Samsung expands One UI 8 testing programme: the Galaxy S24, Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 will receive the firmware next week
Samsung is gearing up to release a stable version of its One UI 8 shell based on Android 16, which debuted with the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE foldable smartphones.
The company has already opened access to the beta version of the firmware for several other devices, while a stable release for older models is expected soon.
Here's What We Know
After launching the beta programme for the Galaxy S25 series in May, Samsung announced the expansion of the list of supported devices and published an update schedule.
According to it, the One UI 8 beta will become available to Galaxy S24, Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 users next week.
In September, owners of the Galaxy S23, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5 and several Galaxy A-series models will join the programme.
A stable version of the update will be released on the Galaxy S25 at the end of September. The flagship S and Z series will receive the update first, followed by mid-budget Galaxy A-series devices. All compatible devices should get One UI 8 by the end of the year.
One UI 8 doesn't bring radical changes like One UI 7, but it does include a lot of useful innovations:
- Improved multitasking: Quick Share got a full-screen mode, Split Screen became more flexible, Samsung Dex allows you to change screen resolution and orientation.
- Personalisation: live wallpapers change depending on the time of day, new routines - morning briefing, umbrella reminder and others.
- App updates: Gallery automatically sorts screenshots, My Files filters files by download source, Weather and Reminder have been redesigned, and Calendar is now integrated with reminders and allows you to drag and drop tasks.
- Privacy and accessibility: Secure Folder supports a separate fingerprint and can be completely hidden, and new zoom and control features have been added.
- Other improvements: Camera lets you customise gestures, Bluetooth lets you connect devices via QR code, Samsung Health compares sports achievements with friends, and alarms can now be grouped and managed from the home screen.
Source: Gizmochina
