In the ever-evolving world of technology, Samsung is making headlines again. Many Galaxy users have expressed their frustration over the delayed updates of Samsung’s proprietary interface, One UI 7. While the latest Galaxy devices boast the new UI, older models are still stuck in beta testing phases. But a recent leak suggests a surprising twist in Samsung’s update roadmap.
Samsung might be taking an unconventional route with its user interface updates. According to reliable sources, the tech giant is likely to skip the intermediary One UI 7.1 update and jump straight to One UI 8, which will be based on the upcoming Android 16.
Leak Insights:
The rumor mill has been buzzing for a while, but recent affirmations from Ice Universe, a well-known leaker, have added credibility to these claims. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Ice Universe stated, “One UI 7.0 will be directly followed by One UI 8.0.” This statement has set the tech community abuzz, speculating the reasons and implications of this unusual strategy.
Why Skip One UI 7.1?
The decision to skip One UI 7.1 might be influenced by the delayed rollout of One UI 7. Samsung may be trying to catch up on upgrades in line with its software and is gunning for more with a major One UI 8 upgrade, which promises to streamline this. This method may have other benefits that would allow Samsung to create features that match the Android 16 experience more closely to create a feeling of a more seamless and integrated user experience.
The next version of One UI 7.0 is One UI 8.0, there is no One UI 7.1 and 7.1.1
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) March 3, 2025
Current State of Updates:
One UI 7 has even found its way to some new models such as the Galaxy F06 5G in India. Now in October of 2023, owners of older flagship devices are still waiting for the official One UI 7 update — a situation that has frustrated many users.
Expected Timeline:
Leaks suggest that the official rollout of One UI 7 could commence by mid-April. However, these are still based on unofficial sources, and Samsung has yet to make a formal announcement.
Conclusion:
Now it remains to be seen if Samsung will indeed skip One UI 7.1 in favor of a more feature-rich One UI 8, which the tech community and Samsung fans will be eagerly waiting to know. This could indicate a strategic change of Samsung’s plans to manage software updates and improvements to the user interface going forward.