In a shocking turn of events, Samsung has halted the rollout of its highly anticipated One UI 7 software update! Launched globally on April 7, this update has encountered a slew of problems that prompted the company to hit the pause button.

Reports have flooded in from Galaxy S24 users, particularly from South Korea, revealing the chaos that ensued post-update. Users found themselves locked out of their phones, grappling with frustrating unlock issues, while others noticed their devices' battery life plummeting at an alarming rate!

Although Samsung has yet to issue an official global statement, chatter has been rampant in Korean tech forums. Renowned tipster Ice Universe on X (formerly Twitter) suggested that the bug could be quite serious for Galaxy S24 users. Rather than risk further complications, Samsung is playing it smart by pausing the update for all affected devices.

What’s New in One UI 7?

The One UI 7 update, built on Android 15, promised an array of exciting features designed to enhance user experience, including smoother animations, faster app launches, and the innovative 'Now Bar'—a lock screen tool for managing music and notifications with ease. Plus, new AI capabilities like AI Select, Writing Assist, and Audio Eraser were set to make life easier than ever!

Interestingly, Samsung had already introduced this software with its latest Galaxy S25 models back in January. Even some of the newer mid-range devices, such as the Galaxy A56 and A36, were equipped with One UI 7, albeit with fewer features and an uptick in ads.

As Samsung works diligently to iron out these bugs, users will have to stay tuned for updates before they can get their hands on the eagerly awaited features of One UI 7.