Samsung begins pushing One UI 8 to Galaxy S25 collection, extra units on the best way

Samsung has formally begun the rollout of its extremely anticipated One UI 8 (Android 16) replace. Whereas Samsung launched One UI 8 with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 earlier this summer season, its older units have been ready for the replace ever since, and are nonetheless operating One UI 7. Like One UI 7, One UI 8 may have a phased rollout, that means not each machine will get the replace on the similar time.

Samsung has announced that, beginning immediately (Sept 15), the Galaxy S25 series will start receiving the One UI 8 replace first. Meaning the Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Extremely, and S25 Edge have begun receiving the replace, and you probably have a kind of units, you need to see it accessible for obtain now or very quickly.

As for what units are subsequent on the record, Samsung says that the Galaxy S24 collection, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy S24 FE, and “different chosen merchandise” will start receiving One UI 8 “all through October.” So, you probably have an older Samsung machine, sadly, there’s nonetheless a little bit of a wait.

What to anticipate from One UI 8 and learn how to obtain it

One UI 8 builds upon One UI 7

As for what One UI 8 has in retailer, a number of the headlining options are enhancements to Samsung Dex, together with a brand new person interface that’s extra paying homage to Android 16’s new desktop mode, a redesigned Fast Share menu, which makes it simpler to share to handle what you are sending or receiving, and enhancements to the Now Bar, because it now helps Android 16’s Stay Updates function. This implies extra third-party app assist must be coming to the Now Bar, which is able to make it much more helpful than it was in One UI 7.

When you have a Samsung Galaxy S25 collection machine and wish to obtain One UI 8 now, simply go to Settings > Software program replace > Obtain and set up. From there, you need to see One UI 8 accessible for set up. In the event you do not see it but, it might be as a result of the replace remains to be regularly rolling out to all S25 collection units, however it ought to seem quickly. Maintain checking.

What Samsung units assist One UI 8?

In the event you’re questioning in case your machine helps One UI 8, listed here are the official units that might be receiving it (as per Samsung):

Galaxy S Sequence

• Galaxy S25, S25+ S25 Extremely, S25 Edge
• Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Extremely, S24 FE
• Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Extremely, S23 FE
• Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Extremely
• Galaxy S21 FE

Galaxy Z Sequence

• Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE (comes pre-installed)
• Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4

Galaxy Tab Sequence

• Galaxy Tab S10 collection
• Galaxy Tab S10 FE
• Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
• Galaxy Tab S9 collection
• Galaxy Tab S9 FE
• Galaxy Tab S8 collection

Moreover, lots of the Galaxy A collection telephones might be receiving One UI 8 quickly, together with the A56 5G, A36 5G, A26 5G, A17 5G, A17, A07, A06 5G, A55 5G, A35 5G, A25 5G, A16 5G, A16, A15 5G, A06, A54 5G, A34 5G, A73 5G, A53 5G, and A33 5G.