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Android Authority
a day ago
- Android Authority
Breaking: One UI 8 beta 4 starts rolling out for the Galaxy S25 series
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has begun rolling out the fourth One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25 series. The third beta is available to users in the South Korea, Germany, and India, but we expect users in the US to get the update soon. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE have launched with stable One UI 8, but the rest of Samsung's lineup still has to wait for their stable release. There's some good news for the six-month old Galaxy S25 series though, as Samsung has released One UI 8 Beta 4 for the lineup. The fourth One UI 8 beta build for the Galaxy S25 series (h/t Tarun Vats) is 1.3GB in size and has the version number S938BXXU5ZYGB/S938BOXM5ZYGB/S938BXXU5BYGB, depending on the region. This update is rolling out to users in Germany, South Korea, and India at the moment, but we expect users in the US and UK to also get the update very soon. The complete changelog isn't visible, but I could piece together the following translated changes from different images: Added emergency update feature to Samsung IMS Service: A notification or pop-up may appear asking you to agree to IMS service updates and restarts. Supports full-screen switching during video playback when using DeX. Improved Galaxy AI Reply Recommendation Feature Operation. Improved loading issues when uttering Bixby routine commands. Improved display error of quick launch icon area on lock screen. A bug when editing iNavi dashcam videos in the Gallery app has been fixed. An issue where the 'Fingerprint sensor is not responding' message was displayed on the lock screen has been fixed. A bug with outgoing calls when dialing by swiping from the contact list with the TalkBack feature enabled has been fixed. An issue with the center horizontal/vertical screen level flickering when switching from the front to the rear camera has been fixed. Software stability has been improved with updates to several applications. To enroll in the One UI 8 beta program on your Galaxy S25 series, you will need to download the Samsung Members app, sign in with your Samsung Account. If you are in an eligible region, you will see a One UI 8 Beta Program banner on the home page, which you need to click on and complete your registration. Once done, you can check for an impending update at Settings > Software update > Download and Install. Follow
Tom's Guide
23-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
Samsung launches Exynos 2500 just ahead of Unpacked — chip rumored to power Galaxy Z Flip 7
Samsung's latest chip, the Exynos 2500, is apparently ready for primetime after months of rumors that the company was struggling with production yield. Today (June 23), Samsung officially revealed the new system-on-chip, which is widely expected to power the forthcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7. The new processor is being manufactured with Samsung's 3nm Gate All Around (GAA) node, which is expected to improve efficiency. The smaller node should reduce the chip thickness compared to the Exynos 2400, thereby improving heat dissipation. The CPU features a 10-core design with a 1+7+2 arrangement, as described by Samsung. Samsung claims 15% higher performance. It also features a Cortex-X925 core that runs at 3.3GHz, two Cortex-A275 cores at 2.74GHz and five more at 2.36GHz. In general, this appears to be a bit faster than the older Exynos. Beyond that, the new AMD-based GPU should be faster, especially when it comes to ray-tracing-enabled games. Samsung is promoting its AI capabilities, and it does offer up to 59 TOPS, about 39% more than the 2400. It should enable more AI features to work or improve on future Samsung devices. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. This includes AI-based image processing for sensors up to 320MP, more than enough for the lenses Samsung has been putting in its own phones. You can record at 8K resolution up to 30 fps in video. One big upgrade is to the modem, which is built-in. It now has support for non-terrestrial networks, which means phones using the Exynos 2500 could access satellite messaging. The 5G modem is coupled with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. Samsung also claims that the analog GNSS interface (GPS-related) has been improved. A couple of days before this announcement, leaker Tarun Vats posted a new Geekbench benchmark that purported to show a device running an Exynos 2500 processor with 12GB of RAM. In that test, the chip scored 2356 points in single-core and 8076 points in multi-core. For comparison, in our testing of the Galaxy S25 base model, which features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, it scored 2,916 and 9,886, respectively. The 2500 scores do outperform Google's Tensor G4, used in the Pixel 9 Pro, by quite a bit. Where we might see gains in the Exynos 2500 compared to previous years, especially in the Galaxy Z Flip 7, is in heat dissipation. We saw a number of complaints online that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the Z Flip 6 overheated quickly on the clamshell phone. Presumably, the heat dissipation of the new Exynos 2500 will be much better, making it last longer without worry of overheating. As mentioned, we believe the Exynos 2500 will feature in the Galaxy Z Flip 7, regular Samsung leaker Ice Cat confirmed as much recently. It could also show up in the rumored cheaper Z Flip 7 FE.
