Samsung has begun the rollout of its first One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25 series.


Essential Information

  • The One UI 8 beta has launched for Galaxy S25 models in various regions, providing an initial glimpse at Samsung’s next software generation.
  • Notable features of One UI 8 encompass advanced AI capabilities with multimodal support, customized user experience for various device types, and proactive recommendations.
  • One UI 8 is one of the first platforms to accommodate Google’s Android 16, bringing enhancements to several user experience areas, including the Reminder app, Quick Share, multitasking, Samsung Internet, and accessibility options.

In a bid to end speculation, Samsung has officially begun the rollout of the initial One UI 8 beta for its newest flagship devices.

In a detailed blog post, Samsung announced that the One UI 8 beta is available starting today for the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra, which were released with One UI 7 earlier this year. The update is being distributed in regions like Germany, Korea, the U.K., and the U.S., though it does not extend to the Galaxy S25 Edge.

Enrolling in the One UI 8 beta on a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

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The South Korean tech giant has also indicated that a stable version of One UI 8 is expected to be released with the upcoming foldable devices this summer. It’s noteworthy that this next version is arriving so soon, especially since the One UI 7 rollout faced significant delays for Galaxy devices this year.