Samsung expands Android 16-based One UI 8 beta to more Galaxy devices

Samsung is accelerating its push to bring Android 16-based One UI 8 to a broader range of Galaxy devices, after debuting the update on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. Officials disclosed that the beta program will expand to additional devices next month, with a stable rollout planned to begin in September and to start with the Galaxy S25 series. The shift signals Samsung’s intention to keep pace with Google's latest Android release by layering its software refinements on top of a core update that emphasizes artificial intelligence, smoother performance, and cross-device continuity.

In practical terms, One UI 8 marks a continuation of Samsung’s rapid beta-to-stable cycle. The company has already released Android 16-based builds to its 2024 and 2025 flagships, including foldables, and has stated that the beta phase will widen to more devices in the following weeks. The forthcoming expansion includes older and midrange devices that have previously received fewer software upgrades, signaling a more inclusive approach to the latest platform features. While the exact dates for every device remain subject to internal testing and quality checks, the roadmap points to a broader...