One UI
Samsung One UI 4 official page goes live, check out all exciting features here
Samsung’s One UI user interface brings integrated mobile experience to Galaxy smartphones with simplified and organized interaction and clean and elegant design.
The One UI 4 beta participants will be able to experience the full customization capabilities and privacy controls that enable them to design their own customized mobile experience – tailored to their individual needs and allow them to express themselves.
With One UI 4, users get customization options all the time. A wealth of theme options allow users to customize the look and performance of their device, providing them with tools for customizing their home screens, icons, notifications, wallpapers and much more.
Also, redesigned, enhanced widgets offer deep customization from visibility to visibility. Users also have easy access to a list of the strongest and most diverse emojis all in one place, so they can navigate their options to enjoy the rich experience of communication.
One UI is full of experiences that enable you to do what you want easily with the translation of the daily mobile experience. Unlock the full functionality of Galaxy performance with One UI 4, customizing all of your devices. Express yourself the way you like.
Make everyday moments epic
1. Vivid shots even in the dark
From photographing yourself in a softly lit cafe to capturing a beautiful evening view, Night mode will cover you. With the press of a button, your camera captures and combines up to 20 of the best AI-enabled shots to give you a clear and vivid image.
2. Smooth and stable recording
Capture motionless videos like a professional or even while moving. Whether you’re photographing important moments of life or recording, beautiful details like textures or rich colors are accurately photographed and made alive.
3. Smarter and Easier way to Share
Share high-quality videos and photos in the breeze. Get enhancement suggestions such as Tilt and Rotate to edit your photos just before sending them, or quickly edit blurred, moving photos using Photo remaster- all powered by AI. For additional sharing methods, video files are automatically converted to suit the recipient’s phone.
4. New Way of Capturing
Take dynamic selfies at any angle you want in Flex mode by simply saying “smile” or wireless controls on your Galaxy Watch. Enjoy new and different shooting techniques.
5. Effortless AI Editing
Say goodbye to low-quality, black, and moving photos with Photo remaster. Powerful AI automatically adjusts the brightness, sharpness, and color to ensure you have the best image possible. Make a good photo with an Object eraser by editing anything you don’t want without a trace.
Keep your ideas flowing with Galaxy
1. Start on your phone, finish on your PC
With the integration of Samsung Notes into Microsoft 365, you can search for notes taken from any Galaxy device, and copy content such as text and images directly to PowerPoint, Excel workbook, or Word document on your PC for easy editing and adding touches the latter.
2. True-to-life note-taking with S Pen
Writing comes naturally with S Pen and Samsung notes. With as many delays as a real pen on a piece of paper, easily write notes on PDFs, add doodles to photos or write down memos. With the S Pen now available on additional Galaxy devices, feel free to create rich content easily and keep your thoughts, even when the screen is turned off.
3. Rich video streaming on all Galaxy devices
The video calls are clear, vivid, and fun with our advanced cameras. It’s even better because the Google Duo is integrated with your Galaxy phone and tablet. The microphones emit disturbing sounds to keep your voice clear. Also, freely control the split-screen during chats and use other apps at the same time without missing a beat.
Make your life smarter and healthier with the Galaxy
Smart tracking for better health
Track important data like exercise times, heart rate, blood pressure and more easily to monitor your daily life and achieve your fitness goals. Stay up to date with your favorite apps like Strava, GOLFBUDDY: Smart Caddy, etc.
Your Galaxy, your way
1. Simply stylish watch faces
Express your vibe and individuality through your Galaxy Watch. Customize it with the face of an old business clock, or complete your look with a sporty day off. No matter what your preference, attitude, or lifestyle, have the freedom to change the face of your watch.
2. Customized for your favorites
Customize the face of your watch and your cover screen to suit your preferences and use. Decorate it with different styles of clocks, colors, backgrounds and widgets to make it your own. View your messages and instantly control the music with the magnified cover screen, or take a snapshot as soon as you folded it up.
3. Conversations that express personality
Show how you really feel when you send messages with fun and animated stickers. Express your mixed feelings by quickly combining two emoji. Add a specific drama with moving emoji in various sizes taken right from your keyboard.
Limited digital life for everyone
1. Clear legibility and comfort for all
Set high-quality font colors, icons, and keyboard to increase fitness. Browse web content by turning on high-resolution mode on Samsung Internet. Reduce eye strain and fatigue just for a dark background.
