Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy S21 series will receive the Android 15-based One UI 7 update. Launched in 2021 with Android 11, these devices are promised four major OS updates, making One UI 7 the final one.
Unlike the Galaxy S24 and S23 series, the Galaxy S22 and S21 lineups aren’t part of the One UI 7 Beta Program. Therefore, the Galaxy S21 and S22 smartphone users will get the stable version directly, ensuring a reliable user experience.
Notably, One UI 7 marks the final major OS update for the S21 series. After Android 15, the South Korean tech giant will only provide new security patch updates until 2026, based on its five-year security update policy for these devices.
Compared to the Galaxy S24 or S23 owners, Galaxy S21 users seem less active in discussing One UI 7. Since it’s their last major update and there’s no Beta Program access, users are patiently waiting for the stable update release.
The stable One UI 7 rollout is beginning in April for newer devices like the Galaxy S24 series, the Z Flip 6, and the Z Fold 6. For the S21 series, the update is scheduled for May 2025, though timelines may vary by region and carrier.
One UI 7 update brings revamped visuals, smoother animations, and enhanced multitasking. Some Galaxy AI features, like improved photo editing, may be included, but older hardware might limit advanced functionalities.
Unlike the Galaxy S24 and S23 series, the Galaxy S22 and S21 lineups aren’t part of the One UI 7 Beta Program. Therefore, the Galaxy S21 and S22 smartphone users will get the stable version directly, ensuring a reliable user experience.
Notably, One UI 7 marks the final major OS update for the S21 series. After Android 15, the South Korean tech giant will only provide new security patch updates until 2026, based on its five-year security update policy for these devices.
Compared to the Galaxy S24 or S23 owners, Galaxy S21 users seem less active in discussing One UI 7. Since it’s their last major update and there’s no Beta Program access, users are patiently waiting for the stable update release.
The stable One UI 7 rollout is beginning in April for newer devices like the Galaxy S24 series, the Z Flip 6, and the Z Fold 6. For the S21 series, the update is scheduled for May 2025, though timelines may vary by region and carrier.
One UI 7 update brings revamped visuals, smoother animations, and enhanced multitasking. Some Galaxy AI features, like improved photo editing, may be included, but older hardware might limit advanced functionalities.
Galaxy S21 Series
