Samsung expands Android 16 rollout to its budget-friendly F and M series phones in India, with One UI 8.5 support confirmed.
More Entry-Level Phones Join the Android 16 Rollout
After rolling out One UI 8.0 (Android 16) to the Galaxy A06, Samsung is now bringing the same update to its Galaxy F06 and Galaxy M06 smartphones. This move further extends the reach of Android 16 to budget-conscious users.
- Galaxy F06 firmware version:
E066BXXU3BYI8 - Galaxy M06 firmware version:
M066BXXU3BYI8 - The update is currently live in India, with more regions likely to follow soon.
To install the update:
Settings > Software update > Download and install
What’s New in One UI 8.0 for F06 and M06
Samsung’s One UI 8.0, built on Android 16, brings a refined user interface and new functionality—even to entry-level devices.
Key features include:
- Visual redesigns across Samsung Internet, Weather, and Quick Share apps.
- Improved Samsung DeX for supported accessories.
- More automation options in the Modes and Routines app.
- Strengthened Secure Folder for better privacy.
These updates make the user experience feel more modern and fluid, even on hardware-constrained phones.
One UI 8.5 is Next—and These Devices Are Eligible
Good news for Galaxy F06 and M06 users: Samsung has confirmed that both phones are eligible for the upcoming One UI 8.5 update, based on Android 16 QPR2.
- One UI 8.5 will introduce additional visual changes and system-level features.
- Expected to roll out in the coming months, it further improves Samsung’s entry-level software support.
This is part of Samsung’s push to bring longer and more consistent updates across its device portfolio—even to its most affordable models.
