Samsung officially rolls out One UI 8 to the Galaxy S25 Series

After eight months of anticipation, Samsung Galaxy S25 users are finally seeing the stable One UI 8 software rollout. This major update, based on Android 16, represents a significant step forward for Samsung’s latest flagship lineup, offering changes that go well beyond surface-level tweaks.

The Galaxy S25 series finally received the stable One UI 8 update

Currently, users in South Korea are the first to access One UI 8, though a global release is expected shortly. Beta testers will find the update a manageable 555MB, but most other customers will see a considerably larger 4GB download, reflecting the scale of the overhaul. The update is available for all Galaxy S25 variants, including the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Galaxy S25 Edge, ensuring consistency across the lineup.

Key Enhancements in One UI 8: One UI 8 is not simply a cosmetic refresh. The update introduces substantial improvements across intelligence, design, and security.
More Intelligent Features: Enhanced multimodal AI allows devices to interpret on-screen context more effectively. Features like the updated Circle to Search now return more accurate results. Gemini Live, now accessible on the cover screen of foldables, introduces a hands-free search option—raising the bar for convenience and productivity.
Refined User Experience: The interface is more fluid and intuitive. Core apps such as File Manager, Reminders, and Weather have been redesigned for greater efficiency. The new Now Brief feature delivers at-a-glance, personalized daily summaries, and Quick Share performance has been optimized for speed and reliability.
Stronger Security: User privacy remains front and center, with notable upgrades to Knox Vault. The new Secure Wi-Fi option uses post-quantum cryptography, providing robust future-facing protection for sensitive data.

While Samsung has not yet published a formal, global rollout schedule, the Korean launch confirms that One UI 8 is production-ready. Users eager to upgrade can manually check for availability via Settings > Software update.

Source: Samsung Community