One UI
One UI 7 App Drawer to revamp bottom with new search bar
One UI 7 is the upcoming version of Samsung‘s One UI, based on Android 15. So far, we’ve seen numerous leaks related to its beta release, features, and UI design. Now, new screenshots have surfaced online, revealing enhancements and the look of the One UI 7 App Drawer. Thanks to tipster @Chunvn8888 for sharing an early look at the enhanced App Drawer.
According to the screenshots, the main highlight is the new search bar that’s moved to the bottom of the app drawer with One UI 7. This design change makes it easier to use the search feature with one hand. It is expected that Samsung will add a feature to choose whether the search bar stays at the bottom or moves to the top.
In addition to the search bar location, One UI 7 introduces more customization options. You’ll be able to turn off labels for app icons and widgets on the home screen and in the app drawer, giving your screen a cleaner look. Furthermore, Samsung is also updating the icons for stock apps to provide a new and refreshed look.
Recently, some leaks revealed One UI 7 Clock and Lock screen. On Lock screen, the next major update is expected to revamp the charging bar, battery widget, and shortcuts for a cleaner and more organized arrangement.
On the other side, the One UI 7 supported Clock app redesigned the user interface with increased contrast for easier navigation and added new icons and labeling to the bottom bar for modern design.
Overall, the One UI 7 update looks to bring several useful updates and improvements, and Samsung users are looking forward to trying them out. Notably, Samsung will soon start the One UI 7 Beta Program. Keep an eye on the Samsung Members app for it if you have one of the latest Galaxy flagships.
Google Pixel phones will receive the Stable Android 15 update in the coming weeks. The new OS remained limited to the Pixel devices till I/O 2024. This month, Samsung will likely open its Android 15 Beta Program — One UI 7 — for Galaxy devices.
Following the I/O 2024 event, Android vendors including Xiaomi, OPPO, and OnePlus started Public Beta for their flagships, which Samsung has not joined. In the meantime, the company is swiftly working on kicking off the One UI Beta program soon.
One UI 6.1.1 is the latest Galaxy skin based on Android 14. The Android 15-based One UI 7 will arrive on many Samsung devices later this year. While we are in September 2024, we already know Galaxy devices are eligible for Android 15.
Android 15 Easter Egg
The Galaxy S24 series will surely be the first to get One UI 7 Beta sometime in August this year. The South Korean tech giant will then expand its Beta activity for other latest flagships including Galaxy Z Fold 6/Flip 6, and some older lineups including but not limited to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Check the device list below:
Galaxy S Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Z Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
Galaxy Tab Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Tab A9 / A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
- Galaxy Tab S8 / S8+ / Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 / S9+ / S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+
Galaxy A/M/F Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy A06
- Galaxy A05s / A15 / A25 /A35 /A55
- Galaxy A14 / A24 / A34 / A54
- Galaxy A33 / A53 / A73
- Galaxy M14 / F14
- Galaxy M34 / M54 / F54
- Galaxy M35 /M55 / F55
If you don’t find your Galaxy device on the list mentioned above, don’t panic. As the year progresses, we will update the list according to device eligibility. Do note that the list is compiled on previous rollouts, software guarantees, and experience.
The official list will only come when the stable One UI 7 rollout will begin around October 2024.
Samsung has officially announced the expansion of the One UI 6.1.1 update, which will add the latest Galaxy AI features to more Galaxy devices. Starting today, One UI 6.1.1 update has begun rolling out for the Galaxy S24 series, with plans to expand to other countries soon. It brings advanced capabilities initially available on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
The Korean tech giant will release this major update to more previous models including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and the Tab S9 series.
One UI 6.1.1 update is available for the Samsung Galaxy S24 users in Korea from September 5 and the company will extend it to North America and Europe on September 9. Other devices and regions will receive the update in the following weeks.
One UI 6.1.1 Features
One UI 6.1.1 update expansion will make several key features to older flagships to enhance communication, productivity, and creativity. Galaxy AI now supports the Interpreter’s Listening Mode across all expanded devices, making language translation during presentations seamless.
In addition, Chat Assist helps users write emails and social media posts by generating text based on a few keywords using Composer.
Galaxy Z Flip 6’s exclusive Suggested Replies feature is now available for the Galaxy S24 series, which offers quick responses when connected to Galaxy Watch7 or Watch Ultra.
