Samsung Expands One UI 8 Beta to more Galaxy smartphones: All the details

OneUI 8 Beta

Samsung Electronics today officially announced the expansion of its One UI 8 beta program to a broader range of Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6, and Galaxy Z Flip6, with availability starting next week in Korea, the U.S., the U.K., and India.

Originally debuting with the Galaxy S25 series earlier this year, One UI 8 marks Samsung’s most intelligent and intuitive software experience yet. The beta program brings advanced multimodal capabilities and AI-driven features to a wider range of Galaxy smartphones and form factors, setting the stage for smarter, context-aware interactions across devices.

One UI 8 is designed around Galaxy AI, combining on-device intelligence with cloud-based processing to deliver seamless, personalised suggestions and real-time assistance. The update supports natural voice interactions, gesture-based controls, and a unified user interface that adapts to each form factor — whether foldable, flat, or wearable.

Samsung also introduced a hands-free Gemini activation feature for Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro users, allowing them to access Google’s Gemini AI assistant via voice or a long-press gesture. This integration extends the AI ecosystem beyond smartphones, offering greater utility on the go.

In September, Samsung will widen beta access to include more models — such as the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, and mid-range devices like the Galaxy A55 5G, A54, and A36 5G. Users can register for the beta through the Samsung Members app.

The official rollout of One UI 8 is expected to begin in September, starting with the Galaxy S25 series and expanding to eligible devices in phases. Samsung emphasised that feedback from the beta community will play a critical role in shaping the final release.

Samsung also confirmed that One UI 8 Watch will expand later this year to Galaxy Watch models beyond the Watch8 series, delivering a more refined, health-focused wearable experience.

With One UI 8, Samsung continues to push forward a cohesive, intelligent, and user-centric ecosystem that adapts to the way users live and work.