Good news for Samsung Galaxy users! The company has officially started rolling out One UI 8. The update was first released for the Galaxy S25 series this week.
Soon, other models like Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy S24 FE and more will also get the update.
This new version focuses on AI-powered features, improved security, a fresh design, and better personalization.
It also brings updates in multimodal AI, proactive suggestions, and UI changes.
Most Galaxy phones and tablets will get the One UI 8.0 upgrade in October 2025, while the rest of the eligible devices will receive it in November 2025.
Rollout Timeline
September 2025
Galaxy S25
Galaxy S25+
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy S25 Edge
October 2025
Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
Galaxy A36
Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6
Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5
Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4
How to Download and Install One UI 8
If your Galaxy device is eligible, follow these steps:
Free up storage – Ensure at least a few GB of free space.
Connect to Wi-Fi – The update file is large, so Wi-Fi is recommended.
Check for updates – Go to Settings → Software Update → Check for updates. If available, tap Download and Install.
Restart and install – Once downloaded, the phone will restart and complete the installation.
After updating, your device may take some time to adapt to the new features.
Key Features of One UI 8
AI-powered Suggestions & Gemini AI: Learns your habits, suggests frequently used apps, preloads events, and integrates Gemini AI for smarter performance.
Live Notifications & Now Bar/Now Brief: More responsive notifications with better app support and live updates.
Improved Split Screen & Multitasking: Flexible resizing of apps instead of the fixed 50:50 split for better multitasking.
Generative Edits & Chat Assist: AI tools for photo editing and conversation-based chat assistance.
UI and UX Enhancements: Updated widgets, icons, accessibility features, and smoother navigation in settings.
