Join One UI 8 Beta Program is an opportunity to try the One UI features and enhancements before the official release. One UI Beta Program aims to gather helpful insights and feedback about beta software features, performance, and usability to develop more reliable, higher-performance software, and give Galaxy device users an improved and optimized experience.

One UI 8 Beta Program eligible countries

The One UI 8.0 Beta Program for Galaxy S25 series eligible countries to participants including Germany, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

One UI 8 beta is available on these Galaxy devices

• Galaxy S25 series

How to join One UI 8 Beta Program

To join One UI 8 Beta Program on your Galaxy devices, you need to follow these steps:

• Download the Samsung Members application first from the Galaxy Store or Google Play Store.
• Open the app on your eligible device and log in with your Samsung Account. If not, create one.
• Select the “Registration for One UI Beta Program” in the home banner or notices page to register.
• Complete and submit the application form.

How to download and install One UI 8 Beta

Once you complete the registration procedure, your device will deliver you a new software update.

On your device, go to “Settings > Software update > Download and install”. The beta software is installed.

Note:

• One UI Beta Program will be available only for specific devices, OS versions, and countries.
• Eligible Samsung Galaxy devices get it turn by turn and compatible devices vary by country.
• One UI 8 feature can vary depending on the Galaxy device enrolled in the beta version.
• It is highly suggested to back up your data on your computer with Smart Switch before installing the beta software, as it may result in data loss.

Days after kicking off the One UI 8 Beta, Samsung closed new enrollment in the US. The Beta Program devices are the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Program is available in Germany, Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Two days ago, Samsung confirmed that both the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7 will come with stable One UI 8. This means that users of these Galaxy foldable devices will enjoy all the new features right out of the box. After that, Samsung will gradually release the update for more Galaxy phones and end the beta program.

Samsung One UI 8 Beta closed

AdamJMatlock on X noticed that the new One UI 8 beta enrollment for the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra has closed in the US. This means that the Samsung Members app is no longer accepting new registrations and is informing users that the beta program has reached its capacity. Now, you have to wait for the program to reopen to register.

In addition, Samsung Members is the key to unlock the One UI 8 beta program. The beta program banner is shown on the home page of the app. Clicking on the beta banner takes you to a short process to finish the registration.

Just like One UI 7 beta registrations, One UI 8 beta registrations crossed the line within a few days of the program’s official launch. This is not surprising news, as Galaxy fans have been eagerly waiting for the Android 16 beta software ever since the stable version rollout for Pixel devices.

Until then, you have no official opportunity to get the latest update on your Galaxy S25 series. Manually flashing the OTA is a solution to get it right away. However, we don’t suggest doing this on your primary Galaxy device as it may cause data loss.

As you know, Samsung’s Android 15-based One UI 7 offered the predictive back feature only in Google applications and not in stock apps on Galaxy phones and tablets. Samsung’s Android 16-based One UI 8 for Galaxy phones and tablets expands the predictive back feature to Samsung’s stock apps, according to a report.

On the other hand, Samsung fans are excited about the next big software update for the Galaxy device. One UI 8 beta has officially launched, with the Korean tech giant confirming the program and releasing the first beta update.

After installing and digging, Android Authority has found that on the Galaxy S25 with One UI 8 beta, Predictive Back also works in some of Samsung’s stock apps, including:

• Clock
• Calculator
• Weather
• Settings
• Voice Recorder
• Contacts

Unfortunately, Android 15 predictive back doesn’t work in some other stock apps, including Calendar and Reminders.

With One UI 8, you can see that there is now a toggle for Predictive back animation visible in the Developer Options menu. Notably, this setting can be found via the Settings search bar in One UI 7, but won’t show up when tapped, almost like it’s hidden.

Which devices currently support One UI 8 beta?

Samsung has officially confirmed the eligible devices and countries:

One UI 8 eligible devices:

• Galaxy S25
• Galaxy S25 Plus
• Galaxy S25 Ultra

One UI 8 eligible countries:

• United States (T-Mobile locked and unlocked devices)
• United Kingdom
• South Korea
• Germany