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SDC24 Tomorrow! Will Samsung unveil One UI 7?
Samsung will host the Developer Conference 2024 in California tomorrow. Every year, the company has unveiled new One UI iterations at SDC. Things are not the same this year whether Samsung will unveil One UI 7 at SDC24 is uncertain.
The company tech giant announced to “celebrate a decade of open innovation and collaboration with developers, partners, and customers with a focus on how to make the most of today’s AI innovation.”
Samsung has scheduled a keynote speech for Sally Hyesoon Jeong, EVP, Head of Framework R&D, Mobile eXperience Business. For starters, Sally is the head of the One UI design department who takes the opportunity to debut new One UI versions.
SDC24 Tomorrow! Will Samsung unveil One UI 7?
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The South Korean tech giant will highlight the latest cross-platform innovation opportunities including ways to leverage SmartThings, Galaxy AI, Knox, and Tizen for next-generation solutions for developers.
Galaxy AI is set to take center stage at tomorrow’s Developer Conference. Samsung hasn’t mentioned One UI anywhere in its SDC24 press releases so far. It also raises concern what are Samsung’s plans for this year’s One UI upgrade.
We assume that Samsung has some fruitful announcements about One UI 7 for SDC24. Galaxy S24 users are eagerly waiting for the Android 15-based One UI 7 Beta Program. However, there’s no sign of the testing activity so far.
Notably, CheckFirm hasn’t spotted any Beta firmware on Samsung’s server. Hence, there’s no certainty whether the company will begin One UI 7 Beta. It makes this year’s SDC important for general Galaxy consumers apart from developers.
It was recently revealed that the Pixel devices will get Android 15 in mid-October. Google is preparing to roll out the Stable update to general consumers. The company has also shifted its Beta trial to QPR of Android 15.
The first official announcement on Samsung’s Android 15 optimization may come tomorrow. SDC24 is taking place in the US, and what if Samsung refrains from starting public One UI 7.0 Beta Program this year?
Samsung could skip the public One UI 7.0 Beta Program this year. Google has done with optimizing Android 15 for Pixel devices. The Beta trial has already jumped to QPR sessions, with Pixel users getting a Stable update this month.
One UI 6 Beta started in August last year, with a Stable release happening in October. Things are just different this year, as we don’t even have One UI 7’s Beta build. Well, it doesn’t mean Samsung hasn’t done anything in the past few months.
We assume Samsung may have been conducting One UI 7 Beta internally – on a large scale. Rigorous testing would have been underway intending to push the Beta Program on a small scale or keep it to limited models and users.
Android 15 is delayed
Pixel 9 series launched with Android 14, rather than the latest Android 15. The Made by Google event was already held ahead of its usual October timeframe. The company kept the Android release in October but launched the Pixel 9s early.
It is said that Android 15 had some severe issues that may ruin the experience. Google released four major Beta updates, but the Stable release hasn’t taken place so far. Android’s delay has impacted Samsung’s optimization for Galaxy devices.
iOS 18 update is available
Apple, as usual, deployed this year’s major OS upgrade on eligible iPhones. Apple Intelligence features will come out gradually. However, iPhone users are happy with the latest optimizations and features available in iOS 18.
Vivo rolling out Android 15
Vivo defeated Google in the Android 15 rollout race this year. The Chinese firm scheduled to start the release on September 30, but pushed even earlier. As per Vivo’s roadmap, a handful of more smartphones will be updated this month.
Samsung has pushed a new update for the Galaxy A25 5G smartphone, which installs the latest Android security patch released in September 2024 to enhance security and stability. The update is rolling out in Brazil and the company will expand it soon.
September 2024 patch fixes several Samsung and Google vulnerabilities to make the device’s performance smoother. It includes 1 critical issue and 43 high-level ones for Google. One of these issues was already fixed in earlier updates, and another one doesn’t impact Galaxy devices.
In addition, Samsung is adding 23 of its fixes to improve security. These vulnerabilities are mainly related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A25 smartphone can verify the September 2024 security update in Brazil through One UI build version A256EXXS5BXH9. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all eligible models.
To check for the update, Samsung Galaxy A25 users can go to their phone’s Settings, tap on “Software update,” and then select the “Download and install” option. Make sure to fully charge your phone and connect to a stable network while downloading the update to avoid any issues.
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Samsung has rolled out a new update for its Samsung Account app with version 15.1 (15.1.00.10) for Galaxy devices. This update ensures a smoother and more reliable experience. It is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 47.68MB.
Samsung Account app is important for users of Samsung devices as it allows them to manage their data, synchronize settings, and access a range of services seamlessly. With the latest update, Samsung enhances the app’s functionality to make it more efficient and user-friendly.
The update addresses some issues that users encountered in the previous version to make the app more stable. Also, the update makes the app compatible with the latest software for flawless work.
However, the update does not include any new features or changes but surely provides a better Galaxy experience. Â This update not only enhances functionality but also bolsters security to ensure user data remains safe.
To install the Samsung Account 15.1 update, users can navigate to the Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates on their devices. Also, they can download the update directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.
Recently, Samsung announced that you now need to be logged into a Samsung Account to download apps from the Galaxy Store. This means that if you don’t have an account or aren’t logged in, you won’t be able to download or install any apps.
The company published a notice with the Galaxy Store 6.6.13.10 update highlighting this new requirement. So, if you want to use the Galaxy Store, make sure you have your Samsung Account ready.