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Samsung Galaxy S24 gets Stable One UI 8 in Europe following Korea
Samsung has calmly begun rolling out stable One UI 8 globally to Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Galaxy S24 FE users. This comes just a week after the initial release in South Korea. Users around the world will receive this new software update gradually, starting in Europe.
The Android 16-based One UI 8 update is rolling out first to Galaxy S24 series users who have participated in the beta program. However, non-beta users can also check for the update on their devices, as it will be available soon.
This update, Bearing PDA version number ending with CYI7, and S24 FE with CYI5, One UI 8 OTA includes the September 2025 security patch as well. Meanwhile, the Korean tech giant is making sure Galaxy users not just get new features and UI tweaks, but also improved system security.
Additionally, the One UI 8 update brings new personalization features and wallpaper style options to Samsung phones. There’s also a new adaptive lock screen clock style for select models, which creates a vibrant feeling every time you open the screen.
In One UI 8, several Samsung apps have also received an improved design compared to the previous version. This new design aims to improve the user experience, with navigation now more streamlined, making it easier to navigate on your Galaxy phone.
If you’re in Europe, you may have already received the stable update. To check, go to System Settings and select Software Update. Tap Download and Install, and this will connect your Galaxy device to Samsung’s servers.
Samsung’s One UI 8 presents a stylish and cool feature for the lock screen, an Adaptive Clock, which moves around the people or pets in your wallpaper. Meanwhile, One UI 8.5 leaks have been flooding the internet over the past few days. Now, a report suggests that Samsung may introduce three new lock screen clock styles in the upcoming One UI 8.5 version.
SamMobile has shared three screenshots of the One UI 8.5 lock screen. These images show a horizontal layout. In fact, this is a horizontal version of the new clock style added with the One UI 7.0 update.
The Android 16-based One UI 8.5 is rumored to launch next month. However, there’s no concrete evidence or developments for the same. Samsung hasn’t announced its plans for One UI 8.5.
One UI 8.5 is packed with a number of exciting updates. This new software will officially launch with the Galaxy S26 series next year, but leaked builds have already announced upcoming changes.
With Stable, Samsung has now concluded the One UI 8 Beta Program for the Galaxy A36 5G in Samsung’s home market, South Korea.. The Beta participants have started getting incremental software update, which replaces the Beta firmware with a Stable build.
Owners of the Galaxy A36 5G smartphone in South Korea are getting the Stable One UI 8 update. The major firmware bears PDA build version A366NKSU2BYI9 and is rolling out first to those who have participated in the Beta Program last month.
As the Korean model is beginning to receive the One UI 8, it should soon be expanded to Indian users who have also had an opportunity to join the Beta Program. The Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 are the two mid-range devices in the One UI 8 beta program, making it a priority for Samsung.
This ensures a polished experience when the stable version arrives. Check Settings > Software Update to see if One UI 8 is ready for your device.
If you’re not in the Beta program, the stable One UI 8 update will bring these exciting Android 16 features to your Galaxy A36 5G soon. The Global expansion will take place sequentially, so it’s advised to be patient as the rollout progresses.
This update brings new personalization features and wallpaper style options to Samsung phones. It also brings design improvements that are noticeable in everyday use. However, don’t expect Galaxy AI to be included, as it’s still limited to flagship phones.
Are you waiting for stable One UI 8? Samsung is set to release the update soon for Galaxy devices. Samsung has reportedly commenced Android 16-based One UI 8.5 testing for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The first-ever build has surfaced on Samsung’s firmware server, suggesting an early debut of the next One UI version.
According to the information via tipster @Koram_Akhilesh, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra phone has been spotted with One UI 8.5 firmware on the testing server. It can be identified through firmware S938USQU5CYI4. The testing is going on for locked models of the Galaxy S25 series in the US.
This firmware indicates that Samsung is developing its year 2026 software update, One UI 8.5. However, the One UI 8 stable update is still pending for its Galaxy devices.
The One UI 8.5 update is expected to arrive with the new Galaxy S26 series early next year, and the first version of this update has already been spotted. It will be based on Android 16 and will bring new features powered by advanced AI technology.
As you might know, this year, Samsung actively tested One UI 8 on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 as the new version was supposed to power the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7. That said, One UI 8.5’s new functions and UI tweaks will be optimized for the Galaxy S25 series, and could be released with the Galaxy S26 next year.
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