- One UI 7 integrates a wide range of new AI-powered features, improving the experience across personalization, productivity, and the camera.
- The update is coming first to the latest models like the Galaxy S24 series and the Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 foldables, and is gradually rolling out to the rest.
- Some exclusive features are hardware-dependent, such as Audio Eraser or Log Recording, and will be limited to high-end devices.
- It includes a redesigned interface, new icons, widgets, and tools like the Now Bar, Writing Assistant, and gallery improvements.
Samsung has started the official rollout of One UI 7 to its Galaxy devices., marking a new stage in the evolution of its Android 15-based customization layer. One UI 7 incorporates a large number of new features focused on offering a more fluid, intuitive and personalized experience, especially thanks to the integration of tools powered by artificial intelligence.
The launch began in April 2025 with the brand's latest flagships, including the Galaxy S24, Z Fold6, and Z Flip6, but the update will gradually roll out to around XNUMX phones and tablets, many of them from previous generations. However, not all devices will receive the same set of features, as some of them depend on specific hardware requirements.
Key new features in One UI 7 and new AI-powered features
Artificial intelligence is one of the most important pillars of One UI 7. Many of the new features allow automate tasks, improve performance system journal and offer creative tools to users. Notable tools include:
- Audio Eraser: Removes unwanted noise from video recordings, such as wind or background conversations. It will only be available on high-end devices due to technical requirements.
- writing assistant: allows you to summarize texts or convert them to other formats quickly from any editing app.
- AI Selection: Select areas on the screen to perform suggested actions, such as turning a video into a GIF.
- Natural language search in settings: You can search for features by typing phrases like “turn on dark mode” or “turn off Wi-Fi.”
- Gallery with smart search: Find photos based on contextual content like “trip to Rome” or “selfies with friends.”
- Creating custom stickers: both from the keyboard and from the drawing assistant, generating unique stickers with text or sketch prompts.
Tools such as Now Brief are also added., which offers a personalized summary every morning with news, calendar, climate y sleep quality, or Now Bar, a shortcut bar on the lock screen that makes it easier to interact with apps in use.
Visual and productivity improvements to the interface
The graphics section has also received a significant overhaul.. Brighter icons, redesigned widgets, subtly blurred menus, and a new layout for notifications and quick settings make One UI 7 a more modern and clean interface.
The lock screen gains prominence with features such as viewing current activities, multimedia controls, or weather forecasts for specific activities (walking, running, camping, etc.).
In addition, it highlights the splitting the quick settings and notifications panel, with the option to merge them if the user prefers the traditional design. Also added more complex routines and the ability to share them between Galaxy devices.
Advances in camera and photo editing
The camera app in One UI 7 is considerably renewed. Its interface is cleaner, includes a more precise zoom control bar, and features like Exposure Monitor with zebra patterns or false colors, designed for advanced users.
Best face is another innovative tool designed for group photography: it allows you to combine several shots and replace faces so that everyone has their eyes open. Another new feature is the recording in Log mode, reserved for the Galaxy S24, which allows for greater flexibility in post-production when applying color grading. For those interested in advanced editing, One UI 7 also incorporates new neutral density (ND) filters.
There are also new neutral density (ND) filters available in Expert RAW that simulate professional photography techniques, useful in high-light situations.
Update: Compatible phones, dates and limitations
The One UI 7 rollout schedule has been structured in phasesFrom April to June, Samsung will be rolling out the update for more than 50 smartphone and tablet models. Among the main models that have already received or will soon receive the update are:
- Galaxy S24, S23, and S22 series, including FE versions.
- Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip from generation 3 to 6.
- Galaxy A, M and F, with models such as A54, A34, M54 or F15 on the list.
- Galaxy Tab S10, S9, and S8, as well as tablets such as the Tab A9 or Tab Active 5.
Some features depend on internal hardware, such as ND filters, Audio Eraser, or multi-layer editing, which require at least an Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and at least 12GB of RAM. Therefore, many devices will receive only a portion of the new features.
Other hidden or lesser-known functions
In addition to the most touted tools, One UI 7 includes Advanced details on multitasking, editing, and security that enrich the system:
- Pop-up preview: When you minimize multiple windows of the same app, they are grouped together with a preview for easier management.
- Creating free collages: Organize images in the gallery with complete freedom of format, color, blur and position.
- Exposure reminder by camera mode: Each setting is maintained according to the chosen mode without the need to reconfigure upon return.
- Improved weather descriptions- The weather widget has been redesigned with improved clarity, the ability to swipe between cities, and forecasts for activities in the next few hours.
Security is also reinforced with Knox Matrix and Theft Deception Mode, which limit access on dubious networks and automatically block the terminal based on location.
The arrival of One UI 7 introduces new features both aesthetically and functionally. From visual and organizational improvements to AI capabilities, Samsung's new layer takes the Galaxy ecosystem a step forward, extending the lifespan of many devices on the market without having to upgrade to a newer model.