Samsung has started delivering the One UI 8 software update to users. The update introduces a range of features focused on more intuitive artificial intelligence and enhanced data protection.
The deployment starts this week, with the recently launched Galaxy S25 series being the first to receive it. The company plans to expand the rollout in the coming months to include last year’s models, such as the Galaxy S24 series, the Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6, and more.
A central part of One UI 8 is its advanced AI, which aims to understand a user’s context by analyzing what they see, hear, and do. This allows the system to provide helpful, personalized suggestions throughout the day without being asked.
| Model | Schedule |
| Galaxy S25/S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge | September 18 |
| Galaxy S24/S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold6 Galaxy A36 5G, Galaxy A56 5G | September 25 |
| Galaxy S23/S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5 Galaxy A17/5G, Galaxy A26, Galaxy A35 5G, Galaxy 55 5G Galaxy Tab S10/S10+, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S10 FE/Lite | October 2 |
| Galaxy S22/S232+, S23 Ultra Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Z Fold4 Galaxy A15 5G, Galaxy A16/5G, Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A34 5G, Galaxy 54 5G Galaxy Tab S9/S9+, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9 FE | October 6 |
| Galaxy S21 FE Galaxy A06/5G. Galaxy A07, Galaxy A15, Galaxy A24, Galaxy 53 5G, Galaxy A73 5G Galaxy Tab S8/S8+, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | October 16 |
| Galaxy A33 5G | October 23 |
Several existing features have been upgraded as well. The Now Brief information hub will offer more tailored daily updates, including traffic conditions and personal reminders. On the Galaxy Z Flip, the external FlexWindow will display more information from third-party apps and media playback controls without needing to open the phone.
New AI tools developed with Google are also included. Gemini Live enables users to have conversational, voice-based interactions with the AI assistant. The popular Circle to Search feature now works with mobile games; circling an item on screen will pull up strategy guides and character information. It also provides smoother, real-time translations over foreign text in apps and on websites.
Security receives a major focus in this update. Samsung is introducing a new system called Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP). Its job is to wall off an app’s sensitive data in a secure, encrypted space that other apps cannot access. The existing Knox Matrix security now has the ability to automatically log a device out of a Samsung account if it detects a serious threat. Connections to public Wi-Fi are also safer thanks to upgraded encryption designed to resist future hacking methods.
Practical new functionalities include an Audio Eraser tool that can remove background noise like wind from videos with a single tap. The lock screen clock has been redesigned to adapt to and wrap around the user’s wallpaper for better visibility. The update also makes it easier to move AI-generated text and images between apps on tablets and larger screens.
Other additions provide creative and accessibility options, such as the ability to create artistic portrait styles for pet photos and Call Captions, which transcribes a caller’s speech into text in real-time during a phone call.