Hey Galaxy Fans, Good news for you: Today, Samsung has officially announced its latest software skin expansion, the One UI 8 Beta Program, which brings Google’s latest Android 16 software update along with several new features and improvements. The One UI Beta Program, initially launched in May 2025 for the Galaxy S25 series, is now set to become available for more Galaxy smartphones, including both flagship and select mid-range Galaxy phones.
Here are the One UI 8 Beta Program Expansion Details
- The program started with the Galaxy S25 series (excluding the S25 Edge).
- Next week, the beta will roll out to the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Galaxy Z Fold 6 in India, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.
- A few weeks later, the beta will be extended to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and mid-range devices like the Galaxy A35, A36, A54, and A55.
- The rollout of the stable update is confirmed for September 2025, with a progressive release to other eligible Galaxy devices before the end of the year..
Samsung Galaxy Phone Compatibility: Who Gets the Beta?
Flagship Phones Eligible:
- Galaxy S Series: S25, S24, and S23 series (excluding S24 FE and S23 FE)
- Galaxy Z Series: Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5
Galaxy A Series Eligible:
- Galaxy A35
- Galaxy A36
- Galaxy A54
- Galaxy A55
Note: For this beta release, Samsung has yet to confirm the Galaxy A56 and the Fan Edition models for participation.
Countries Included in the First Phase:
- India
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- United States
Stable Release Details
Samsung aims to release a stable build of One UI 8 for the Galaxy S25 series by September 2025. Other compatible devices—both premium and midrange—will receive their updates in successive phases throughout the rest of the year.
What’s New in One UI 8?
- New Quick Share design for easier file transfers.
- Customizable lock screen clocks.
- Enhanced split-screen and multitasking.
- Better reminders, calendar, and mode management.
- Upgraded security in Secure Folder.
- New gestures in the Camera app and enhanced profile features.
- The update emphasizes smoother performance, AI-powered enhancements, and further integrations with Android 16’s newest features.
With these updates, Samsung is cementing its commitment to providing timely Android updates and new features to a wide range of Galaxy devices, further strengthening the Galaxy ecosystem.
