Samsung has opened the One UI 8.0 beta program in earnest with these details for the Galaxy S24 series. The release of this update, being built on top of Android 16, has finally reached public download and installation through the typical Over-the-Air software update process.
The One UI 8.0 beta update is a pretty big download though, at 3.2GB. Beyond that, it’s the Galaxy S24 series that is first in line to get this update. This rollout is just the beginning strewn across devices as part of Samsung’s vision.
The One UI 8.0 beta program is now available in a few regions, most notably Korea, which Samsung is drawing attention to with a large, red notification banner. The implementation of the update begins with a phased rollout. Soon it will expand to other countries, including the US and India.
One UI 8.0 is the natural sequel to One UI 7, and builds pretty heavily on the native capabilities coming with Android 16. This latest iteration introduces even more dependable and seamlessly plugged-in experiences — such as upgraded versions of Samsung DeX and Secure Folder.
If you’re looking to download and install the One UI 8.0 beta, get started by heading into the “Settings” app. Then, press "Software update" and then press "Download and install." For Samsung lovers—though still a significant downside—note that One UI 8.0 locks access to the bootloader.
Well, now Samsung has made One UI 8’s release schedule official. Most excitingly, this update will similarly be coming to Galaxy S25 smartphones! Additionally, the beta program is set to roll out to over a dozen other devices over the next several months.
While this beta launch is a big step, it’s all part of Samsung’s larger plan to bring cutting-edge features and optimizations to its community of users. By opening the update to a beta program, Samsung aims to gather valuable feedback and ensure a stable and optimized final release.
