It's official: Samsung will start rolling out a stable version of the One UI 8 firmware in September

Samsung has revealed the timeline for rolling out a stable version of the One UI 8 firmware based on Android 16.

Here's What We Know

The Korean manufacturer said that it will begin the gradual release of the release version of One UI 8 as early as September.

As expected, the first smartphones of the flagship Galaxy S25 series will receive the update, after which the company will roll it out to other compatible gadgets.

Five One UI 8 beta tests have already taken place on the Galaxy S25 models and the sixth stage is expected to be the final one soon.

Note that buyers of the flagship foldable smartphones Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are the first to get the stable version of One UI 8, as these gadgets are sold with the shell pre-installed.

Flashback

One UI 8 doesn't bring radical changes like One UI 7, but it includes 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: Samsung