Samsung has not yet finished the Galaxy S24 beta phase, but it promised a stable One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, for qualified Galaxy S models by Q1. One UI 7 Beta 4 has now been made available; it is a more compact upgrade than earlier iterations, but it includes a crucial camera function from the Galaxy S25.
Beta testers started posting on Reddit and other social media platforms that One UI 7 Beta 4 had begun to arrive on their devices a little more than a day ago. The United States, India, South Korea, and a few European nations are now implementing the update. The firmware is marginally smaller than earlier betas, with an average size of 1.4 GB, depending on the carrier and area.
Log Video is available on Galaxy S24 on One UI 7 Beta 4
Although the main focus of Beta 4 is bug repairs and speed enhancements, the Galaxy S24 trio now supports log (logarithmic) video recording, a capability that was formerly available with the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Photographers and videographers can benefit from log video recording in a number of ways. It has a flat color profile, which gives post-production color grading and editing more freedom, and a higher dynamic range, which preserves more details in highlights and shadows.
However, when compared to regular video recording, this format uses more storage space. Users must activate log video from the advanced video options in order to use it. Both pro mode and regular video mode are available for activation.
One UI 7 Beta 4 Changes
AI-powered camera filters are yet another noteworthy inclusion in Beta 4. These comprise pre-built filters like Shiver, Crystal, Breeze, Pulse, and Chill, to name a few. Additionally, users can use pre-existing photos to create custom filters.
In addition to these enhancements, the firmware fixes a number of problems and improves performance. Notably, it improves performance in other areas while resolving some difficulties with the quick panel and home screen.
Will this be final beta release?
Whether One UI 7 Beta 4 is the last beta release or how many more Samsung intends to issue before the Galaxy S24 series’ stable release is still unknown. Samsung has reaffirmed its goal to provide the stable One UI 7 version by the first quarter of 2025. The distribution schedule is yet unknown for other devices, including as the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Whether these devices would go straight to the stable release or undergo a beta period has not been verified by the South Koreans.
Some speculation suggests that One UI 7 could be skipped entirely, with Samsung instead opting to launch One UI 7.1 or even One UI 8.0 based on Android 16.
