Samsung has announced the Android 16-based One UI 8 Beta program for select Galaxy devices. Starting today, the beta program kicks off with the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra models for select reasons. The stable update is set to arrive with the upcoming foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7, this summer, the South Korean tech giant has confirmed. The update will be extended to other Galaxy devices in the coming months.
Here’s everything we know about Samsung’s One UI 8 stable update, Beta program and other details.
Samsung has confirmed that its upcoming foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, will be the first devices to get the stable version of Android 16-based One UI 8. Users purchasing the Z Fold 7 or Z Flip 7 will receive a polished version of the company’s latest software right out of the box.
Samsung’s Android 16-based One UI 8 Beta program is currently available to the Galaxy S25 series in Germany, Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. The details of India’s availability are yet to be announced.
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To enrol in the One UI 8 Beta program, eligible users can follow this step-by-step guide. Don’t forget to back up your important data before enrolment, as beta releases may contain bugs that affect daily use.
As shared by Samsung, the latest One UI 8 Beta will introduce new and improved AI features, along with other enhancements such as QR code scanning and sharing on Auracast, which enables multiple devices to join a shared audio stream. Additionally, the update will introduce QR- and NFC-enabled support for Samsung Accounts, allowing users to easily request post-sale services.
Furthermore, the Reminder app is also gaining new features, such as creating to-do lists and sharing them with family or friends. It will also get an AI voice assistant. The Quick Share is also getting enhancements, allowing users to send and receive files with just one tap in the Quick settings panel.