Galaxy S25: One UI 8 beta 2 update released in India

Build version: S938BXXU4ZYFA/S938BOXM4ZYFA/S938BXXU4BYFA

Galaxy S25 One UI 8 beta 3 (ZYFA): Changelog

Bugs that have been fixed
- Fixed the overlap issue between the status bar of the Recents app and the running app menu in specific status of NaviStar
-Fixed the issue that the keyboard input occur only when reboots on the Security folder PIN input screen -Improved the issue that
intermittently lengthen loading time when entering Mode / Routine menu
-Fixed text input swipe to type) error using gesture on keyboard screen
-Fixed text input (S Pen to text) error with S Pen
- Added back screen preview to Laboratory
-SW stabilization through updates to many apps
-Many other improvements

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OnePlus 13 OxygenOS 16 Closed Beta expected to start in July 🤓

- Newer and improved customization options
- Improved system animations (even better)
- Customizable quick settings panel
- Likely to bring self developed Dialer to supported devices.
- More AI features.

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Report: Samsung MX Business Division to Equip S25 with 60% Micron DRAM, 40% In-house Memory

It is predicted that Samsung Electronics' Mobile eXperience (MX) Business Division will equip the Galaxy S25 series with more of Micron's LPDDR5X than products from Samsung Electronics' Device Solutions (DS) Business Division. Previously, after Micron was selected as the primary supplier for LPDDR5X, industry insiders had expected that the DS Business Division would secure a significant portion of the total volume. However, the current situation suggests a movement in the opposite direction.

Of course, the Galaxy S25 series is still only in its 27th week before launch, and considering that a new product's active sales cycle typically lasts about two years, there is still variability. This is because Samsung Electronics often determines order volumes through weekly discussions with suppliers. Nevertheless, this assessment is based on the forecast (estimated order volume) derived by the MX Business Division after comparing the yield and performance between Micron and the DS Business Division.

A source familiar with the matter stated, "Samsung Electronics' MX Business Division will ultimately conclude with Micron's LPDDR5X being installed in the Galaxy S25 series at a 60% ratio. Samsung Electronics' DS Business Division is expected to supply only 40%. The supply ratio from initial volumes to date is also 6 to 4."

Analysis based on Samsung Electronics' MX Business Division's forecast (estimated order volume) suggests this development. Typically, for a company to secure the necessary volume from suppliers at the desired time, a forecast must be prepared. This pre-discussion is even more crucial for Micron, which currently has limited DRAM capacity.

There is also analysis that Samsung's DS Business Division partially agreed to the 40% supply ratio, considering production efficiency. The Galaxy S25 series requires numerous testing processes for selecting good products. The LPDDR5X from the DS Business Division is reportedly still facing cost burdens due to lower yields. Typically, low-power DRAM needs to secure a yield of 80% or more for mass production, but the DS Business Division's products are reportedly falling short of this standard.

Another industry insider said, "The Galaxy S25 series needs to achieve a data processing speed of at least 9.6 Gbps. Therefore, the DRAM installed in it must meet this specification. However, in the case of Samsung Electronics' DS Business Division's LPDDR5X, the yield is low, creating a cost burden as more are produced."

They added, "From the MX Business Division's perspective, Samsung Electronics' DS Business Division's LPDDR5X is inferior to Micron's product in terms of heat generation and power efficiency, making it difficult to adopt a significant portion. The DS Business Division also likely decided that supplying only 40% would be better, considering yield and cost burdens."

Micron is known as a main supplier of low-power DRAM not only to Samsung Electronics but also to Apple's iPhones. According to industry sources, Micron has stably performed wafer masking processes using DUV equipment up to 1-beta (β). The LPDDR5X used in the Galaxy S25 also applies the 1β process.

Earlier this year, when Micron was selected as the primary supplier of LPDDR5X for the Galaxy S25 series, industry insiders had expected the DS Business Division to supply more than half of the total volume. It was explained that there would have been internal pressure, as this was the first time in 10 years that the primary supplier position shifted from the DS Business Division to Micron.

Consequently, there was speculation that high-end products and initial volumes would be primarily from Micron, while the DS Business Division would account for a higher proportion of the overall volume. As a result, predictions were made that the installation ratio between the DS Business Division and Micron would adjust from 7:3 to at most 6:4.

However, with DS products falling behind in terms of performance and yield, the current situation is reportedly moving in an unexpected direction.

Regarding this, a Samsung Electronics DS Business Division official stated, "We cannot confirm information related to our partners."

Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics' MX Business Division has been confirmed to be testing Micron's LPDDR5X samples in anticipation of the Galaxy S26 series launch in February next year. This is the same product as the LPDDR5X supplied to the Galaxy S25, with samples submitted after slightly improving the circuit linewidth. Another industry official explained, "The sample Micron submitted this time is a version of the LPDDR5X product previously supplied to the S25, with a slightly reduced circuit linewidth. The number of dies that can be produced per wafer will increase by about 15%."

Closer look at the Nothing Headphone 1

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One UI 8 Watch beta (ZYFE): New Charging Animation

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One UI 8 Watch beta (ZYFE)

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The maximum capacity of single cell battery is expected to reach 8500mAh± battery next year, with ongoing laboratory research pushing towards 9000mAh± battery
Maximum silicon content ~ 25%-30%±
Flagships are expected to adopt steel shell batteries.

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