The new One UI 8 software will debut on Samsung’s newest foldables this summer, but you can give it a whirl now with some S25 devices.
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Samsung opened its One UI 8 to beta testers Wednesday, giving us our first glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming Galaxy foldable phones.
Based on Android 16, the phone-maker touted the One UI 8’s expanded AI capabilities, allowing it to recognize context and understand what you’re looking at or watching in the moment.
Samsung typically unveils two foldable devices each summer — last summer was the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6, when it rolled out AI-powered software features. This summer promises the same with the new AI features.
“One UI 8 will debut on Samsung’s newest foldables this summer and will gradually expand to more Galaxy devices,” the company said in a press release.
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For now, the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra are the only devices that can download the new update. The Galaxy S25 Edge wasn’t included in this list.
How to install Samsung’s One UI 8
Want to try out One UI 8 for yourself? Here’s how:
- Go to the Samsung Members app.
- Scroll to the section for beta program updates.
- Click Registration for One UI Beta Program.
- On your device, select Settings > Software update > Download and install.
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