorporates a deep Galaxy AI integration which allows you to perform tasks more intuitively and quickly, without having to constantly switch between applications. Here are some of the highlights:
- Now Brief: An assistant that summarizes everything relevant to the user every morning and evening: the day's headlines, calendar appointments, sleep quality, weather, and much more.
- Now Bar: A smart bar on the lock screen that allows you to quickly access active apps like music, timer, or recorder without unlocking the device. This bar can also contain multiple apps stacked together, allowing you to switch between them with a swipe.
- AI Selection: It allows you to capture elements of a video (e.g., a GIF) by simply using the Edge panel and tapping an option. It works through contextual recognition.
- Writing Assistant: helps you summarize texts or rewrite messages automatically from the Samsung keyboard, ideal for emails, posts, or chats.
- Drawing Assistant: Generates images from basic sketches or descriptions, perfect for creating stickers or custom visual content.
- Smart Gallery: allows you to search for images by typing phrases like “photos at Ana’s party” or “images of my dog,” even using your voice.
- Real-time call translation (Live Translate), even within WhatsApp or other popular messaging and calling apps.
- Transcription of recorded calls y deleting unwanted sounds in videos thanks to the function of audio draft.
- Improved integration with Google's Gemini Assistant for complex requests in natural language, both by voice and text.
Visual redesign: minimalism, clarity, and accessibility in One UI 7 Samsung
In terms of design, One UI 7 represents a significant overhaul. Samsung has opted for a cleaner, smoother, and more consistent interface, with redesigned visual elements that give it a more modern and polished appearance:
- New icons for system apps, with flatter and more rounded designs.
- Optimized animations when opening and closing apps, unlocking the screen, notifications, and general navigation.
- Change in the notification bar and quick settings: They are now independent by default, although you can merge them if you prefer the old design.
- New battery charging animation, smoother and sleeker on the status bar and lock screen.
- Improved camera interface with a new zoom control design, exposure settings remembered by mode, and more organized shortcuts.
- Dynamic backgrounds and new themes with more customization of colors, borders, fonts and built-in widgets.
- New interactive widgets y large folders for easy access from the home screen.
Hidden improvements and little-known features that enrich the experience
In addition to what's immediately apparent, One UI 7 brings other tools that improve productivity, creativity, and everyday navigation. Some of them haven't been as widely publicized, but are just as useful:
- Minimized popup preview: If you have multiple floating windows open, they are grouped together and you can preview them by tapping their floating icon before deciding which one to open.
- Creative collages in the image gallery: allows you to create free compositions with your favorite photos, adjust the background, blur, shapes and edges of each image.
- Creation of stickers customized from the keyboard thanks to generative AI.
- Now Bar multimedia: When you're using music or timer apps, you can pause or change tracks without unlocking your device, allowing for smoother navigation.
Revolution in the weather widget on the One UI 7 Samsung
One UI 7 also completely revamps the weather widget, a widely used tool that will now be more useful and visual:
- Activity-specific predictions: Walking, running, stargazing, camping, hiking, biking, or golfing. The forecast covers the next 3 hours.
- New responsive design: simplified to just two widget versions, but with variable sizes and automatically adjusting content.
- Swipe between cities: You can change location by swiping directly from the widget, without having to enter the app.
- Improvements to informative texts: The description of wind, humidity, UV index and other data has been made easier to understand.
Compatibility: Which Samsung phones will receive One UI 7?
Samsung has officially confirmed the list of 46 dispositivos who will have access to the update. As usual, the rollout has begun with the latest flagships and will continue throughout April, May, and June 2025.
April 2025
- Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra and S24 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6
- Galaxy S23, S23 + and S23 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5
- Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra
May 2025
- Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4
- Galaxy S22, S22 + and S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21, S21 + and S21 Ultra
- Galaxy A34, A35 and A16
- Galaxy S23FE
- Galaxy Z Fold3, Flip3
- Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, and S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, and S8 Ultra
June 2025
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE, S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab A9, A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active5, Tab Active4 Pro
- Other regional models such as Jump3, Wide7 or Quantum
The way to check if your terminal can already update is to go to Settings > Software Update > Download and InstallIt's recommended to have at least 60% battery life and be connected to a Wi-Fi network during the process, as the file size is around 5,2 GB.
One UI 7 not only incorporates striking new featuresBut Improvement in key aspects such as security (thanks to Knox Matrix), energy savings, and overall system fluidity and even features for families and children. The experience is redefined with tools designed to anticipate user needs, make their daily lives more comfortable, and offer greater control over the device.
With tools like Live Translate, Now Brief, Now Bar, creative collages, camera improvements, Bixby AI, customizable widgets, and minimalist designThis update is shaping up to be one of the most comprehensive in recent years. Samsung has listened to users' needs and has implemented technological changes without affecting the user experience.
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