Samsung has reportedly canceled plans to release its anticipated One UI 7.1 update, opting instead to focus on rolling out the base One UI 7.0 version to devices sooner. According to an exclusive report from SamMobile, internal delays have forced the company to rethink its software roadmap, leaving mid-range and older flagship models in limbo.
The decision, detailed in SamMobile’s exclusive report, stems from setbacks in finalizing One UI 7.0, which was originally slated to debut with the Galaxy S24 series later this year. Insiders claim the delay pushed Samsung’s timeline back by several weeks, prompting the company to skip the incremental 7.1 update entirely. Instead, engineers will prioritize stabilizing and releasing One UI 7.0 for broader compatibility across devices like the Galaxy S23 lineup, foldables, and tablets.
“Samsung initially planned to follow One UI 7.0 with a refined 7.1 update targeting newer devices,” the report states. “But with deadlines slipping, splitting resources between two versions became impractical.” This move marks a departure from Samsung’s typical strategy of releasing mid-cycle updates to introduce features not ready for the initial launch.
The cancellation could disappoint owners of recent Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S23 FE or Galaxy A55, which were expected to receive One UI 7.1 as their first major Android 14-based update. These models may now jump directly to One UI 7.0 or wait longer for future upgrades. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 series will still launch with One UI 7.0 out of the box, though its feature set may be trimmed to meet deadlines.
Industry analysts suggest Samsung is prioritizing a timely Android 15 rollout over iterative updates. “This isn’t ideal, but it’s a calculated risk,” said tech analyst Park Ji-ho. “Samsung wants to avoid a repeat of 2022’s One UI 5 delays, which caused bottlenecks across multiple product lines.”
While the company has yet to confirm the changes officially, the report underscores growing pressure on smartphone makers to balance software innovation with stable delivery. For now, Galaxy users eager for Android 15 will need to keep their eyes peeled—and their update notifications on.
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