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Samsung has begun internal work on One UI 8, likely based on the Android 16
With Google soon to release the first Android 16 beta in the coming weeks, it’s only a matter of time before we find out that Samsung software team is working on the next major release for its software, which will apparently be called One UI 8.
On the flip side, Samsung fans are looking forward to the One UI 7 that’s due this month. Meanwhile, SmartPrix, a renowned publication, has mysteriously discovered some apps and found “One UI 8” in multiple places. These codes are mentioned with One UI 6.1 and One UI 7.0. You can see this in the image below.
Now, evidence suggests that Samsung has begun internal work on the latest iteration of One UI 8, likely based on Android 15. However, it could possibly be based on the new beta version of Android 16, which will be launched by Google soon this month.
The One UI 7 release was quite late this year, with the company taking longer than last year to release a new One UI beta. Last month, Samsung released the One UI 7 beta for the Galaxy S24 series, but the news about One UI 8 could be a good sign for Samsung users as we could see the rollout of this next major upgrade sooner than One UI 7.
Notable: Typically, Samsung begins internal development of a major new version of One UI soon after Google releases the first developer beta version of Android. The company has been testing Android 16 internally since late November 2024, and the new code version now appearing on Samsung’s app is an indication that the company is in development, and the One UI 8 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series could begin later this year.
One UI 8 could be released in late Q3 of 2025
Google is set to release Android 16 in the second quarter of 2025, so One UI 8.0 could also be released earlier. Samsung usually releases the stable version of One UI three months after Google releases the stable version of Android. So, it is possible that the Korean tech giant could release One UI 8 in the third quarter of 2025 instead of Q4.
More on One UI 8
Ahead of the One UI 8 beta version, Samsung has reportedly started testing a new version of its One UI software for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, which could be One UI 8.5. The first One UI test build has recently surfaced online, showing that Samsung is working on the software for its next S series flagship phone.
A reliable publication has discovered a hidden menu in the Phone app of Galaxy devices, providing a glimpse into Samsung’s plans for a custom One UI 8 and One UI 8.5.
In the One UI 8.5 menu, the Samsung Phone app brings two features, including Enable Screen Call for Global users and Enable Calendar birthday in incoming calls. This indicates that Samsung has started working on a new flagship phone with the updated One UI 8 software.
However, Samsung has not officially confirmed the release of One UI 8.5 yet, so we should take this information with a pinch of salt. Still, it’s clear that both the Galaxy S26 series will feature a new version of One UI.
Earlier rumors revealed that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are expected to come with One UI 8.0 preinstalled. Following this, One UI 8.5 may first appear on the Galaxy S26 series.
We will have to wait for more updates from Samsung to know when these versions will be launched and what exact version of One UI they will run. Stay tuned for more details.
On the other hand, Samsung may start the Android 16-based One UI 8.0 beta program later this month, starting with the Galaxy S25 lineup.
Samsung’s Android 15-based One UI 7 update is now rolling out to another Galaxy A series phone, the Galaxy A54. The phone has started receiving the major upgrade today and is expected to be rolled out globally within a week.
The Galaxy A54 is currently receiving the Android 15-based One UI 7 update in South Korea. Korean users can identify the update by the build version A546SKSU9DYD7. The firmware weighs around 3.3 GB and includes the new security patch.
Samsung has recently released the One UI 7 update for the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55. The new OS is available for both beta participants and non-beta users in Korea. Samsung is yet to release the update in the global market.
Based on Android 15, One UI 7 brings several new features to enhance your phone experience. This update also adds a vertical scrolling app drawer, redesigned icons, and better options for customizing widgets.
Along with new features and improvements, it brings the May 2025 security patch to improve the system security and stability of the device.
If you have a Galaxy A54 Tech in Korea, update now to enjoy the new features and enhancements. For this, you just have to go to the laptop, then tap on the Software Update the section and click on Download, and smartphone placement.
Samsung is internally preparing the One UI 8 beta for Galaxy devices, alongside the stable One UI 7 rollout. After the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S24, and Galaxy S23, new information also indicates that Samsung is already testing the Android 16-based One UI 8 on the Galaxy S22 series.
A reliable tipster has spotted a new One UI 8 build for the Galaxy S22 series, indicating that Samsung is actively working on the next version.
According to the information, the Galaxy S22 Ultra has been spotted on Geekbench, internally running on Android 16-based One UI 8. It scored 1581 and 3680 points in single-core and multi-core tests, respectively, which shows promising performance for a smartphone with the next One UI software.
It is worth noting that this benchmark score is based on an early build of One UI 8 (build S908USQU8GYCB), which only gives information about how the Galaxy S22 Ultra will perform with the upcoming software version.
Notably, Google recently confirmed that Android 16 will be available on Galaxy devices this summer. Developments indicate that the new One UI 8 will be introduced alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 foldable phones in July.
Rumours also suggest that the Korean tech giant may start the One UI 8 beta programme in the third week of May 2025. Initially, similar to One UI 7, it will reportedly be available to a limited number of Galaxy users in select countries.
At the moment, we are not completely sure about the One UI 8 beta program release date in May 2025, as Samsung has not officially confirmed it yet. Stay tuned for more details.
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