Delayed Android 15 Update Puts Samsung Galaxy S24 Owners at a Disadvantage

Frederick Nyame

January 25, 2025

Samsung Galaxy S24 owners are disappointed. The long-awaited Android 15 update with One UI 7 will not arrive until the end of Q1 2025. Meanwhile, the upcoming Galaxy S25 will launch with Android 15 already installed. This delay frustrates S24 users, especially those who bought the flagship recently.

One UI 7 Rollout Plan

Samsung confirmed that One UI 7 will release in early 2025. It will roll out to existing Galaxy devices after the S25 launch. Leaks suggest S24 users will get the update between late February and early March. This means a wait of four months after Google’s Pixel phones received Android 15.

Forum moderators shared some good news. They confirmed that all S24 users will get the update at the same time, instead of in batches. Beta testers and regular users will receive the same build when it becomes available.

Key Features in Android 15

Android 15 focuses on security and privacy. Its key features include:

Live Threat Detection: Alerts users to risky app behavior.
Play Protect Expansion: Blocks unofficial or modified apps.
Network Defense: Stops insecure connections.
Identity Check: Requires biometrics to access key settings outside trusted locations.

Samsung builds on these features with its Knox security system. It adds extra protections, such as blocking 2G networks and limiting risky app installations.

Galaxy S25 Features Upset S24 Owners

The Galaxy S25 will include features beyond standard One UI 7. Rumors say Samsung will improve Bixby with AI tools. These tools can find restaurants, schedule events, and share information seamlessly. S25 users may also get free access to Google Gemini Advanced, an AI-driven service.

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These extras highlight the growing gap between the S25 and S24. The S25 may also support seamless updates, a feature missing from current Galaxy devices. This alone could make S24 owners feel left behind.

Samsung Android 15 Delays Raise Security Concerns

Delays in Android 15 rollout could put Samsung S24 users at risk. The update includes Identity Check, which prevents unauthorized access to sensitive settings. This feature is crucial in places like London, where phone theft is common.

Without this feature, stolen devices could expose user data. Police often issue crime numbers but provide little help recovering phones. Users must deal with replacements and data recovery themselves. Google aims to combat theft with Identity Check and other tools. These features are already on Pixel devices and will roll out to One UI 7-eligible phones soon.

Samsung Targets iPhone Users

Samsung is promoting “25 reasons to switch to a Galaxy device” to attract iPhone users. It highlights security, privacy, and AI features powered by Knox. Samsung assures users that switching is easy and seamless.

However, the Android 15 delay shows Samsung still trails Apple in timely updates. Apple users enjoy faster and more consistent software releases.

What’s Next?

While S24 users wait, Google has released the Android 16 Beta 1 for Pixel devices. This raises concerns that Samsung might delay future updates as well.

Samsung plans to release Android 15 by March 2025. S24 users will watch as S25 owners enjoy exclusive features and faster updates. Samsung must address these delays to maintain loyalty among its flagship users.

For now, S24 owners face a long wait for an update that feels overdue.

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