Samsung’s Software Update Delays Are No Longer Acceptable

[RMWasib]

Samsung has always positioned itself as the leader in Android updates, promising faster, longer-lasting software support than its competitors. Yet, as of late February 2025, One UI 7 is still in beta testing, while other brands have already completed their Android 15 rollouts.

Facts That Samsung Cannot Ignore:

1️⃣ Google released stable Android 15 for Pixel devices in October 2024.
2️⃣ OnePlus completed its Android 15 rollout last month, with even its oldest eligible device, the OnePlus 10 Pro, received the update.
3️⃣ Xiaomi, Vivo, and OPPO pushed stable Android 15 updates to their flagships by January 2025.
4️⃣ Samsung is the only major manufacturer still in the beta phase as of February 2025.
5️⃣ Even Google has started early testing for Android 16, yet Samsung has not even finalized One UI 7.

How can the largest Android manufacturer in the world be so far behind the competition?

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Samsung is Prioritizing New Phones Over Existing Users

Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 series with One UI 7 in January 2025, yet:

• Galaxy S24 users are still waiting for a stable update.
• Older flagship devices (S23, S22, Z Fold/Flip 5) have no confirmed timeline.
• No official statement from Samsung explaining the delay.

Instead of delivering One UI 7 to existing users, Samsung has shifted focus to optimizing it for the S25 Ultra. Beta testers have confirmed that more bugs are being fixed for the S25 than for older models.

Samsung needs to communicate openly instead of keeping users in the dark.

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One UI 7 Beta – Where Are the Features?

Beta 4 of One UI 7 still lacks core Android 15 features, making the update feel incomplete.

🔴 What’s missing?

• No Edge Panels – One UI’s signature multitasking tool has been removed without explanation.
• No Full-Sized Lock Screen Widgets – Available in stock Android 15, but Samsung has not included them.
• No Corner Swipe for Google Assistant – This was removed despite being a basic Android feature.
• Now Brief is missing – Samsung's AI widget is only available on specific models, leaving older devices behind.

🔴 What’s still broken?

• UI glitches in the Quick Panel persist across multiple beta versions.
• Fingerprint sensor responsiveness issues remain unsolved.
• Animations for app transitions are still inconsistent.

Samsung is taking longer than ever to finalize an update that is not even feature-complete.

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Other Brands Are Outpacing Samsung

Let’s compare:

Brand Update Speed Feature Completeness Communication

Google Pixel	✅ Android 15 stable since Oct 2024	✅ All features included	✅ Clear roadmap
OnePlus	✅ Finished Android 15 rollout (Jan 2025, OnePlus 10 Pro last in Italy)	✅ Stock Android 15 features available	✅ Transparent updates
Samsung	❌ Still in beta (Feb 2025)	❌ Features missing/removed	❌ No official timeline

Samsung cannot claim to be a leader in software updates while lagging months behind smaller brands.

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Samsung Needs to Fix This NOW

Samsung must immediately address the following issues:

✅ Provide a clear and official One UI 7 release timeline.
✅ Deliver a feature-complete Android 15 update without unnecessary removals.
✅ Stop prioritizing new devices over existing flagship users.
✅ Improve communication and transparency regarding delays.

At this point, Samsung users deserve answers. If competitors can roll out Android 15 on time, why is Samsung, the biggest Android manufacturer, still struggling?

[Reylob]

I have S24 Ultra working well. I am happy to wait for the stable release, full stop.

[Brooklin]

1st key point i want to bring up before I talk about One ui 7.

Google is the main developer and manager to the Android software it is absolutely NO surprise that Google get first hands on with new updates.

Secondly yes Samsung are definitely top of the crop when it comes to Android PHONES. Samsung as a brand is seen as one of the best if not the top phone brand being the only directly competitor to Applies Iphone so you make a point there.

3rd point. I wanna get this clear as I can and that's to address your point on One UI 7. One ui 7 is a software update for phones which especially for older phones is harder to get a stable release. With the S25 series they had this One Ui system on and built it from the ground up where as the S24 series and below are all using One UI 6.1.1 which need I remind you the S24 series pre launched with One UI 6 and they had to beta test the update for previous updates. This isn't the first time Samsung has been "late" with an update release.

Be patient a little longer. Rushing an update is just going to make Samsung overwork themselves and at worst you'll be giving a badly polished update which nobody wants.

[Case1188]

Every time I visit samsung members now all I see is questions about bloody updates, you people need to dry your eyes and be patient, if samsung is late in rolling out an update to the public then there's a reason for it, chill out *****

[Sonora]

https://youtu.be/EccWqS3sjSM?

[Sonora · Accepted solution]

Maybe we were all fooled by Samsung's promises (lies) that we will get 7 years of OS upgrades, and already in the first year Samsung claims that the S24 series is not capable of all the features of the S25 line, maybe we should unite and take Samsung to court. The "proud" owners of the S25 line do not understand at all that this awaits them next year and

I expect from so many renowned Samsung Members Stars to make a topic about 

PROJECT TREBLE

AND WHAT IT  IS AND WHY SAMSUNG'S UNWINDING IS UNACCEPTABLE

[Joeeye · Accepted solution]

Give it a rest already...

[Sonora]

It's strange that you addressed me, I don't really write about OneUI 7 posts, and it's very telling that the OP's two posts garnered more views than the first three pinned posts on this subforum together 😂

[Sonora]

@Tourbillon De La Vie , really?

You accept solutions.

May I ask you is this is true 

 The emphasis is on Samsung staff.

[Vetri]

Sonora, the rebellion, is out in full force to take on Samsung 😎💪 jokes apart, I share same sentiments too. I've been with Sammy for 13 years and I no longer feel like getting value for the premium price tag reason why I bought a returned S24U from EE store which was nearly 50% off original price lol

[Sonora]

I just read someone's post (speculation) that the S24, S23, S22 series won't get OneUI 7 before April/May, there were a lot of responses from Samsung Members Stars, and then I wanted to see what was written on the other page and paff - the whole post was deleted and I found myself on the S24 subforum. 🤪