While the Android 15-based One UI 7 update is still rolling out, Samsung is already deep into the development of One UI 8. The beta program will reportedly go live in the upcoming weeks, while the stable release is confirmed for this summer. Unfortunately, this upgrade will mark the end of the road of major updates for a lineup of Galaxy devices across different price tiers and form factors.
Below is a list of Samsung phones and tablets that will receive One UI 8 as their final major upgrade. Since One UI 8 will be based on Android 16, we can also say this is the OS version they will spend the rest of their life running on.
No more major updates beyond One UI 8 for these Galaxy devices
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy A73 5G
- Galaxy A53
- Galaxy A33
- Galaxy M05
- Galaxy F14
- Galaxy F05
- Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab A9
- Galaxy Tab A9+
While One UI 8 will be the last major update for these devices, they may receive incremental updates, such as One UI 8.1 or 8.1.1, and security patches for a while.
If your Samsung device is on the list, you might need to upgrade to a newer model next year to get the latest features and enhancements. Take a look at Samsung devices that offer 7 years of OS updates, 6 years of OS updates, and 4 years of OS updates to find your next upgrade with long-term software support.
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1. Why One UI 8 is a far more important upgrade than you think
2. Every Samsung device that is eligible for One UI 8 update
When will Samsung start rolling out One UI 8?
Even though One UI 7 is still new, thanks to months of desperate delays, Samsung users have already started anticipating its next iteration, One UI 8 — and that’s a reason for it. Google usually releases a new Android OS around October, but Android 16 is coming a lot sooner this year — in June 2025, leaving Samsung less breathing room to prepare for its next big release.
Samsung has also confirmed that One UI 8 will start rolling out this summer. That means anything from June to September. While the exact rollout date is still under wrap, it’s good to see Samsung committing to a timeline. As always, there will be a beta program, which will reportedly kick off in the coming days.
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