Samsung One UI 8 eligibility and rollout timeline: Check if your phone is on the list

Samsung’s next big software leap, One UI 8, is inching closer to a stable release, and if you own a Samsung Galaxy device, it might be worth keeping your eyes peeled. In true Samsung fashion, the company is taking its time, refining the experience before pushing out its Android 16-based custom skin to the masses. The second beta of One UI 8 has just begun rolling out in select regions, a month after the first beta quietly made its debut.

Users in South Korea, the UK, and Germany are now getting a taste of the update, which clocks in at a hefty 1.2GB and carries build numbers like S938NKSU4ZYF3 – not exactly memorable, but par for the course.

When will the stable version of One UI 8.0 rollout?

While Samsung hasn’t put a pin on the global release date, all signs point to July, right after the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. That’s when the company is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, which will reportedly ship with One UI 8 straight out of the box. Think of these foldables as the poster children for Samsung’s next-gen software.

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For everyone else, especially users in India, the wait might stretch just a bit longer. Samsung hasn’t shared an official rollout plan. Still, if past updates are any indication, India is likely to fall into the early wave once the stable build starts rolling out globally.

What’s in the update?

While Samsung hasn’t released exhaustive patch notes, the Android 16 underpinnings suggest improvements in AI-powered suggestions, privacy features, and a cleaner UI with enhanced lock screen customisation.

Samsung is likely layering its own Galaxy-specific upgrades on top, so expect smart multitasking, camera enhancements, and deeper Galaxy ecosystem integration.

List of eligible Samsung devices for One UI 8

Not sure if your phone is getting the update? Here’s the unofficial but comprehensive list of Galaxy devices expected to receive the stable One UI 8 update:

Samsung Galaxy Smartphones:

– Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge
– Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
– Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
– Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
– Galaxy S21 FE
– Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6
– Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5
– Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
– Galaxy A73
– Galaxy A56, A55, A54, A53
– Galaxy A36, A35, A34, A33
– Galaxy A26, A25, A24, A23
– Galaxy A16 (LTE/5G), A15 (LTE/5G), A14 (LTE/5G)
– Galaxy A06 (LTE/5G)
– Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54, M53
– Galaxy M35, M34, M33
– Galaxy M16, M15
– Galaxy M06, M05
– Galaxy F56, F55, F54
– Galaxy F34
– Galaxy F16, F15, F14 (LTE)
– Galaxy F06, F05

Samsung Galaxy Tablets:

– Galaxy Tab S10+, S10 Ultra, S10 FE, S10 FE+
– Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, S9 FE+
– Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra
– Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
– Galaxy Tab A9, A9+

With One UI 8, Samsung is once again flexing its muscle in the Android arena, pushing customisation, AI smarts, and device longevity to the forefront. Whether you’re rocking a flagship foldable or a budget A-series phone, chances are your Galaxy device is on the update path. And if it’s not, maybe it’s time to start saving for that S25 Ultra or the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold7.