X tipster @UniverseIce details a new One UI 7.0 internal testing build. He says that Samsung has revamped several app icons with the latest One UI 7.0 version.

The company has specifically made changes to the Gallery, Phone, Camera, Voice Recorder, Contacts, and Notes app icons. Samsung phone users will probably notice beautiful and appealing changes in the user interface with the One UI 7 upgrade.

Further input reveals that the new app icons are more reasonable and far better looking than ever before. It seems Samsung is now working as per users’ feedback.

Samsung is readying more modern and comprehensive app icons this time that can be soothing to the eyes. These improvements will ultimately boost the user interface and make it more attractive than the previous One UI software updates.

Samsung One UI 7 likely to feature attractive app icons (Image Credits: UniverseIce/X)

Revamps and adjustments are the part of software upgrade. As the testing proceeds, users may witness better and more efficient changes in the One UI 7.0.

A previous hands-on video revealed that Samsung is focusing on a cleaner and clutter-free interface. The new changes and enhancements will likely appear in the first One UI 7.0 beta, expectedly scheduled for later this year.

One UI 7.0 will go official next year alongside the Galaxy S25 series. Till then, the company will surely adopt more useful and attractive changes to provide the best software experience to its users.

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X tipster @UniverseIce recently noticed the creativity level of One UI 7.0 in one of its early builds. He says that the software is still in development. But new testing builds hint at positive improvements regarding the User Interface and stability.

The tipster further reveals that One UI 7.0 will bring redesigned widgets and many icons. For instance, the Samsung Gallery app will get a new app icon again.

Not only applications but the upcoming software update may also change the in-content tool and feature icons of the Gallery app. Apart from the Samsung Gallery, users could discover more new innovative app icons with the One UI 7.0 beta.

Speaking of the widgets, the tipster mentioned that One UI 7 will likely bring some incomparably rich widgets. These might deliver smarter tools and capabilities over the rival operating systems. But the details aren’t clear for the time being.

Samsung One UI 7.0 may feature redesigned widgets and icons (Image Credits: UniverseIce/X)

A report by ETNews also claims that Samsung is working on the stability and completeness of the One UI 7.0 user interface. The company continues to perform new internal tests that can improve the new software’s UI to a greater extent.

Samsung is putting efforts to make its upcoming One UI upgrade the best for its device users. This is probably a reason why the company is taking time to roll out the first beta update. How far the tech giant will extend this wait would be worth seeing.

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The company is informing its app developers about the new HarmonyOS NEXT API 12 SDK. As per the official notice, Huawei will only support API 12-based apps on the HarmonyOS NEXT AppGallery, starting from November 10, 2024.

Other applications based on the beta API 12 or below builds won’t be listed on the AppGallery. Hence, developers should update their apps to the latest SDK version at the earliest. Or else, their applications may face restriction problems.

“Starting from November 10, 2024, Huawei AppGallery on HarmonyOS NEXT will only support API 12 apps that have integrated Release SDK and Beta apps of API 12 or below will be restricted. Please complete the version update as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation and support!.”

API (Application Programming Interface) and SDK (Software Development Kit) are significant tools for developers to build apps. In the latest API 12 release, Huawei made amendments that make apps more compatible with HarmonyOS NEXT.

HarmonyOS NEXT AppGallery to support only API 12 apps: Huawei (Image Credits: ITHome)

Inputs further reveal that Huawei has released the DevEco Studio NEXT 5.0.3.900 version. It is a dedicated development platform for apps and services. It offers multiple features and supports various programming languages, the multi-device preview of UI codes, and other significant tools for app making.

The company is now asking its developers to download the new DevEco Studio version for recompiling and updating their applications with the API 12 SDK.

Changes:

• ohpm-repo adds the use_reverse_proxy field to configure whether to use the reverse proxy option.
• The API capability level of this version is API 12 release

Doing so will make the native apps more compatible with HarmonyOS NEXT as well as enable users to easily manage them on their devices. It will also make them stable and more responsive towards new features and existing services.

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A recent discussion on Samsung community confirmed that One UI 7.0 public beta will launch soon. Some users asked if the new software beta will only be available to developers. The query points out users’ curiosity to test the latest One UI OS.

Responding to the thread, a moderator said that One UI 7 testing will soon enter the public phase. The company hasn’t confirmed the beta schedule yet. Once done, the new software beta will go to the public. Hence, wait patiently.

It looks like Samsung is giving some final touch-ups to its new One UI version. The Android 15-based One UI is expected to bring better upgrades, smoother animations, and effective features. Thus, the delay in this case seems good.

Further details reveal that users will be notified via the Samsung Members app about the beta progress. Therefore, we suggest keeping the app up-to-date with the latest version. Also, ensure sufficient storage space in your Samsung smartphone.

During the SDC 2024, the company confirmed that One UI 7.0 beta will be open for developers by the end of this year. Though the moderator’s words reflect that One UI 7 beta will also be available for the public right after or alongside developers.

Confirmed: Samsung One UI 7.0 public beta launching soon (Image Credits: Samsung Community)

Last year, Samsung unveiled the Android 14-based One UI 6 in October. But this time, the launch has extended to the Galaxy S25 series release in 2025.

