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Samsung Begins One UI 8 Rollout With Android 16 on Galaxy S25 in South Korea

A phased timetable schedules S24, Fold/Flip, tablet updates through late 2025.

Overview

  • OTA distribution starts with the Galaxy S25 lineup in Korea and will expand in waves, so notifications may take time to reach all devices.
  • One UI 8 brings multimodal AI such as Gemini Live, AI Results View, Now Brief, Adaptive Clock, Audio Eraser and Call Captions.
  • Security additions include Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP), Knox Matrix with automatic account sign‑out on risky devices and stronger Secure Wi‑Fi with post‑quantum cryptography.
  • Samsung’s schedule points to October updates for the S24 series, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 and Tab S10, with S23, S22, prior foldables and multiple A‑series models following in November and broader coverage by year‑end.
  • Feature availability depends on model, market and carrier certification, and users can alternatively install the official firmware manually via Odin.