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Samsung Resumes One UI 7 Rollout After Fixing Bugs, One UI 8 Development Leaks Surface

The One UI 7 update, paused due to technical issues, is set to resume in South Korea, as leaks reveal early details of the Android 16-based One UI 8.

A Samsung smartphone Galaxy S24 is displayed during its unveiling ceremony in Seoul, South Korea.
Samsung introduced One UI 7 with the Galaxy S25 series in January
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Overview

  • Samsung has addressed bugs in One UI 7, including issues with unlocking on Exynos-powered devices and the Secure Folder feature, and will resume the update rollout in South Korea.
  • The One UI 7 update applies to flagship models like the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6, with users advised to back up their data before installation.
  • Leaked details of One UI 8, based on Android 16, reveal minor design changes, including translucent backgrounds for the file manager and Gallery apps.
  • The upcoming One UI 8 is expected to introduce 'Now Brief,' an AI-driven feature providing daily usage summaries, potentially extending to older Galaxy models.
  • Samsung's dual focus on stabilizing One UI 7 and developing One UI 8 reflects its strategy to enhance AI integration across its device ecosystem.