However, the moderator’s latest clarification has confirmed that Samsung phone users may soon get the chance to test the One UI 7.0 software and its features. While the time is still unclear, it might be around December this year.

Being the latest flagship in the Samsung gallery, the Galaxy S24 series will be the first to fetch the new One UI 7.0 beta program. Meanwhile, the tech giant will add more devices to the list as the beta will proceed to the next rounds.

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The company began HarmonyOS NEXT public beta program on October 8. At the same time, it started sending new upgrade reminders to the Huawei home storage and router users for HarmonyOS NEXT testing. The process is gradually proceeding.

Home storage products ensure that users can sync their PC, tablets, and phones to make file transfer more suitable. One can easily access files stored in the home storage from anywhere and anytime with the same account on multiple devices.

As per the upgrade reminder, the tech giant is developing new and smarter features for its home products. One of these features includes linking tools like gallery collaboration for home storage devices. The details of the new feature are unknown. But it will likely help with quick and easier access to images in the home storage.

Further inputs reveal that Huawei will upgrade some existing features for the Wi-Fi router. The new changes may offer a slightly different experience to users due to the HarmonyOS NEXT adaptation. Yet, it will surely be better than before.

Huawei testing HarmonyOS NEXT for home storage and routers (Image Credits: Huawei)

“The linkage features such as home storage gallery collaboration are being adapted in the HarmonyOS NEXT system and will be gradually upgraded and supported in the future.”

Huawei is testing the HarmonyOS NEXT features for several products. The company recently opened the testing for smart TVs and developing new as well as smart tools. Meanwhile, testing for phones and tablets has reached the public beta phase.

After the home storage and routers testing, it seems the OEM won’t take much time to add more devices in HarmonyOS NEXT closed and public beta activities.

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WPS Office is an all-in-one office suite that contains Word, PowerPoint, PDF, Excel, and more. It is launched by Kingsoft Team and supports all types of operating systems like Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, FireOS, and HarmonyOS.

The company teamed up with Huawei last year to develop the HarmonyOS NEXT-based WPS Office app. Now the application is ready and is open for public testing.

Inputs reveal that HarmonyOS NEXT beta users can test the new WPS Office app version and experience its amazing features. The company has made the app smarter, smoother, and safer with the HarmonyOS NEXT core features and tools.

The official WPS Office channel states that it took a year to convert 40 million lines of code across the platform. As a result, the app not only runs smoothly on PCs but can easily adapt to multiple devices (phones, tablets, TVs) with a seamless flow.

WPS Office HarmonyOS NEXT app version begins public testing (Image Credits: ITHome)

Features

The app can easily run on devices with different screen sizes without ruining its visuals. It also supports multi-collaboration, editing, easy browsing, data sharing, and several other AI features to enhance the overall user experience.

As mentioned, users with devices running on the HarmonyOS NEXT beta build can participate in the latest native HarmonyOS app testing. Others have to wait for the subsequent software updates to experience the new application versions.

Note: Apart from WPS Office, Pinduoduo as well as the Weibo native HarmonyOS apps are also available in the HarmonyOS NEXT AppGallery and eligible users can explore new features of these applications.

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WeChat is a Chinese social media app that gives access to messaging and payment operations. Users can share messages, stickers, images, or make voice/video calls.

As of now, the respective app adapted to the native HarmonyOS ecosystem with new features and smart services. Tencent has announced the WeChat HarmonyOS NEXT app testing for some users. It is also sending invitations that read:

“On October 8, the WeChat HarmonyOS native version officially started invitation-based internal testing. Users who have upgraded to the latest HarmonyOS NEXT software system will be the first to experience it (after receiving the invitation).”

Note that the company is sending the beta testing invitation to random users. It states that those who have not received the notification yet can wait patiently. They will soon be able to log in to the “early adopter version” of the app.

WeChat begins HarmonyOS NEXT beta testing (Image Credits: Weibo)

The invitation further reveals that the current beta app version offers some basic features to users. For instance, social networking, seamless audio, and video calls, Moments (a tool that allows sharing images, videos, and texts with friends), WeChat Pay QR code, and other payment-related functionalities.

Apart from the WeChat app, more than 20 Tencent apps adapted to the HarmonyOS native version. The list includes QQ, Tencent Meeting, Tencent Video, Tencent News, Tencent Sports, QQ Browser, Enterprise WeChat, QQ Music, and more.

These are and will be available for beta testing gradually. Meanwhile, users proceeding with the WeChat HarmonyOS NEXT beta testing should note some points.

Key Notes:

• Use the system browser on the HarmonyOS NEXT device to open the invitation link.
• Confirm that the device has the upgraded AppGallery.
• Tap ‘Start Testing’ to enter the app’s beta test program > participate in the test > install the test version.
• If the test details page doesn’t open, the release range of this version may not include the respective device. Please contact the developer for confirmation.

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HarmonyOS NEXT public beta program has brought an end to the long-running anticipation of consumers. Previous testing versions were limited to developers and early adopters. But now the company has extended the testing to public testers.

