Samsung’s latest One UI 7 update is sparking frustration among Galaxy S24 and Z Fold 6 owners, with many reporting severe battery drain after installing the new software. What was supposed to be a refinement has turned into a power crisis.
Galaxy S24 users report rapid battery depletion after One UI 7 update
Owners of the Galaxy S24 series have flooded forums and social media with complaints about noticeable battery drops. Some users are seeing up to a 20% loss in just three hours—even when the device is idle. What was once a full day’s charge now struggles to make it past dinner. For heavy users, it’s even worse. Charging frequency has doubled for some, and no clear fix is in sight.
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Galaxy Z Fold 6 experiences similar issues
The Fold 6 hasn’t fared much better. Reports from early adopters show end-of-day battery levels hovering around 20–25%, compared to 45–50% before the update. For a premium foldable with a sizable battery, that’s a hard pill to swallow. Users say the drain is most noticeable when the device is left in standby—pointing to possible background process mismanagement.
Samsung’s response and user-led workarounds
Samsung has yet to release an official statement on the battery concerns. Meanwhile, the community has turned to its own fixes. Some suggest waiting a few days for background optimization, while others are manually clearing cache via recovery mode or doing full resets. These steps have worked for a few, but they’re far from a universal solution.
Update rollout sparks wider concerns
The One UI 7 issues are renewing old debates about Samsung’s update strategy. Pushing major firmware updates without thorough stability testing can backfire fast. While new features are always welcome, not at the cost of a phone’s core function—staying powered. As complaints stack up, Samsung may need to patch fast before trust in its updates drains further.