For productivity, Samsung brings advanced Note Assist features, PDF Overlay Translation, Sketch to Image, and an enhanced Circle to Search with the Sound search feature.
Users can use Portrait Studio to create amazing portraits and Instant Slow-mo to enhance video quality with smooth slow-motion effects.
With these updates, Samsung is ready to make AI-driven tools accessible to a wider audience to enhance the overall mobile experience.
Samsung Galaxy S24 grabs One UI 6.1.1 with new Galaxy AI tricks
We are on 4th September 2024 and Samsung has revealed the details of the latest security patch for its Galaxy devices. This patch includes several security enhancements, specifically CVE and SVE items to boost security. Although the release of the September 2024 security update has not started for Galaxy devices, it is expected to begin shortly.
According to the scope page, the September 2024 security patch addresses 1 critical and 43 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. However, 1 CVE was resolved by previous updates from the company, and 1 is not relevant to Galaxy devices.
Besides Google patches, Samsung offers 23 SVE items to improve user experience. The latest security patch fixes various issues related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more.
Samsung September 2024 Security Patch Details
Android Patch Details
Critical
- CVE-2024-23350
High
- CVE-2024-23355, CVE-2024-21481, CVE-2024-23356, CVE-2024-23357, CVE-2024-33027, CVE-2024-21478, CVE-2024-23383, CVE-2024-23384, CVE-2024-23382, CVE-2024-23381, CVE-2024-23352, CVE-2024-23353, CVE-2024-20082, CVE-2024-33013, CVE-2024-33025, CVE-2024-33015, CVE-2024-33024, CVE-2024-33010, CVE-2024-33020, CVE-2024-33018, CVE-2024-33019, CVE-2024-33026, CVE-2024-2937, CVE-2024-31333, CVE-2024-33011, CVE-2024-33012, CVE-2024-33014, CVE-2024-33023, CVE-2024-4607, CVE-2024-32896, CVE-2024-40658, CVE-2024-40662, CVE-2024-40650, CVE-2024-40652, CVE-2024-40654, CVE-2024-40655, CVE-2024-40657, CVE-2024-40656, CVE-2024-40659, CVE-2024-40665, CVE-2024-40664, CVE-2024-40663, CVE-2024-40666
Moderate
- None
Already included in previous updates
- CVE-2024-36971
Not applicable to Samsung devices
- CVE-2024-33028
One UI Patch Details
Samsung has addressed 23 issues specific to its devices, such as improper authorization in My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more.
- SVE-2023-1030(CVE-2024-34637): Improper access control in WindowManagerService
- SVE-2023-1487(CVE-2024-34651): Improper authorization in My Files
- SVE-2024-0453(CVE-2024-34638): Improper handling of exceptional conditions in ThemeCenter
- SVE-2024-0513(CVE-2024-34652): Incorrect authorization in kperfmon
- SVE-2024-0785(CVE-2024-34640): Improper access control in BGProtectManager
- SVE-2024-0852(CVE-2024-34653): Path Traversal in My Files
- SVE-2024-0918(CVE-2024-34654): Improper Export of android application component in My Files
- SVE-2024-0970(CVE-2024-34641): Improper Export of Android Application Components in FeliCaTest
- SVE-2024-1009(CVE-2024-34642): Improper authorization in One UI Home
- SVE-2024-1154(CVE-2024-34643): Improper access control in Dressroom
- SVE-2024-1155(CVE-2024-34644): Improper access control in Dressroom
- SVE-2024-1156(CVE-2024-34645): Improper input validation in ThemeCenter application
- SVE-2024-1187(CVE-2024-34646): Improper access control in DualDarManagerProxy
- SVE-2024-1191(CVE-2024-34647): Incorrect use of privileged API in DualDarManagerProxy
- SVE-2024-1212(CVE-2024-34648): Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions in KnoxMiscPolicy
- SVE-2024-1226(CVE-2024-34655): Incorrect use of privileged API in UniversalCredentialManager
- SVE-2024-1278(CVE-2024-34649): Improper access control in new Dex Mode in multitasking framework
- SVE-2024-1381(CVE-2024-34650): Incorrect authorization in CocktailbarService