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Samsung’s next major Android skin, One UI 8 based on Android 16, is reportedly on its way to a wide range of Galaxy devices. According to a new leak, the beta program could begin rolling out later this month, starting with the S24 series and 6th-generation foldables.

Samsung One UI 8 update

While Samsung hasn’t confirmed the rollout yet, it would follow the company’s usual pattern of debuting the beta on its newest devices first. Posts from tipster @tarunvats33 support this timeline and suggest the S24 trio will be the first to get access, followed closely by the latest foldables.

Even Galaxy S22 series and 4th-gen foldables to receive One UI 8 beta by early July

By late June or early July, Samsung is expected to extend beta access to the Galaxy S23 series, along with the Z Fold5 and Z Flip5. The 2022 flagships—S22 series, Z Fold4, and Z Flip4—are also in line for the update, though they may receive it a bit later in early July. As these models near the end of their software support timeline, this will likely be their final or penultimate major Android version.

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Galaxy S22 Ultra

One UI 8 is expected to bring smoother animations, more polished transitions, blurred pop-ups, and other subtle UI refinements to these flagships, and the brand is likely to showcase the update officially during the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 launch event in July.

Meanwhile, Geekbench listings for devices like the Galaxy S22+ and Z Fold5 confirm that Android 16 testing is already underway.

Samsung has yet to make anything official, but based on past trends, beta access will likely roll out via the Samsung Members app in select regions. If you own one of the supported models, keep an eye out—you might be among the first to test Android 16 on your Galaxy device.

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(Source: @Tonysamsunglove)

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