Samsung is getting ready to launch its new One UI 8.0 software. The company just created the official beta forum page on its Community website. This means the beta test will start soon, letting eligible Galaxy s try the update early. The software is based on Android 16 and brings fresh features to Samsung devices.
Popular tipster Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) has just shared that Samsung has created the official One UI 8.0 beta forum page!
This move hints the public beta program could launch very soon – possibly within days or weeks! Galaxy s, get ready to test Android 16 features early. Stay tuned for updates!
One UI 8.0 is Samsung’s major Android update built atop Android 16. While One UI 7 introduced major changes like the Now Bar, One UI 8.0 is expected to focus on refinement, performance, and smarter AI-driven features rather than a complete overhaul. It includes a nicer design, better multitasking, and tools that work with Android 16.
Key Features and Changes
- Android 16 Integration
One UI 8.0 is built on Android 16, bringing core improvements and new APIs to Samsung devices.
- Now Bar and Live Updates
The Now Bar (first seen in One UI 7) gets a major boost with Android 16’s Live Updates. It now shows live info like ride status, package tracking, and sports scores instantly, that’s too right on your lock screen and notifications.
The Now Bar pill is now expandable, offering more detailed information and smoother animations.
- Visual Overhaul
The design gets a fresh look with rounded icons. Colors pop more brightly. Animations feel smoother. The quick settings menu has a new layout. Everything looks more modern and clean.
- Smarter AI Tools
- AI Zoom: Enhances photo clarity when zooming into low-resolution images.
- AI Camera Tools: Includes Portrait Studio, Audio Eraser, custom AI filters, and improved Motion Photos.
- Enhanced Sharing and Notifications
Quick Share Update: Quick Share now splits file sharing into “Send” and “Receive” tabs for simplicity. You can also control who sees your device more easily.
Now Brief Expands: The pill-shaped Now Brief tool, which shows notifications like iPhone’s Dynamic Island, will work on more Samsung devices. Check alerts faster without opening apps.
- Pro-Grade Video and Multitasking
- Expanded Log Video for advanced video recording (especially on Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6).
- Improved multitasking and performance optimizations.
Eligible Devices
Samsung’s update policy guarantees One UI 8.0 for recent flagships and many mid-range models. The initial beta rollout is expected for the following devices:
Galaxy S Series: S25, S24, S23, S22, S21 FE
Galaxy Z Series: Z Fold 7/6/5/4, Z Flip 7/6/5/4
Galaxy A/M/F Series: A55, A35, M55, M35, F55 (and others launched with Android 13 or later)
Galaxy Tabs: Tab S10/S9/S8, Tab A9, Tab Active5 Pro
The beta program will likely start with the latest flagships (S25, S24, Z Fold6, Z Flip6) and expand to older models and tablets in subsequent weeks
For Full Details Check: Will Your Samsung Phone Get Android 16 & One UI 8?
