Samsung has officially begun rolling out the highly anticipated One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, for the Galaxy A35 in the Middle East, with users in the UAE confirming the update is now live.
This marks a significant milestone for the mid-range device, which launched in early 2024 with Android 14 and One UI 6.1 onboard
Key Details of the Update
- Firmware Version: A356EXXU4BYDC/A356EOJM4BYDD (UAE)
- Update Size: Approximately 3.5–4 GB
- Security Patch: April 2025
Rollout Status: Initially released in South Korea, then Europe, and now expanding across the Middle East, with further global expansion expected soon.
What’s New in One UI 7 (Android 15) for Galaxy A35
Fresh look
- Notifications and Quick Panel now sit on separate pages.
- Quick Panel offers bigger tiles and a full-screen media player.
- Brighter app icons with one clean shape.
New tools
- Now Bar on the lock screen. One tap for live activities, interpreter, recorder, and stopwatch.
- Camera app gets a cleaner layout plus new modes. Easy to use with one hand.
- Galaxy AI writing help suggests text for mail and social posts.
Speed and safety
- Smoother animations across the phone.
- Knox Matrix dashboard shows security status for every linked Samsung device.
- Super HDR keeps HDR video bright at night.
Other perks
- Faster Quick Share transfers.
- Extra options in Modes & Routines for deeper automation.
- Ongoing privacy and security tweaks.
The update is being delivered over-the-air (OTA), and users in the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries. Your phone will ask you to update when the file reaches your region.
To look for it right now:
- Open Settings.
- Tap Software update.
- Choose Download and install.
Charge the battery above 50 percent and use Wi-Fi to save mobile data.
