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Samsung Pauses One UI 7 Rollout Over Critical Galaxy S24 Bug

The Android 15-based update has been suspended globally after reports of a software issue preventing some users from unlocking their phones.

Overview

  • Samsung has halted the global rollout of its One UI 7 update due to a critical bug affecting Galaxy S24 devices.
  • The issue, reported by users in South Korea, prevents some devices from being unlocked and impacts both Exynos and Snapdragon models.
  • One UI 7, based on Android 15, was intended to introduce enhanced security, privacy, and AI features but has faced delays and technical challenges.
  • Samsung has removed the update from its servers and stated it is revising the rollout schedule, though no new timeline has been provided yet.
  • The pause highlights ongoing challenges with Samsung's software update process, which has lagged behind competitors like Google in both speed and reliability.