In a surprising turn of events, Samsung has temporarily halted the rollout of the One UI 7 update for its latest Galaxy S24 series and Z Fold 6 devices. This decision comes after reports of an alarming bug that affects the device's unlock functionality, leading to widespread frustration among Samsung users eagerly awaiting the new software.
After extensive delays, Samsung had finally begun distributing its One UI 7, based on Android 15, to users of supported devices, including the Galaxy S24 lineup. However, recent developments have led to the withdrawal of the update in Europe and South Korea, leaving many Galaxy S24 owners in a state of confusion and concern. While the update for the Galaxy S24 Ultra remains available, the updates for the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus have mysteriously vanished from Samsung's servers.
Popular tipster IceUniverse has suggested that the sudden halt is a direct response to a significant bug that prevents certain Galaxy devices from being unlocked in the usual manner. This urgent measure underscores the seriousness of the issue, as users are unable to access their devices if they can't unlock them. Despite being part of the One UI 7 beta program for several months, the Galaxy S24 series has faced notable delays, especially with the Galaxy S25 series launching with the new software right out of the box.
Details are still emerging regarding how quickly Samsung can address this critical unlocking bug for the S24 series. Additionally, it appears that the One UI 7 update has also been retracted for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, raising questions about whether the same unlock issue is affecting these devices as well. For many Galaxy S24 and other device owners, the anticipation for a taste of Android 15 remains high, but the severity of the unlocking problem has cast a cloud over the excitement.
As the situation develops, we remain hopeful that Samsung can swiftly resolve these issues, allowing S24 owners to enjoy their long-awaited software update as soon as possible.
