The launch of Samsung’s One UI 7 update on Android 15 has been delayed. However, a recent changelog reveals all the changes that Samsung is planning to make. According to the latest changelog, the delay in the release of the One UI 7 update seems to be worth the wait.
Samsung was supposed to release its first Android 15 update by now, but the slow rollout of the previous update has caused delays. Despite this, we are learning more about Samsung's plans.
Samsung One UI 7 Changelog
As usual, we expect One UI 7 to be a major update from Samsung. Changes include new icons, a split notification tray and Quick Settings, new home and lock screen optimizations, and a clone of Apple’s “Dynamic Island.” These features have been spotted in leaks, and now a reliable source has shared a detailed changelog.
A post by tipster Ice Universe, which was caught by Android Authority before it was deleted, offers a detailed breakdown of Samsung's plans for One UI 7. New features and tweaks include:
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- System app icons have been changed
- New background interface
- New control area at the bottom of the lock screen
- Adjusting the shortcut icons on the left and right corners of the lock screen
- Samsung could separate the pull-down shortcut bar and notification bar so that they work independently.
- The pill in the top left corner of the notification bar can control more apps
- Added interruptible animation, optimized application opening and closing animation
curve - New battery icon and charging animation bar
- New camera interface
- 5G SMS messages added
- New notification popup and closing animation
- Added unlock animation
- New button tap and page turn animation
- Added a large number of desktop widgets in various sizes
- Added more lock screen widgets
- Added large folders
As mentioned, we've already seen most of these changes, but some new details have emerged. These include a new “page turn” animation, new home and lock screen widgets, features for “large foldables,” and a “controls area” on the lock screen.
A New Gallery Icon in One UI 7
In a separate post, Ice Universe mentions that the Gallery icon, which has been leaked several times, is undergoing changes. We expect Samsung to release the first beta for One UI 7 later this month. The exact date is unclear, but current estimates suggest it could be the third week of this month, likely around August 19.