2. No privacy without strict security
Sensitive data such as PINs, passwords and Samsung Pay fingerprints are always protected with Knox Vault. Encrypt and store data separately to protect against attacks, hacking and errors with Knox Vault Storage. For other important files like photos, videos, files, applications, and data you want to keep private, Secure Folder blocks browsing.
3. Own your privacy
Keep track of how your data and usage history are used in various applications at a glance. Know when your camera or microphone is being turned on by other apps and disable it if needed. Files with personal information, such as bank account details and IDs, can be sent on a set expiration date or can be revoked whenever you want with Private Sharing.
4. Long-lasting, smart battery
Enjoy your devices at the highest level knowing that your battery life is AI-controlled. Changes to your standard phone system and charging patterns are visible and manageable so that your battery can be upgraded to last a whole day.
5. Bright and comfortable viewing experience
The vivid and clear Dynamic AMOLED screen allows you to see real colors as you record videos or browse the net even in bright outdoor environments. View your favorite content for a long time with a flexible screen that automatically adjusts the Blue light filter to reduce eye fatigue and increase comfort.
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One UI 8 is the new talk of the town, with reports suggesting a Beta Program launch within a month. One UI 7 has just landed, and talks of One UI 8 Beta have started, rendering the former a short-term software iteration.
Samsung introduced One UI 7 earlier this year with the Galaxy S25 series. Just two months before debuting the official version, the company started the Beta Program in late December, bringing early access to owners of the S24 series.
If we look at Samsung’s software rollout strategy, excluding the One UI 7, the One UI 8 Beta should have been introduced around August, and the Stable release should take place later this year, specifically, in the fourth quarter.
Samsung officially confirmed Android 16 is coming to Galaxy devices this Summer. Recent developments confirm that the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 will come pre-installed with Android 16-based One UI 8 operating system.
One UI in 2025
- One UI 7
- Beta Program – December (2024)
- Official Launch – February 2025
- First Rollout – April 2025
- One UI 8
- Beta Program – Late Q2, 2025
- Official Launch – Summer 2025
- First Rollout – Likely in late Q3, 2025
One UI 7 is a major upgrade, and leaks point to One UI 8 bringing finishing touches to the advancements adopted in Samsung’s Android 15 update. That said, the One UI 8 will be capped at refining the user interface and features.
The One UI 7 is the most delayed update, and it could be the shortest-lived version too. A portion of power users eagerly await every new update to explore the changes and help the developers shape the software through feedback.
Galaxy S24 users have upgraded to One UI 7 through the Beta Program in early December. Now with One UI 8 Beta coming early, they would have the opportunity to jump to another new OS within a gap of just 6 months (approx).
One UI 7 update has a lot to explore, and Samsung is bringing new features with incremental updates. Despite the fact, One UI 8 Beta will open new ways for users to dive deeper in Samsung’s software advancements this Summer.
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Samsung is developing One UI 8.0, built on the upcoming Android 16, followed by One UI 8.5. The company appears to be gearing up for not one, but two new versions of its popular One UI software.
This news comes from a hidden menu discovered in the Phone app on Galaxy devices, offering a peek into Samsung’s plans for its custom Android skin. The Phone app includes a hidden debugging menu typically used by developers.
This menu organizes features by One UI version and, in its latest iteration on One UI 8.0, references both One UI 8.0 and One UI 8.5. This discovery supports earlier rumors that Samsung is working on these updates.
Earlier, Samsung has rolled out incremental updates like One UI 6.1 or 6.1.1 to bring new features and refinements. Moving directly from One UI 7 to One UI 8.0 and then to One UI 8.5 suggests the company might step away from the usual pattern.
Release and Eligible Devices
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are expected to launch with One UI 8.0 pre-installed. Following that, One UI 8.5 could first appear on the Galaxy S26 series, though official word from Samsung is still pending.
It’s reasonable to assume that smartphones and tablets eligible for One UI 8.0 will also see One UI 8.5. A full list of eligible devices for One UI 8.0 can be checked here, and One UI 8.5 should follow a similar rollout.
For now, Samsung Galaxy users can look forward to the One UI 8.0 Beta. The company is likely to kick off a Beta Program for Android 16-based One UI 8.0 later this month, starting with the Galaxy S25 lineup.
Samsung Now Brief
Once your Galaxy S22 gets One UI 8, that’s it for major Android OS upgrades. No Android 17 or beyond. The term “bittersweet goodbye” fits perfectly for Galaxy S22 users facing the end of major updates with Android 16.
