Samsung Suspends Global One UI 7 (Android 15) Rollout After Critical Bugs Surface
Samsung has paused the worldwide rollout of its latest smartphone software, One UI 7 based on Android 15, just days after initiating the update process. The update, which began rolling out on April 7, was intended for millions of Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S24, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6. However, technical issues have prompted the tech giant to remove the update from its servers.
Although Samsung has not yet released an official explanation, various reports from users and insiders point to major bugs as the cause. Some Galaxy S24 users in South Korea reported that their devices were intermittently failing to unlock after the update. Even more concerning is a vulnerability in Samsung’s Secure Folder feature — a supposed safe space for private content — which has been showing private gallery photos in automatically generated Stories accessible outside the folder.
The company has acknowledged the situation with a brief statement:
“The One UI 7 rollout schedule is being updated to ensure the best possible experience. The new timing and availability will be shared shortly.”
The update delay comes at a time when Samsung is pushing forward with its promise of seven years of software support for flagship models, similar to Google’s policy. However, the company’s layered approach to Android — which includes Galaxy AI tools and interface customizations — tends to slow down its OS rollouts. Even though Android 15 has been available for over seven months, Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 series was the first to debut with One UI 7 pre-installed, unaffected by the current issues.
Notably, Google’s Android 16 is expected to debut as early as June, making the delay all the more significant for Samsung. Devices like the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, which were waiting on the One UI 7 update, are now stuck in limbo until Samsung resolves the bugs.
When the update does return, it will bring a mix of Android 15 features and Samsung-exclusive enhancements — including the AI-powered Now Bar, upgraded writing tools, a customizable camera interface, and various visual tweaks. For now, however, users will have to wait as Samsung works behind the scenes to deliver a more stable experience.