One UI 8 update: Here’s when Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 series may get Android 16
Galaxy S25 series likely to get the stable update first, followed by Galaxy S24, Z Fold 5, and Z Flip 5.
One UI 8 features include dynamic wallpapers, improved Quick Share, and group audio sessions with Auracast.
Update expected to expand to Galaxy A, S, M, and Tab series by year-end.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 phones already come with the One UI 8 update, which is based on Android 16. The latest update gives users more control and security, as well as some updated design elements and useful features. If you use a device from the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, or Galaxy Z Flip 5, you may receive the Android 16 update soon. The Samsung One UI 8 update is presently being beta tested. Here is what we currently know about the features, release schedule, and compatible devices for One UI 8.
SurveyHere’s everything we know about the One UI 8 release timeline, supported devices, and more.
One UI 8 release timeline
Samsung has released the fifth beta version of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra in India, Germany, the UK and the USA. The Galaxy S24 series users can also access the One UI 8 beta update. Additionally, tipster Tarun Vats has also mentioned that the One UI 8 beta version of Galaxy S23 series was also spotted at the test center.
However, the exact One UI 8 release timeline remains under wraps. According to the reports, the Galaxy S25 series may update first, possibly early next month, followed by the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 in the coming weeks.
The reports also suggest that Samsung will extend the One UI 8 stable update release to the Galaxy A, S, and M series by the end of this year.
One UI 8 supported devices
The One UI 8 update is set to be rolled out to a wide range of Samsung devices, including the enhanced multitasking will allow one app to remain active while another is in split-screen.Galaxy S25, S24, S23, and S22 series, as well as the Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Z Fold4, and Z Flip4. Additionally, the update will be available for the Galaxy Tab S10, S9, and S8 series, along with the Galaxy A55 and A35.
One UI 8 features
The One UI 8 will bring new features including new dynamic wallpapers, enhanced multitasking will allow one app to remain active while another is in split-screen. It will also improve Quick Share, enable group audio sessions with Auracast Audio Sharing and offer more customised recommendations.
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