Samsung has reportedly begun rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8 update to a wider range of Galaxy smartphones and tablets. According to reports, many Galaxy S23 series, fifth generation Fold, and Flip phones are receiving the stable One UI 8 update. However, it is currently limited to South Korea and may be expanded to other countries including India in the coming weeks.
To be more specific, the latest rollout wave includes the entire Galaxy S23 family- S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, and S23 FE, as well as the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. The update also includes Samsung’s newest tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra, as well as mid-range handsets like the Galaxy A36, Galaxy A35, and Galaxy A55.
Interestingly, this rollout comes sooner than expected. Samsung’s own timeline suggested an October release date, but the update is already reaching users before the end of the month. According to trackers such as SamMobile and SammyGuru, the number of Galaxy devices running One UI 8 has effectively doubled since the rollout earlier this month.
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Users outside of Korea can expect a public update after October 2, according to Sammy Fans. However, this is not the officially confirmed date. However, you can always manually check for the most recent update by going to the phone’s Settings. All you have to do is access the System Settings page and select Software Update. Following that, users can check to see if they have received the One UI 8 update.
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For those unfamiliar, the One UI 8 update introduces numerous refinements to Samsung’s ecosystem, including performance improvements, UI tweaks, and tighter integration with Galaxy devices. It includes a better Secure Folder, upgraded apps like Calendar, Reminders and Alarm. It will also bring a better Quick Share for easy file transfers and enhanced customisations.