Samsung has officially released the One UI 8 Beta program for the Galaxy S24 series, marking a significant software step for its last year’s flagship S series smartphones. This eagerly awaited rollout provides Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra owners access to Android 16-based One UI 8 features ahead of the stable release, which is expected to arrive in September
The One UI 8.0 beta update for its Galaxy S24 lineup, giving users a preview of some of the newest features powered by Android 16. For now, users in the UK and South Korea can take part in early testing if they have the Galaxy S24, S24+, or S24 Ultra. Global availability—including regions like India and the USA—is expected soon, so keep an eye out if you’re in those areas.
The beta update can be identified by build number ZYH3 and weighs in at roughly 3GB. This sizeable download brings not just fresh features but also performance tweaks.
If you own a Galaxy S24 device and live in one of the eligible countries, sign up for the beta. Start by installing the Samsung Members app from the Galaxy Store or Google Play. Log into your Samsung account on the device you want to enroll, then look for the prominent One UI 8 Beta Program banner on the app’s home screen. Once you tap to join, you’re on your way.
After registration, simply head to your device’s Settings menu, select Software update, and tap Download and install. Once your phone pulls down the update, hit Install now. In a few short minutes—and a restart later—you’ll be able to explore One UI 8.0 before everyone else.
