Samsung's Unforeseen Upgrade Announcement: Unexpected Details for Galaxy S24, S23, S22
Ding, dong! Just a few days after a Samsung analyst predicted that the company's update delays could lead to "disaster," things have taken a turn for the worse for Galaxy flagship users. A leaked update has surfaced, and it's not what fans were hoping for. Samsung's promised deadline for Android 15 and its One UI 7 wrap is in jeopardy, and it's not the first time the company's missed a deadline.
According to the rumor mill, Samsung should have rolled out the update for Galaxy S24s and S23s by now, with a mid-February release date in sight. But alas, fans are left disappointed, and as SamMobile put it, "an understatement." The cause? Absolutely no justification for the delay, especially considering Android 15 is already live on the new Galaxy S25.
The latest twist in this tale comes from Samsung Romania, which apparently leaked an Android 15 timetable during a Zoom call. This suggests that the end of Q1 promise for S24s was never going to be met. Instead, according to this leak, S24s and older Galaxy S23s will be waiting until the latter half of April for an upgrade.
Famous tipster Tarun Vats has shared these details, adding that they align with his planned One UI 7 stable release schedule for the Galaxy S24. This isn't the first time we've heard whispers of more One UI 7 betas before the stable release, but seeing it in black and white is a surprise. At least there's a plan, even if it's one that's already been missed.
As Google's Pixel dives headfirst into the Android 16 beta, the pressure is mounting for Samsung, the world's largest Android OEM. It's time for Samsung to come out swinging and prove it can keep up with Pixel this time around. Android 15 is a significant upgrade in terms of security and privacy, and Samsung's One UI 7 wrap is surely going to impress when it finally arrives.
Here's the latest timeline for the Galaxy updates:
- Galaxy S24 Series: Gearing up for an early March 2025 release, followed by several beta builds since December 2024[2][3][5].
- Galaxy S23 Series: Anticipating a launch between late March and early April 2025. No public beta yet, but internal testing is in full swing[2][3][5].
Sources suggest a phased rollout from April onwards:- April 18: Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip6, and Galaxy Z Fold6.- April 25: Galaxy S23 family, Galaxy Z Flip5, Z Fold5, and Galaxy A54.- May 16: Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4, Galaxy A34, A33, and A53.- May 23: Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Flip3, and Z Fold3[4].
So, while we wait for Samsung to make good on its promises, let's hope the timeline stays firm this time around!
- Despite the concerns raised by a Samsung analyst, the delay in the rollout of Samsung Android 15 and One UI 7 for Galaxy flagship devices seems to worsen.
- The much-expected update for Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23 was supposed to be released by now, but fans are left disappointed due to the delay.
- Samsung One UI 7 beta is already available for the Galaxy S25, but the Galaxy S24 and older Galaxy S23 are yet to receive an upgrade, as per the leaked timeline.
- According to the leaked information, Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23 users might have to wait until the latter half of April for an upgrade, which is an understatement considering the initial deadline.
- The Galaxy S22 series, along with other Galaxy devices, is expected to receive the update in May, as per the latest timeline leak.
- With Google's Pixel already diving into the Android 16 beta, the pressure is mounting on Samsung, the world's largest Android OEM, to deliver Samsung Android 15 and One UI 7 for its Galaxy devices promptly.