When Samsung’s One UI 8 lands, you’ll get a final batch of new features and improvements tied to Android 16. It’s the end of a four-year journey that started with Android 12, followed by security updates through 2027.
Samsung released the Galaxy S22 series with Android 12 and One UI 4.1 out of the box. At the time, the company committed to providing four major Android OS upgrades for its flagship phones. Here’s what that looks like for the S22 lineup:
- Android 12 (One UI 4.1) – The starting point in 2022.
- Android 13 (One UI 5) – The first major upgrade.
- Android 14 (One UI 6) – The second major upgrade.
- Android 15 (One UI 7) – The third major upgrade, likely rolling out around now or soon, depending on your region.
- Android 16 (One UI 8) – The fourth and final major upgrade, expected sometime in 2026.
Since the S22 series debuted in February 2022, you can expect security patches to keep coming until at least February 2027. These updates won’t bring new features, but they’ll help protect your device from vulnerabilities.
Samsung is bringing One UI 8 early this year, with the Beta Program likely within a month. The Galaxy S22 series might not join the Beta Program and jump straight to the Android 16-based One UI 8 firmware by the end of the year.
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Galaxy S21 Series
As One UI 7 (Android 15) is already out, the Galaxy S21 series has received its final major upgrade, making it ineligible for One UI 8 (Android 16).
Launched in January 2021 with Android 11, the S21 series originally fell under Samsung’s three-year update policy. However, in 2022, Samsung extended that to four major upgrades for select devices, including the S21 lineup.
If Samsung cares about its fans, these phones should get One UI 8
Samsung might start the One UI 8 Beta Program for Galaxy devices in late May or early June 2025. Before the official announcement, a banner has been spotted for the One UI 8 Beta Program in the Samsung Members app.
A Samsung Galaxy smartphone user, @MarioSamsungBoy, has recently found new code in the Samsung Members app that shows a One UI 8 Beta banner and poster. This poster looks very similar to the ones Samsung used for earlier beta programs, which suggests it is for One UI 8.
Moreover, the poster has mentioned that no beta programs are available right now, but it asks users to check back later. Its design matches Samsung’s typical aesthetic for Beta programs, with minimalistic graphics and a focus on functionality.
Image via MarioSamsungBoy
This shows that Samsung is already preparing the One UI 8 Beta internally. It could be released very soon for Galaxy users. Samsung seems to be working quickly on the new version of One UI, getting ready to let users try it out before the final release.
It is expected that the Galaxy S25 series, including the Galaxy S25 Edge, will be the first Samsung Galaxy series to get the One UI 8 Beta. If you have one of the latest Galaxy flagship phones, you should keep checking the Samsung Members app for the banner.
To join the beta program when it launches, make sure your phone’s software is up to date. Also, update the Samsung Members app to the latest version. When the beta becomes available, you might see a notification or banner inside the app to register.
It seems that Samsung is getting close to releasing the One UI 8 Beta Program, and users of the newest Galaxy phones should stay ready to join and try it early. Stay tuned for more information.
One UI 8 redefines the magic of One UI 7’s Lock Screen AOD animations [Watch]
Samsung’s One UI 7.0 is a massive upgrade, and there’s plenty to explore. As always, Samsung hasn’t mentioned everything in the hefty update changelog, as new Software Update Download Settings have just come on our radar in One UI 7.0.
One UI 7.0 integrated a new settings page for Software Update Auto Download. It’s a major upgrade over the previous One UI versions, including the One UI 6.1. It follows our recent findings of the addition of new tools in the Power Saving menu.
Samsung has kept the One UI 7 software update page and placement similar to the One UI 6.1. However, the auto download toggle has turned into a dedicated section with even more update download tools to choose from.
One UI 6.1
Android 14-based One UI 6.1 has two sections and a toggle within the Software Update menu.
- Download and install
- Auto download over Wi-Fi
- Last update
Hitting the first option triggers manual software update discovery. The second is a toggle that lets you enable or disable auto download updates via Wi-Fi. The third option expands the latest update’s details and changelog.
One UI 7.0
Samsung has turned the toggle into a separate section like the two others in One UI 7.0.
- Download and install
- Auto download
- Last update
The newly added Auto download page has a clear description regarding the function. For added convenience, the section has three useful options for auto download of the latest software updates when they arrive, including:
- Never
- Using Wi-Fi only
- Using Wi-Fi or mobile data
The OS has selected “Using Wi-Fi only” by default for auto update downloads. If you don’t want to automate updates, you can pick the “Never” option, and if you want to allow the download over mobile data, the third option to be selected.
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