Samsung may potentially initiate the Android 16 beta launch in the current month
In an exciting development for Android enthusiasts, Samsung has reportedly started testing the One UI 8 beta internally, according to trusted sources. This move could potentially accelerate the progress of One UI 8, given Google's advancement in its Android release schedule.
The first sightings of the One UI 8 beta have been reported on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in South Korea and the UK. Samsung has plans to expand the beta availability to India and the USA before a broader rollout starting in September. The beta program will also extend to the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and later to other Galaxy devices, including the S23 series and mid-range models.
The discovery of the One UI 8 beta was made on May 8, 2025, by Tarun Vats on X (formerly Twitter). Interestingly, the beta has also been spotted on a test server for the Samsung Galaxy S25.
This early emergence of an One UI 8 beta program might come as a surprise, given Samsung's past struggles with delivering One UI 7 based on Android 15. However, it seems that Samsung is determined to make amends and deliver a smoother update process this time around.
One UI 8 is expected to be a smaller and more manageable update compared to the multi-year overhaul that was One UI 7. The One UI 8 beta build version, S938BXXU3ZYEA/S938BOXM3ZYEA/S938BXXU3BYEA, suggests that the beta program may start in the third week of May 2025, as reported.
Samsung is planning to release a One UI 8 beta based on Android 16 this month. While details about the update are still scarce, the wider availability of the One UI 8 beta is expected in June 2025.
For those eagerly waiting for more news on Samsung's upcoming foldables, we recommend checking out the latest updates. Stay tuned for more developments on Samsung's One UI 8 beta and the anticipated Android 16-based upgrade.
