Samsung has launched a beta test of One UI 8 amid criticism of One UI 7
By ForGeeks Samsung has started beta testing the Android 16-based One UI 8 shell for the Galaxy S25 series. The move is seen as an attempt to rehabilitate itself after delays and issues with the previous version One UI 7.
One UI 7: delays and user dissatisfaction
The One UI 7 beta didn’t launch until December 2024, well behind the usual launch schedule between August and September. Initially, only Galaxy S24 owners had access to the beta, and the program didn’t expand to other devices until March 2025. The official release was also delayed: as of May 2025, the update hadn’t reached all compatible devices, and Samsung said the rollout isn’t expected to be completed until June at the earliest, which is six months after the beta began.
Samsung said the rollout is not expected to be completed until June, which is six months after the beta began.
One UI 8: early launch and new features
In contrast to the previous version, One UI 8 is already available in beta for Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra users in the US, UK, Germany and South Korea. The stable version is expected to be released in summer 2025, along with the new Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 foldable devices.
One UI 8 offers improved AI features, including multimodal capabilities, personalized recommendations and UI adaptation for different device form factors. It also adds new features such as Auracast for sharing audio via QR codes, an updated «Reminders» app with voice-activated task input, and an improved interface for Quick Share.
One UI 8 offers improved AI features, including multimodal capabilities, personalized recommendations, and customization of the interface for Quick Share.
Closure
The early launch of the One UI 8 beta shows Samsung’s commitment to regaining user trust after problems with One UI 7. The company is emphasizing stability and improving user experience, which could mean a return to a more predictable update schedule in the future.
Samsung has launched the One UI 8 beta, which is a sign of Samsung’s commitment to rebuilding user trust after problems with One UI 7.
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