Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 7-based Android 15 update, but so far, the rollout is not encouraging. After months of beta releases, the Korean company had to pause the rollout due to a bug spotted in the build. However, they might be doing things differently with One UI 8, as a phone is already running the build, and it seems smooth.
We know Samsung is testing the Android 16-based One UI 8 build for a handful of phones. The Galaxy S25 appeared on the Geekbench benchmark database running the upcoming OS. And while we did not see a picture of the Android skin on the device, a new leak has surfaced with virtual. As expected, One UI 8 will not bring user-facing changes.
Android 15-based One UI 8 changes
Perhaps the reason One UI 7 took months before rolling out was due to all the user-facing changes. Samsung will not be doing that with One UI 8, as it will be charged with keeping things the way they are while bumping the OS version. Of course, the update will be based on Android 16, which might arrive for Pixel phones in June.
Meanwhile, the developer build of the One UI 8 was installed on the Galaxy Z Fold 6. From the screenshots we have seen, there are only minor changes. Most of it comes in the Gallery and File Manager app. We believe there might be other changes considering this is an early build. Samsung will probably add more features as the preview progresses.
Samsung might introduce the “Now Brief” feature to older phones with the release of One UI 8. It is unclear which phones will get it, but we can confirm it will be coming to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 since the current One UI 8 build is installed on the device.
When will Samsung release One UI 8 update?
Unfortunately, there is no official time frame yet, but we expect the release in July. Samsung plans to release the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 with Android 16, which will be based on One UI 8. It means they are already working on the update, as the duo will debut in July.
We expect the public beta preview to start before the release at least for the Galaxy S25 series. And given only minor changes will be coming with the update, we expect a quick beta preview compared to the One UI 7.
source: Smartprix
