After years of receiving major updates and security patches, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has entered the final chapter of its software support. The company has started rolling out the One UI 8 update on its popular 2022 budget flagship phone as the last ever major OS upgrade. So here’s everything you need to know.
The Galaxy S21 FE Receives Its Last Big Upgrade
For owners of this beloved Samsung “Fan Edition,” a fresh user experience is making its way to the Galaxy S21 FE with the One UI 8 update. The South Korean tech giant is bringing various new features and performance optimizations to the device as well. To recall, Samsung first unveiled the Galaxy S21 FE back in 2022, with promises of four major OS upgrades. So now, this model is officially receiving the last One UI update.
The latest One UI 8 custom skin is based on the Android 16 OS. Keep in mind that this final One UI update doesn’t mean the device has reached the end of its software support cycle. While Galaxy S21 FE users won’t receive Android 17 based One UI 9, Samsung will still roll out security patches for these devices. These can range from a monthly to a quarterly update schedule.
Talking about the One UI 8 update, Samsung has offered redesigns for some of its system apps, and added more customization options to the lock screen and Quick Panel. There are also improvements to Samsung DeX and even WQHD output support. The company has skipped a few features, like Best Face and Adaptive lock screen clock. The One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S21 FE in Thailand and Vietnam, carrying the G990EXXUIHYJ2 build version, September 2025 security patch, and a download size of over 2GB.
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