Disappointment Over One UI 7 Beta Availability

[DashingDi]

Hello Samsung,

As a proud owner of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, I’m extremely disappointed that this premium flagship device wasn’t included in the One UI 7 beta program. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 series, which is also a flagship, gets the opportunity to experience the beta.

It’s frustrating to see a device as high-end and expensive as the Z Fold 6 not being given the same consideration. We, as foldable users, invest in Samsung’s innovative technology and expect to be treated on par with other flagship series.

Could Samsung please explain how this is fair? Is there a timeline for when foldable users can expect access to the beta? As loyal customers, we deserve the chance to experience the latest advancements in One UI alongside other premium device owners.

Looking forward to some clarity on this matter.

Thank you.

[GaryB82]

The Beta always goes to the S line first and then the beta Rolls out to the Fold line it's been this way for years now. The Folds should be getting the Beta soon.

[DashingDi]

Thank you for clarifying. I understand that the S line typically gets the beta first, but given the premium nature and price of the Fold series, it feels like we should be on equal footing when it comes to early access for major updates.

While I appreciate that it has been this way for years, I believe it’s time Samsung reconsidered this approach, especially as the Fold line represents cutting-edge innovation in the flagship lineup. I hope the beta rollout for the Fold 6 happens soon, and I look forward to experiencing One UI 7.

Thank you for your response!

[GaryB82]

I believe they do it like this so they can get most of the bugs out of one then roll it out to another instead of having 2 versions of the software being worked on at the same time 

[DashingDi]

That makes sense, and I can see why Samsung would take that approach to maintain stability and efficiency during the beta process. Hopefully, the Fold series will get the beta soon, and it'll be worth the wait. Thanks for the insight!

[GaryB82]

It should they seem to be dropping the builds on Monday morning lately I would keep checking for the banner if you have a T-mobile device or a Unlocked model with a model number ending with U1 since they are the only models that will be able to join 

[DashingDi]

Thanks for the tip! I’ll keep an eye out for the banner. Hopefully, my unlocked U1 model gets the update soon!

[MatthewReiter]

Do you ever get annoyed about people asking about One UI 7 Beta every second?

[DashingDi]

Honestly, it’s not about being annoyed—it’s about people wanting clarity and fairness. When someone invests in a premium device, especially something as innovative as the Fold series, they naturally expect to be included in major updates and betas early on.

If Samsung communicated timelines more clearly or addressed these questions upfront, there’d be less “repetition” in the first place. It’s not unreasonable for users to ask about features and updates when they’re excited about their devices. That’s the passion you want in a loyal customer base, isn’t it?

[Dan Lo Fat - s24u]

for 24u I have since March, you think I had the beta by now.