Up to this point, the company has pushed off several developer beta builds for experienced software testers. Now the new self-developed software is open to general device users to explore new features before the stable release.

The tech giant has launched the latest beta activity for the first batch of devices. The list includes Mate 60 series, Mate X5 foldable, and MatePad Pro 13.2 tablet.

Simply put, the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta version will be available to these device users right after they sign up in the current testing pool. They don’t have to wait for the rollout like the closed beta devices (Pura 70, Pocket 2, and more).

How to sign up?

Eligible device users can check the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta activity on the My Huawei app. Open the application and select the “Upgrade” or “Upgrade to Try” option. Wait for a few minutes and follow the on-screen prompts to register.

After completing the signup, users will immediately get the new public beta update with some interesting features and a set of new improvements. Users may also get a chance to test the new native HarmonyOS app versions and their changes.

Huawei launches HarmonyOS NEXT public beta program (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Users can further share their feedback, and suggestions, or report issues using the My Huawei app > Community. It will eventually help in improving the software.

Points to remember

HarmonyOS NEXT public beta activity will push testing builds to devices. Being a new software, the installation may lead to the deletion of your data. Hence, it is better to take a backup beforehand to avoid any data loss.

Also, the company is still adapting some applications to HarmonyOS. It will detect and prompt the apps that are not available in the HarmonyOS NEXT AppGallery. However, if you face abnormal functioning with any app then don’t worry, as it is a normal software behavior.

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The new One UI 7 hands-on video is from a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The device is running an ‘in-development’ or early build of the upcoming software upgrade.

So without any delay, let’s jump into the hands-on shots.

The early One UI 7.0 live video shows some interesting changes in the Quick Settings, Notification Panel, App icons, recent section, and of course, the animation side.

Quick Settings and Notification Panel: Separate!

Galaxy S24 Ultra hands-on video shows a separate Notification Panel and Quick Settings. Starting with the Notification Panel, it has larger and more rounded pill-shaped bars showing the notifications. These pills have a down arrow to expand the alert with some in-app settings.

The page also highlights a new battery-level icon at the top and two tabs at the bottom: Settings (left) and Clear (right). One can access alert settings or clear them with a tap.

Quick Settings: This section appears more recognizable than before. Just like the Notification Panel, the Control Center has more rounded pills compared to the squarish-shape. It can cover the entire screen in one swipe to show additional settings.

Samsung One UI 7 Quick Settings and Notification Panel (Image Credits: SammyFans)

Apps Drawer and Icons:

The search bar of the app drawer now appears at the bottom for easy access. It further has a three-line icon to enhance the search capability for apps and other services.

Icons: Samsung is seemingly giving a new makeover to app icons with One UI 7.0. All the system applications like Camera, Gallery, Phone, Settings, and more showed up in a new design, better than the previous software version.

Finder: The respective feature in the app drawer can now expand the keyboard by default. It also displays a pill that allows users to add the Finder on the Quick Settings. One can also select or prevent apps from appearing in the Finder.

Recent Apps Panel: The recent apps section now looks more like iOS. One UI 7 will offer a stack layout with significant transitions for the recent applications panel.

Samsung One UI 7 app drawer and recent apps panel (Image Credits: SamMobile)

Galaxy Avatar

A new Galaxy Avatar tool has also sneaked from the Advanced Features section. It only reveals Avatar stickers and the Avatar Camera option. One can design new clothes for their avatars. It might be a new form of AR Emoji feature.

Regarding animation smoothness, the video shows slight lags while operating the device. That could be due to the early build of One UI 7. Perhaps, the tech giant may enhance the smoothness part by the time of the stable One UI 7 (Android 15) rollout.

Yes, the company will likely add more major improvements and features to the One UI 7 before its stable rollout next year.

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X tipster IceUniverse notes that One UI 7.0 will bring some new AI features to the Samsung Gallery app. These add-ons could be for the AI search tool. Perhaps the company wants to make searches more convenient for users with better capabilities.

AI Search refers to an efficient gallery tool that helps users find images more easily, using AI. It understands the context, thus providing quick results of your queries.

Samsung Gallery AI Search tool is already one step ahead of Google Photos. It gives access to the People tab and allows you to collect images with a person in groups accordingly. The app also organizes images based on shot types or locations. It seems One UI 7 will make this tool more significant in the time ahead.

The tipster didn’t mention the exact changes that the Samsung Gallery app will get with One UI 7. Though it’s clear that the upcoming software is full of surprises.

One UI 7 may unlock new AI features for Samsung Gallery (Image Credits: UniverseIce/X)

A comparative image by the tipster further hints that Samsung Gallery will provide a much better experience than other album applications. Users may also observe some optimizations to the existing features that will make the app more worthy.

Apart from applications, One UI 7.0 has some incredible offerings for the UI and other sections of smartphones. A revamped Notification Panel and Quick Settings, a vertical app drawer, and more are on the expected features list. Let’s see what Samsung will serve to its users with the One UI 7.0 software upgrade.

Samsung One UI 7 (Android 15) – Release Date, Eligible Devices and Features

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