Samsung's One UI 7 Update Brings Battery Issues For Galaxy S24 And Z Fold 6 Users
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Samsung One UI 7 update rolled out for Galaxy phones in the last few days and users are having some issues after installing the new version.
Samsung finally rolled out its highly anticipated One UI 7 update to a wider range of devices recently. But following the update, some Galaxy S24 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 owners are reporting a noticeable decrease in battery life.
These complaints have surfaced on the official Reddit forums and other online platforms hinting at software-linked issues causing the battery drain.
As per Android Police, users have indicated that their devices are draining batteries at a faster rate after installing the One UI 7 update. In fact, one of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 user noted the battery life dropping from 50 percent to 20 percent in quick time after the update.
Another shared, 'I've done everything I can to optimise battery life on my Galaxy Fold 6—turned on Power Saving Mode, restricted background data for all apps, put most apps to sleep or deep sleep, disabled unnecessary syncing, low screen brightness, etc. Despite all these changes, I'm still losing 50 percent battery in less than 3 h of usage, even with minimal use (just checking messages, light browsing, no heavy apps). Battery usage stats don't show any single app draining excessively, and the phone isn't overheating."
Similar experiences of increased battery drain have been echoed by numerous Galaxy S24 and Z Fold 6 users after the new update.
While the specific reason for this potential battery drain remains unclear, but the links to the One UI 7 update will surely become a concern for the company.
The fact that Samsung delayed the wider release of One UI 7 for an undisclosed period has led to speculation that battery-related issues might have been part of the reason for the postponement. We are hoping Samsung quickly acknowledges the battery drain issues and provides a fix for it.
It's important to note that these reports are largely anecdotal and have come within the first few weeks of the update's availability. It is common for devices to experience a temporary increase in battery consumption after a major OS upgrade as the system optimises.
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May 05, 2025, 14:21 IST
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