Samsung pushes Android 16-based One UI 8.0 update for Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Samsung is continuously delivering the latest Android 16-based One UI 8 update for all Galaxy devices; meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is getting the update, beginning in South Korea.
As spotted on Samsung Community page, the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition model has started receiving a new software update that apparently integrates the ongoing Android 16-based One UI 8 rollout, which is currently available in Samsung’s hometown, and is expected to reach Chinese variants in the coming weeks.
Specifically, the latest One UI 8 firmware for the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition comes with a new version number, CYI9. The Android 16-based update significantly brings new and refined UI elements with more vibrant colors, improved widgets, and enhanced layouts.
Other than that, the update further adds upgrades to the device’s overall security, productivity, and accessibility that eventually lead to a smoother, efficient, and optimized performance for the users.
Additionally, the update is also packed with more advanced and improved security by integrating a suitable security patch that focuses on improving the device’s security and core functionality, while also protecting the device against potential threats to provide a more secure user experience.
Well, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is limited to South Korea and China. While the company has started releasing the One UI 8 update for the device, thus, users can check out and download the latest version via Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.
