With Android 16 at its core, Samsung’s One UI 8 is rolling out across phones, foldables, and tablets. Here’s your complete update timeline.
Samsung Makes a Comeback with One UI 8
After a delayed rollout of One UI 7, Samsung is making a strong return with One UI 8, based on Android 16. The company has prioritized speed and optimization this time, launching updates across multiple device families in quick succession.
- One UI 7, based on Android 15, was Samsung’s most delayed update in years.
- One UI 8 marks a faster, more stable release across the board.
- A minor update, One UI 8.5, is already rumored, hinting that current changes are incremental.
Galaxy S Series: Rapid Expansion Underway
Samsung began with its flagship Galaxy S25 lineup and has now expanded globally.
Stable Rollout Started:
- South Korea: September 15
- Global: September 18 (Galaxy S25 series)
Eligible Devices:
- Galaxy S25 / S25+ / S25 Edge / S25 Ultra / S25 FE (pre-installed)
- Galaxy S24 series
- Galaxy S23 series
- Galaxy S22 series (from October 6)
- Galaxy S21 FE (from October 16)
Key Dates:
- S24 Series: From September 25
- S23 Series: From October 2
- S22 Series: From October 6
Galaxy Z Series: Foldables Get the Jump
Samsung launched Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 with One UI 8 out-of-the-box. Now, older foldables are also receiving the update.
Launched With One UI 8:
- Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Galaxy Z Flip 7
- Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Updates Rolling Out:
- Fold6 / Flip6: From September 25
- Fold5 / Flip5: From October 2
- Fold4 / Flip4: From October 6
Foldables are prioritized, showcasing Samsung’s push toward innovation-first devices.
Galaxy A Series: Early Surprises and Wide Coverage
Unexpectedly, Galaxy A56 5G received One UI 8 ahead of schedule, despite no beta testing. More A-series phones will join the update wave throughout October.
Early Update Devices:
- Galaxy A56 5G (From Sept 25)
- Galaxy A36 5G (From Sept 25)
Other Models Receiving Updates:
- A55 / A35 / A26 / A17 (From Oct 2)
- A54 / A34 / A25 / A16 / A15 (From Oct 6)
- A73 / A53 / A24 / A07 / A06 (From Oct 16)
- A33 5G (From Oct 23)
With this rollout, Samsung ensures budget and mid-range users aren’t left behind.
Galaxy M Phones: Midrange Models Join the Queue
Though limited, Galaxy M-series users will also see the Android 16 upgrade with One UI 8.
Models Expected:
- Galaxy M36
- Galaxy M16
Specific rollout dates are yet to be finalized but are likely to follow the A-series timeline.
Galaxy Tab Series: Large Screens, Latest Software
The Galaxy Tab S11 series launched with One UI 8. Other tablets are scheduled for phased updates through October.
Launched With One UI 8:
- Tab S11
- Tab S11 Ultra
Scheduled for Update:
- Tab S10 Series (From Oct 2)
- Tab S9 Series (From Oct 6)
- Tab S8 Series (From Oct 16)
Tablets remain integral to Samsung’s ecosystem, especially in productivity and entertainment use cases.
Complete Update Roadmap At a Glance
Galaxy S Series:
| Model | Rollout Start |
|---|---|
| S25 Series | Sept 18 |
| S24 Series | Sept 25 |
| S23 Series | Oct 2 |
| S22 Series | Oct 6 |
| S21 FE | Oct 16 |
Galaxy Z Series:
| Model | Rollout Start |
|---|---|
| Fold6 / Flip6 | Sept 25 |
| Fold5 / Flip5 | Oct 2 |
| Fold4 / Flip4 | Oct 6 |
Galaxy A Series:
| Model | Rollout Start |
|---|---|
| A56 / A36 5G | Sept 25 |
| A55 / A35 / A26 / A17 | Oct 2 |
| A54 / A34 / A25 / A16 / A15 | Oct 6 |
| A73 / A53 / A24 / A07 / A06 | Oct 16 |
| A33 5G | Oct 23 |
Galaxy Tab Series:
| Model | Rollout Start |
|---|---|
| Tab S10 Series | Oct 2 |
| Tab S9 Series | Oct 6 |
| Tab S8 Series | Oct 16 |
What’s Next?
While One UI 8.0 may not be a revolutionary leap, it sets the stage for refinements in One UI 8.5, expected in early 2026. For now, Samsung users can expect a cleaner UI, performance gains, and subtle Android 16 enhancements.
