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Samsung Rolls Out One UI 8 Beta 2 With Now Brief to Galaxy S24, Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6

Forum listings for the Galaxy A54 and A35 suggest A‑series betas are imminent.

Overview

  • The update is live for the Galaxy S24 series in the UK (firmware S928BXXU4ZYHB, ~930MB), Galaxy Z Flip 6 in South Korea (F741NKSU2ZYHB, ~914MB), and Galaxy Z Fold 6 in India (F956BXXU2ZYHB, ~928MB).
  • All three builds include the September 2025 Android security patch alongside stability improvements.
  • Now Brief, Samsung’s locally processed Galaxy AI lock‑screen status, is added in this beta and now reaches the Galaxy S24 and Z Flip 6; the feature currently favors Samsung apps.
  • Changelogs note fixes for Android Auto disconnections, cover screen widget errors, camera preview issues, Flex Mode zoom behavior, lock‑screen icon‑only notifications, multi‑window icon overlap, and delayed screen‑on when unfolding.
  • SamMobile reports One UI 8.5 is in development and expected to debut on the Galaxy S26 in early 2026.