Samsung is preparing to launch its One UI 8 beta program, based on Android 16, with the rollout expected to begin in early June 2025. Historically, Samsung initiates its beta programs in select key markets, and this trend appears to continue with One UI 8.
🌍 Regions Likely to Receive the One UI 8 Beta First
Based on Samsung’s previous beta rollouts and current indications, the following countries are anticipated to be the initial recipients of the One UI 8 beta:
- United States
- South Korea
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- India
- Poland
- China
These regions have consistently been part of Samsung’s early beta testing phases. For instance, the One UI 6.0 beta in 2023 began in South Korea, the US, and Germany, then expanded to India, Poland, the UK, and China. Similarly, the One UI 7.0 beta, which started in December 2024 for the Galaxy S24 series, followed the same path, beginning in Germany, South Korea, and the US, then reaching the other four countries. This pattern suggests that One UI 8 will likely be tested in these same seven countries.
Samsung has already set up One UI 8 beta pages on its community website for the US, Germany, the UK, India, and Poland. We could soon expect these dedicated pages in South Korea and China.
📱 Eligible Devices for the Beta Program
The initial rollout of the One UI 8 beta is expected to be limited to Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S25 series, including:
- Galaxy S25
- Galaxy S25 Plus
- Galaxy S25 Ultra
While the Galaxy S25 Edge is part of the S25 family, it may not receive the beta simultaneously due to staggered software development and testing cycles. Samsung could eventually expand the beta program to older Galaxy models like the Galaxy S24 series or the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, but that may not happen for several months.
📝 How to Enroll in the Beta Program
Once the beta program is live in your region, you can enroll through the Samsung Members app:
- Open the Samsung Members app on your Galaxy device.
- Look for the “One UI Beta Program” banner on the home screen or notices page.
- Tap the banner and follow the on-screen instructions to register.
- After registration, go to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install to receive the beta update.
Samsung has introduced a new “Beta Program Home” within the Members app, providing a centralized location for all beta-related information, including One UI Beta, One UI Watch Beta, App Beta, and Beta tips.
📆 Timeline and Expectations
The One UI 8 beta program is expected to commence in early June 2025, aligning with the anticipated release of Android 16. Samsung has confirmed that its Galaxy devices would receive Android 16 “this summer,” likely coinciding with the upcoming launch of new foldable devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7.
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