There’s talk that it might come out earlier than usual, which could change how Samsung normally releases software updates. In this article, we’ll talk about the release date, the beta testing program, which devices will definitely get One UI 8 based on Samsung’s update policy, and what this could mean for Galaxy users.
Samsung One UI 8 Release Date:
Historically, Samsung has aligned its major One UI releases with the annual Android update cycle, typically landing in the fourth quarter, around October or November, following Google’s stable Android release. For instance, One UI 6 debuted on October 30, 2023, while One UI 7, delayed significantly, launched on April 7, 2025. However, rumors from the tech community suggest One UI 8 could break this pattern.
Rumors point to a potential July 2025 release, coinciding with the launch of Samsung’s next foldable lineup, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7. This speculation comes from reports of Samsung accelerating development to align with an earlier Android 16 rollout from Google, which could see a stable release as early as June or July 2025. If this happens, it’d be the earliest big One UI release ever for Samsung, a surprising move that might be because they want to fix things after the One UI 7 delay.
Samsung One UI 8 Beta Program:
Samsung’s One UI beta programs let fans check out new features early, and One UI 8 should keep doing that. Looking at how things usually go and the rumored July 2025 release, the One UI 8 beta should start around June 2025.
- Galaxy S Series:
- Galaxy S25 Edge, S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE, Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra.
- Galaxy Z Series:
- Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 (expected to launch with One UI 8), Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4.
- Galaxy Tab Series:
- Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra.
Mid-range models like the Galaxy A55 and A35 may also qualify under the four-year policy. Older devices like the Galaxy S21 series could miss out, as four-year support may end before One UI 8 arrives.
The rumored July 2025 launch of One UI 8 hints at a big change for Samsung, possibly bringing a major update way sooner than fans expect. If this happens on time, Galaxy users might get Android 16 features with the next batch of foldable phones, showing how Samsung can switch things up and keep improving. While we wait for Samsung to say something official, the idea of a faster One UI 8 release excites Galaxy fans—could this be Samsung’s biggest software step yet?
If you have any questions about One UI. Let me know on my X handle (SamsungSWUpdate), and I’ll help you figure out when it might get the update!
