Why Samsung Paused the One UI 7 Update For Galaxy Smartphones

In an unexpected development, Samsung has decided to halt the rollout of the One UI 7 update for Galaxy smartphones. While the company did not address the exact reason behind the delay, it said that this was being done to “ensure the best possible experience” for users.

Speculations are growing around Samsung’s sudden decision to abruptly halt the One UI 7 launch. The update was expected to roll out in the first week of April, as confirmed by Samsung last month. The company initially began rolling out the update in countries such as South Korea.

A Samsung spokesperson told Android Authority that new timing and availability details will be shared soon.

According to SamMobile, the delay in the One UI 7 rollout may be linked to a security flaw. The issue involves the Secure Folder feature. It said that it was noticed that the photos stored inside can show up outside through auto-generated stories. This flaw can expose private content and compromise user privacy, triggering privacy concerns. Some users with the Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Flip 6, or Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be experiencing this issue.

On the delay, a Samsung spokesperson told Android Authority: “The One UI 7 rollout schedule is being updated to ensure the best possible experience. The new timing and availability will be shared shortly.”

If users have already updated their smartphones, they are advised to change the phone settings to safeguard their data.

• Open the Gallery app inside Secure Folder.

• Tap the Menu button and go to Settings.

• Turn off the auto-create stories option.

Sammobile reported that this feature appears to be enabled by default. So, some users may experience the issue in the near future. To avoid the problem, they should manually disable the feature to avoid privacy risks.

Samsung’s One UI 7 is based on Google’s Android 15. After Google releases a new Android version, companies like Samsung adapt it by adding their own features and optimisations to suit their devices.