Samsung Begins Rollout of One UI 8 with Android 16 to Galaxy Devices

Samsung has commenced the global rollout of its One UI 8 update, built upon Android 16, beginning with the Galaxy S25 series. This update introduces several enhancements, including 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.

The rollout schedule is as follows:

• September 2025: Galaxy S25 series, including S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, and S25 Edge, receive the update globally. The Galaxy S25 FE ships with One UI 8 pre-installed.

• October 2025: Updates extend to Galaxy S24 series (S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE), Galaxy S23 series (S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE), Galaxy S22 series (S22, S22+, S22 Ultra), Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Tab S10 series (S10+, S10 Ultra, S10 FE, S10 FE+), and select Galaxy A series devices (A36, A35, A34, A25, A56, A53).

• November 2025: Updates continue for Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Tab S8 series (S8, S8+, S8 Ultra), Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro, Galaxy Tab A9 series (A9, A9+, A11), and additional Galaxy A series devices (A16, A15, A24, A33).

Samsung advises that the update schedule and eligible models may change based on ongoing reviews and potential issues encountered during the rollout. Users are encouraged to check for updates via their device settings to ensure they receive the latest software enhancements.