Fold 6 and Flip 6 One UI7 - thinking of getting beta?

[Piper123]

First - whether your device is eligible or not is nothing to do with it being unlocked....... 

Got your device from www.samsung.com? Your device MAY be eligible but not every device is invited. 

Got your device from a network carrier, amazon, online other than from www.samsung.com then it is almost certain your device will NOT BE ELIGIBLE. (Why? Because carriers add their own software, optimisations and apps and these do not form part of beta - you'll have to wait for stable release). 

There is no point complaining either to Samsung Customer Services or on here if your device is not eligible or you don't see the banner. There is NOTHING they can do to add your device. 

If your lucky enough to have an eligible device and have been selected, and if you want to use beta software for the right reasons, you'll soon see a banner in the Samsung Members App. Follow the instructions...... 

BETA SOFTWARE CARRIES RISKS. 

Please do not sign up if you simply want One UI7 before everyone else. That isn't the purpose of beta. You need to be willing to test, provide feedback, update and provide feedback throughout the beta programme. 

Use Google Wallet? Usually this won't work in beta so again if this is important to you, DON'T install beta. 

Some apps won't work, may experience issues. In rare cases, your device may stop functioning in some areas. So if it this important to you, DON'T install beta. 

If you NEED certainty that your device will work 24/7 and you cannot be without it, DON'T install beta. Please only install beta if you're prepared to be a tester and not just because you want One UI7.

[Piper123]

I'm in favour of beta having engaged in the S24 Beta and the S23 beta in prior years.

My concern is that people join beta not because they want to test the software and feedback, knowing that there are risks, but no they do so because they won't wait for the stable rollout. Then they come back on here complaining about things not working 😂😂

[ironass]

A full and informative post regarding Beta testing and its pitfalls @Piper123 

If you are new to Beta testing, then Read, Read and Read to be fully informed about what you are letting yourself in for and make a backup of your device before installing.

"Flash in haste... repent at leisure" 

[Msharp95]

Update: had the second beta update and the Google wallet has stopped working. I was warned! It's been reported to Samsung. Caught me out at the restaurant, it's a good job I had my cards on me.

[Piper123]

No point reporting it to Samsung.

Google Wallet is run by Google and (as you rightly state) you were already aware it would cease to work in beta.

Hope you enjoyed a lovely meal at the resistant though 👌

[ChrisB_]

Agreed. 😉

[Fxdedsznn]

Is this current build stable enough to run on my Z Fold 6? How is performance and are there any major issues to note?

[BandOfBrothers]

Hello 👋 @Fxdedsznn 

The caveat of going into a Beta is that some functions and features may not work or work properly, which can then change with each stage. 

Payment options such as Google Wallet or Samsung Wallet may not work. 

It can also be different to then come out of Beta back to the stable software. 

This is why I'd suggest to people to not put this Beta on their daily driver if a stable fully functioning phone is paramount. 

Keep with the current software and then update when the Beta has finished and pushed out to all eligible phones. 

May I suggest to perform a forum search as you may find already existing threads with help and advice within in regards to Beta. 

Typically a person in Beta will send back feedback in the Beta forum in the Samsung Members App so you may not see feedback in this forum. 

If i can be of any further help please don't hesitate to ask  😎 

[jamesefc1991]

How come on here it doesn't have the beta program to sign up to on my s23

[rypw]

I have been using the beta on the z fold 6 and have had no issues what so ever. The 3rd beta came out today which I have downloaded and its great, feels like a new phone

[Nixor12]

How do I get it for my Fold6 ?