Want to check out One UI 7 beta on your older Samsung phone? Here’s how you can

Only a few weeks ago, Samsung announced that it is extending its latest One UI 7 beta update to a few of its older devices. The new and improved OS comes with several exciting features, including a streamlined interface and AI features.

Owners of the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 in India, Korea, the UK, and the US, led this change; however, the smartphone maker also promised it for a few other older devices, including the Galaxy S23 series. If you’re wondering whether your device makes the cut, read on:

Samsung extends One UI 7 to older devices: What's there to know?

According to reports published by the brand on its community forum, the Android 15-based One UI 7.0 beta has already begun rolling out to eligible Galaxy devices this week. Galaxy S23 series owners from India, the US and South Korea will now be able to test the new update on their smartphones.

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The post also mentions that the beta update is currently only available for unlocked devices. Indian Galaxy S23 users will begin receiving the S918BXXU8ZYC3 update and the Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra users will receive firmware versions S918BOXM8ZYC3 and S918BXXU8DYC3. Apart from the regular One UI 7 features, the update will also include Samsung’s March 2025 security patch, ensuring the latest security enhancements.

How to update your Samsung Galaxy phone to One UI 7 beta

Before you go ahead, you might want to make sure your Galaxy device is enrolled in the beta program. Do note that you will not be able to enroll in the program if it fills up, so try and do this as soon as possible. You can follow the below-mentioned steps to get your phone updated. Read on:

Step 1: On your Samsung Galaxy phone, go to the Members app. Download it, if needed.

Step 2: In the top carousel, scroll right until you reach the One UI Beta Program tile. Click Join Now

Step 3: Navigate to your device’s Settings menu

Step 4: Within this, you should be able to see Software Updates; tap on it

Step 5: If eligible, you should be able to see a One UI 7.0 beta update visible under this tab

Step 6: Tap on install and wait for your device to reboot with the changes

It is crucial to ensure your device has enough battery and storage space to carry out the update. It is also important to note that since this is a beta update, your phone may be prone to glitches or lags, with no option to roll back.

The company may soon bring in a stable update for eligible smartphones; however, we might just have to wait a little longer for an official update from Samsung. For more news, you can always come back to Unboxed by Croma.