Samsung starts rolling out its Android 16-based One UI 8 Beta program for Galaxy S24, Z Fold6, and Z Flip6
One UI 8 is Samsung’s biggest software upgrade yet, giving select users an early look at its next major update.
The beta program first launched on May 28, 2025, with Galaxy S25 models in Germany, Korea, UK, and US.
On July 9, 2025, One UI 8 was officially released at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event.
One UI 8 delivers smarter AI experiences with multimodal capabilities, natural interactions, and proactive suggestions.
Visual & Functional Changes: Refreshed icons, smoother animations, better app speeds, and improved background processing.
Beta expanded to Galaxy S24 Series, Z Fold6, and Z Flip6. Stable rollout begins in September 2025 with Galaxy S25.