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Another Samsung phone has been spotted online running Android 15. The Galaxy S22 recently surfaced on Geekbench with the new Android version. We previously spotted Samsung’s Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra with Android 15 on the same benchmarking platform, hinting at ongoing internal testing.
Samsung is readying Android 15 for the Galaxy S22 series
Google is expected to release the stable build of Android 15 for other vendors in August. Companies like Samsung, OnePlus, and Xiaomi will then roll out the new Android version to their devices. They are already developing the big update with add-ons and tweaks over Google’s version. These initial development builds are based on developer previews and beta builds Google has released over the past few months.
It appears Samsung’s Android 15 update, which will bring One UI 7.0 to Galaxy devices, has reached a significant milestone in the development process. Over the past few days, we have seen all of the company’s recent flagship lineups in Geekbench benchmarking runs with Android 15. This indicates the Korean firm is internally testing the big update. It might open up public beta programs once it reaches decent stability.
Last year, Samsung started One UI 6.0 and Android 14 beta in mid-August. With the current development pace, its Android 15-based One UI 7.0 update should have also hit the beta stage around the same time this year. However, rumors say the upcoming big update will be delayed a little. The company allegedly plans to complete the One UI 6.1.1 rollout before shifting focus to the One UI 7.0 beta.
Based on Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 is a tablet and foldable specific build that debuted with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 today. Samsung will push the update to older eligible models. Additionally, it will extract the new AI features from One UI 6.1.1 and roll them out to S series flagships. The Galaxy S24 series will also get some camera improvements as part of this update. All of this will take time, delaying One UI 7.0.
Samsung has yet to confirm anything about One UI 7.0
All this said, Samsung has yet to say a word on its Android 15 and One UI 7.0 rollout. It could still begin public beta testing in the second or third week of August. Even if the beta release is delayed, the stable update may arrive on time, possibly by the end of October. The Galaxy S24 series should get the update first, followed by other flagships and foldables. Stay tuned for the company’s official announcement.