Android Authority
20-06-2025
- Android Authority
This Galaxy Z Fold 7 dummy puts its ultra-thin design into perspective
TL;DR A new YouTube video shows a Galaxy Z Fold 7 dummy model based on leaks and rumors, giving our best look yet at the expected design. The video shows the foldable's slim profile, with side-by-side comparisons showing how much thinner it is than the Fold 6. The dummy also illustrates the switch to a punch-hole camera and a larger outer display. We're just weeks away from Samsung's next Unpacked event, but a new mockup is offering our clearest look yet at what to expect from the Galaxy Z Fold 7 physically. A TheSINZA YouTube video, shared on X by tipster Tarun Vats, gives us a close-up of a physical dummy unit of the foldable. To be clear, this isn't an official Samsung product. As the video notes, the dummy model was made in China and is based on publicly available rumors and renders. Still, it aligns with recent leaks we've seen, including the switch from an under-display camera to a punch-hole, a larger cover screen, and Samsung's focus on shedding both thickness and weight this generation. The Z Fold 7 dummy clocks in at just 9mm thick when folded, noticeably slimmer than the 12.1mm Fold 6 when compared in the video. When unfolded, it's said to be around 4.5mm thick, aligning with the rumored thickness. There's also a 6.5-inch outer screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio, which would make it more comfortable for one-handed use than earlier Folds. The video also cites a rumored weight of just 215g, which would make it lighter than both the Fold 6 (239g) and even the Galaxy S25 Ultra (218g). However, this looks to be speculation on the creator's part, as we have not spotted any leaks revealing this figure. Internally, the video lists the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy as the processor. That matches recent FCC filings, which also point to the inclusion of Wi-Fi 7, ultra-wideband, and wireless/reverse wireless charging. Samsung has described the Fold 7 as its 'thinnest, lightest, and most advanced foldable yet.' If this dummy model is a relatively accurate depiction of the final hardware, we're excited to get our hands on it. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
19-06-2025
- Android Authority
Samsung may soon release One UI 8 beta builds for the Galaxy S24 series
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has begun internal testing of the One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S24 series. A tipster has spotted the first internal test build for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, suggesting that the One UI 8 beta program for the lineup could be around the corner. Samsung plans to release stable One UI 8 this summer, starting with its upcoming foldables and gradually extending the rollout to older models. Samsung has confirmed plans to release stable One UI 8 this summer. The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be the first devices to ship with the update, and older models are expected to receive it shortly after their launch. In preparation for the stable release, Samsung has already started beta testing the software for the Galaxy S25 series and could soon announce the One UI 8 beta program for last year's Galaxy S24 lineup. Tipster Tarun Vats has spotted the first One UI 8 test build for the Galaxy S24 series on Samsung's servers, suggesting that the One UI 8 beta program for last year's flagship lineup may be right around the corner. Samsung is reportedly testing the firmware (build number S928BXXU4CYF7) for the European and Indian variants of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Although we've not seen internal builds for the base Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus, Samsung will likely offer beta builds for these devices as well. We expect the company to announce the One UI 8 beta program for the Galaxy S24 series in the coming days, and we'll update this post as soon as it goes live. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
GSM Arena
12-06-2025
- GSM Arena
One UI 8 beta 2 is now rolling out to Galaxy S25 phones, Poland and India regions join in
Peter 12 June 2025 Samsung Android Firmware Updates Samsung released the first open beta of One UI 8 for the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra at the end of May. It was available for users in the US, the UK, Germany and South Korea. The second beta arrived today and it adds two new markets. One UI 8 beta 2 is rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S25 phones in multiple markets Reports of One UI 8 beta 2 are coming out of South Korea, Germany and the UK. It should be available in the US too. If you are in one of these markets and you have beta 1 installed, check for updates. Samsung Galaxy S25 Two new markets have been added: Poland and India. If you want in, you need to subscribe to the beta program in the Samsung Members app. Samsung Galaxy S25+ Tarun Vats, who has been keeping a close eye on Samsung's One UI development, reports that the Samsung Keyboard has a new Galaxy AI-powered feature – Text to Image. Here's a demo: One UI 8 Beta (ZYF5) just got smarter 💥Galaxy AI's *Text to Image* feature is now integrated right into the Samsung Keyboard! 🎨⌨️And the best part? Your generated images are automatically saved for future use! 🔥 — Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) June 12, 2025 The stable One UI 8/Android 16 release will debut with the upcoming Galaxy Z foldables, Samsung has confirmed. Given the beta tests, the Galaxy S25 series (including the S25 Edge) should get it as an over-the-air update shortly after that. Source Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
