Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Receives One UI 7 Update with AI Features and Design Overhaul

Stable One UI 7 Update Rolls Out to Samsung Galaxy S23 Series: Report

Samsung Galaxy S23 series of smartphones is reportedly receiving the Android 15-based One UI 7 update. The lineup comprises the Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra models. The update is rolling out to users in India and certain global markets. The handsets initially shipped with Android 13 with Samsung's One UI 5 skin. The updated user interface comes with improved design, quick access and media features. The smartphones are now equipped with integrated Gemini AI features. The stable One UI 7 update, which is based on Android 15, has started rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra models in India and select global regions, according to a 91Mobiles report. The over the air (OTA) update reportedly comes with the April 2025 security patches. To download the stable One UI 7 update, the Samsung Galaxy S23 series users need to access the Settings menu on their respective handsets, then scroll down and select the Software Update option. Lastly, they need to click on the Download and Install option. To complete the installation process, users must restart their phones. The build size of the update is around 5GB on the base Galaxy S23 handset. If you have not yet received the update, the report affirms that it will likely be available soon, since it is rolling out gradually to users worldwide. Notably, Samsung previously delayed the One UI 7 rollout owing to a lock screen-related bug. The report suggests that Galaxy S23 series users could remove the lock screen security to prevent any issues. They can also clear the cache partition after the update is complete. The stable One UI 7 update brings revamped buttons, icons, widgets, menus, notification tray, and control bars to the Samsung Galaxy S23 series handsets. The improved home screen grid layout now appears with symmetrical widget placement. Users can now change icon sizes and widget transparency, as well as customise the lock screen clock alongside other lock screen widget options. The One UI 7 update also removes support for Edge Panels, which are replaced by the Now Bar feature. These handsets will also get Live Notifications support for real-time updates. The update integrates Google's Gemini AI features with Samsung apps like Calendar, Clock, Notes, and Reminders. Among other AI-backed features are support for Drawing Assist, as well as transcription and summarisation of recorded calls. The report adds that the stable One UI 7 update improves the camera layout on the Galaxy S23 series smartphones with enhanced mode selection and improved zoom controls. The refreshed Pro modes allow users to save exposure settings per mode. The update introduces the "Best Face" feature and the ability for users to record videos while simultaneously playing audio. Further, the One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S23 lineup allows users to view separate calendars on widgets. They can access additional levels for battery protection and set different performance settings for particular games.

Samsung OneUI 7 update for Galaxy S23 series is now rolling out in India: New features, how to download and more

New Now Bar offers real-time notifications and quick access to key apps. Samsung has formally begun rolling out the OneUI 7 update for Galaxy S23 series users in India after releasing it for the Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 last week. Interestingly, this comes way earlier than we were expecting. Now, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra users can download the Android 15 update and get access to different Galaxy AI features, visual tweaks, new camera and menu layout along with enhanced options for widgets. It is worth noting that the OneUI 7 update will take over 5GB of storage for those who have not enrolled in the Beta program. Here are the build numbers for the update: 911BXXU8DYD9 / S911BOXM8DYD9 / S911BXXU8DYD9. Check out the OneUI 7 features, new add-ons, and steps to download here. The new OneUI 7 update on the Galaxy S23 series brings now modernised interface with redesigned icons, widgets, and menus. The control panel and notification panel have also been modified. The home screen now supports a symmetrical grid layout. The users can also customise their lockscreen with new widgets. Additionally, the Edge Panel is also removed. The new update also brings the Gemini AI voice assistant which will help in different tasks including Calendar, Clock, Notes, and Reminders. It has also brought features like call transcription, summarisation, Drawing Assist tool, and enhanced writing tools. Also read: Meta faces backlash after celebrity chatbots reportedly caught in explicit chats with minors The OneUI 7 update also brings the Now Bar feature that offers real-time notifications, and better access to content like Maps, Media, Samsung Health, and more. Additionally, the camera app also got some major design changes. It includes improvements in Pro Mode. It also gets the Best Face feature that helps capture ideal expressions in group photos. Last but not least, new widgets, better Weather apps with activity forecasts, and new levels of battery protection to help manage long-term battery health have been added. Users must go to Settings and select Software Update. Now, select the Download and Install option and follow the prompts. Ensure that the device is charged or plugged into the charging mode.