Samsung has officially begun rolling out the One UI 7.0 update to its latest flagship devices, including the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Galaxy Z Fold 6. The update went live in South Korea on April 7, followed by a broad rollout in the United States and parts of Europe, in accordance with Samsung's previously planned schedule. While it brings several new features improving the overall user experience, one addition is drawing mixed reactions: the Battery Health and Cycle Count tools.
These features make it easier for users to monitor the condition of their device's battery. Battery Health displays the battery's current capacity in comparison to its original maximum capacity, allowing users to figure out how much wear the battery has suffered. Cycle Count, on the other hand, indicates how many full charge cycles the device has completed— an important indicator for evaluating long-term battery performance.
However, not everyone is seeing these features. Despite their value in maximizing device longevity and performance, Samsung seems to be rolling them out selectively. Inconsistent availability across regions, without a clear explanation, has left several users confused and frustrated. Some speculate that it is because of firmware variance or staggered regional rollouts, but Samsung has yet to clarify the reasoning.
Users in eligible regions can manually check for the update by heading to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install. If you haven't received it yet, don't worry—Samsung updates typically roll out in stages, and it could take a few days or weeks for all supported devices to receive them.
While the release of One UI 7.0 is an exciting step forward, the inconsistent implementation of its battery health tools highlights an ongoing challenge for Samsung: ensuring feature parity across global markets. For now, users will have to wait and watch if the company expands the availability of these tools to more regions or keeps them limited to select markets.