One UI 8 based on Android 16 could arrive as early as July 2025.
Beta testing has begun for the Galaxy S25 series in select regions.
Key features include smarter AI suggestions, time-based dynamic wallpapers and more.
Samsung is all set to roll out its next big software update, One UI 8, and it’s arriving earlier than expected. Based on Android 16, the new update could reach Galaxy devices as soon as July 2025. This is a big change from Samsung’s usual pattern of releasing major updates in the last few months of the year.
Normally, Samsung releases One UI updates between October and November, after Google launches the final version of Android. But with One UI 8, Samsung seems to be moving things forward. The stable version of One UI 8 is likely to be released alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 in July 2025. This would be much earlier than the One UI 7 update, which came out in April this year.
Samsung reportedly started testing One UI 8 on May 28, 2025. The beta version is currently available for the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra in select countries like Germany, South Korea, the US and the UK. Users can sign up for the beta through the Samsung Members app. Surprisingly, there was no official announcement for this rollout. Samsung is said to be already working on the second beta and plans to expand testing to more Galaxy models soon.
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One UI 8 update eligible devices
While Samsung hasn’t released an official list yet, the update is expected to reach a wide range of devices. Here’s a list of likely eligible models:
- Galaxy S series: S25 lineup, S24 series, S23 and S22 series, and S24 FE, S23 FE
- Galaxy Z series: Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 (launching with One UI 8), Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Tab series: Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S9 series, Tab S8 series
- Galaxy A series: A55, A35 and other mid-range phones with 4-year support
Older phones like the Galaxy S21 might not be included, as they near the end of their update cycle.
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What’s new in One UI 8
One UI 8 is packed with new features and design changes, including:
- Better Samsung DeX with WQHD resolution.
- “Brief” and “Listen Brief” for quick daily updates
- Time-based dynamic wallpapers
- Improved split-screen for easier multitasking
- Redesigned Samsung Internet and updated Reminder app
- Enhanced Quick Share and support for Auracast audio sharing
- Smarter AI suggestions based on your usage
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