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Samsung is one of the major Android brands to accelerate its Android 16 release, which is arriving as One UI 8. This launch follows several months of beta testing. After debuting on the Galaxy S25 series, the major update is now reaching a wider range of Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
One UI 8 Release Timeline
One UI 8 Release Timeline: Samsung moved quickly following Google’s release of Android 16 to Pixel devices. The beta program began on May 28 with the Galaxy S25 (review) and Galaxy S25 Ultra, with other devices—including the Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6—soon following suit.
On September 15, Samsung concluded the beta for the Galaxy S25 series and announced that One UI 8 was officially rolling out to the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, S25 Edge, and S25 Ultra. The update arrived first in key markets like South Korea, the USA, and India before expanding to other regions.
The firmware rollout continued to numerous older Galaxy devices from late September through October. By November, several additional models received the update, including the Galaxy S22, Galaxy A06, Galaxy A07, and the Galaxy Tab A11 and Tab A11+.
Will Your Galaxy Device Get One UI 8?
Alongside the One UI 8 launch, Samsung published a list of devices slated to receive the update, noting that the schedule may vary by region and model.
Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 FE will receive One UI 8 as their final major OS update. The same applies to mid-range models released in 2022, such as the Galaxy A73, A53, and A33. Newer devices generally benefit from extended support lasting five to six years, making them guaranteed candidates for One UI 8.
Regarding newer mid-range devices, Samsung is also extending security update support for models such as the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and the Galaxy Tab S10 FE.
Samsung Galaxy A Series
Samsung is dropping a few budget and mid-range models from the One UI 8 roster, based on their limited software support. These include the Galaxy A14, Galaxy A14 5G, and Galaxy A05s.
| Model | Announced update date | Distribution start |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy A06 | October 2025 | November 2025 |
| Galaxy A07 | October 2025 | November 2025 |
| Galaxy A15 4G | November 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A15 5G | November 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A16 | November 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A17 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A24 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A25 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A26 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A33 | November 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A34 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A35 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A36 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A53 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A54 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A55 | October 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy A56 | October 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy A73 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
Samsung Galaxy S Series
For flagship models, the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra received One UI 7 as their final major update. However, they will continue to receive security patches. Interestingly, the Galaxy S21 FE is still eligible for One UI 8, which came as a surprise to many users.
| Model | Announced update date | Distribution start |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S21 FE | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy S22 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy S22+ | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy S23 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy S23+ | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy S23 FE | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy S24 | October 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy S24+ | October 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy S24 FE | October 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | October 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy S25 | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy S25+ | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy S25 Edge | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | September 2025 | September 2025 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Series
Notably absent from the One UI 8 update list are the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. Both devices will end their major update cycle with One UI 7, although they may continue to receive security patches for a limited time.
| Model | Announced update date | Distribution start |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Flip 4 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5 | October 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 6 | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 4 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 5 | October 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 6 | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition | September 2025 | September 2025 |
Samsung Galaxy M and F Series
| Model | Announced update date | Distribution start |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy M06 / F06 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M15 / F15 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M16 / F16 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M34 5G | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M35 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M36 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M54 / F54 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M55 / F55 / C55 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M56 / F56 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
Samsung Galaxy XCover
As Samsung’s enterprise range, the XCover family offers flagship-level software support.
| Model | Announced update date | Distribution start |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy XCover 6 Pro | TBC | |
| Galaxy XCover 7 | TBC | |
| Galaxy XCover 7 Pro | October 2025 |
Samsung Galaxy Tab A and S Series
Most of Samsung Galaxy tablets that were eligible for One UI 7 will still receive One UI 8 with the exception of the Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro.
| Model | Announced update date | Distribution start |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Tab A9 / A9+ | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab Active 5 | TBC | October 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | TBC | October 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab S8 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab S8+ | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab S9 | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab S9+ | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+ | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab S10+ | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab S10 FE | September 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ | September 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab A11+ | October 2025 | November 2025 |
| Galaxy Tab A11 | October 2025 | November 2025 |
Do you own a Samsung Galaxy device? Tell us if your phone or tablet is on the One UI 8 compatibility list in the comments below!
The article was updated on November 18, 2025, which added the Galaxy Tab A11 and Tab A11+ to the list along with the Galaxy A07 and A06.
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