- The one UI 8 beta is live now in certain countries
- The Galaxy S25 telephones are the first devices that are eligible for that
- The software could be fully launched in July
We already expected the Beta program for a UI 8 (based on Android 16) to start over the next few days, and Samsung has now announced that it has gone alive in several countries, including the United States, the UK, Germany and South Korea.
According to the official message, the software update “a new era of software information”, including Multimodal AI – essentially means improvements to the AI tools already on phones with a UI 7.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 phones are the first in line with the beta program, and while it may well expand to other devices at a later date, Samsung has not said anything about this yet. The company says it has worked closely with Google, so that one UI update plan can get closer to the most important Android update plan.
There is some information here about upcoming folds from Samsung. While not mentioned by name, Samsung says an UI 8 is fully launched with “new folding units” and we expect Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Tri-Fold Galaxy G Folds to emerge sometime in July.
How to get involved
Breaking! 🔥The UI 8 Beta program is live in the UK and Germany for the Galaxy S25 series! pic.twitter.com/wf2koalc4zMay 28, 2025
There are standard disclaimers that apply with any beta: You run this early software at your own risk, and you should expect some bugs and odd behavior in return to be able to test new features in front of everyone else.
If you are a Galaxy S25 owner and you are in a country where the UI 8 beta is live, you can get involved by going to the Samsung Members app on your phone and logging in with your Samsung account. You must then see an invitation to the Beta program.
Follow this invitation and you will receive instructions for installing the beta, which will not cost you anything. Alternatively, you are free to wait until a UI 8 is officially pushed out, probably in July. Based on everything we’ve heard so far, Google probably seems to launch Android 16 in June after his own beta test.
Among the UI 8 height points marked by Samsung, we have support for the Auracast upgrade to multiple Bluetooth connections, an enhanced Quick stock panel and an update to the Samsung -reminder app that adds “more practical and intuitive features” to keep your reminders organized.
