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

Earlier reports suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 would come with One UI 8 (Android 16). Now, just months ahead of its big Galaxy Unpacked launch event, Samsung is saying that One UI 8 will debut on Samsung’s newest foldable this summer.

According to the Samsung Newsroom, One UI 8 will debut on Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldables this summer and will gradually expand to more Galaxy devices so users can now enjoy a richer, more personalized mobile experience with the latest version of Android.

Samsung says: “Thanks to the mutual partnership between Samsung and Google, One UI 8 will debut on Samsung’s newest foldables this summer and will gradually expand to more Galaxy devices so users can now enjoy an enriched, more personalized mobile experience with the latest version of Android.”

Samsung officially released the beta version of One UI 8 on May 28, 2025 (today), marking the end of a rather long anticipatory period since Android 16’s official launch. This is when the One UI 8 beta program began for the Galaxy S25 series.

Samsung started the One UI 8 rollout for devices with a beta program. So yes, the One UI 8 beta has started with the Galaxy S25 series. All devices that are expected to get One UI 8 stable are also expected to get a beta program before that, which will help polish and finalize the update for that device. So keep an eye on the beta program for your device in anticipation of the stable update.

Samsung Galaxy S25 One UI 8 Beta rolling out 

Samsung has finally opened the One UI 8 Beta Program for Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra users in Korea. Now, users can enjoy the One UI 8 features on their smartphones ahead of the official release.

Galaxy S25 gets first One UI 8 beta program in Korea

Samsung Galaxy S25 series users can now sign up for the One UI 8 beta in India to test the new features. The update brings several new features and enhancements to deliver a next-level experience.

One UI 8 Beta update for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series in Korea arrives with a package size of 3.3 GB. You can check the firmware version given below:

• Galaxy S25 – S931NKSU3ZYER 
• Galaxy S25 Plus – S936NKSU3ZYER 
• Galaxy S25 Ultra – S938NKSU3ZYER 

Besides Korea, Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra users in the U.K. and Germany, and T-Mobile and unlocked Galaxy devices in the U.S. can also now install the One UI 8 beta update.

To sign up for One UI 8 beta, users simply need to open the Samsung Members app on their eligible Galaxy device. Tap on the beta banner, log in with your Samsung account, and follow the instructions to register. After enrolling, go to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install beta.

One UI 8, based on Android 16, brings many new features and improvements, including better security, productivity improvements, and better accessibility. Also, this new update does not bring any major UI redesign, which was introduced in One UI 7. However, it brings dozens of new and improved features. 

One UI 8.0 changelog and list of new features

Productivity

Easier file sharing with Quick Share

• It’s never been easier to send and receive files. Tap the Quick Share button in quick settings to get started. You can receive files while the Quick Share screen is open and send files to others directly from Quick Share.

Easily find downloaded files

• Find the file you need quickly even if you don’t know the file name. You can now filter files based on the app that was used to download them. Works in the Downloaded and Recent views in My Files.

Redesigned Samsung Internet

• Access the features you need quickly. The Samsung Internet menu has been optimized to make it easy to access the features you use most. You can also customize the layout to match your personal preferences.

More convenient Al select

• No more waiting. When you start Al select, you can now select an area of the screen immediately.

Multitasking

Enhanced display support

• The new Samsung DeX gives you more options when connected to an external monitor or TV. You can choose an optimized display resolution up to WQHD and rotate the display 90, 180, or 270 degrees.

Enhanced split-screen view

• While 2 apps are open in split screen view, you can push one app against the edge of the screen to keep it partially visible while giving most of your focus to the other app. Tap the smaller app any time to switch between them quickly.

Reminder

New Reminder interface

• The Reminder app has been redesigned with categories shown at the top of the screen, making it easier to see how many reminders are in each category with a quick glance. Custom categories can be hidden with a quick tap to free up more screen space. Tap one more time to make them appear again.

New sample reminders

• Discover the power of reminders. Sample reminder templates are now available in the Reminder app. Explore these reminders to see what you can do to manage important tasks in your life.

Add reminders easily

• It’s never been easier to add new reminders. Just type your reminder into the box at the bottom of the screen. Suggestions will appear as you type that you can tap to save time. You can add checklists, locations, and pictures using the buttons below the text box. Or, if you don’t want to type at all, tap the Mic icon for voice input.

Calendar

Manage reminders in Calendar

• You can easily create reminders in the Calendar app without opening the Reminder app. Whenever you tap the + button, you’ll have the choice of adding an event or a reminder. You can also drag and drop reminders on your calendar to reschedule them.

Add events quickly

• When you start adding an event in the quick add menu, you’ll get suggestions for event names and times based on your past events. Just tap one of the suggestions to add an event without additional typing.

Modes and routines

New preset routines

• Check out the new preset routines for weather and other advanced conditions. Use them as they are, or customize them to meet your needs.

New routine actions

• New actions are available for getting data from the Clock, Calendar, and Samsung Notes apps. After you get the data, you can use it in other conditions or actions in your routine.

Samsung Health

Running distance challenges

• In addition to step challenges, you can now challenge your friends to see who can run a certain distance the fastest. For example, set a target of 50 km and see who gets there first.

Food recording reminders

• Stay on track to meet your calorie goals. You can now set reminders for recording your food intake in Samsung Health.

Communication

Improved profile cards

• It’s easier to create and edit your profile card to get the perfect layout for your name and picture. After creating, you can share your profile card so other people can see it when you call them.

Review recorded calls in Contacts

• It’s now easier to review your past conversations. Calls you’ve recorded now appear on the contact history screen.

Camera

Swipe up or down to open quick controls

• Access quick controls in Camera even quicker than before by swiping up or down anywhere in the preview area. In Camera settings, change the Swipe up/down option to open quick controls.

Security and privacy

Enhanced Secure Folder

• Keep sensitive apps and data in a separate, protected area of your phone. You can now set Secure Folder to hide apps and prevent notifications when you lock it. You can also completely hide and encrypt your Secure Folder for maximum protection.

Accessibility

Pinch and zoom with the Assistant menu

• The Assistant menu now provides more ways to zoom in and out on the screen. In addition to dragging with one finger, you can now adjust the zoom level by pressing buttons on the screen.

Control mouse actions with your keyboard

• If you can’t or don’t want to use a mouse, turn on Mouse keys in Accessibility settings to use your physical keyboard to move the mouse pointer, click, hold, and scroll.

Magnify your keyboard

• You can now make the keys on the onscreen keyboard larger so they’re easier to see and tap. Turn on the Magnify keyboard while typing in Magnification settings to try it.

Easily pair Bluetooth hearing aids

• You can now pair and connect your Bluetooth hearing aid devices directly on the Hearing Aid support screen in Accessibility settings.

Even more improvements

Easily connect to Auracast broadcasts

• Auracast allows you to broadcast audio from one device to multiple listening devices at the same time. It’s now easier to connect to Auracast broadcasts by simply scanning a QR code. You can also generate a QR code to let others connect to your broadcast.

Enhanced alarm groups

• You can now add existing alarms to an alarm group by tapping the + button on the Alarm group screen. You can also add an alarm group to a widget on your Home screen so you can turn all the alarms in the group on or off with a single tap.

Revamped weather visuals

• The Weather app now provides more rich and realistic images to help you intuitively understand the current weather conditions.