A new leak claims that Samsung could make up for its delayed One UI 7 release by rolling out One UI 8 sooner than anticipated.

Owners of midrange and flagship Galaxy phones may need to wait until April for One UI 7, while the Galaxy A06 5G will ship with the software soon. If typical bug-squashing is responsible, Samsung is right to delay the UI release until it's perfect.

We’re now keeping our phones longer between upgrades, which is why the guaranteed minimum support periods are extending across the board. It is clear that this update decision from Samsung will affect millions of users, and while three-monthly updates is better than no updates, it doesn’t help when there’s an urgent fix mid-cycle.

When you trade in your old phone with T-Mobile, you'll get it for free. New and existing customers can swap an old device in any condition for a new Galaxy S25+ for free, or use the credit for up to $1,000 off other models like the top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (delivered as 24 monthly credits on your bill).

A recent leak suggested that the Galaxy S24 FE's One UI 7 build will be released on March 31, 2025. So, it is best to take the new rumor with a pinch of salt until more reputable sources verify it.

If you're the sort of person who likes dressing your Crocs up in Jibbitz charms, you are going to lose your mind over this Galaxy S25 case.

The Galaxy S25 is yet another competent phone from Samsung. If you've been on your current device for a few years and you're shopping for something small and new, it's a fine pick. Still, I wish Samsung had moved the ball forward a little more this year — this is another in a line of very iterative Galaxy updates.

Samsung is in the midst of rolling out its February 2025 update to Galaxy smartphones and tablets, but it's not One UI 7.