Samsung One UI 8 Beta program announced with Android 16: Eligible devices, how to enrol and more

One UI 8 Beta

Samsung has opened registration for the One UI 8 Beta program, bringing the first Android 16–based upgrade to select Galaxy devices. Launched on May 28, the beta program kicks off with Galaxy S25 series models and will expand to foldable and other flagship smartphones in the coming months.

Eligible devices
At launch, the One UI 8 Beta is available for:

Galaxy S25
Galaxy S25+
Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung plans to extend beta access to the latest foldable phones—Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6—followed by the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy Tab S9 tablets. Eligible regions include South Korea, the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, with additional markets to follow.

One UI 8 Beta: Key features
One UI 8 introduces a suite of AI enhancements powered by Android 16 and Samsung’s Galaxy AI framework:

Multimodal interactions: Users can converse naturally with on-device AI that understands text, voice and visual inputs.
Context-aware suggestions: Personalized prompts appear in the Now Bar and Now Brief, surfacing reminders, calendar events and app shortcuts.
Form-factor–tailored UX: Interface layouts adapt to foldable, large-screen and standard devices for streamlined multitasking.
Enhanced privacy controls: Samsung Knox Vault isolates sensitive AI data, while new toggles let users choose on-device or cloud processing.
How to enrol

How to join the One UI 8 beta program

Update the Samsung Members app to the latest version.
Sign in with your Samsung account.
Select the “One UI 8 Beta Program” banner on the home screen.
Tap “Register” and follow the on-screen prompts to install the beta software update.
Participants should back up critical data before enrolment, as beta releases may contain bugs that affect daily use.

Availability
The first One UI 8 Beta build will roll out via an over-the-air update in participating regions starting this week. Samsung will gather feedback through the Members app and issue monthly beta updates ahead of the general release, expected in late summer. Users can submit bug reports and feature suggestions directly from the Beta Program notice within Samsung Members.

By inviting early adopters to test Android 16 features on Galaxy hardware, Samsung aims to refine One UI 8’s AI capabilities and ensure a stable experience for the wider Galaxy ecosystem.