Samsung Accelerates Android 16 Rollout with One UI 8

Samsung is moving quickly to provide the new Android 16 operating system through its custom One UI 8 interface to the largest number of its smartphones. The company calls its user interface One UI 8, and it is based on the new Android 16 operating system.

Launch and Expansion

The beta version of One UI 8 was first introduced with the Galaxy S25 series last May and now includes the Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold6, and Galaxy Z Flip6 devices. Additionally, Samsung’s recently launched new foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, are all equipped with the Android 16 (One UI 8) system.

In September, the availability will be expanded to include more devices, such as the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold5, and Z Flip5, as well as the Galaxy A36 5G, A55 5G, A35 5G, and A54 phones. Samsung will also release the official version of One UI 8 in September, after making improvements based on the feedback from participants in the beta program.

Interface Design and Compatible Devices

The One UI 8 interface is designed to suit the diversity of Galaxy devices, whether they are regular smartphones, foldable devices, or tablets.

Here is a list of devices compatible with the One UI 8 (Android 16) interface:

Galaxy S Series Phones

  • Galaxy S25, +Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25 Edge
  • Galaxy S24 Ultra, +Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 FE
  • Galaxy S23 Ultra, +Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE
  • Galaxy S22 Ultra, +Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21 FE

Galaxy Z Series (Foldable) Phones

  • Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
  • Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Flip 5
  • Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4

Galaxy A Series Phones

  • Galaxy A73, Galaxy A56, Galaxy A55, Galaxy A54
  • Galaxy A53, Galaxy A36, Galaxy A35, Galaxy A34, Galaxy A33
  • Galaxy A25, Galaxy A24, Galaxy A15 (LTE + 5G), Galaxy A16 (LTE + 5G)
  • Galaxy A06, Galaxy A17

Galaxy Tab Series Tablets

  • +Galaxy Tab S10, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S10 FE, +Galaxy Tab S10 FE
  • +Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)
  • Galaxy Tab S9+ (Wi-Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S9 (Wi-Fi/5G)
  • Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S8+ (Wi-Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S8 (Wi-Fi/5G)
  • Galaxy Tab A9, +Galaxy Tab A9, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)

Galaxy F Series Phones

  • Galaxy F56, Galaxy F55, Galaxy F54, Galaxy F34
  • Galaxy F16, Galaxy F15, Galaxy F06, Galaxy F36

Galaxy M Series Phones

  • Galaxy M56, Galaxy M55s, Galaxy M55, Galaxy M54
  • Galaxy M34, Galaxy M53, Galaxy M33, Galaxy M16, Galaxy M15, Galaxy M06

Galaxy XCover Series Phones

  • Galaxy XCover 7, Galaxy XCover 7 Pro, Galaxy XCover 6 Pro

Important Note: This list is subject to updates as new information is released by Samsung regarding compatible devices.

 

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