Samsung Begins One UI 8 Rollout with Android 16 for Galaxy Devices

Samsung has commenced the deployment of its One UI 8 update, built upon Android 16, for Galaxy smartphones and tablets. The rollout began on September 15, 2025, with the Galaxy S25 series, including the S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, and S25 Edge, receiving the update globally. The Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Tab S11 series come with One UI 8 pre-installed.

The update introduces several enhancements, such as expanded support for Now Bar and Now Brief across more Galaxy devices, updates to Samsung apps like Weather and Files, a 90:10 split-screen multitasking feature, improved camera controls, Gemini Live support on FlexWindow for Galaxy Z Flip devices, an AI-powered Portrait Studio, interactive lockscreen clocks, and a redesigned notification/Quick Panel for Galaxy tablets.

Samsung has outlined a schedule for the One UI 8 rollout:

October 2025: - Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE - Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold Special Edition - Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE - Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra - Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 FE+, Tab S10 Lite - Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE+ - Galaxy Tab Active 5 - Galaxy A36, A35, A34, A25, A56, A53 - Galaxy Quantum 6, Quantum 5, Quantum 4, Quantum 3 - Galaxy Buddy 4, Jump 4, Wide 8 - Galaxy XCover 7 Pro

November 2025: - Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5 - Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4 - Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra - Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro - Galaxy Tab A9, Tab A9+, Tab A11 - Galaxy A16, A15, A24, A33 - Galaxy Wide 7 - Galaxy Buddy 3, Jump 3, Jump 2

This schedule is subject to change, and Samsung advises users to check for updates regularly. The company aims to provide a smooth and efficient update process for its users worldwide.