3 Ways to Downgrade from One UI 7 Beta to Stable One UI 6
Samsung recentlyrolled outthe One UI 7 Beta, which many of us have been eagerly awaiting. However, as with any beta, it’s not without its flaws. Some users who installed it on their phones are now facing issues and want to downgrade from One UI 7 to the previous version. I get it—I’m a tech enthusiast myself. I upgraded my Galaxy S24+ to One UI 7, but since it’s my current daily driver, I’ve decided to switch back to the previous version. If you’re in the same boat, I’ll walk you through the process of downgrading from One UI 7 Beta to One UI 6 Stable.
Before we begin, note that the rollback method may vary depending on how you installed One UI 7 Beta. For example:
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Method 1: Withdraw from One UI 7 Beta Using Samsung Members
You likely enrolled in the One UI 7 Beta program through the Samsung Members app and then installed the beta software update. If so, follow these steps to withdraw from the program:
This prevents future beta updates from being sent to your phone. However, it won’t automatically uninstall One UI 7 Beta. To install the stable version once available:
This may take some time. If you prefer not to wait, you can manually roll back using Smart Switch (more on that below).
Note:If tapping One UI Beta Program status says “One UI Beta features aren’t available because you haven’t joined the One UI Beta program or your country information has changed,” you’ll have to rely on the other methods below.
Method 2: Downgrade from One UI 7 Beta Using Samsung Smart Switch
Smart Switch is Samsung’s official app for managing, updating, and backing up Samsung smartphones. It’s available for both Mac and Windows computers. You can use it to roll back from the One UI 7 Beta to the stable One UI 6.1 version. However, first, make sure you’ve withdrawn from the beta program as shown earlier; otherwise, the downgrade option may not appear.
Method 3: Downgrade from One UI 7 Beta to Stable Using ODIN
If you originally flashed the One UI 7 Beta using ADB instead of enrolling via the Samsung Members app (say you live in an unsupported region for the beta program), you’ll need to use ODIN on a Windows computer to roll back to the One UI 6 stable version.
verify toremove your Google and Samsung accountsfrom the phone before flashing the firmware, otherwise it could cause errors. You can do it fromSettings>Accounts and backup>Manage accounts.
Step 1: Download Firmware for Your Phone
You must first download the correct One UI 6.1 firmware for your Galaxy S24 series phone based on the country where it was purchased. You can check your phone’s model number inSettings>About phone>Model name. You’ll notice something like SM-S926B, etc.
You can download the firmware from theSamfw website. Just enter your phone’s model number or enter its name, and then choose the appropriate region. Alternatively, connect your phone to a PC and tap theDetect model by connected devicebutton. It should automatically find your phone’s exact model.
Based on that, download the latest stable One UI 6.1 firmware for your phone.
Step 2: Download ODIN On Your PC
Next, downloadODIN—the flashing tool for Samsung smartphones—on your computer. It’s only available for Windows, not macOS, so you’ll need a Windows PC. Meanwhile, you might also want to downloadSamsung USB driversto ensure your PC recognizes your phone without any issues.
Step 3: Flashing the One UI 6.1 Firmware Using ODIN
Once you’re ready with the firmware, here’s how to flash it using ODIN:
1.Place the downloaded One UI 6 firmware in an easily accessible location on your PC. Extract the zip file.
2.Turn off your Galaxy S24 series phone.
3.When your phone is off, press theVolume Up + Volume Down buttonssimultaneously and plug in the USB cable connected to your computer while keeping the buttons pressed.
4.When the warning appears, pressVolume Upbutton to continue.
5.Your phone will enter download mode.
6.Open ODIN on your PC, and your phone should appear in the blue bar aboveID:COM.
7.Click theBLbox andadd the file starting with “BL”from the extracted firmware.
8.Similarly, click theAP,CP, andCSCbuttons andselect the corresponding filesin the extracted firmware folder. The software may show “not responding” during the process; allow it some time to complete the task.
9.For CSC, there will be two files:HOME_CSC_OXM(updates the firmware without deleting your data) andCSC_OXM(updates the firmware and wipes all data like a factory reset). Choose either as regardless of the file you choose, you’ll need to reset your phone afterward.
10.TapStartto flash the stable One UI 6 firmware on your Galaxy S24.
11.Once done, you’ll seePASS!in the top left corner.
Your phone should automatically reboot into One UI 6.1. All the data would have been erased by now.
Fixing the “Your data may be corrupt” Error
If your phone doesn’t boot up you see a “can’t load Android system” or “your data may be corrupt” error, do not worry. Just follow these steps:
Using the above methods, you should be able to roll back your Galaxy S24 smartphone from the One UI 7 Beta to the One UI 6.1 stable version. You can always enroll again and update to the beta later, or install the stable One UI 7 version once it’s publicly available with theGalaxy S25 launch in January 2025.
Ritik Singh
With over 7 years of experience in tech, Ritik currently heads content at Techwiser.com. His journey started by sharing knowledge and helping others in online communities. That passion soon turned into a career in tech journalism, backed by a formal education in Electronic Media. He’s held editorial roles at GadgetsToUse and PC-Tablet, and has contributed to popular publications like HowToGeek and TheWindowsClub. With over 2,000 how-tos, reviews, and in-depth guides under his belt, Ritik has helped millions of readers get more out of their tech—from smartphones to smart homes.
