Samsung has officially kicked off the highly anticipated One UI 8.0 Beta Program! The next evolution of Samsung’s user interface, built on the foundation of Android 16, is now rolling out to eager testers—starting specifically with the brand-new Galaxy S25 series.
This initial beta wave is currently exclusive to UK, Germany, and South Korea, aligning with Samsung’s typical beta launch strategy. Owners of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra in the region have already begun receiving notifications and can download the Android 16-based One UI 8.0 beta update over the air.
Reports and screenshots flooding in from South Korea (like the one referenced below) confirm the update’s arrival, showcasing the new build number ZYER and the One UI 8.0 branding on S25 series devices.
While the beta program starts in Samsung’s home territory, history suggests it won’t stay there for long. Expansion to other key markets—like the US, UK, Germany, India, and others where Samsung regularly runs beta programs—is expected to follow soon, potentially within weeks. Samsung usually announces the rollout to each new country as it happens via the Samsung Members app and official channels.
