Following the rollout of Android 16 to Pixel devices, Samsung is the next major brand to adopt the update through its skinned One UI 8. The update has now been shipped to numerous Galaxy smartphones and tablets, including the Galaxy S25, Galaxy Z foldables, and even mid-range models. Check the list to see if your device is included.
One UI 8 Release Timeline
Samsung moved quickly after Google’s release of Android 16 for Pixel devices. The beta program began on May 28 with the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
On September 15, Samsung concluded the beta for the Galaxy S25 series and announced that One UI 8 is officially rolling out to the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, S25 Edge, and S25 Ultra. The foldable Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, and Galaxy A56 quickly followed.
The major firmware update has reached Galaxy S25 devices in countries where the beta program was available, including South Korea, the USA, the UK, Germany, France, and India. In October, several other models received the update, including the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and mid-range models like the Galaxy A55, A36, and A26.
Will Your Galaxy Device Get One UI 8?
Samsung has not released a complete list of Galaxy devices eligible for the Android 16 update. However, newer models typically benefit from extended support lasting five to six years, making them strong candidates for One UI 8. For older devices, eligibility can be estimated based on Samsung’s pledged software policy.
Table of Samsung One UI 8 Devices
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 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A07 | October 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 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy A24 | October 2025 | |
| Galaxy A25 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A26 | October 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy A33 | November 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A34 | October 2025 | October 2025 |
| Galaxy A35 | October 2025 | September 2025 |
| Galaxy A36 | October 2025 | September 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 |
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.
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.
Samsung Galaxy M and F Series
| Model | Announced update date | Distribution start |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy M06 / F06 | TBC | |
| Galaxy M15 / F15 | TBC | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M16 / F16 | TBC | October 2025 |
| Galaxy F17 | – | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M34 5G | TBC | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M35 | TBC | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M36 / F36 | TBC | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M53 / Quantum 3 | – | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M54 / F54 | TBC | October 2025 |
| Galaxy M55 / F55 / C55 | 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.
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.
Which Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet do you own? Is your device in the One UI 8 list? Let us know in the comments.
The article was updated on October 17, 2025, with additional smartphones and tablets being updated to One UI 8.
