Will Your Samsung Phone Get Android 16 & One UI 8?
TL;DR
- Google’s Android 16 launches around June 2025, and Samsung’s One UI 8 beta begins in July with stable updates through November.
- Early adopters on new foldables get One UI 8 first (Z Fold 7/Flip 7), followed by the S-series and Z Fold/Flip lineups in phased waves, then key A‑series and Tab S devices.
- Samsung’s promise: S24 and newer flagships receive seven OS upgrades and seven years of security; 2021–23 models get four OS upgrades and five years of patches.
Google typically previews new Android versions in late year and runs a multi‑stage beta program through the first half of the following year. Android 16’s developer previews began in November 2024, the first public beta arrived January 23 2025, and Beta 4 materialized in mid‑April 2025. The stable, device‑ready build should reach OEMs by June 2025.
Samsung’s One UI Adaptation
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Rather than join Google’s open Android 16 beta, Samsung conducts its own internal testing. Expect One UI 8 beta builds to land on flagship test devices around July 2025, just weeks after Android 16 goes final. Samsung Unpacked Summer 2025 will almost certainly showcase One UI 8 running on the newly announced Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7.
RELATED: Samsung Begins Internal Testing for One UI 8 on Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung’s Update Commitments
Seven-Year Support (2024+)
Starting with the Galaxy S24 lineup, Samsung promises seven major Android version upgrades and seven years of monthly, quarterly or biannual security updates.
Four-Plus-Five Support (2021–2023)
The Galaxy S21, S22, S23 models; Z Fold 3/4/5 and Z Flip 3/4/5; A‑series mid‑rangers like A33/A53/A73/A34/A54/A35/A55; and Tab S8/S9 tablets will each get four major Android upgrades and five years of security patches.
Legacy Devices (Pre-2021)
Older Galaxy S, Z, A, M, and F models launched before 2021 generally receive two to three OS upgrades, followed by security updates for a total support span of about five years.
Which Devices Will See One UI 8? (Launch & Beta Program)
Preloaded on New Foldables
- Galaxy Z Fold 7 & Z Flip 7: Will ship with One UI 8 (Android 16) at launch in July 2025, skipping One UI 7 entirely.
Public Beta in July 2025
- Samsung plans to open the One UI 8 beta program as early as July, shortly after Google’s Android 16 stable release in June 2025.
Rollout Schedule
Samsung follows a multi‑phase rollout pattern based on device age and flagship status:
Rollout Table
| Device Series | Ships With (UI / Android) | One UI 8 Rollout Window |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Fold 7 & Z Flip 7 | One UI 8.0 (Android 16) | Preloaded at launch (July 2025) |
| Galaxy S24 / S24+ / S24 Ultra / S24 FE | One UI 6.1 (Android 14) | Late Jul – Early Aug 2025 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 6 & Z Flip 6 | One UI 6.1 (Android 14) | Late Jul – Early Aug 2025 |
| Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra / S23 FE | One UI 5.1 (Android 13) | Aug – Sep 2025 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 5 & Z Flip 5 | One UI 5.1 (Android 13) | Aug – Sep 2025 |
| Galaxy S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra | One UI 4.1 (Android 12) | Sep – Oct 2025 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Z Flip 4 | One UI 4.1 (Android 12) | Sep – Oct 2025 |
| Select A‑ & Tab‑Series Mid‑Range Devices | Varies (Android 12/13) | Oct – Nov 2025 |
How to Check & Enroll ?
- Open Samsung Members to join the One UI 8 beta once it’s live in July 2025.
- For the stable update, navigate to Settings → Software update → Download and install on eligible devices.
Samsung’s phased approach ensures a smooth delivery of One UI 8 across its broad device portfolio. Stay tuned to Samsung Members for your region’s exact rollout dates.
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