Samsung has temporarily halted the global rollout of its One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, due to critical bugs affecting device functionality.
Key Issues Identified
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Unlocking Problems: Some Galaxy S24 users reported being unable to unlock their phones after installing the update. This issue was initially observed in South Korea and led Samsung to suspend the update worldwide as a precaution.
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Secure Folder Vulnerability: A bug was discovered in the Secure Folder feature, causing private photos to appear in auto-generated Stories within the Gallery app, potentially exposing sensitive content.
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Battery Drain: Users also reported rapid battery depletion post-update, raising concerns about the software’s impact on device performance.
Affected Devices
The pause affects several models, including:
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Galaxy S24 series
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Galaxy Z Fold 6
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Galaxy Z Flip 6
Additionally, the rollout for older models like the Galaxy S23 series has been delayed.
Samsung’s Response
Samsung has acknowledged the issues and stated that the rollout was paused “to ensure the best possible experience.” The company is working on resolving the problems and plans to resume the update soon.
Recommendations for Users
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If you’ve already installed One UI 7, consider disabling the auto-create Stories feature in the Gallery app to protect private content.
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Stay tuned for official updates from Samsung regarding the resumption of the rollout and any available patches.
