Samsung is set to launch the One UI 7 Beta Program later this year, with the stable version expected to roll out in 2025. While several rumors and leaks have already hinted at new features, new official information has now confirmed that One UI 7 will bring stronger security to Galaxy devices with an advanced Auto Blocker feature.

One UI 7 will introduce a new “Maximum restrictions” mode to Auto Blocker feature, which is designed to provide extra protection for users who prioritize security. This new feature has been spotted in the changelog of the Samsung Auto Blocker 1.1.00.28 update.

Advanced Auto Blocker Feature 

The “Maximum restrictions” mode of Auto Blocker adds extra layers of security by limiting certain functions on your phone. When Auto Blocker is activated, it will block USB connections except for charging. This means that no other devices can access your phone via USB, which helps keep your data safe if someone physically handles your device.

In addition, the feature will prevent your phone from connecting to 2G networks and stop it from automatically reconnecting to unsecured Wi-Fi networks to further reduce the risk of data theft or cyberattacks.

Aside from this, the maximum restrictions option also disables some Samsung apps, like Samsung Messages and Gallery, and prevents the activation of device admin apps or work profiles. These changes help protect your phone from malware or unauthorized users who might try to access your data.

Samsung boosts Auto Blocker with new ‘Maximum Restrictions’ feature

Galaxy smartphone users eagerly await the One UI 7 Beta Program to kick off. Meanwhile, there’s a chance that Samsung won’t make Galaxy users wait much for the Android 16 Beta (possibly One UI 8) next year.

Google confirmed the next OS will launch sooner than expected. In a recent development, AndroidHeadlines revealed a possible release date of Android 16, making us with an early One UI 8 Beta from Samsung next year.

Sources confirmed to the outlet that the Android 16 will debut on June 3, 2025. The release date suggests a 4-month early arrival than this year’s rollout. Google didn’t open Android 15 distribution until October 15 this year.

Samsung Android 16 Beta in June 2025?

Samsung opened its One UI Beta around the official release of Android every year. Things are not the same this year as the company has made some major changes in its One UI Beta Program and software development strategy.

One UI 7 reportedly brings major design changes and animation improvements. This would have led Samsung to invest additional time in the testing. However, the next iteration is unlikely to debut any major interface overhaul.

If Samsung returns to its track, we could get Galaxy’s Android 16 Beta around June 2025. The Stable Android 16 release could take place by the end of Q2. Following the AOSP submission, Galaxy’s One UI Beta could come out.

Why is Android 16 landing early?

Google aims, Android vendors to adopt the new version on their latest flagships. Chinese vendors introduce their new phones in the fourth quarter. This way, some of them miss out on running the latest OS from day one.

This year’s Pixel 9 series debuted with Android 14, rather than the latest Android 15. As the next version is set to launch early, the Pixel 10 series will run the latest OS out of the box. Samsung could also consider shipping new foldables with a new OS.

Samsung has introduced the next-gen of its virtual assistant, Bixby, with the release of the W25 and W25 Flip foldable phones in China. This updated Bixby is smarter and can understand natural language better to make it easier to use.

Users of some new high-end Samsung appliances are already enjoying this advanced version of Bixby. The Korean tech giant may bring it to more Galaxy devices globally with the release of One UI 7 in 2025.

The new Bixby is powered by an advanced technology called LLMs (large language models). It helps understand natural language better and handle multiple commands at once. It can now understand and respond to more complex commands.

For example, if you say, “It’s cloudy outside. What should I wear to work today?” Bixby will tell you the weather and suggest you wear a raincoat if it looks like rain. If you then ask, “How much time will it take to get there?” Bixby will know you’re asking about your workplace and will give you directions and travel time.

Moreover, the new feature of Bixby is the ability to understand what’s on your screen. If you’re chatting with a friend and they mention a place to meet, you can ask Bixby to “navigate here,” and it will automatically find the location on your screen and start navigation.

The next-gen Samsung Bixby also has a new, modern design. The interface takes up the full screen and allows you to interact with it using both text and voice.

The fresh design offers helpful suggestions at the top of the screen and can be gathered anytime, no matter what app you’re using. Whether you need help converting a webpage into your language or creating a document, Bixby can assist with various tasks. Stay tuned for more updates.