One UI 8 beta reaches Galaxy S24, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 next week.
Older devices including A55, A36, S23, and Z Flip5 to get beta in September.
New features include enhanced split-screen, Secure Folder, and improved Samsung DeX.
Samsung One UI 8 update is already available on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7. Now, the South Korean giant has announced that the One UI 8 beta will be rolling out to the older generation starting next week. The new Android 16-based update will bring in new features, a refreshed interface, and much more.
SurveyCurrently, the One UI 8 beta is available with the Galaxy S25 series, and now it will be available for the Galaxy S24 series and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Here’s everything about the One UI 8, including the supported devices, beta update, and more.
One UI 8 beta update release timeline
Starting next week, the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 will get the update. The beta update will be available in India, South Korea, the UK, and the US. The company has confirmed that older devices like the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, A36 5G, A55 5G, A35 5G, and A54 will be getting the beta update in September.
The company will begin rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8 later this year. However, the exact dates remain under wraps.
One UI 8 beta: How to download
If you want to try out the new update before the stable release, you can do so by downloading the beta version. To download the app, users will have to open or install the Samsung Members app and sign in using their Samsung account. Now, tap on the One UI 8 beta program. Now register the details and follow the on-screen prompts. After this, the beta update will be available for download.
The users are advised to take the backup of the data as the beta versions are usually unstable and may have some bugs.
One UI 8 eligible devices
Galaxy S25 series – Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Edge,
Galaxy S24 series – Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 FE,
Galaxy S23 series – Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE,
Galaxy S22 series – Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22,
Galaxy S21 series – Galaxy S21 FE,
Galaxy Z Fold series – Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition,
Galaxy Z Flip series – Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Flip 4,
Galaxy A series – Galaxy A73, Galaxy A56, Galaxy A55, Galaxy A54, Galaxy A53, Galaxy A36, Galaxy A35, Galaxy A34, Galaxy A33, Galaxy A25, Galaxy A24, Galaxy A17, Galaxy A16 (LTE+5G), Galaxy A15 (LTE+5G), Galaxy A06,
Galaxy M series – Galaxy M56, Galaxy M55s, Galaxy M55, Galaxy M54, Galaxy M53, Galaxy M34, Galaxy M33, Galaxy M16, Galaxy M15, Galaxy M06,
Galaxy F series – Galaxy F56, Galaxy F55, Galaxy F54, Galaxy F36, Galaxy F34, Galaxy F16, Galaxy F15, Galaxy F06,
One UI 8: features
The One UI 8 will bring some visual changes, performance upgrades, and more. It will include an enhanced split-screen view and improved Samsung DeX to connect the device with large screens. Quick Share and My Files will also see some improvements. The company will also introduce revamped Calendar and Reminder apps for better organisation.
The update will also bring Secure Folder, which can hide apps and notifications when locked. The camera is also said to be better with quicker access to controls with a simple swipe gesture. It will also bring some enhanced accessibility features.
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