{"id":1300331,"date":"2025-09-17T07:25:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T01:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1300331"},"modified":"2025-09-17T07:25:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T01:55:57","slug":"eligible-samsung-phones-start-getting-android-16-based-one-ui-8-update-check-full-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/eligible-samsung-phones-start-getting-android-16-based-one-ui-8-update-check-full-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Eligible Samsung Phones Start Getting Android 16 Based One UI 8 Update: Check Full List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Samsung has officially started rolling out its Android 16-based <strong>One UI 8 skin<\/strong> for the Galaxy S25 series. The update, sized at 3.8 GB, has first been released in <strong>South Korea<\/strong> and will gradually expand worldwide. Samsung is adopting a staggered rollout approach to avoid the problems it faced with the One UI 7 release, which was marred by bugs and delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-10.48.42\u202fAM-1024x543.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1300341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-10.48.42\u202fAM-1024x543.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-10.48.42\u202fAM-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-10.48.42\u202fAM-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-10.48.42\u202fAM-1536x814.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-10.48.42\u202fAM-2048x1086.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Expansion and Eligible Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the rollout begins with the Galaxy S25, Samsung has confirmed that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/technology\/tech-news\/samsung-begins-android-16-based-one-ui-8-rollout-eligible-devices-features-how-to-download-galaxy-s23-galaxy-s25-11757946484827.html\">older Galaxy models<\/a><\/strong> will receive the update later this year. Eligible devices include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Galaxy S series<\/strong>: S25, S24, S23, S22 series, plus FE models<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Galaxy Z series<\/strong>: Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Z Fold4, Z Flip4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Galaxy Tabs<\/strong>: Tab S10 (S10, S10 FE, S10 Lite), Tab S9 (S9, S9 FE), Tab S8 series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Galaxy A series<\/strong>: A73 5G, A56 5G, A55 5G, A54 5G, A53 5G, A36 5G, A35 5G, A34 5G, A33 5G, A26 5G, A25 5G, A17 5G, A17, A16 5G, A16, A15 5G, A07, A06 5G, A06<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This wide eligibility reflects Samsung\u2019s continued commitment to long-term support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI-Powered Features at the Core<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One UI 8 marks a significant leap towards <strong>AI-driven experiences<\/strong>. Powered by <strong>Google Gemini<\/strong>, the system brings context-aware intelligence, reducing app-switching by anticipating user needs. Features like <strong>Generative Edits<\/strong> for photos, <strong>Chat Assist<\/strong>, and an enhanced <strong>Now Bar\/Now Brief<\/strong> are also included. These updates are designed to integrate AI seamlessly into everyday smartphone use, extending beyond Samsung\u2019s latest flagships to older models as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhanced Multitasking with New Split Screen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to AI, One UI 8 introduces a redesigned <strong>Split Screen mode<\/strong>, allowing users more flexibility compared to the traditional 50:50 split. This feature enables better multitasking, catering to both casual users and professionals who rely heavily on productivity tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">User Precautions and Update Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Users will receive a notification once the update is available for their device. Alternatively, they can manually check via <strong>Settings &gt; Software Update &gt; Download and Install<\/strong>. Given the update\u2019s size, Samsung recommends performing a <strong>data backup<\/strong> before installation to ensure safety in case of any issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Samsung\u2019s One UI 8 is more than a cosmetic upgrade \u2014 it\u2019s a <strong>shift towards AI-first experiences<\/strong> across its ecosystem. By combining stability, new multitasking options, and broader AI features, Samsung is aiming to strengthen its edge in the Android market while ensuring users from premium to mid-range devices benefit from the improvement<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Samsung has officially started rolling out its Android 16-based One UI 8 skin for the Galaxy S25 series. The update, sized at 3.8 GB, has first been released in South Korea and will gradually expand worldwide. 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